tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58359660076437630572011-11-27T20:05:53.593-05:00Alta Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09117350549926496309noreply@blogger.comBlogger1801100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5835966007643763057.post-11118119354605180302010-01-09T11:43:00.000-05:002010-01-09T11:43:13.107-05:00

It's because I'm over here! We just bought our first home, and I've started a new renovation blog!  Dozens upon dozens of new posts are over there, with many more scheduled on a daily basis.  Since I'm 6 months pregnant, I can't really do much of the renovating-- but I can do a WHOLE lot of blogging :) See you there!  I'd love it if you'd subscribe or add me to your reader, it should be a fun

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These really are adorable. One of my favorite Christmas patterns :) Here are a few from this season!and here's the link to the pattern

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Love. Mayo. Walnuts. Raspberry Chipotle Sauce. 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese1 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese5-6 green onions chopped1.5 cups chipped walnuts (toasted, please)1 cup (or slightly more) delicious mayonnaiseRaspberry Chipotle sauceThing 1. Raspberry Chipotle Sauce and Acquisition Thereof:Just because you've never heard of it doesn't mean it doesn't exist. I did have to

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It was very fun to prepare for this tea party, and essential to the preparation was the book Tea Party by Tracy Stern. So many charming recipes and themes! Here's just one of them that was particularly tasty. Blue Cheese Walnut and Pear Tea Sandwiches (adapted)4 Tbs softened butter (I always use salted even though recipes NEVER call for it. Sometimes you just have to follow your heart)6 thin

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I have made these many many times, and love the best of all of the cupcake recipes. Some links for you: Vanilla Cupcake RecipeVanilla Buttercream RecipeAnd finally, the trick to frosting them. I have watched this video no less than 23 times. It's enchanting. Two drops of red food coloring made a light and lovely pink.

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Yesterday was my birthday and we had a lovely tea party here at the apartment. It was great fun to host many new friends, and to cook and to knit! AND I finally got to use a lot of the serving pieces that my Memere gave me. So much fun. Alot of red glass dishes and bowls that are dainty and marvelous. A very fun afternoon followed by complete and total exhaustion.Drake made this lovely photo

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I've been working diligently on Drake's sweater in an attempt to get it finished before we find out the sex of the baby on TODAY! The appeal of knitting baby things is just too strong as they are both adorable and quick to knit. From a knitting perspective I wish that I'd married a shorter man, or at least one with shorter arms as Drake has very long monkey arms and is over 6 feet tall, thereby

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Curiosity wall with old ironing board (a.) I have my small but wonderful sheet music collection (b.) on top which I collected to leave on the tables at our wedding. Three of the pieces are framed, but we're aiming to frame most of them, since they're too delicate to play from. I have them stored in comic book sleeves.Above the ironing board (purchased in Brooklyn at a Flea Market) are a

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Remember these? I was deciding whether or not to go with a bold graphic pattern and paint the woodwork a glossy black. Risky since these are antiques as well as family heirlooms, and yet I want them to be featured and preserved and treasured and USED-- I don't want them to be "front room pieces" that are never really sat in, and never quite fit in with our style. So risky, yes, but also

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I fully intended to do a post on the fabric choices for my living room set months ago, and here we are in November. November! leaves! pies! my birthday! I've been horribly distracted by many things:1. My coat doesn't snap. I am rapidly expanding and my coat will not contain me. This is both distressing and exciting.2. Due to a scheduling snafu we did not get an ultrasound last week and I was

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On Tuesday I was invited by Dr. Sean Cooper to come and do a Mezzo-mania master class at Bowling Green State University, and was very happy to oblige-- had a wonderful time guiding some lovely young mezzos. I may or may not have invoked Cartman from South Park at one point. but I swear it was necessary. and pertinent. AND I got to visit the whole family, Jen and Hudson-- who I met a few years

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pattern sourceraveledWhen I updated my status on facebook to alert all present that I would be "felting pumpkins" I was asked if I invented a new verb tense and was molesting a seasonal squash. Not so! I was doing this....

