Birch trees against a backdrop of clean snow give me such a peaceful, easy feeling… here’s a poem for the other tree lovers out there: “When I Am Among the Trees” by Mary Oliver.
It’s a Tuba Christmas!
Every year, I think to myself, “I want to go to the Tuba Christmas!” And then I forget, or get busy, and end up missing it. This year though, my parents made sure to call me when they were on their way to the performance, and the music, combined with all the gorgeous snow and a visit to Kobuk Coffe Co. afterward (always decorated from floor to ceiling for the holiday season) made it start to feel a lot like Christmas…
Love Note: Indoor Playground
Yet another thing to love at Modern Dwellers – retro playground equipment, indoors. The perfect place to sip your hot chocolate or enjoy your sweet treats!
It’s a Hairy Man!
Look who I found – an Alaska Hairy Man! Doesn’t he look an awful lot like the abominable snowman in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer?
Gorgeous Gayla
When I visited the Blue Hollomon gallery a couple of months ago, I was drawn to the work of one artist in particular: Gayla Ranf.
Love Note: Lunch Boxes (P + P)
Just a little peek at one of the lunch boxes featured at Pupil + Paper – they were all fantastic, but the color and size of this one really stood out! Check the P + P FB page for more photos…
Pottery and Paintings and Jewelry, Oh My!
Today is Small Business Saturday (shop small!) and the second day of the Anchorage museum’s Crafts Weekend and the Read Alaska Book Fair. It’s a wonderful place to shop for gifts – there are so many wonderful creations, and the best part is getting to chat with the people who made them.
If you miss the museum show, you can find three of my favorite local artists showing their work together at Toni Maury’s studio (2527 Susitna Drive).
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Fat Ptarmigan
There’s another new restaurant downtown, and it already feels like an old favorite. Fat Ptarmigan is here to stay.
Love Note: Snow Falls on City Streets
Dear Anchorage,
The snow is beautiful – please keep it coming!
Love,
Gretchen
Chocolate and Tea Tasting
I just read a great article about giving experiences instead of giving gifts for the holidays, something I wholeheartedly agree with! I’ve learned that it only works if you make sure to follow through though; I owe a certain loved-one a private yoga lesson, diving with sharks, and a visit to a masseuse… As a result of the “experience as gift” idea, my mom and I and recently enjoyed an evening at Summit Spice & Tea Company for a tea and chocolate tasting.