tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38559625915897416922024-02-08T05:39:26.440+01:00UnbuttonedI reckon on this place being a bit of a jumble of crafts, thrifting, and of course the requisite cute pet photos. And maybe some other stuff.Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-15051280435225348022009-10-17T18:44:00.002+02:002009-10-17T18:51:58.622+02:00Test<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtOZt0thqHXgKodh2ny4n-rzseAeQk3z3FU_ts2UA1O2IGT-_VIP-Es7LniTx_p3CXvkbgcT4mISz6EQO8K8w83bQuT2qs7n3ThHgnSr5q8J5X_ukjr9OBfMNFYOJXPywbRPXucrpGVs/s1600-h/DSC_0588.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHtOZt0thqHXgKodh2ny4n-rzseAeQk3z3FU_ts2UA1O2IGT-_VIP-Es7LniTx_p3CXvkbgcT4mISz6EQO8K8w83bQuT2qs7n3ThHgnSr5q8J5X_ukjr9OBfMNFYOJXPywbRPXucrpGVs/s400/DSC_0588.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393612479102229810" border="0" /></a>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-89564902736246311212009-08-14T19:19:00.004+02:002009-08-14T19:27:46.162+02:00Home Sweet Home<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;" >We're moving. I never loved a house as much as I love this home...<br />I'll miss the giant lilacs, the barns and stable and our quiet gravel road.<br />I'm excited to get to know our new home (which we'll own!) but am pretty darn sad to say goodbye to this one...<br /><br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iQqeoSmWPERZOmu2RdkwJE7vQ7GYV8N3Tfe2ebNRz7SpftPRGLax-wyP1ApAEIyYVCx6mgACRzcoOTGJySZOmRT6QBPkjNr1eyG6ZBBUhbuM9GPTaj5CJMr-P9RcJxTnYhbZaIxzw84/s1600-h/DSC_0157.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1iQqeoSmWPERZOmu2RdkwJE7vQ7GYV8N3Tfe2ebNRz7SpftPRGLax-wyP1ApAEIyYVCx6mgACRzcoOTGJySZOmRT6QBPkjNr1eyG6ZBBUhbuM9GPTaj5CJMr-P9RcJxTnYhbZaIxzw84/s400/DSC_0157.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5369871041317855730" border="0" /></a><br /></div>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-88488909343015469782009-08-04T21:45:00.008+02:002009-08-04T21:51:21.356+02:00Summer<span style="font-family: courier new;font-size:180%;" ><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51); font-weight: bold;">It's finally here...</span></span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDEV36toGXnB6ZX6CPPhBC0ZomA0q3P3mNQ7A-XIrvxMbFA7jCYyb5fuB2QoKL3ZnnuOcFL1EzDtuueO2_baW1jmlMvy607yPU-Hoscq2mYdq3P3RAhyphenhyphenramxB8eoteb7vUkB5meg4xmc/s1600-h/DSC_0310.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjDEV36toGXnB6ZX6CPPhBC0ZomA0q3P3mNQ7A-XIrvxMbFA7jCYyb5fuB2QoKL3ZnnuOcFL1EzDtuueO2_baW1jmlMvy607yPU-Hoscq2mYdq3P3RAhyphenhyphenramxB8eoteb7vUkB5meg4xmc/s400/DSC_0310.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366198079579854610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOLCjNL20B820bir9LnI_ReVwOY2MOnVjVIvCQEvZnNglulRT4IM8nrhiYM9AAnVvXPjtzGUoyA9VY46_WF0vHObqHbCZXQ7DbU_x9zsnDy4OV5XNKfIGAJgGyJvDkfOONc605vSFHmPM/s1600-h/DSC_0488.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; 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float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH5SwNHO_bCN4MHr6oAcdtNfkAVwT-HiL37eSkjEoyH33ym6phNV9OWMSaqLm_vJM5jbf3pxEP3M8hv1Ry1lYn6g3yyxF7qcrdaMBBufnvks7B5VNRpol0bXYC8IL77US2ostVUMFZrlY/s400/DSC_0357.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5366198223319472610" border="0" /></a></div>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-92203797249672099122009-07-07T21:24:00.004+02:002009-07-07T21:34:00.621+02:00A new family member<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErvYngSuLpV96iUd1FVE4LllA6TK5U4pXxCrFURptGCT3_cVbQk6jxQYu7rSYoUr_R5Z7FAMT2Vhm7F5MjQoTvNxv9gntA6Kx0OPpOVO7cwjFIJjZUGyoPkHxvOwoIMO3s2eu7P_s8zE/s1600-h/4983_91637461591_528096591_2008540_1392262_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 294px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhErvYngSuLpV96iUd1FVE4LllA6TK5U4pXxCrFURptGCT3_cVbQk6jxQYu7rSYoUr_R5Z7FAMT2Vhm7F5MjQoTvNxv9gntA6Kx0OPpOVO7cwjFIJjZUGyoPkHxvOwoIMO3s2eu7P_s8zE/s400/4983_91637461591_528096591_2008540_1392262_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355801456234923874" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 0); font-style: italic;">Isn't he adorable?