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Phase 1. The raw materials.And by that I mean the actual pieces of furniture that I will be recovering. I have a three piece living room set inherited from my Great Grandmother. It was recovered by my Great Aunt Evelyn. I'm betting that this took place somewhere between 1940 and 1960.... the fabric is rough and not too comfortable to sit on, and it is also pink. So there's that. Without

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We went and got the first Ultrasound today which was great fun. Again, I couldn't stop giggling, though I had to because between me giggling and the baby wiggling, the technician couldn't take the measurements that she needed. (we're conspirators already, the baby and I...)They did a 3D ultrasound too, but those pictures kind of freaked me out-- it looked like cro-magnon baby and I prefer this

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Yesterday Drake and I went to the Dr. and got to hear the heartbeat of our new baby! It was so much fun... about 160 bpm which, if you are to believe heartrate predictions, indicates that it may be a girl. We're holding out for the Ultrasound and the end of October, but are looking forward to finding out then!We're getting ready for a concert tomorrow with the Rochester Symphony and were going

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It's funny that the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser turned out to be the inspiration I needed to return to blogging.When we moved into the new apartment in MI, there were a few scuffs on the wall, and we've been trying (unsuccessfully) to get some paint from our leasing office. Finally this morning I decided to try the Magic Eraser and after the first successful swipe I immediately looked all around for

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In Michigan. all of the boxes are unpacked but all of the rooms are not put together. We hung a few things in the living room today.... pictures will follow when we're all finished, but I will tell you that I never expected to have this many taxidermied items in my living space. (Stew on THAT till the pics are up.)So much has happened since the last post! All of the things that I listed here

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Know hope, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.What a great week it has been!I've been taking a million photos. Packing a million boxes. Seeing friends, eating great food and getting ready for the big move. I've been playing with a million different layouts with my new floorplan and furniture cutouts, imagining what on earth we'll do with three times as much space as we have now (hallelujah!)

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chicago-5399, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.In case any of you are tracking my whereabouts, wondering when I might be staying at your home or am visitable, I present to you my schedule for the next three weeks. (I also present to you this cat, Maui, who had such beautiful sea-blue eyes.)July 13-18 NYC wrap up/pack up. I will be lunching/dinner-ing, shooting headshots, and doing a photowalk

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old time radio., originally uploaded by sunsandbeach123.And I'm thinking that I would like to do a podcast. "Alta's Old-Time Radio Podcast" or something of that ilk wherein it is indicated that I will be hosting and also that Old-Time radio songs will be incorporated. And here's how...My Memere at one time or another 30 years or more ago made an excellent barter-- she traded her hair salon

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I will Live Positively... The diet coke told me to..., originally uploaded by Jill Kings.I was speaking with my dear friend A recently about how she quit smoking. One of the things that struck me about the way that she did it was that she didn't phrase it as "quitting." She knew she could smoke if she wanted to, but decided that she didn't want to. She chose not to. I've decided to try this

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PJ and Whiteface, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.I am sparse here! In the battle of blogging vs. living, living is winning (I'm always glad of that.) It's strange, that when you have the most you want to share/talk about/think about you hardly have the time to do so. Since the last entry I have gone home to MA to visit, photographed a wedding, and gone to Lake Placid for 4th of July. It was

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centraljune-4731, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.Why did I trust my GPS so blindly?!? This is the part where the lack of a guardrail became exceedingly bothersome. You see, there is nothing protecting me (and my cousin's car) from the precipice!! You may think it odd that I took some time to take photos on the way down this abandoned mule-path that I happened upon, but in fact I didn't.

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centraljune-4729, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.

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centraljune-4724, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.

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centraljune-4723, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.Notice two things first. 1. See where the road appears to stop? Well it doesn't stop there, it just gets a whole lot steeper. 2. See how there's no guardrail? not as urgent at this stage of the road (which is very well maintained in comparison to what's coming) but it soon becomes a source of great distress.I have to break this up into

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tribeca-4266, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.I've put up a few Fine Art prints for sale on SmugMug. I've been waiting to announce this until I was able to confirm the print quality for myself and I'm happy to report that the quality is wonderful! All prints arrive carefully packaged and with a great return policy if you're unhappy for any reason. I ordered this photo in both Lustre and Matte.

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centraljune-4536, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.Well I went to Colorado this weekend to visit Drake in Central City, and I guess I must have arrived on the perfect weekend! Lots to say, so I'll start with the Brass Bed Races and go day by day from there. I arrived on Saturday and my cousin Alyssa picked me up in Denver and gave me her car to use for the weekend (so awesome of her) we had a

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centraljune-4622, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.

