the weekend story 1.28.11

1. check out a gorgeous shot of oregon fog from a new blog I've discovered. i'll say it again: oregon is rad.
2. if you're gonna make pancakes this weekend, make these. and please invite me over.
3. if you haven't already, listen to the first song released from adele's new album, out 2/22.
4. speaking of recipes, the new york times mark bittman (the minimalist) has published his top 25 favorite recipes of all time. try the bread recipe.

5. check out a painting a day by abbey ryan and be completely awed. she's been doing a painting a day every day since 2007. yes, you heard me correctly.
6. i know nothing with any certainty, but the sight of the stars makes me dream (vincent van gogh). this quote is printed on this gorgeous necklace, available on jeweler jeanine payer's website. start shopping for valentines day.
7. read the new issue of rue, online now.
8. the aliens are coming. close encounters is playing at the egyptian this weekend.

9. do some shopping on emersonmade. i am digging the moto jacket.
10. the days are getting ever so slightly longer. i leave for mexico one month from today. the countdown is on. what are your travel plans for the spring?

peace out.