</span></span> He's only about 1 day old here. He's growing in leaps and bounds for every passing day. Right now his name is Junior but it may have to be changed to June, once we can figure out if he's a she or a he :)<br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 102, 255);">And he has <span style="font-style: italic;">the</span> cutest, yellowest, fluffiest bum, ever.</span><br /></span></span>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-74126089345745491342009-03-12T10:57:00.001+01:002009-03-12T10:59:10.239+01:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZeM2RirfR-GoSKhMBbUURU4oNuTFDwsC50wr98WxIuIQV7fBgenyIao5To5WzxQZxLp9w_EcZwaus6a0dOIL6AMmF8SPQF3EC9_v678db_dCQJj_NAdNErtquz6XWRe-oM8MHIfaSIU/s1600-h/27004.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 372px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZeM2RirfR-GoSKhMBbUURU4oNuTFDwsC50wr98WxIuIQV7fBgenyIao5To5WzxQZxLp9w_EcZwaus6a0dOIL6AMmF8SPQF3EC9_v678db_dCQJj_NAdNErtquz6XWRe-oM8MHIfaSIU/s400/27004.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312238494952532370" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:130%;">See you next month!</span><br /></div>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-45986222015445622562009-02-26T20:28:00.009+01:002009-02-27T10:09:29.654+01:00Spring time<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2PMEEpaOk1vPqhQTt5WiDscUu-pA0heD4SYwZqSFkKPJOHGdvbSz0gxxfST_q8unhMLsG0HPUM0iH1vSpsyprXGsZhVYe8WIaSQE2cQRMYVxqscla0RdLhP9z6wx99pFESCUYJEPwe0/s1600-h/DSC_0239.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 453px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi2PMEEpaOk1vPqhQTt5WiDscUu-pA0heD4SYwZqSFkKPJOHGdvbSz0gxxfST_q8unhMLsG0HPUM0iH1vSpsyprXGsZhVYe8WIaSQE2cQRMYVxqscla0RdLhP9z6wx99pFESCUYJEPwe0/s400/DSC_0239.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307190275153054226" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" >There's something so refreshing about spring bulbs to me. The colors and textures of fresh </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;" class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" >vegetation brings me an energy that's been sleeping for months. The days begin to lengthen, the sun's rays are warmer and the snow melts. We begin to <span style="font-style: italic;">live</span> again. </span><span style="color: rgb(102, 102, 102);font-family:georgia;font-size:100%;" ><br /></span>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-66132274306326803482009-02-26T20:11:00.002+01:002009-02-26T20:12:27.012+01:00My view<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpNT6b1yup3c1nfVJOG6l_07ARkkUKtJlQodTvfJZeSc12ARB_qZKou6MWEEcZs8lWgApVHLr0cFqLxPiaWRECUbTwPdIIRkEYet3sPw3eMIZXbCIMI3mKfxBo09erQu2JoPyAuGSHVk/s1600-h/DSC_0198.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigpNT6b1yup3c1nfVJOG6l_07ARkkUKtJlQodTvfJZeSc12ARB_qZKou6MWEEcZs8lWgApVHLr0cFqLxPiaWRECUbTwPdIIRkEYet3sPw3eMIZXbCIMI3mKfxBo09erQu2JoPyAuGSHVk/s400/DSC_0198.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307185961484780626" border="0" /></a>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-51438818849890898422009-01-27T12:21:00.002+01:002009-01-27T12:23:33.533+01:00Quilting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfr-192nouXGH0YLV0QlKYoOEsAWRVfCK9f4sRgKAgQy_gttJaJXkPcV0oBX-ZkIndjqlxbUvCC7Kt-h9Ni7sSoR5U1gCgGlB35azsw2yBZY5OQw20fy9JcK-5lBafKz7U2pHogMpivw/s1600-h/DSC_0151.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVfr-192nouXGH0YLV0QlKYoOEsAWRVfCK9f4sRgKAgQy_gttJaJXkPcV0oBX-ZkIndjqlxbUvCC7Kt-h9Ni7sSoR5U1gCgGlB35azsw2yBZY5OQw20fy9JcK-5lBafKz7U2pHogMpivw/s400/DSC_0151.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295932365527498802" border="0" /></a><br />I just love the red and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">turquoise</span> together. I've no idea yet just how big this quilt is going to be. I'm just going along with the creativity for now :)Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-13201435891522877072009-01-22T11:51:00.003+01:002009-01-22T11:56:08.168+01:00White Animals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZKW-KI-F3GZnM7bE5WYT0QhrdHLU_6o0GEYon5C8hB4MbDz_LJ_p-fR6S_j0Ngs5dOX8hdyPR2ssQ9OUPhFBA3Jjd2D9WIy2jyMH4fN2pBgb7KC-8dwNXfHhiws2F7nKiT4Et4_ollQ/s1600-h/DSC_0956.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZKW-KI-F3GZnM7bE5WYT0QhrdHLU_6o0GEYon5C8hB4MbDz_LJ_p-fR6S_j0Ngs5dOX8hdyPR2ssQ9OUPhFBA3Jjd2D9WIy2jyMH4fN2pBgb7KC-8dwNXfHhiws2F7nKiT4Et4_ollQ/s400/DSC_0956.