My first ever photo with a little bit of bokeh magic in it.
The spectacular spectacle of decorated houses seen while walking around Balboa Island (not bad for an iphone in the dark, and yes, that is a moving reindeer merry-go-round on the roof top!)
Hand made giftwrap by my young neices. I'll save these for sure!
The sweet tags my son made for the gifts he gave his sister...without any prompting whatsoever.
that one antique ornament is just so precious overlooking the happenings on Christmas morning.
Catching my daughter working on her new gift from her brother. The two of us love puzzles. This is the third one this holiday season. My gathering of supplies for the online class I'm taking from Mary Ann Moss (more to come on that in next post), set on top of our Christmas day game of Risk, a gift for my son. We played for about 2 hours before I started trying to lose so that I could wander off and rummage through scraps. When they caught on to my scheme, they showed me mercy and agreed to take a break. It's patiently waiting our return...
Hope you've been enjoying your holiday time, no matter what you celebrate or where you are! I love that it seems the whole world has slowed down a bit.xox


Hi Pam,
I've been wanting to take a journal class but have been very intimidated because my sewing skills are horrific!
Maybe the online class is just what I need. I can hide my mistakes under my bed and no one will ever know!
Let's plan a lunch date soon. :)
Happy New Year!
H
Posted by: Heather Bullard | December 29, 2009 at 12:59 PM
I'm taking Mary Ann's class too! :)
xo
jeanne
Posted by: Jeanne | December 29, 2009 at 03:33 PM
I'm taking Mary Ann's class too. Oh Pam, your pile of scraps looks so much more interesting than mine!
Posted by: barbara | December 29, 2009 at 06:37 PM
Oh, your "scraps" look wonderful. What a fun looking class.
Posted by: Pixie | December 29, 2009 at 07:05 PM
Oh!!! Im so excited! You inspired me! Im taking the class!
Posted by: Debi | December 30, 2009 at 05:51 AM
I'm signed up too Pam! I have yet to get started... hoping I'll have some time the next few days. I'm sooo inspired by what I've seen so far. Gorgeous gorgeous stuff. And I love your bits.
francesca
Posted by: Francesca Di Leo | December 30, 2009 at 10:04 AM
sweetness!
Happy New Year Pam
xox natalea
Posted by: natalea | December 31, 2009 at 02:32 PM
You definitely have caught a bit of bokeh!!! What a terrific word...to me, it ranks right up there with wabi sabi!
Love your journal.
Posted by: Suz Reaney | December 31, 2009 at 07:33 PM
What beautiful scrap pile~ and journals~ love the free motion stitching :)
Hapy New Year!
Posted by: andrea | January 01, 2010 at 05:31 AM
I found your blog today and I love it!! Will stop back often!
Posted by: Ophelia Staton | January 03, 2010 at 09:42 AM