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sarles-4421, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.It was really fun to be back in Texas for a visit. Oddly enough, I was glad for the 12 hour delay on my flight, as it let me finish the entire Twilight series!! I ate delicious Tex-Mex several times, I got pulled over in South Dallas (missing front plate) and I thoroughly enjoyed participating in their wedding. Wish Drake could've been there too!

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tribeca-4266, originally uploaded by Alta Marie.Every day on my way to and from work I wish that I had a camera to take pictures of some of the things that I've noticed over the past few years and yesterday the stars aligned and the two necessary elements (camera and light) came together!

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Joey and I went on an adventure today to the Renegade Craft Fair at McCarren Park. It was pretty awesome to walk around and see what all of these Brooklyn-ite artists are up to. Here's a look!***The Weekend Store******Foxy & Winston*** ***Greenpoint Craftworks***

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Chess set CakeOriginally uploaded by RieckieIt is Drake's birthday tomorrow, and I sent him a package full of birthday delights (which I can't name here since it's not his birthday yet!) It astounds me that I can drop a box off in SoHo at 8:00 in the evening and it will reach him by 10:30 the next morning. How can this be? and furthermore, can I go too? I don't want to send him a box of

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graduation-4126Originally uploaded by Alta MarieThere were a couple recipe requests for the cupcakes I made for this weekend's party-- the cake is an old favorite, and the frosting is a new favorite! I am going to write this recipe out the long way for those people who may not bake cakes from scratch twice a week...Magnolia Bakery Vanilla CupcakesIngredients:1 1/2 cups self-rising flour (like

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graduation-4163Originally uploaded by Alta MarieHere's the link for more pics from the party

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graduation-4106Originally uploaded by Alta MarieWe had a big graduation party in MA for my brothers Greg and Ben who graduated from high school and college (respectively). It's so fun to go home and visit. Definitely the best part of living in NYC :) It seems like only yesterday that they were wrestling each other in the back yard and now look at them! Graduated and wrestling each other in

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Sundara Poppy Aran Silky MerinoOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieI ordered this yarn in February (?) I think it really was February....Just got it in the mail last week and tucked it away to begin a new project after Drake left. Took it out to the back porch to photograph it yesterday and noticed that I have a yarn-hanging hook on my fire-escape! Not exactly what its original purpose was, but it

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I can't stand the cuteness. I've made another pair of these!There is a certain baby arriving in Mid-July, and while tiny toes aren't likely to become too chilly at that time of year you can never be too safe.

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Drake left this morning for Central City. The combination of departure for summer festival and Memorial Day means summer is here!Today I made a summer salad with fresh corn, edamame, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and fresh tarragon.4 ears fresh corn (cut)1 bag shelled edamame (16 oz.)2 Tbs. olive oil2 Tbs. cider vinegar2 sprigs fresh tarragon (cut)Combine!

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Mourning dress, Winter 1811Originally uploaded by peacay"I do not suppose there will be much of interest to other people, but it is not intended for them. I may show it to Jonathan some day if there is in it anything worth sharing, but it is really an exercise book. I shall try to do what I see lady journalists do, interviewing and writing descriptions and trying to remember conversations. I am

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toyland-9282Originally uploaded by Alta MarieStrangers talk to me all the time. It doesn't alarm me any more, I'm well accustomed to it, but every time one of my friends or family members notice, I always tell them it's because of my overbite. It always looks like I'm smiling, because I can't really close my mouth. Here are the people who have spoken to me so far today:1. An older woman asked

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My creationOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieThis morning Drake sent me this link which does the genetic calculation to determine what color eye your future children are likely to have. I have two (slightly) different colored eyes, which a very blunt orthodontist informed me was probably due to a head trauma in my baby-hood or youth. This disclosure went a little something like this:Orthodontist

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P040409PS-0719Originally uploaded by The Official White House PhotostreamThis combines three of my favorite things. BabiesObama FlickrClick through the link on the picture to go look at the Official White House Photostream. Presidents are super busy people.

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Zydeco alien AccordianOriginally uploaded by zydecomoI've written about street musicians quite a bit. They are everywhere in New York and I will miss them terribly when I am gone. But they are not all good. Example one: There are two musicians who appear to alternate shifts in one of the tunnels under canal street where we cross to get the uptown trains. One of them is "David's magic

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Atlantic City BeachOriginally uploaded by George Eastman HouseI am slightly embarrassed about the fact that I am browsing an online version of Target's weekly circular and envisioning the (relative) bliss of suburban life. I cannot be blamed for this, since the subway was so crowded that I actually considered resting my head on a stranger's shoulder this morning. I also realized why the part

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Schietsport, vrouwen met pistool / Sports, shooting. Women with pistolsOriginally uploaded by Nationaal ArchiefIf you don't have an account, I seriously urge you to sign up for one. They're free (unless you want a pro-account-- I have one and I love it.)This is from the National Photo Archive of The Netherlands. Click the link to check it out.