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294069065886602914" border="0" /></a><br />Plaster animals! I mixed up the powder with some water and poured it in these molds. After it started to dry I poked a magnet onto the back of each one. That's what the little black, round thing is. That one fell out. You're supposed to paint them but I kinda like them white. I love creating with plaster and am going to search for new ideas now! I'm going to spray a layer of vanish on them to keep them from crumbling and maybe frame them or gift them.Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-72679629533775326082009-01-22T11:45:00.003+01:002009-01-22T11:48:48.772+01:00Yum!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEWVRxB8mGXGLxX1qjiW500aw3moiEAGcElr5MHFM7_gW9MGzOmZtyVUdFoMOPpH_3WifdZDzAjdTJgUDP3DxCCQOZU1OZVOXMTF2kSbMSVmzY180JFK1p4LIJunFmBMNp6Inmsgkzcg/s1600-h/DSC_0045.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKEWVRxB8mGXGLxX1qjiW500aw3moiEAGcElr5MHFM7_gW9MGzOmZtyVUdFoMOPpH_3WifdZDzAjdTJgUDP3DxCCQOZU1OZVOXMTF2kSbMSVmzY180JFK1p4LIJunFmBMNp6Inmsgkzcg/s400/DSC_0045.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294067576120213986" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">These. Are. So. Good.<br /><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">Recipe</span></span><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" ><span style="font-style: italic;">:</span></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"></span></span></div><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span><h2> INGREDIENTS<br /></h2> <ul><li> 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder</li><li> 2 cups white sugar</li><li> 1/2 cup vegetable oil</li><li> 4 eggs</li><li> 2 teaspoons vanilla extract</li><li> 2 cups all-purpose flour</li><li> 2 teaspoons baking powder</li><li> 1/2 teaspoon salt</li><li> 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar</li></ul> <!-- tool box --> <br /><br /> <!-- DIRECTIONS --> <h2> DIRECTIONS</h2> <ol><li><span> In a medium bowl, mix together cocoa, white sugar, and vegetable oil. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; stir into the cocoa mixture. Cover dough, and chill for at least 4 hours. </span></li><li><span> Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Roll dough into one inch balls. I like to use a number 50 size scoop. Coat each ball in confectioners' sugar before placing onto prepared cookie sheets. </span></li><li><span> Bake in preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on the cookie sheet for a minute before transferring to wire racks to cool. </span></li></ol><br />They are easy to make and won't last long!Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-8580143247464743922009-01-22T11:38:00.004+01:002009-01-22T11:45:14.516+01:00Little bear<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7DG22M0cnaw8q272W4DxKqefj909h_s6WlHkvyXr_j6MR4KbxQ90x3EnkAied2PybxZGf8SfVcPZOmndy52juGlXnjMaLhujaW0EEWJpF3l9O5yzzTJXgHfCGUYzG-zkK00rVDuHFyw/s1600-h/DSC_0133.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 370px; height: 335px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV7DG22M0cnaw8q272W4DxKqefj909h_s6WlHkvyXr_j6MR4KbxQ90x3EnkAied2PybxZGf8SfVcPZOmndy52juGlXnjMaLhujaW0EEWJpF3l9O5yzzTJXgHfCGUYzG-zkK00rVDuHFyw/s400/DSC_0133.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5294065802133346130" border="0" /></a><br />I created this little guy from a pattern I found at Hillary's wonderful <a href="http://weewonderfuls.typepad.com/">blog</a>. He'll probably end up being sent to my little niece and nephew in Texas, along with some other softies. So far, I've made a bunny, kitty and a squirrel. I'll have to do some tractors and horses next!Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-20976770385713395112009-01-18T20:58:00.003+01:002009-01-18T21:02:00.621+01:00Spring?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3zmk_n9lkUnPzDUGwUZISG46J8VxHRngdf0FSVqO5pMBTFhU8AL_xKNks6cFR2I6Xy9obdiiRa6rHes4ZeDc5io3iaZBXOviDKEh0jT2iMT1Q3BaB9oeO3dWyB4OycjXzVOXdLzLr2Q/s1600-h/DSC_0121.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm3zmk_n9lkUnPzDUGwUZISG46J8VxHRngdf0FSVqO5pMBTFhU8AL_xKNks6cFR2I6Xy9obdiiRa6rHes4ZeDc5io3iaZBXOviDKEh0jT2iMT1Q3BaB9oeO3dWyB4OycjXzVOXdLzLr2Q/s400/DSC_0121.