What’s Making Me Happy This Week

Cate Blanchett’s Dress at the Oscars
I personally was quite taken with it, but I imagined it would get all kinds of snarky remarks. Judith Thurman’s description of it in this New Yorker article was hilarious.

The silhouette was space-age retro; the neckline and back were embellished with an excresence of what looked like radioactive heat blisters. Chernobyl meets Middle Earth?

85°C Bakery Cafe
I just “discovered” this place and am completely beholden to its warm soft goodness. Apparently, it’s a super popular cafe in Taiwan, but we have our very own in Irvine!

Multi-tasking While Knitting
I’ve been making good progress on my knit blanket. I decided to make it a bedspread which means it’s going to be HUGE and time-consuming. I’ve started listening to audio books and podcasts to keep me entertained and hopefully learn something in the process. I’m currently enjoying Flight Plan by Brian Tracy, School of Visual Arts on iTunes U, and Merlin Mann and Dan Benjamin’s new show, Back to Work.