Good morning, friends! Did you have a lovely weekend? I spent the better part of mine cleaning and organizing and have come to the conclusion that I have a serious problem bordering on clinical with fabric and craft supplies. They're like bunnies, multiplying when I'm not even looking! I also made some unfortunate-looking but delicious homemade chocolate-covered marshmallows, but that's a story for another time. Part flapper, part I-wish-Spring-were-here-hopefulness, part Valentine's ... Read more
Happy Friday + Cowl Haiku
I knit me a cowl imperfect, "rustic" mayhaps it will do for now K asked for one too so I went clickety clack now she has a match Pattern from here. Happy Friday, and have a wonderful weekend all!! ... Read more
Art Show Update
Due to popular demand (not really, but I've always wanted to say that), my art show has been extended! Instead of taking them down today as originally planned, my art will continue to be displayed at Drygoods Design through the month of February. The pieces that have sold will go to their lovely new owners next week (7 out of the 12 sold, and I even got a couple of commissions, which is amazing), and we will donate the proceeds from those sales to the Sandy Hook Elementary School Support Fund. ... Read more
DIY Fail: Scratch-off paint
Sometimes I get obsessed with an idea and have to try it immediately. I found this tutorial on scratch-off paint via Pinterest and thought it would make super sweet Valentine's cards. I researched a few other tutorials and was confident that I came up with the easiest way to do it. It did not go well. Exhibit A - the paint got lumpy and despite 10 layers, it did not cover the hidden message (I was going for cheap laughs and had "Clean your room" on one of them for K): Exhibit B - the ... Read more
Journaling
I've mentioned on several occasions my weird journaling habit, and even started this blog with a post about my love of contemplating in notebooks. This blog is very much an online journal for me, allowing me to record the various projects and whims that keep me going every day in a more robust way. I actually still write in a notebook every day as well. As a veteran journal-keeper, I have filled hundreds of notebooks over the years. Today, I thought I'd show you some different versions ... Read more