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292726000915733506" border="0" /></a><br />Lots of dimly lit evenings around here. It's hard to get through such dark winters but the little things in my home keep my going. And soon, yes it <span style="font-style: italic;">has</span> to be soon, spring will slowly show her face. I can't wait.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBhR_A6rhV26iU1oh-PEEk_M1wwJ8R5_P_lElSvw_74mrVFIpv-7B7wPYcUwyycQY1W9vjs1PG3I1XT1NuQKuU9xTfPLE8E6-qeFQjtqHeAkBZuAUAWKFTtY6vNue1mC3hmBXe-r1ldI/s1600-h/DSC_0112.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnBhR_A6rhV26iU1oh-PEEk_M1wwJ8R5_P_lElSvw_74mrVFIpv-7B7wPYcUwyycQY1W9vjs1PG3I1XT1NuQKuU9xTfPLE8E6-qeFQjtqHeAkBZuAUAWKFTtY6vNue1mC3hmBXe-r1ldI/s400/DSC_0112.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5292725863326297410" border="0" /></a>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-13997610037632480062009-01-10T15:43:00.008+01:002009-01-10T16:01:48.327+01:00Mama To Mama<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnR-SlE40QElmCof9djLdOWRJQkB1VqkHZpD0q4qRZQvIhw7Zx058_wrRfnCGnumi_5MXPjl14Df7kbCweGtksAdpmmi6JqkI7M3FT0LAQ70gUOlGi6VONDcHQwJcSRiCW_ZjgoOmxB3Q/s1600-h/DSC_0829.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnR-SlE40QElmCof9djLdOWRJQkB1VqkHZpD0q4qRZQvIhw7Zx058_wrRfnCGnumi_5MXPjl14Df7kbCweGtksAdpmmi6JqkI7M3FT0LAQ70gUOlGi6VONDcHQwJcSRiCW_ZjgoOmxB3Q/s400/DSC_0829.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289676089947724626" border="0" /></a><br /><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >A few months ago Amanda <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Soule</span> from www.soulemama.typepad.com blogged about<span style="text-decoration: underline;"> <a href="http://www.soulemama.com/mama_to_mama/">this</a>.<br /></span></span><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5huGhjpILZLwPH8MLeW_8XoNLYdxHuS9kT5Hu9-pZaYX_Ky91kGNitNDRAT4qXxmmgZif3mTbdSznozt4RnCi3VTMYEwtE6afAtC_ePsISV1gKFvcI1hcMFQHXmQFgAzmyvO458xS4c/s1600-h/DSC_0824.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhH5huGhjpILZLwPH8MLeW_8XoNLYdxHuS9kT5Hu9-pZaYX_Ky91kGNitNDRAT4qXxmmgZif3mTbdSznozt4RnCi3VTMYEwtE6afAtC_ePsISV1gKFvcI1hcMFQHXmQFgAzmyvO458xS4c/s400/DSC_0824.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289676010389968562" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I had a great time making the baby caps and can't wait to see what is next. The above is the aftermath of a sewing frenzy which turned out to be a perfect napping bed for someone:)Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-40255151989984225292009-01-09T22:45:00.005+01:002009-01-09T23:02:14.150+01:00Feels like home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzHJdYNw3-aZTJFrUoS9hvdUuw__dHMLa_2UzgOE2S0EVvKrDyGuDF8eRWH-6jXRqMnp7TTuBxHg1SpbAp5TTCWofbUWnSicuW0qqhoUwdIdlU8-JfUD_rLpGbn6nIvK5X0ZplC01YIo/s1600-h/DSC_0067.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrzHJdYNw3-aZTJFrUoS9hvdUuw__dHMLa_2UzgOE2S0EVvKrDyGuDF8eRWH-6jXRqMnp7TTuBxHg1SpbAp5TTCWofbUWnSicuW0qqhoUwdIdlU8-JfUD_rLpGbn6nIvK5X0ZplC01YIo/s400/DSC_0067.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289414027124455170" border="0" /></a><br />I love it when the sun is shining in the house. It's the perfect light for sewing I think. And taking photos of notions and finished projects. I love the triangle and perhaps that's why I love <span style="color: rgb(204, 102, 204);">pinking</span> shears so much. They are perfect in every way.<br />And so I made a foot stool cover to match the couch's cover. My favorite slightly rust/orangey/burnt kind of red. It really brightens up the place. And we need that around here with so few hours of daylight that are usually obscured by a wintry duvet of clouds.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiskZ7B3ggWSigWP4zJLWCLlk2ir33TbnEO5XOxzZweNdyY_9A1O7ncmAodibOlrksIS7tY5ys5UYKjZwQxj9xRe2Vl97cVbxm27H_UQHX5kJSFOK0e7U8r1K5NFGsSeqMbsbOUnhKC-_E/s1600-h/DSC_0066.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiskZ7B3ggWSigWP4zJLWCLlk2ir33TbnEO5XOxzZweNdyY_9A1O7ncmAodibOlrksIS7tY5ys5UYKjZwQxj9xRe2Vl97cVbxm27H_UQHX5kJSFOK0e7U8r1K5NFGsSeqMbsbOUnhKC-_E/s400/DSC_0066.