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April 8, 2012 jelly beans

happy easter

It’s been a busy weekend, but a fun one: lots of extra activities, church services, and time with friends. And now,this afternoon is being taken over by schoolwork. I have a small collection to finish rendering and a pair of trousers to sew. At least there’s more than enough sweets to go along with the [...]

December 26, 2011 pine

happy christmas

Yesterday, was Christmas and it was a truly wonderful day. We got up not too early and I made coffee and Joel read the Christmas story and Cors sniffed at the presents that smelled like rawhide bones and tasty treats. We didn’t have a white Christmas but we had lovely soft lights and a nice [...]

December 6, 2011 berries

renegade craft fair holiday market

Saturday my friend Abby and I went down to the Pulaski Park Fieldhouse to the The 6th Annual Renegade Craft Fair Holiday Market in Chicago. We’re quite the Renegade veterans these days, but I wasn’t prepared for the huge size of the crowd. It was a crazy-good turnout! Maybe I should have been and maybe [...]

December 1, 2011 berries

bits of williamsburg

So as promised, I’ve put together a photo heavy post to bore you with my vacation memories share a little bit of our lovely Williamsburg, Virginia holiday. We ended up being there at a kind of funny time. All the harvest things were over and the Christmas decorations were only just going up, but it [...]

January 25, 2011 Heart cookies

early bird

This year I’ve realized that I do in fact love Valentine’s Day! I’m looking forward to the chance to send a little extra love to family and friends. Especially to pals who might not be expecting anything or might even be feeling a little forgotten on Feb. 14th. In past years I’ve filled envelopes with [...]

January 1, 2011 New Year's Eve 2010

happy 2011!

I hope wherever you are you got to spend New Year’s Eve just the way you wanted to! We had a houseful of friends over and way too much to eat! Joel made his famous pizzas, there were cheese and crackers and crusty breads, sweets and lots of contributions from our pals. After cups of [...]

December 26, 2010 Yarn Bird

my christmas

I don’t know about you, but this Christmas has seemed better than usual, extra Christmasy somehow. It might have been all the snow or being a little extra prepared.  I’m not sure why but it’s seemed more happy and peaceful. I hope yours was wonderful! I was one of the first ones up on Christmas. [...]

December 25, 2010 merry christmas!

merry christmas!

I wish you a merry Christmas! I wish you a merry Christmas! I wish you a merry Christmas and lots of fun and laughs and presents and hugs and happiness and good memories! Thank you all for your comments and emails throughout the year!  You are all so inspiring to me!

November 25, 2010 Sweet Potato Pie

thankful

Hello and a very Happy Thanksgiving to all of my lovely American friends! I hope you’re all having a wonderful day with family and good food and traditions! And to all of my international pals I hope you’re having a beautiful day, too! We spent the morning watching the parade and dog show and working [...]

November 16, 2010 holiday sweets: becka from bliss in a teacup

holiday sweets: becka from bliss in a teacup

Tonight’s recipe is from the lovely Becka of Bliss in a Teacup. Her tweets about late night baking always make my mouth water! I’m so excited that Becka was able to snatch a few moments from her busy days of blogging, creating things for her lovely shop and getting ready for a big move. Thanks Becka! Becka’s [...]