...but I'm not sure if Seattle got the memo. Maybe it's been blown away by the gales of 40mph winds? I would like to wear a kelly green dress and carry a gigantic bouquet of flowers like my watercolor illustration, if weather will permit some day. Yesterday, I had to run some errands in downtown and a little boy about the age of three or four came up to me and handed me a daffodil. A creamy white one with a lemon yellow center. A celebration of the first day of spring. I'd forgotten about ... Read more
Japanese Sewing Book Series + Sewing Projects of Yore Part 2
You've probably heard the buzz. The delightful Miss Cherie of You and Mie is hosting her very first series and it's an awesome one: Japanese Book Sewing Series! Let's take a moment to coo at little Yuki's cuteness up there, shall we? Cherie has brought together a group of blogging ladies, including yours truly, familiar with the way of the "wa" (a pun that probably makes no sense at first glance; "Wa" means the "center" or the "fold" on Japanese pattern sheets and it also means ... Read more
Tofu Chocolate Pudding
This pudding required two ingredients. Two. And no cooking! Possibly the easiest dessert ever, and it's delicious to boot. K ate a whole bowlful and didn't even realize it was made with tofu. Not that she has any objection to soy products, but the point is that you would never know. If I hadn't made it, I wouldn't know. Except for maybe some of the white chunks that didn't get thoroughly blended...but no biggie. I used this recipe and though I wasn't able to pipe the pudding into ... Read more
Monday Outfit: Denim Skirt + Two Tops
Good morning, friends! I hope you had a fun St. Patrick's Day weekend. While the young'uns (meaning the college students and twenty-somethings prevalent in our neighborhood) frolicked in their rip-roaring ragers decked out in leprechaun hats, we quietly went about our business, wearing a little bit of green while drinking hot cocoa and reveling in the rare burst of sunshine. So. I've been trying to listen to K's plea for bolder, brighter clothing and this week's outfit is my attempt at ... Read more
Happy Friday + Randomness
Happy Friday! Every day, K makes me laugh. I can't possibly record every single utterance, but these were my faves this week: K: I'm so into bugs right now. Me: Oh yeah? K: Yeah, I love books with pictures of bugs with information and all that stuff. Chapter books are so last season ago. ******************************************************************************** K: Mommy, I really want an asteroid. A fluffy one shaped like a ... Read more