clock troubles

I'm coming and going between decisions about my bird clock, which is not turning out as nice as I'd like.

Check what I'm thinking of now:

ADELE: 'Set Fire To The Rain' lyrics

cAn you think of a better song?

I let it fall, my heart

And as it fell, you rose to claim it

It was dark and I was over

Until you kissed my lips and you saved me

My hands, they're strong

But my knees were far too weak

To stand in your arms

Without falling to your feet

But there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew

All the things you'd say, they were never true, never true

And the games you play, you would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain

Watched it pour as I touched your face

Let it burn while I cry

'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name

When laying with you

I could stay there, close my eyes

Feel you here, forever

You and me together, nothing is better

'Cause there's a side to you that I never knew, never knew

All the things you'd say, they were never true, never true

[. From: http://www.elyrics.net/read/a/adele-lyrics/set-fire-to-the-rain-lyrics.html .]

And the games you'd play, you would always win, always win

But I set fire to the rain

Watched it pour as I touched your face

Let it burn while I cried

'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name

I set fire to the rain

And I threw us into the flames

Where I felt somethin' die, 'cause I knew that

That was the last time, the last time

Sometimes I wake up by the door

Now that you've gone, must be waiting for you

Even now when it's already over

I can't help myself from looking for you

I set fire to the rain

Watched it pour as I touched your face

Let it burn while I cried

'Cause I heard it screaming out your name, your name

I set fire to the rain

And I threw us into the flames

Where I felt somethin' die

'Cause I knew that that was the last time, the last time, oh

Oh, no

Let it burn, oh

Let it burn

Let it burn

Twilight

And again Twilight it is. Because some books are so good, that you can read them again. And again. And again. And again...

P.S. OK. Rephrasing: Picturing Pattinson as Edward is so good, that you can read the book again. And again. And again. And again...

Andy sick

Andy is sick today. Gastroenteritis. First time so intense, barely took the Gatorade to boost her up a little.

She stayed home, so she made all the following artistic creations.

No reason to upload them of course, except that I love her more than life. And everything she does is perfect.

True or false?

Between pain and nothing, I choose nothing...

(Seen it on a desktop wallpaper. But I don't think it's true).

Time time, where did my one hour go?

I will fall asleep any minute now, and use the keyboard as pillow...

ROMAN CLOCK

For use as template on the birds' clock.

HUNGER GAMES MOVIE

Movie comments again, too bad that in the meantime I didn't have time to write about anything else. But, since 'Hunger Games' officially came out, and since I literally ran to make booking (first and only pre-booked seats in the theater where we watched it), I cannot do anything but put this movie stamp on my blog.

It was like rereading the book, very close to the story, to the atmosphere... The actors were good choices (even the fact that Gale was quite absent as a character on the first book, leaves the same feeling on the film). Not much to say, except that it was a really good film. The only difference is that when you actually watch all those children walking towards the possibility of their death, then it really becomes more real and more creepy than reading about it. Imagination tends to protect you I guess. Especially if you choose so.

One day

Unfortunately today I have neither the time, nor the mood to write much. 

But this movie was lovely. 

Really.

SUFFOCATION

I so, so, so wanna escape.

strAined-so strAined

My eyes are so strained that if they could act, they would pop out of my head and bump me with a hammer, for being constantly in front of a screen.

And to think that it is already spring outside....

THE bedroom

I love turqoise. And I love green. And I can't describe my feelings when they're combined together.

I adore this bedroom. It's AmAzing!!

What is love actually?

Fantastic wallpapers' site

If you're kind of an arts' fan, like me, you can't stick to the same desktop for long.

So here is a FANTASTIC (really) place to find a little something for every day (and mood):

http://www.gdefon.com/moods/page/23

Currently reading: The Tale of Despereaux (Kate DiCamillo)

Did you know there was a book?

There's always a book.

And it's very cute, reader...

COLIN STIMPSON : A brilliant talent

Esmelia

Why I think I could be best friends with Ms. Esmelia above, I don't know. But her creator -Colin Stimpson- definitely deserves a visit. You can check his brilliant work here (and it's not all about witches!):

Site
http://www.colinstimpson.com/index.html

And here:

Blog:

http://colinstimpson.wordpress.com/

And you can find his new illustrated children's book here (or at least you will be able to buy it on July 10th):

amazon - book preview: Jack and the baked beanstalk

Great work!

1,2,3 which clock should it be?

And the number '1' wins (although I'm not sure why, but I've had quite an obsession with this clock for about 10 months). It's the hardest to copy though. But we'll see how it goes.

So, shall we start?

STEP 1: MAKING THE BIRDIES

What of? Salt dough (2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup lukewarm water, knead for 10 minutes, ready).

What a mess!

 

  Done (OK, couldn't take photo while actually making them, 

I don't want to decorate my camera with flour).

Step 2 will be preparing the wood I guess. Stay tuned for updates.

joy of baking.com

Chocolate Cream Cookies

These must taste like heaven (or be the devil reincarnated) - I haven't decided yet....

Here is the recipe, if you like to see written the instructions+ingredients:
chocolate cream cookies recipe

young Adult movie:not so good

I watched this last night; time passed OK, but the film is quite unworthy commenting.

Despite the movie concept, Charlize is aging in reality. Like we all do.

weAlth or FreeDom?

That is the question.

Living comfortably or starving to do what you love?

And don't rush to say that you have the answer...

Perfect-smooth pie dough

During weekend some guest brought apple pie, with a perfect, soft dough that melted before bitten. I never made this king, my pies have always been the crunchy, biscuit type. So I looked it up and it seems that this recipe might be the... 'melty' type: 

http://honestcooking.com/2011/08/25/the-secret-to-the-perfect-pie-dough/

I'll make sure to try it!

Grrrr!!!!

When hubby 's woken up on the wrong side of the bed AND he happens to be your boss AND he happens to be going through a stress syndrome AND you happen to be the only employee he has, then he can only blame YOU for everything.

AND backwArds!!!

Cherub wooden box

Can I copy this using a tin can? We'll see...

potAto Art

Lifting potatoes - by Van Gogh

potAto Salad

It's so easy to make, and there are many ways to make it. But once you get it right, you want to repeat the same one; again and again.

Here's my last night's success -everyone like it:

boiled potatoes
very finely diced onion (just a touch)
black olive rings
caper

all following finely chopped:
red roasted peppers (from jar will do)
parsley
pickled cucumber

lemon juice
olive oil

Mix and serve.

The creative me

Blogs and things to check (copycat, meow):

http://www.potterybarn.com/shop/accessories-decor/decorative-accents/decorative-home-accents/

(particularly that decorative bust...)

http://www.thecreativityexchange.com/

http://dittledattle.blogspot.com/search/label/furniture%20makeover

http://creativejuicesdecor.blogspot.com/2011_02_01_archive.html

Shatter me - YA novel by Tahereh Mafi

Ι'm nearly finished with this one. And it is quite good:

PROS:
-The author has a uniquely wonderful way of writing, and saying things.
-The trick of the numbers (counted times) is very nice, the strike-through fonts (erased sentences) also a good idea, but both are intense in the beginning and fading through the book. I think the writer should keep this system more updated, during the whole book.
-The shining, silver fish hook waiting on the end of e-v-e-r-y chapter. Ms. Mafi has done this one really nicely.

CONS: The story. It reminds me of a strainer, filled with holes everywhere. And the characters. They are in a place (emotionally) where the romantic reader would want them to be, but how they got there is another issue, not balancing on logic. Anyway. A little more thought should have been given to the plot. Sure, it keeps you want to read a little more, to see what happens, but... The story will not stay in your mind afterwards. It could have been much more powerful, the concept of 'I touch you-you die' has potential.

That's that.

 

Reminder

"Remember to listen to"

Lana Del Rey: Born to die

Demy feat OGE : ΜΟΝΟ brosta

Pandemonium finished

I forgot to write that I finished Pandemonium (two days) ago, and I personally loved it. OK, I know that some issues are not believable and the resemblance to Twilight's trick-book2 is obvious, and to Hunger Games even more. But still, I was hooked, couldn't take the book out of my mind until I finished, pretty much knew the ending but still I liked it. And there was so much tension all the time, that at one point I said: enough, I need to relax a bit.

My first thought when reading the last word was 'how can I wait another year for the next book?'. I guess that pretty much says it all.

Birds

I looked outside my bedroom window yesterday morning, and saw a few birds, perching on some bare tree branches. I have the tree in my garden, but if you ask me what kind it is or which the birds were, I'll not know. I was watching how they mingled nicely in their environment, totally blending with the background, protected and almost covered through nature's touch; concealed against hostile eyes. Predators' or enemies'.

I kept marveling and I kept thinking. Shouldn't I know more about this? The birds, the trees... Shouldn't this be an image of no surprise to me? Why did it take me so many years to have the two minutes necessary to gaze at the scenery? At these birds, which I'm sure that are outside my window every year. Why is life so full of repetitive tasks that eventually suck the living out of you? I may be half way through my life already, or even tomorrow I may not wake up at all. Who knows? And all my past has been, is endless hours inside an office in front of a PC, or over a kitchen sink cooking and washing, or I don't even know what else.

Why??

New kindle cover/case

The new kindle arrived. These are the photos I'm using to make its cover:

outside

inside

You'll see it here once it's finished.

Breaking Dawn wallpaper 1680x1050

I thought my blog (and your desktop) could use some beauty. Aaahhh (=deep sigh)!

Red Red Rose

O, my love is like a red, red rose,
That 's newly sprung in June.
O, my love is like the melody,
That 's sweetly played in tune.
As fair are you, my lovely lass,
So deep in love am I,
And I will love you still, my Dear,
Till all the seas go dry.
Till all the seas go dry, my Dear,
And the rocks melt with the sun
O I will love you still, my Dear,
While the sands of life shall run.
And fare you well, my only Love,
And fare you well a while
And I will come again, my Love,
Although it were ten thousand mile

Do not stand at my grave and weep (1932) by Mary Elizabeth Frye

Do not stand at my grave and weep,

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow,

I am the diamond glints on snow,

I am the sun on ripened grain,

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you awaken in the morning’s hush

I am the swift uplifting rush

Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft star-shine at night.

Do not stand at my grave and cry,

I am not there; 
I did not die.

Doubt everything.

And check again.

Pandemonium : I 'm in delirium

OK. Lena is running to escape bombs and she is also locked up in a dungeon at the same time. How are you asking me to work people? I wanna READ!

PS. I hate the book cover.

Happy-happy-happy

New Kindle on the way! The pocket version this time. Yippee!

A Pandemonium weekend of fun

Full weekend! IKEA, Teddy's baptism, Teddy's party, flying a kite on Sunday morning, Jacob's birthday party on Sunday evening, and reading Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver, all over and in between.

A 'Pandemonium' weekend of fun really...! And no photo to prove it!

A new Kitchen is born

My kitchen is being assembled today (Hurray!). 

And it's looking fAbulous!