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289413942988789778" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And then it was on to make some new pillows. I love this fabric and would've bought the whole bolt if not for the price tag(30 bucks a meter). I settled with a fluffy white backing for both of them. The little brown ones were a couple of place mats I picked up at Hemtex. They begged me to turn them into pillows. With their cute little pom-poms who could resist?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3rfnPiDY95zdRsx4BEt0tvM3p9wA14H-tcoJRhO76KuK74HcPCOGu_HuS6to4zVhejkA7O1230jwMXJcoIa2fREcyFM2qgqWVN0fusiw2oW7j3ezi_jyMPmrS4EPedjZGcMs_D-s4Ho/s1600-h/DSC_0037.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb3rfnPiDY95zdRsx4BEt0tvM3p9wA14H-tcoJRhO76KuK74HcPCOGu_HuS6to4zVhejkA7O1230jwMXJcoIa2fREcyFM2qgqWVN0fusiw2oW7j3ezi_jyMPmrS4EPedjZGcMs_D-s4Ho/s400/DSC_0037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289413800300321554" border="0" /></a>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-83854702215887114272009-01-09T22:32:00.005+01:002009-01-09T22:36:58.223+01:00This cat needs to relax more<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiaeISxx7SXVw-mojGDQFukYaGSnRlywAbMiCdtNUssG4nCmCYW0lMty9MT8UV4yz7NM9Iirf9J7LplAVxsah9Cczb9h_xQSrZrlaMjy3ZUuKxGIvgCpkksRE0Y0_076aoHBGJglRrlQ/s1600-h/Magnus.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 410px; height: 327px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbiaeISxx7SXVw-mojGDQFukYaGSnRlywAbMiCdtNUssG4nCmCYW0lMty9MT8UV4yz7NM9Iirf9J7LplAVxsah9Cczb9h_xQSrZrlaMjy3ZUuKxGIvgCpkksRE0Y0_076aoHBGJglRrlQ/s400/Magnus.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289410034661425442" border="0" /></a><br /><br />He leads such a busy life. We're worried he can't let the stress of the day go *cough coughUnbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-57246425989927476232009-01-09T11:34:00.007+01:002009-01-09T11:48:02.066+01:00Dancing bears and Bonnet Crows<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81nuVMgQLobxZNboJPBFE2YQszUfzkxZY9tc1Xz4LIzWrMvYrafrE44Olsg5naHSjrMxAiMI-uc5SZucoz1nAX8t82xs6d-_YB4XH5sKs7O9Xn3SiIFdkBCxg2WXjRezxJGPU0tO4Uss/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.50636788-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi81nuVMgQLobxZNboJPBFE2YQszUfzkxZY9tc1Xz4LIzWrMvYrafrE44Olsg5naHSjrMxAiMI-uc5SZucoz1nAX8t82xs6d-_YB4XH5sKs7O9Xn3SiIFdkBCxg2WXjRezxJGPU0tO4Uss/s400/il_fullxfull.50636788-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289241045139607170" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCvYlVCkmIwzeuLjNW8oUb-KwpliurSGatU16r9fWBwUrZoX6ICgRDW7CllsBWuEr7sL2oaFAPsKxOUJZScmrd8fyOebebNz7yiADFxUU6-oXKoNpOAyq7DAxc4so8AxHKO-eH8e38Ds/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.50127119-1.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 337px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXCvYlVCkmIwzeuLjNW8oUb-KwpliurSGatU16r9fWBwUrZoX6ICgRDW7CllsBWuEr7sL2oaFAPsKxOUJZScmrd8fyOebebNz7yiADFxUU6-oXKoNpOAyq7DAxc4so8AxHKO-eH8e38Ds/s400/il_fullxfull.50127119-1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289240926747788642" border="0" /></a><br />I once knew a pet crow. He was incredibly curious and a bit too smart for his own good. He had a way of looking directly into your eyes. It's not often that one is given a chance to make eye contact with a wild creature and when it happens to me, my heart skips a beat. I can just imagine what these two lady crows are chattering on about I got them and this adorably funny brooch from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5028930">here.</a><br />They make me smile each time I look at them. Go visit her shop and give a dancing bear or a chattering pair of crows a home:)<br />Oh and let's not forget the chocolate candies that were added to the package!Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-25315668236852991772009-01-01T12:52:00.002+01:002009-01-01T12:55:12.465+01:00This is coolI have a hard time with cutting up a book or even a magazine and have some weird issues with treatment of books but this little <a href="http://vimeo.com/2295261">video</a> is so fun to watch. You gotta see it, even if you do cringe at dog ears :)Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-91877336639890586832008-12-27T21:50:00.007+01:002008-12-27T22:04:30.731+01:00New loot<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlAarKB8hEIl7HX2a8G5dTqdQg8PErvG7wTyK27h-LB5hplFn88TFIDbRwo30L2WG0BDCYPoTRvavDYdw5hER7Ybe4Qvz11oViwEzgtMyPVjjd1gNjACbcgPiGdfFsEQeO1bVtmL5D7U/s1600-h/DSC_0976.