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2nd Ave + 86 st.Originally uploaded by George Eastman HouseSo now that I know that my time in NYC is limited, I am compiling a list of things that I'd like to do before I go. 1. See Angela Lansbury in Blithe Spirit. 2. Go to The Cloisters.3. See as many operas as possible.4. Eat at delicious restaurants (suggestions?)5. Take a spinning class6. Host a few guests for knitting weekends in the

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patsyclineOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieIf you're feeling slightly morose or slightly old, consider visiting this site I bought peeps, but it rained on Friday and Saturday, and I was too busy singing for the Clinton family to get my photo in on Easter Sunday. It's true!Between Good Friday and Easter Drake and I sang 6 church services. A very busy weekend indeed. The children's choir was

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peepsOriginally uploaded by Alta Marie Where should Alta photograph her marshmallow Peeps for the National Geographic Contest ( surveys)

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It ain't easy...Originally uploaded by Alta MarieCame across this in the blogosphere this morning, and I find it distressing to say the least. _____________________________________________NBC 10 - PHILADELPHIAPublished: April 6, 2009On Saturday, World Pillow Fight Day, organized, peaceful pillow fights took place in nearly 100 cities all over the world: in Houston and Hamburg, in Stockholm and

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Brick Theater Clown FestivalOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieYou may remember from this post that sometimes I am totally inspired by particularly exceptional street musicians. In particular this one guitarist who sings in Spanish sometimes on the L. WELL! every morning for the past two weeks he has been in a little nook where we transfer from the L to the N/R and every day I get out of the very

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Jumping; running straight high jumpOriginally uploaded by George Eastman Houseat 6:15 I head to Central Park for my running class... I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day.

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[MCCALL'S MAGAZINE COVER, FAMILY ARRIVING IN KITCHEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS]Originally uploaded by George Eastman HouseLadies, you might want to read this."Women should study the art of cooking and should do cooking rather than any one thing that they are doing in any line whatsoever." Pretty important stuff, you see...

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Love!Originally uploaded by Alta MarieI have been in search of the perfect neutral flat, and have found them. On sale no less! I bought little arch inserts in anticipation of finding them one day (and knowing how flats are). Can't wait until they arrive sometime next week!!They will be infinitely more elegant than my Chuck Taylor's for my AM commute to work. A time and a place for everything.

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Pete's Candy Store Spelling BeeOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieOur friend Wilson is a wonderful pianist. We frequently coach with him here in the city. Not as obvious, perhaps, is that he is *literally* the best adult speller in New York. He won the title last year, and is primed to win it again this year. Every other Monday night, there is an adult spelling bee at Pete's Candy Store in our

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Kavi's Baby Surprise JacketOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieRemember this? Well it's finished!! I blocked it and sewed on the buttons last night instead of going to the circus. We had plans to go to Ringling Bros at Madison Square Garden, but I made migas and black beans instead. Then I finished this :) So happy. This is the Elizabeth Zimmerman Baby Surprise Jacket pattern, and it really is

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Scan10840Originally uploaded by bucklesw1So, perhaps you already know this, but my husband has just accepted a professorship at Oakland University in Michigan and we're both really thrilled. Haven't said anything about it here, as it presents, in full light, the crisis which I've swept under the rug for too long now. I must rename the blog. If you've been here a while, you may remember from

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superfansOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieYou could not deny that he was thorough. A physical description of character and contents in catalogue form:-One pair of thick dark rimmed glasses, causing the eyes to appear inset and mole-like-One embroidered red baseball cap stating "Metropolitan Opera", declaring allegiance-One fanny pack, containing walkman-One small Citarella plastic bag inside

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Poor old Pinnoc' he didn't see it coming.Originally uploaded by Alta Marie"For nearly 60 years, the guns of Alta have shot down menacing snow crusts and ice sheets before they can slide and set off the devastating avalanches that once gave Little Cottonwood Canyon, atop which Alta sits, a reputation of danger and dread."-via NY Times March 19, 2009

