Posts by Annie Holland
Dreaming of Summer ( and it’s snowing)
* Watercolor, ink and Copic marker drawing on watercolor paper, 9″/12″size How is it possible?! Seriously, it’s Spring already ( technically) and it’s snowing! Absolutely outrageous, Mr. April should really think about his behavior, because I’m getting tired of all these hats and scarves, and layers, and layers of clothes. I dream of a hot…
Read MoreWhen it rains it pours…
For those of you who have kids I won’t be saying anything new- kids grow up too fast. It feels like it was yesterday when my kids were babies and were needing me all the time and although I’ll never admit it, I liked it. To be needed so much can be addictive. And it…
Read More“Isabella” in purple
One of my favorite colors is a specific shade of purple. It’s something between violet and lavender with a drop of milk and I was so happy to find a paper that color. Oh, I like this color all right, so much that if I can’t keep a sweater( or two) in my closet I…
Read MoreVegetarian Dolmades
For the dolmades: 4 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped2 cups diced baby bella mushrooms1/2 cup finely chopped carrots2 cups white rice 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped2 cups water 2 tsp ground cuminSalt and pepper to taste 1 (8-ounce) jar grape leaves, rinsed and drained 3 cups of water to blanch the leaves For the dressing:…
Read MoreKaiko- a child of forgiveness
I have been saving the ” Kaiko” set since February with the intention to publish it with a favorite Japanese poem of mine. After what happened in Japan, I simply cannot. I can’t talk about Japan and pretend what happened didn’t happen. And I won’t. I won’t pretend it didn’t affect me either. I have…
Read More“Paola” – to be happy when you are sad
Have you had a friend, who you got to know though a whole bunch of mysteriously coincidental circumstances that totally gave you the feeling of serendipity? For me that is my friend Polina, who I know almost 17 years now. It’s unbelievable how life( or fate) gets it’s way to separate us and then get…
Read MoreA sense of Elinor
I would never forget when I first came to the US how I was terrified that I am taking a huge step back, leaving everything I have worked for behind, knowing that it will be a very long time before I feel home here. I knew very little English and I never received formal English…
Read MoreBrunch for champions
Wouldn’t it be wonderful to wake up Sunday morning and have this brought to you in bed with the paper and a kiss? Well, I hope that special someone in your life reads this post tomorrow and surprises you! Simple, delicious, comforting, what more does one need to feel loved? You will need( for 2): 6…
Read MoreEdible Valentine’s day card
We all have heard the expression ” It’s so cute I want to eat it!”, right? Well, now you can! I present to you my edible Valentine’s day card, which will be a part of the heart-shaped mini cakes present for my son’s class’ Valentine’s day party. I was in a pickle today, because I…
Read MoreJump down the rabbit hole with…”Alice”
If you feel adventurous, take a look at my “Alice” gift set! The set includes: – A bookmark Here are some details: I love the paper that looks like leather! – A gift box – A hardcover notebook What do you think?
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