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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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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~fresh strawberries from the Farmer’s Market.
I used this recipe I had 8 quarts of berries, I used 5. I increased the sugar to 6 or 7 cups of sugar, I can not remember. I think 8 seemed like too much. I also increased the lemon juice to 1/2 cup. I had a little extra that I [...]
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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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Living in the south, it is a well known fact that Gallica roses do not do all that well here. Typically we go from a few days of lovely weather called “Spring” to all out hot Summer. Gallica roses bloom one time for supposedly a long time. Well worth the space they take up in [...]
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~ look what came!
~ Market bags from Penny at Sewtakeahike! I just love them and could not be more excited to go my farmer’s market!I am really excited about opening day. I hope to pick up some tomato plants. I got some heirloom variety there last year. Thanks Penny! I love my new bags. [...]
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~My little friends are back!! I just walked into the kitchen and there he was! Of course I had to do a double take, but it was true, they are back! On the feeder just like hanging out like he( or she) had never left! It has been a long time, but they have [...]
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