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I wrote two letters today. One that I taped to our neighbors door and one that I kept for myself. I'll leave it to you to decide which is which. LETTER 1:Dear Apt. 1.The rest of the house would appreciate it if you separated your recycling properly as outlined in the poster hanging in the vestibule. You've mixed your papers with plastic again which has resulted in all of our recycling being

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Via: badpaintingsofbarackobama.comOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieThis was hands down the best one. Click here Refresh often

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One of the nameless victimsOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieThis is almost better than puppies, but in a reality show way, not in a cute way. DO NOT click on this link if you don't want to waste a good portion of your day wondering1. If these people are for real2. Why this type of trash is such an endless source of amusement. On this site, people write out their side of a story, then send an

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Cavalier puppies (via Coronation, click for link)Originally uploaded by Alta Marie"A Cavalier puppy with a lovely face and less than ideal topline, cowhocks, straight stifles, gay tail, or single testicle will fit your bill perfectly. Gay tails, cowhocks, and so on are important to judges and breeders, but they will make little difference to you. "via Coronation Cavalier King Charles SpanielsI

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Cavalier puppies (via Coronation, click for link)Originally uploaded by Alta Marie

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nutellaOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieMy dear friend Val alerted me to the existence of World Nutella Day which I have tragically missed this year. I am a big fan of nutella, let it be known. I banished it from our home a year ago due to my entire lack of self-control, but last week, when it forced its way in I welcomed it with open arms. The WND roundups which are linked on the WND homepage

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mohawkOriginally uploaded by signs and wondersFor a time in bygone years I was a nanny here in NYC. I would travel to the upper east side for 4-6 hours a day to assist in the care of two lovely children, "A" who was a 3 year old boy and "N" who was 7 months old. A lovely time it was, truly, although it took a great deal of time and personal investment to win over the "Nana" (grandmother) who

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virgin-sandwich_1358431iOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieFor a while I eschewed Fresh Direct and their delivery of groceries... My store is only a few blocks away and my mom bought me one of those rolling carts which revolutionized my shopping trips. (if only the cart could mount stairs...)I saw our lovely neighbors happily trotting up the stairs followed by delivery men with boxes of food and I

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La SonnambulaOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieDrake and I have gone to see two operas this week at the Met and couldn't be happier. We would love to be able to go once a week all the time. On Saturday we saw Adriana Lecouvreur grace of the Met Weekend Ticket Drawing wherein you can enter to win the right to purchast two orchestra level seats for $25. Such a deal. Then last night we waited to

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[MCCALL'S MAGAZINE, WOMAN IN FLOWERED HAT HOLDING COMPACT]Originally uploaded by George Eastman HouseI have a few hang ups about the subway-- the most obvious one is a distaste for hands/germs. I don't want to touch anything, and I CERTAINLY don't want anyone to touch me. There are a few particularly distasteful scenarios which involve fake nails touching me, or people accidentally grabbing my

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booties-3373Originally uploaded by Alta MarieMy friend is having a baby soon and I made these this weekend, and sewed on the buttons last night! It's hard to imagine such tiny feet. The pattern is "Saarjte's Baby Bootees" (sic) very lovely and an easy/quick knit.

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Noro Silk Garden Lite 2023Originally uploaded by Alta MarieTonight I cast on with this. I am beyond thrilled and will post regular updates on my first Baby Surprise Jacket.Will someone please do an EZ (Elizabeth Zimmermann) Knitters Almanac knit-along with me one year? We could start now if we're fast with the February Baby sweater on two needles (or the coveted Lady Sweater adaptation....

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Turn a SquareOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieToday we had a safety incident. We encountered a trash tornado on the sidewalk in Tribeca, and Drake couldn't decide whether his chivalry would be better applied to keeping me on his right (away from traffic) or on his left (away from trash tornado). In the end he decided to stick with protecting me from traffic. I did, however, fear that I would

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Men's Clock SocksOriginally uploaded by BuhnuhDon't those socks look marvelous?I've been poking about the internets looking for some vintage patterns to work on after Kavi's Baby Surprise Jacket... There's something about vintage sock patterns that has been catching my eye. I may just have to pony up and buy Nancy Bush's book on knitting vintage socks .Vintage Purls has a bunch of great women's

