five things

A quirky nod to KCRW's 'five things' blog. And to happiness, because that's the theme of these snaps.

1. Owl candle and owl pepper shaker on piano. Problem: Candle owl has graced our piano for 6 months or so. It's been a lonely time for him; he's the only owl in 39 F. Solution: Rach found an orange owl pepper shaker in her grandma's cupboard. Result: Owl Love.

French fry tray turned canvas. Artist: Alvin, 1st period. Intended function of tray: hold paint. Serendipitous function of tray: artfully convey the theme we're studying in class--keep looking for beauty.

Half-deflated balloon fish. Name: Schmeul. Creator: Winnie Fan-Joe, science teacher and balloon artist. Diagnosis #1: losing air quickly. Diagnosis #2: I love him.

Homemade earring hanger/artwork. Color: Robin's Egg Blue Cost: under $10.00. Origin: my desperate need of creative detox from pink slip season. Added bonus: I can actually find my jewelry now.

Elements Kitchen, Pasadena sky. Occasion: favorite New Yorker dropping by town. Consensus: pretty much heaven on a Saturday morning.