Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Monday, March 28, 2011

koru #98

Granny Smith apple peel on purple Fiesta-ware dinner plate, Santa Fe, NM.



Sunday, March 27, 2011

koru #97a & b

Random seed pod, Santa Fe, NM.




And for the bonus, Trader Joe-San Green Beans (Lightly Salted Crunchy Green Beans).



Friday, March 25, 2011

koru #95

Hand-thrown ceramic mug, Abbey of New Clairvaux, Vina, CA. Photographed Santa Fe, NM.














koru #94


Tried to get this one posted yesterday but was having technical difficulties. I saw Bath House Spirits play last weekend and they were great fun. I especially loved their song "Scratching the Surface." If you're in the Portland, Oregon area on Saturday, April 16th, give them a listen.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

koru #93

Meso-American reproduction pot, Santa Fe, NM.







koru #92

"Home of the famous ice cream potato" sign, Cowgirl BBQ, Santa Fe, NM. Apparently an ice cream potato is a scoop of vanilla ice cream rolled in cocoa powder with marzipan "butter" pats and other faux-fixins.





Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

koru #90

Citrus-scented Milk and Honey lotion bar. Works great even in the desert and smells even better. See milkandhoneylotion.com for details and additional flavors; they also make soaps.



koru #89

Napkin embellishment, iHop,Redwood City, CA.



Saturday, March 19, 2011

Friday, March 18, 2011

koru #87

Hopefully this will be the last packing-related found koru for a good long time. My niece Maggie decorated this Christmas ornament for me.


koru #86

Like father like daughter with the waffle-knit thermal koru shirts. This one is Lucky Brand and I have it in this green and also s burnt orange.








Wednesday, March 16, 2011

koru #85

Another packing find: gorgeous hand-blown glass beads by my friend Carli at juiceglass.



I just love the reflection of the pool in this one...

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

koru #84

I'm in the middle of moving and today my parents were here helping me pack. Here's what my dad was wearing.



And here's my dad looking tough wearing it.


Monday, March 14, 2011

koru #83

Silver and opal bracelet found in an old jewelry box while sorting through storage. I used to wear it all the time. I'm so happy to have it back.

Sunday, March 13, 2011

koru #82

Hand-twisted scrap-paper koru.


Yes, it does look a little like a bird.

Friday, March 11, 2011

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

koru #79

MakeSomething365 is having a short video contest. Here's my entry. Music by King Black Acid -- (check them out on MySpace).

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

koru #78

Turquoise plaid belt/tie for OP tunic, coiled. Purchased at Walmart, Bentonville, AR.

Monday, March 7, 2011

koru #77

Detail, red brocade shirt. Purchased from Goodwill, Burlingame, CA.







Sunday, March 6, 2011

koru #76

Detail, batik skirt purchased at Aubergine used clothing store, Sebastpol, CA.





Saturday, March 5, 2011

koru #75

Detail from hibiscus print Hawaii Spirit luggage purchased in Kauai, HI. Wish I'd bought the whole set.






Friday, March 4, 2011