Posted in Life, children's projects, embroidery, family, heirloom sewing, sewing, sewing for babies, tagged crochet, Add new tag, heirloom sewing, sewing for babies, baby bonnet, burp clothes, applique baby kimono on July 7, 2008 | 1 Comment »
There are a lot of babies soon to be born, in our family and a lot of friends as well. So, with this in mind I am trying out a few different things. The first topic being an area that I have wanted to get back into for a long time…. The Handmade Dress’ Samantha [...]
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Currently this little view into my bathroom is making me so happy! I just freshened this room up a few days ago by changing my curtains to the white cotton tab curtains, new little sink skirt, and a cleaned up dresser top with a little lamp. A few simple changes are all it takes to freshen up [...]
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I am still loving the crochet… It has been a while since I have had time to make anything. The other day I found this cool pattern and I just love it! The pattern was exceptionally easy and very quick to make up.
Not only is it pretty but I do think the Lily cotton yarn [...]
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My hubby’s favorite pie is coconut cream pie… I made one for him for his Birthday a little belated. It was well received nonetheless. I used this recipe from Southern Living Magazine. It was quick and easy. I love making pies.. especially when real whipping cream is called for. Southern Living is always a great resource for [...]
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Posted in Life, family, kitten, pets, tagged Kitty on June 21, 2008 | 4 Comments »
The story of our Kitty…
our daughter wanted her own cat.. we got her a rescued kitten found under a porch after the feral mother was killed or run away by dogs.. We bottle fed this fellow until he learned how to eat.
It was a challenge at times, but he quickly took to his favorite [...]
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I found the best little cookbook for kids…. called ~
~note it says for kids 8 and up.. they are not much into it, but I am.
I have made a few recipes, they are all really good so far. I loved the chocolate cake bake in the pan recipe, it was really rich and chocolaty… [...]
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Can you feel the love I have for that darn kat round neck pattern I just love it. It is hard to find clothes that are to me symbolic of “girl” clothes, meaning clothes that are not too old for young girls. It is easy enough to find sweet clothes for babies, and small [...]
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“If thou tastest a crust of bread, thou tastest all the stars and all the heavens.” Robert Browning (1812-1889) English poet.
Oh Bread! I love you warm and toasty bread. Lately I have been reading a lot about the vast wasteland that store bought bread has become. The additives and preservatives that have been added to [...]
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~ Happy Mother’s Day Mom! Fresh from the garden after yet another storm.. There have been some bad ones this Spring.
~ I can see I need to add more flowers for companions. The roses are good to go, but I can use some companion plants..
~for some reason, I am really into white, [...]
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~it starts with this everday , many times a day really…
~we have been enjoying little outings as a family. There have been a lot of plant sale happenings around town. Last week was the Dixon plant sale, (forgot the camera, but the grounds are so awesome!). This weekend was the Lichterman Volunteer plant sale [...]
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