For Me From Me!

I got myself an advent calendar!  It's full of stitchy surprises from France.  The maker is atelier 196 and has a separate package for every day.  Unlike my (adult) chlldren, who opened their whole advent calendars in one day in November, I am opening a packet today.  It travels with me on my journey across the US at the moment.  I'll show a photo of everything open together when I'm done.

Pizza By The Slice

I hadn't seen pizza by the slice at all in Europe until we came across this place in Krakow.  It's even open 24/7 and the pizza tastes like New York street pizza.  Great find!

Second Of Three

In less than a week I managed to get three pieces of stitching done.  This one was a bit of a pain; the maid cleaning the hotel room jostled or tumped the beads and didn't get all that many of them back onto the plate.  I had to make an emergency visit to The French Knot in Fort Worth to get replacements.  It's done now, though, and I think it's kind of pretty.

Nails For The Marine Ball

Glossy black nail polish with holographic foil bits over it.  Looked great, even though you can't see much in this photo.

College Clock

While in Krakow, we stumbled on Collegium Maius.  This is where I bought the stationery I showed you before.  They have a tour that's really interesting, but you can see this clock in the courtyard without the tour.  It goes off on the hour and all the local dignitaries and professors parade through.  I have video, but haven't put it up yet.

Back In Line

I've added this back into my rotation, as it's one of two items still on my 2011 Crazy January list still undone.  I'm working on it!

Forgive Quckl

Yay, this is coming along well.  I only started it last month, and almost half the words are done.