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ShortcakeOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieMy dear friend MoMP posted a lovely meme today wherein you type your name followed by the word "needs" (i.e. Alta needs) into Google and post verbatim the first 10 hits- which for me are as follows:1. Alta needs to go overtime to avoid historic loss(I work enough. If I'm to suffer an historic loss, let be it done unto me.)2. Alta needs a rally to down

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This woman has it figured out. She has the most beautiful yarn I've ever seen depicted in hanks and finished projects on the internet. I have been desperately trying to obtain some of this yarn for my very own, but she usually offers only three colorways per month and since December I've been waiting for the perfect colors. In February she launched "The Crusade Against Winter Gloom" and every

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Carnegie Hall/Valentine's RosesOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieSo this weekend went really well. Pictures are prohibited in the entirety of Carnegie Hall which broke my heart a great deal. A couple times during the week there was a photographer who came in ad I saw him in the back during the performance, hiding under a giant black mantle all old-timey style. I'm hoping that I'll be able to

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One of my very dear friends just had a baby, which is of course a wonderful occasion to knit something, don't you think?Here's a sneak peak at what will soon become a Baby Surprise Jacket. I cannot WAIT to cast on for this one....

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Just found out that I'll be singing the Alto Solo in The Creation this weekend at Carnegie Hall, which is of course exciting. It literally is a total of four measures in a quartet, but heck, it's Carnegie Hall and Helmuth Rilling, so I'm thrilled. It's been a fun week, and a totally different way of using my voice. I haven't sung a lot of choral music lately, so it's been fun to freshen up on

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Drake and I are currently in a workshop at Carnegie Hall, and it's great fun. It's like vacation week for us. We start rehearsals at 10 am and don't finish up until 9 pm, hence my general absence from blogging. At night we come home and watch Big Love (we're now on Season Two) and talk about what a very bad idea "plural marriage" would be in our particular case. (And most cases, let's be

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Vintage Valentine's Day PostcardOriginally uploaded by riptheskullI am full of them today. I think while I was sick I was storing up all of my joy but didn't know it until just right now. Several wonderful things are happening this weekend:1. Three photo-shoots (which leads me to...)2. New lens audition! (it's my first L series try-out for any Canon-philes out there. I rented it from Adorama

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Monkey Sock with Birthday YarnOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieYes. Every singer's worst nightmare. That's what I had. I started feeling faint-y on Sunday but part of me felt that maybe I was feeling that way because we were singing Purcell in Dec and Can-- which means the 8 of us were split into two groups of four, which maent we were one on a part instead of two. This always makes me

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GuggenheimOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieMy glands are swollen. It's bad and I'm miserable. All I want to do is sit at home and knit socks. Drake says that it could be because I started working out again. Have you ever been to an aerobics class, blog? They're strange aren't they? In this particular one we just jumped all around for an hour. There were many times that I was tired and I

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I tried not to include anything that you may have already read here...1. I doubt that I'll list anything here that you all haven't heard before, my life is kind of an open book due to my blog: http://texification.blogspot.com 2. I pick onions and celery out of most things (we share that Jami). I do, however cook with them. Usually though, I puree them.3. I accidentally found out about the

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meatballs (from Martha Stewart Everyday Foods)Originally uploaded by Alta MarieI've been cooking more than usual as part of our bring-your-lunch-to-work-so-that-you-can-buy-new-Canon 5D-initiative. Two resources have been ridiculously helpful. 1. Martha (of course). Usually I find her recipes ridiculously over involved, but all of the Everyday Foods recipes are very simple and have been soo

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My First Sock (in progress)Originally uploaded by Alta MarieI was riding on the subway out to Prabha's house. She has asked me to specify that this entire incident occurred on the PATH train and NOT on NJ Transit. So let it be known. I entered the train and sat down with my sock, when I heard someone swearing and breathing loudly in frustration. This sort of thing happens all the time so I

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anna-0097Originally uploaded by Alta MarieBefore I get to the rapper....I had SUCH a lovely weekend! As I mentioned, I had 2 photo shoots, and here is a sample of the first one. We had a great time shooting outside on the roof-- we would shoot in short bursts and then Liz would run over and hug her with her big coat :)I love this picture so much. There are a bunch of great ones. I've been

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matt-0580Originally uploaded by Alta MarieI had 2 headshot sessions and taught 2 voice lessons. (That's Matt. We were in Babes in Toyland together. he's wicked good ;)Drake and I work alot. Fortunately it is fun work :)That's all that I've time for today... I think tomorrow I will write about the rapper I met on the train. I referred to him months ago (when I started my socks) and totally

