Archive for 2008 June
Reasons to be cheerful
1. New pillowcases, because it’s finally hit me that pillows and sheets need not be a matched set. I predict more of these handmade lovelies in my future. 2. Daydreams about new paint colors and cheery makeovers. 3. Strawberry jam, made with local berries I picked myself. 4. Bowls of after-supper ice cream. 5. Putting [...]
continue reading "Reasons to be cheerful"I found Kitschy Christmas
But it’s about eight-and-a-half months too late… Last October I bought prints from Moda’s Christmas Past collection to make the above napkins. I wanted something with a fun, retro feel, and this collection was about as close as I could come. I like it well enough, and would have just lived with it, if not [...]
continue reading "I found Kitschy Christmas"Where old tv cabinets go to die
When we got our new TV a few months ago, we took the opportunity to dispose of the TV cabinet we’d had since before we were married. Actually, Neil had it before we were even dating. So, yes, it had some history, but neither of us ever liked the darn thing. We kept it around [...]
continue reading "Where old tv cabinets go to die"Where cameras fear to tread
I would have loved to start off this post with an image of our spare bedroom. It is the 2nd largest of our three bedrooms, and is currently housing Neil‘s desk and a bevy of books from Neil’s old store. I wish I could share images of this room with you, because it’s quite impressive [...]
continue reading "Where cameras fear to tread"Please pass the toothpicks
I have a weakness. Alright, I have several weaknesses, but the one I am referring to right now is the one that had me driving several towns over to the opening day of my favorite farmers market, just to see if the kettle corn people were there. They were. And I ate the whole bag [...]
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