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNlAarKB8hEIl7HX2a8G5dTqdQg8PErvG7wTyK27h-LB5hplFn88TFIDbRwo30L2WG0BDCYPoTRvavDYdw5hER7Ybe4Qvz11oViwEzgtMyPVjjd1gNjACbcgPiGdfFsEQeO1bVtmL5D7U/s400/DSC_0976.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284575234332766818" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KK3DZ4GEcibEHiLx5QUAwqnIZjqUtPeHDnlujGVHfir5omDXmLwJZitTxBqukpVbUi4jGMrMVLtF29MaABzIv-p_vkw9TZHUvJtmlaLIvjx6f0jiOT-HZEAuVmtU9FG-c1Tuo60gmio/s1600-h/DSC_0971.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8KK3DZ4GEcibEHiLx5QUAwqnIZjqUtPeHDnlujGVHfir5omDXmLwJZitTxBqukpVbUi4jGMrMVLtF29MaABzIv-p_vkw9TZHUvJtmlaLIvjx6f0jiOT-HZEAuVmtU9FG-c1Tuo60gmio/s400/DSC_0971.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284575170001101410" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 51);">We went to the local thrift shop and man does that place get packed. They're only open on Saturday mornings and only on Saturdays that don't have a holiday in that week. I can say, I have never gone in and come out empty handed. They have <span style="font-style: italic;">tons</span> of stuff. Of all kinds. These are a few things I snapped up. All the usual little old ladies must've been having a shin-dig some where cause none of them were at the linen shelves elbowing me to death. I made a killing on fabric! These are just a few favorites. I was delighted with finding the big piece of velvet. Not sure what I'll make of it yet. The little blue bird is one of my favorite birds-the Wren. So adorable. And isn't that mug so Watership Down-ish? Love that. And made in England. Love it! And I've always wanted salt and pepper shakers just like those. Jack-pot :) I really love my little stool. So cute!<br /></span></span></span>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-49829196344806260232008-12-27T21:38:00.003+01:002008-12-27T21:47:09.605+01:00Tiny feet<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzfwQttJZZkFCiB5A_B7JN-RHLk1Y9iwiX4PE5jhMG4QEpQ7SFUPQU0BV_-0KnQK1D7chd63KqBlCek2pQ6YGJ0UB5sKVBzWbHEWUUXQLRGM45jR6TI0mCMUnJKAkxtsS5GsZi4J0BFo/s1600-h/DSC_0963.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 454px; height: 301px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimzfwQttJZZkFCiB5A_B7JN-RHLk1Y9iwiX4PE5jhMG4QEpQ7SFUPQU0BV_-0KnQK1D7chd63KqBlCek2pQ6YGJ0UB5sKVBzWbHEWUUXQLRGM45jR6TI0mCMUnJKAkxtsS5GsZi4J0BFo/s400/DSC_0963.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284572543957747170" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">My very first pair of socks! And they're so </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:85%;">tiny.</span> Try as I might I could not even get a row knitted without lots of melt-downs so I caved and bought a sort of knitting cheater do-dad. It's a circle with little pins coming out that you wrap the yarn around and then pick over. It's been fun but I'd like to learn to do more(with real needles. Mine are currently jammed in a pot holding up a potted plant). There once was a time when I could knit a pretty wicked square. Will I ever get it back?</span>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-56682691144883461612008-12-27T21:25:00.009+01:002008-12-31T12:46:04.781+01:00Vandals!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlP_qS5ILIrOx2e9uRqr2-QKSY6stn_0w4lSCnUFubUVsp_1Q9jFgBXkFp-Cu56XynKzfGf3dOyjC-R6D9v9T7Jmh55HxH6xtBEVlUzbeq4AKHWy986rFETBW7jydFFmVuONUm1ucQa30/s1600-h/DSC_0955.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlP_qS5ILIrOx2e9uRqr2-QKSY6stn_0w4lSCnUFubUVsp_1Q9jFgBXkFp-Cu56XynKzfGf3dOyjC-R6D9v9T7Jmh55HxH6xtBEVlUzbeq4AKHWy986rFETBW7jydFFmVuONUm1ucQa30/s400/DSC_0955.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5284569841917894962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcyfMJopX1h1aKH3WO1kzaH2I4SzPDTBrTRb2PcYzcINYzQi2KDdJdXpyk6XGcBrMkTSliFFK-NdhSeGPnh2v5MkOUuAiaV7B3TjyGUqfCKX5nGH5IXWv0DWUNGRqejl0W34BSNlVL5k/s1600-h/DSC_0953.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvcyfMJopX1h1aKH3WO1kzaH2I4SzPDTBrTRb2PcYzcINYzQi2KDdJdXpyk6XGcBrMkTSliFFK-NdhSeGPnh2v5MkOUuAiaV7B3TjyGUqfCKX5nGH5IXWv0DWUNGRqejl0W34BSNlVL5k/s400/DSC_0953.