Mississippi is now the proud owner-dog of her very own toddler. This toddler loves to share any and all food with her. Mississippi is such a gracious guest, she doesn’t turn down a thing, even things she normally isn’t interested in, like oranges and fruit in general. She’s acquired a taste for bananas and all…

It’s been a little over a week of new resolutions. Things are going good. I’m eating *almost* vegan. I am still eating chicken stock. I had some brie. Oh, Saturday I had a hangover and had eggs and bacon :). I’ve still been putting milk in my coffee. Other than that, I’ve been doing really…

You know things could improve in your world when your husband says he’s looking forward to the holidays being over. It might be the single sadness thing I’ve ever heard him say out loud. We usually love the holidays. It fills me with worry. Lots of positives this year and a few yucky negatives. Much…

Not done yet, medical just updating the ole blog.

Took a shower Went to Play park with Juniper Raked leaves in front yard while Juniper slept in her stroller Made Rice Crispy Treats picked up Mississippi from Daycare Stopped by the grocery store Made vegetable stew involving a large squash Dipped 40+ truffles in chocolate made kale chips worked on Danielle’s website Had a…

Tom and I are consolidating websites to save money. This puppy is officially moved! One more to go and we’ll be done.

Hi, I’ll be participating in a Cyber Monday Sale on Etsy with my PDX Etsy Team. Everything in my shop will be 30% off. Go get yourself some bug pendants! http://www.etsy.com/shop/alannarisse

I’m broke. My credit card debt is growing. I want to go to France this summer so badly, I can’t stand the idea of missing it for another year. Juniper is old enough that I think she would have a great time on the property we stay at in caunes-minervois. I WILL make this happen.…

This Wednesday marks the opening of the Downtown Artistry Po-Up Gallery on SW 10th and Morrison in Downtown Portland. My necklaces and cards are there. I’ll also be doing a couple shifts if you want to stop by and say hello. Times I work: Saturday November 12th, 3-7pm Saturday November 19th, 3-7pm I also am…

I picked up a pamphlet display at Portland Store Fixtures and made a little sign for the front of it. Looks good! Ready for the Pop-Up Art Gallery tomorrow.

My necklaces will be in the tiny show in San Francisco. The show begins this Thursday with opening night November 6th. Stop by and check it out! tiny Studio Gallery small pieces under $400 November 3rd – December 23rd, hospital 2011 opening reception: Sunday, purchase Nov 6th, 2-6 pm 8th anniversary party: Sunday, Dec 4th,…

Hi, Life is heavy. It’s good, but it’s heavy. Not heavy like a 60’s groovy kind of heavy, heavy like thick pieces of lead. Wish I got more phone calls, emails, messages in a bottle. Sometimes I feel like I’m a message in a bottle. Wishing someone would pop me open and read me. Being…

I Put together a little cookbook. I consider it practice. It is 40 pages, 8×8″ full color. You can download an iPad/iPod version for $2. I wanted the book to focus on cooking under pressure, cooking with no time to cook, but cooking with fresh ingredients. On Demand Cooking by Alanna Risse | Make Your…

Lots of things going on. Necklaces are at Mag-Big in SE Portland, Succulence in Bernal Hill in San Francisco, and The Studio Gallery in San Francisco on Polk. Succulence also has bee and moth cards. Then Starting November 9th, running through December 29th I’ll have necklaces and cards at the Downtown Artistry Pop Up Art…

Things are moving along. I’m in full production mode, getting ready for the holidays. Here’s the latest look: I’m trying out solid sterling silver. The silver plated chains were sturdy and looked nice, but after a few times in the chlorinated pool, they turned my neck green. Maybe that’s too much to ask of a…