winter virus has hit
February 21st, 2012 § Leave a Comment
My attempt at a cure: sleeping with a warm puppy and liberal usage of Eucalyptus essestial oils.
Happy Valentine’s Day
February 15th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Heart-shaped pancakes with bacon arrows. By far the best Valentine’s Day meal I’ve ever had. Nick gave me my favorite food…and he got a pillow (embroidered with some Johnny Cash lyrics). He got the short end of the stick with this holiday.
the best part about working close to home?
February 8th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Eating lunch everyday at home while sitting on the couch, enjoying the sunshine, and watching the X-Files.
another weekend procrastinating
February 5th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
Instead of cleaning or going into work (as I should have done), I felt that making another pillow cover somehow made up for these other lapses. And after I finished, I realized that I don’t even have a pillow that fits this new cover. Oh well. (This one is made from linen and a vintage material purchased from Sticks and Stones).
stress release
January 29th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
I think I’ve realized that when I become stressed, I feel a strong need to makes something. This has proven disasterous for the state of the living room, but I could have worse habits, right? Last night’s project — another pillow. And before it appears that my sewing skills have vastly improved, I should clarify that this one is made from three vintage quilt blocks bought from Sticks and Stones for $1 each. So, the stright, tiny pieces were done by someone else. The simple, crooked stuff was done by yours truly. :)
new pillow
January 15th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
For Christmas, an aunt game me a bag full of old doilies that had been brought out of the family house in Connecticut. They’re now slowly making a comeback on the front of linen pillow covers. And I’m slowly making sense of the sewing machine. And there was no blood shed during the making of this cover. That’s a first for me.
virginia beach
January 9th, 2012 § Leave a Comment
After unwrapping a few last Christmas, I headed off to Virginia Beach to say a good bye. In such heartrending places, it’s so moving to see and meet so many generous and caring people – both strangers and friends.
And of course, it’s always a blessing to return home to this guy:
