Christmas Time!

As most of you have surely noticed it is well into December, marking the start of a most glorious time of year!  

Christmas Time!

 A time for Delicious holiday goodies

And of course the kitchen adventures that go along with those delicious goodies...

 A time for woolen skirts, and green argyle socks

Listening to the Messiah, and one of my most favorite things:

Decorating!

I have very strong feelings about making the things I come into contact with in my daily life as beautiful and unique as possible.  I guess I figure if I'm living with these things everyday, I might as well enjoy it!

I think this is why I like fun outfits so much - why would you wrap yourself with boring clothes that don't make you feel happy about yourself - or anything for that matter?

Back to the decorating.  I had a little too much fun...

What is Christmas without a wreath?

and a live one at that!  I am quite sure that this is the largest violation of fire code policy possible, but I'm going to just not say anything about it and enjoy the wonderfully piney smell while I can!

Notice the charming framing of the peep-hole going on here.

And then there are the extra branches to have fun with!

Let's not forget the SNOWFLAKES!

Or the advent calendars of choice to mark the days left until Christmas - or until finals are over, whichever you prefer.

There is really something beautiful about lights, especially in a small, dark room.  Also - check out that mini sewing machine on the far left! I took it for it's maiden voyage last weekend, when I made a wallet for my secret santa!  It did fantastically well, and even sewed through two layers of fabric, and a layer of cardboard!

But one of the best things about Christmas...

Is the Tree

Tree-toppers are easy to come by with the help of ribbon and paper:

So happy Christmas time to everyone, where ever you are!  Have fun snow romping (or grass romping depending on your climate), and if your Christmas seems a little lack-luster all it takes is something simple like wreath to make all the difference.  I mean people say we are what we eat...doesn't that apply to what we surround ourselves with too?

Here is a final (and über illegal) image for you:

 *cough* NOT a fire hazard *cough*

Make some snowflakes, drink some hot cocoa, and just have a really splendid time with whatever you do!

Oh - and send comments with some pictures of your holiday-time decor of any kind.  I love-a-the new ideas!

Sometimes

Sometimes you've got to accept what you're given - to make it into something you like.  

I love Disney princess coloring books, but this picture just needed a little help!

and this doesn't just apply to coloring books.

The Perks of Being in a Film

Acting in films a dangerous business - or at least acting in the films created by myself and other cohorts is.

I do not exaggerate when I say we have worked in below freezing temperatures for hours on end.  Frost-bitten and fumbling as we attempt to unfold tripods and frantically improv lines.

Gosh do I love it!

This weekend I had the great honor (and knee-knocking cold experience) to be part of another film.  This time directed by the great Z.P.W

That's her in the background all blurry and artsy like a good director should be.
Well I'm not sure about the blurry part - but artsy is good...

This time round I got to enjoy a tea party by myself in a graveyard - all the whilst freeze my knickers off.  Not to mention a killer costume and some especially fantastic make-up by our own one-man wonder Monica.

Films are so rewarding when you get them right.  Of course that part takes about twenty years...but it's great when it's all done!

Another perk of being in a film?

I got to keep the dress!

Seriously - that's better than being paid!