http://www.thegirlwithacurl.com Current Curly Constructions Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:27:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Today is the day before my birthday. It’s early in the afternoon, and I’ve stayed home from work. I decided to gift myself with something rare these days: time alone. Time to breathe in familiar ways: through baking, Jane Austen and a pocket of the universe in which I can ... http://www.thegirlwithacurl.com/a-long-time-coming/ Thanksgiving was a blur for me. I cooked like a madwoman, which oftentimes is really the only way to cook. Early in the week, I plotted out a strategy of what to prepare each day, so I wouldn't get overwhelmed on the day itself. I know this is borderline obsessive ... http://www.thegirlwithacurl.com/thankful/ Happy birthday to the second pair of intrepid feet in these pictures! The Getty Villa, Malibu Roadtrip along U.S. Highway 1 At the edge of a cliff, Big Sur, CA Braving the snow to see fall colors, Eastern Sierras, CA On a platform around a pine tree 100+ feet above the air, zip-lining gear attached Waiting ... http://www.thegirlwithacurl.com/happy-birthday-e-2/ You guys, remember my friend Sara's wedding in Santa Barbara that we went to in the summer? It's been featured on the wedding blog Style Me Pretty! All the beautiful details that Sara planned for came together with help from their wedding planner Joie de Vivre. And all these lovely photos ... http://www.thegirlwithacurl.com/picture-perfect-wedding/ Absolutely loving these versions of the vintage British Keep Calm poster. Someday, I will have one of these hanging from my craft room (or kitchen!). http://www.thegirlwithacurl.com/keep-calm/