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5285918614616529458" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My stash of wool for needle felting has been hit. There were no witnesses but we have our suspicions.<br /><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-18508042834020908682008-12-18T20:42:00.003+01:002008-12-18T20:49:33.469+01:00My Favorite<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkArcGw0JEq7t4oDqrw7SzQzocvKOZWS7vAXNfECzGzzmAjNtF2cvfoVEiAaDARkQKQB8AqVgj6s2aK1mO8kCtGNO81KBQOGQNZLgsR4KhtW_rD5mZpczBeM37FMlTWU4fjleRPLAeOI/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.29830975.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 352px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLkArcGw0JEq7t4oDqrw7SzQzocvKOZWS7vAXNfECzGzzmAjNtF2cvfoVEiAaDARkQKQB8AqVgj6s2aK1mO8kCtGNO81KBQOGQNZLgsR4KhtW_rD5mZpczBeM37FMlTWU4fjleRPLAeOI/s400/il_fullxfull.29830975.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281217972447689218" border="0" /></a><br />Avian trend, <span style="font-style: italic;">I love you.</span> This little beauty was plucked from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=56379">Larissa's </a> etsy shop.Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-43033140637289675352008-12-18T18:42:00.009+01:002008-12-18T20:37:22.580+01:00Paper Carnations<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0R1qhEhCdjT8Z82BOn8fipgu3xAS93JRgkIAgEfw68a6EMHUCzZgtU50xsZhjQFslbVYi891kYuura8F-k10jQdJOSIQTGio16QsUtWZbBmHwZCdtHCXf-7l0NpoZ73_37aXT1Hqzv-g/s1600-h/DSC_0846.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 440px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0R1qhEhCdjT8Z82BOn8fipgu3xAS93JRgkIAgEfw68a6EMHUCzZgtU50xsZhjQFslbVYi891kYuura8F-k10jQdJOSIQTGio16QsUtWZbBmHwZCdtHCXf-7l0NpoZ73_37aXT1Hqzv-g/s400/DSC_0846.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281187918982259202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />I miss our joyful flowers in their sleeping beds, tucked away for the cold and dark of winter, so I decided to make my own out of paper, a bit of pipe cleaner and a marker. I think they came out pretty nice. I put only a few in a tall glass vase rather than stuffing too many together.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iNkuWF7Cb_Q8DKXRhz_6qDC3KuwreFrxqZELC_SDzmhUkRhasG6Th666zlNNtREBAxzeU67_R6L6jAH8Ks1rHgohSFwY3PlWWW6oVdFECaoV1aewrem2pMyfWfGm7lopDaiHG0nEDyw/s1600-h/DSC_0862.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0iNkuWF7Cb_Q8DKXRhz_6qDC3KuwreFrxqZELC_SDzmhUkRhasG6Th666zlNNtREBAxzeU67_R6L6jAH8Ks1rHgohSFwY3PlWWW6oVdFECaoV1aewrem2pMyfWfGm7lopDaiHG0nEDyw/s400/DSC_0862.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5281188181593652114" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /> Some roses from a Martha Stewart kit were also put together. They are just lovely but were a bit time consuming. I snapped the photo <span style="font-style: italic;">weeks</span> ago when we <span style="font-style: italic;">finally</span> had a brief show of sunshine. A few hours of sunlight in about... a month. Yes, a month. And that's typical for this area at this time of year. *sigh<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Still a few months yet til <span style="font-style: italic;">real </span>flowers will appear in my garden. And then slowly the bumble bees, butterflies and the barn swallows, oh the barn swallows, will return at long last.Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-5935600524497221772008-12-11T19:53:00.000+01:002008-12-11T20:12:05.548+01:00Your skin is your largest organ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtxVNZyiQ3Jsn2WEnFbeHkTlgfSJE2BDeTqKFtdt6if13XoABxLh69ReZ7K4sNXKvEtxW_3amr6qUgwN7cYJYDtnn_4t1hPWnc0RkRXXgRxvtbfSXz4EAVYjSLVRNf64SlSUXNFo2AAc/s1600-h/263_xl_v1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 340px; height: 251px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrtxVNZyiQ3Jsn2WEnFbeHkTlgfSJE2BDeTqKFtdt6if13XoABxLh69ReZ7K4sNXKvEtxW_3amr6qUgwN7cYJYDtnn_4t1hPWnc0RkRXXgRxvtbfSXz4EAVYjSLVRNf64SlSUXNFo2AAc/s400/263_xl_v1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278608791711270530" border="0" /></a><br />Did you know that? So take care of it! I discovered Burt's Bees some years ago and have been a constant customer. My mom faithfully ships me my bursting order from Texas all the way across the Atlantic. It's the most anticipated of all care packages I get from home and this year Burt's Bees has a few new products that I can't wait to try out! Here are a few of my long time favorites that have soothed, healed and calmed my rowdy skin.