Movie Night

Stephen and I usually spend a special night or two a week curled up on the couch with a good movie, and of course a couple of these. This week's selection was a find at our local bookstore. I found it on the sale table and it looked rather intriguing so I picked it up. The movie's title "The Wooden Camera" caught my attention, being that I love anything "camera" and Stephen loves anything "wooden." I assumed it was a safe bet that at least one of us would like it.

The movie did not disappoint. Of course, wearing my favorite slippers (six years, three pairs), sweatpants (are they still technically sweatpants if there are no elastics around the ankles?), and eating my favorite chocolate always makes a movie more enjoyable. But the movie was enough to make our evening a good one; filled with beautiful shots that offset the harsh reality of life in South Africa, and seeing the view from a young film maker's eyes was very inspiring. We give it two thumbs up.

A few of you readers might be interested in a new book I picked up at the same store. Basic Stitches by Katie Ebben is a wonderfully inspiring book for anyone beginning embroidery. The pictures are lovely and the sketched instructions are easy to follow and very beginner friendly. In addition, there are some neat projects featured which don't require any sewing at all. Oh, the ideas spinning through my head now...

Comments

[Nicole]

Curled up with Hubby, cozy slippers, inspiring movie, chocolate, and oh THAT BOOK! Does it get any better!? ( I shyly admit I have never had green and blacks chocolate)

[Dawn]

That's my favorite chocolate. Tonight, we're having a family movie night and watching "The polar Express" with pizza.

[Stacey]

The movie looks really interesting. We've been eating a lot of Dagoba Xocolatl bars lately.

[Carrie]

I have that book,it is delightful! I also love Green and Blacks dark chocolate! I will have to rent that movie,it sounds interesting. Have you seen Born into Brothels? It is a wonderful movie about children(who are born into brothels)that are given cameras, and the wonderful photographs that they take.

[Bluebirdbaby]

Carrie-Yes! We've seen that movie and really enjoyed it. The Green & Blacks thing has completely taken off! It's crazy. Everybody loves it (not hard to see why!) and Stephen and I get a kick out of thinking back to 5 years ago when we first started buying it. We thought it was some seriously good chocolate nobody but us knew about :)

[kirsten]

hi there,

just came across your blog and must tell you i love it!

can't wait to see more.

[molly]

we're having movie night tonight. i always look forward to the kids being tucked into bed so Dan and I can snuggle down for a good movie.