Getting there...

I am almost back, I promise. Thanks for all the sweet well wishes. My stepdad is improving every day, and we're doing our best to facilitate his recovery by making sure he has a family member with him 24 hours a day. It's going to be a tough process, but it reminds me of how lucky we are to have each other, and how important family really is.

I got back into my office today only to realize that it is December 1st! Eek! I am one of those dorky, annoying people who always makes/orders all my Christmas gifts during the month of November. And currently I have absolutely nothing done.

Thank goodness for the blogosphere. The wonderful sfgirlbybay posted about Chronicle's big online sale. You get 35% off when you use the code FRIENDS at checkout, plus you get free shipping on orders over $35. Hurry up and order because the sale ends on Friday, December 5th. Chronicle has the most amazing books, but I can't share my coolest purchases with you because then they wouldn't be surprises anymore. I saved over $60, which I guess gives you some idea of how excited I got about shopping. However, here are a few of the things I didn't buy that you should check out...

I've been drooling over the Apartment Therapy book every time I hit the bookstore lately

Desert Realty by Ed Freeman

I don't have a cube anymore, but I still think this is pretty hilarious

Coming up: I turn my apartment into a craft factory. Expect sewing, linocuts and more. Also, Etsy awesomeness.