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-3FfR8LB3eIjyFuzL6AWWvyMk0BN6qtecHqaZIHoBVsTwPY1TT4i0cSSucSNEpFlHQfj0xyXCxVjQlhRybL-emG52whSWtalQSlMnjyIqKL-0QaQrX_0lapkJ1YpfH7KM8vfIsTflxY/s1600-h/279_xl_v2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 371px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO-3FfR8LB3eIjyFuzL6AWWvyMk0BN6qtecHqaZIHoBVsTwPY1TT4i0cSSucSNEpFlHQfj0xyXCxVjQlhRybL-emG52whSWtalQSlMnjyIqKL-0QaQrX_0lapkJ1YpfH7KM8vfIsTflxY/s400/279_xl_v2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278609053758002050" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The royal jelly eye creme is so yummy. Pat in under your eyes before bed and you'll wake up to the softest lids ever.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4bfuawy4J7z3ydqbGY89whgeEjSQe1JMW1t44isdabm9qabABJYSclCzKvAt7ere4Nx0Mm4UzDL7mCzZMmDoAmLyC1K0jlj2WHGV6AexJbuO7js8E8WeuZKLK6MnPu5XJaWAgyVOFHc/s1600-h/280_xl_v3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 380px; height: 237px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-4bfuawy4J7z3ydqbGY89whgeEjSQe1JMW1t44isdabm9qabABJYSclCzKvAt7ere4Nx0Mm4UzDL7mCzZMmDoAmLyC1K0jlj2WHGV6AexJbuO7js8E8WeuZKLK6MnPu5XJaWAgyVOFHc/s400/280_xl_v3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278611091390123698" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />If I could only take one cosmetic to a deserted island hands down it would be the evening primrose overnight cream. The rosehip seed oil, avocado and sesame oil make it sound like a tasty dinner!Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-26153602427280139902008-12-11T14:06:00.000+01:002008-12-11T14:10:25.863+01:00I like dresses<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ARXcWKHRRWJJnfi3llCHU0wk6CNOqf-Xlw6XEVhaD_1mPpeArK-yhMV4pYWI-Q8qaIgrNgpWGfvXdZNd8RbUmGnaDkZ61f96c6LvQCPsMI13ZzPLYrJRZEh4uO7YtDo7GjTVsVEqclM/s1600-h/joss_1064773.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ARXcWKHRRWJJnfi3llCHU0wk6CNOqf-Xlw6XEVhaD_1mPpeArK-yhMV4pYWI-Q8qaIgrNgpWGfvXdZNd8RbUmGnaDkZ61f96c6LvQCPsMI13ZzPLYrJRZEh4uO7YtDo7GjTVsVEqclM/s400/joss_1064773.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278519088513115490" border="0" /></a><br />I'm wearing this one today. I just got it and I think it needs to be taken in a bit at the waist. Or maybe I'll just add a skinny belt. I may need the extra width in the future ;-) I can't wait to wear it this summer with some cool boots.Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3855962591589741692.post-25548605829841214912008-12-11T13:02:00.000+01:002008-12-11T13:13:49.065+01:00It's beginning to look...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU85yo4BAU5rz_EE07TmRKORBUuDbNIMvn3_2nMxeRzFJTnKLsyunOj8ztuRPMpZvizYv8Xmzz8eDWNwbyp22dcJqZzivrsYQvf8Qe7j247MhEnZ5uCATLBBjGvNLS-zqy273H4p4KE7c/s1600-h/DSC_0875.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 346px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU85yo4BAU5rz_EE07TmRKORBUuDbNIMvn3_2nMxeRzFJTnKLsyunOj8ztuRPMpZvizYv8Xmzz8eDWNwbyp22dcJqZzivrsYQvf8Qe7j247MhEnZ5uCATLBBjGvNLS-zqy273H4p4KE7c/s400/DSC_0875.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278502351667381906" border="0" /></a> A lot like winter. Ick. I don't like the cold. Nor the darkness. I long for warm sand between my toes... so I curl up in my sea of pillows and blankets and dogs and cats to escape the winter. I hibernate. In these (c/o Victoria's Secret).<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZcb9S6K162SPSrnMF-T2F40MAcbp9ZZt0EsjkdC6VQMTTsJS823E_VYuvMQL2eLOOJ2sXUY0EF-Luc-KU75bnJEnrTfNSWtzyihus5JzEFQoKbySOhBbUM1NhXU6IYmalzdSgaVMjwk/s1600-h/V277885_BY5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 297px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxZcb9S6K162SPSrnMF-T2F40MAcbp9ZZt0EsjkdC6VQMTTsJS823E_VYuvMQL2eLOOJ2sXUY0EF-Luc-KU75bnJEnrTfNSWtzyihus5JzEFQoKbySOhBbUM1NhXU6IYmalzdSgaVMjwk/s400/V277885_BY5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278504164996574674" border="0" /></a>Unbuttonedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05404016466771350896noreply@blogger.com0