i'm now back in quito and feeling a little overwhelmed with all of the projects i need to finish over the next couple of weeks. my trip to ny was great, but a little short. some highlights include:
-playing a silly game of apple to apple with my fam and jordan's fam
-enjoying delicious tuna sashimi over chilled asian pears at a newly discovered korean restaurant in soho
-exchanging gifts and celebrating my parents' anniversary in person (we've missed many birthdays, holidays, anniversaries since living in ecuador)
-sipping a most divine soy chai while catching up with jocelyn and jeff
-mexican food and margaritas followed by beer at the brooklyn inn with jill on new year's eve
-opening mail, some of which has been waiting for me for months (see the not-so-great photo of my oh-so-very-great print by g&l above)
the tea party is a week from today! i'll be posting directions and another reminder on wednesday. have you picked out an outfit yet?
Ooh..welcome back! I love the look of all your craft materials, can't wait to see your projects. Your holiday sounds great, I'm sure you'll be sharing more later...loving G&L's print :)
Posted by: cruststation | January 05, 2007 at 12:07 PM
ooohh the g/l print... and sashima on asian pears....
outfit for tea party... thinking now! xo
Posted by: lisa s | January 05, 2007 at 01:15 PM
glad you got back ok. didn't tell you this while you were here, but i'm really REALLY diggin your short hair. miss you too!
Posted by: jillypickle | January 05, 2007 at 01:17 PM
Oh my gosh, I love the print. If the photo doesn't do it justice, I can't imagine how it looks in person.
Posted by: ambika | January 05, 2007 at 02:12 PM
Welcome back and...
Yay! It made it uncreased. Did it take you several hours to cut through the packaging tape which neither LJ nor myself were frugal with?
I hope you enjoy it... we loved making And they silently steal away.
take care, g
Posted by: gracia | January 05, 2007 at 05:17 PM
Hi Risa,
Glad to hear that your trip was a hoot... and that our wrapping technology paid off. Would you say a) it was over wrapped, b) wrapped just right, or c) under-wrapped. I suspect 'c' is unlikely.
xo lj
Posted by: louise | January 05, 2007 at 05:39 PM
So glad you had a good time in NY! But happy to have you back. I still have to pick my outfit for the party! Lovely photos here, Risa!
Posted by: Veronica TM | January 05, 2007 at 08:43 PM
I feel your pain!!! I am so so so so overwhelmed with all the projects to do and mail to open!! Your trip sounds wonderful...full of people you care about and good food!! Looking forward to seeing your little projects...
Posted by: Vanessa | January 05, 2007 at 10:05 PM
Hello, so much goodness when you go back home...love g&l's print and your trip sounds lovely :)
I havent chosen my outfit yet - waiting to see what the weathers like ;) xxx have a lovely weekend!!
Posted by: julie | January 06, 2007 at 01:18 AM
I'm thinking maybe nude, except for slippers.
You need to take a better shot of that print. It looks beautiful.
Posted by: shula | January 06, 2007 at 08:30 AM
Wonderful time in NY.
That g&l print is just beautiful.
Have a great week...I need to think about the outfit. Can it be something we would like to have but can't afford? :)
Posted by: simple me | January 07, 2007 at 09:34 AM
crusty - i can't wait to see my projects either! hee hee. hopefully, i'll get them all done.
lisa - i'm imagining you in something red...
jill - thanks. i just got it cut again yesterday.
ambika - gracias! it is beautiful in person.
g&l - it was pretty crazy, but it was also kind of fun...like i had to earn it. :)
veronica - soon i'm going to post about some argentinian designers...get myself psyched for our trip.
vanessa - i agree. food and people are the best. :)
julie - good point. i can't wait to see what you decide on. :)
shula - maybe you should also wear a hat?
paula - it can be whatever you like!
Posted by: risa | January 07, 2007 at 02:58 PM
I knew that bottom image was from G&L, I said it out loud...That looks like G&L's type of art!
I love it!!
You have such a wonderful eye, and fun place to stop in and take a peek!!
Posted by: tongue in cheek | January 11, 2007 at 02:53 AM