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First Pair of Socks!Originally uploaded by Alta MarieThey're finally finished. I've been working on them since October-- of course there were many Christmas projects interspersed in between....On the first sock, I knit the ankle/leg straight up with a picot edge, and on the second I knit it with a 3x3 rib.... liked the rib better, ripped out the other one down to the heel turn and re-did it. I

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Drake's tieOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieBefore I get to a post that's entirely unrelated to the inauguration, can I just mention that I've been crying happy tears of joy at ANY provocation? I read on people.com about how pleased Beyonce was to be able to sing "At last" for the first dance at the inaugural ball and cried. I looked through the picture albums of "Presidential First Pets" and

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BarackObamaOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieFrom NY TimesDear President Obama,Here is a list of the first 10 things you should do as president:1. Fly to the White House in a helicopter.2. Walk in.3. Wipe feet. 4. Walk to the Oval Office. 5. Sit down in a chair. 6. Put hand-sanitizer on hands. 7. Enjoy moment. 8. Get up.9. Get in car. 10. Go to the dog pound.— Chandler Browne, age 12, Chicago

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obamiconOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieI have to post a picture to blog when at work (thru flickr) so please don't think I'm being insensitive--A USAirways jet just crashed into the Hudson river, and I can see it right from my desk!! it is completely swarmed with boats right now, I'm sure attempting to rescue-- the west side highway has tons of emergency vehicles---My boss has binoculars, he

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obamiconOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieToday I attended an open call. Not my first, certainly not my last, but each one really is remarkable for many reasons. This was a call for improv actors & tumblers for the Met. You know I'm not a tumbler.... so I was working the improv angle. I had no idea what to expect, so I arrived right at the 10:00 AM call through the winding back alleys of

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obamiconOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieDrake is a chivalrous sort. I am universally suspicious and defensive. It makes for a strange dance. Most of the time his chivalry is wonderful and appreciated. He always brings the groceries up and gets things from up high above our cupboards. He takes out the Kitchenaid, and moves the fridge to retrieve the top of our pepper grinder. Holds doors,

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Starry starry nightOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieFirst of all, anyone who shows any interest in anything is probably a tourist, or at the very least not a native. Living here, my walking/commute pattern is very consistent. I take the L to the ACE to Canal street, walk down the same street into my building every day. If the Chinese man with the newspapers is outside the door of the SoHo

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In Central ParkOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieNot this picture which I love.1. The woman wearing toe shoes. by this I do not mean like a ballerina, I mean shoes where the toes are separate. Like toe socks but with shoes. They were black and flourescent green. It is 20 degrees outside. Maybe they're warm, but they made her look like a lizard and it upset me more than footwear ever has

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So is "Texification" now entirely irrelevant as a blog name? I think it may just be. If I were to rename this blog, what would it be? It's not entirely about crafting or singing or photography or baking or prank-playing or city living or travel or teaching. Would love to hear any suggestions in the comments

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New Year's BabyOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieShe wasn't born on New Year's, nor was this photo taken on New Year's-- she's just so darn cute and I needed a theme picture. SO what of the New Year's Resolve? I've never written down resolutions. They seemed doomed don't they? But for what it's worth, here's one. This year I'm going to pursue work that interests me. I'm not going to pursue a "

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IMG_3436Originally uploaded by Alta MarieWho are you? yes you... reading this. I was near convinced that I sent these words out into the air for an average of 3.5 people to read. Then I installed a tracker and found that in the past 3 days I have had 26 "unique" visitors. I like this for many reasons-- 1. you are "unique." Isn't that nice? 2. apparently some of you live in Canada and Sweden3

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I forgot to post this from last winter....Happy New Year! God Bless America“Ya know what’s making a come back again? Cheese.”Why didn’t I sit next to the man who said that? Then again, I couldn’t possibly have known that he would be the most interesting person at the airport. Nothing about his oversized trenchcoat, turtleneck and tennis shoes could’ve broadcast that. I could’ve maybe made a

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Radio City Christmas SpectacularOriginally uploaded by Alta MarieIs there anything more New York-y than seeing dancing girls on Christmas day? We had the most New York Christmas I think that a person could have. The glitzy New York, not that old crabby New York. Drake and I started the day at home and opened our presents which were for the most part a surprise and a delight. I say for the most

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