Muddy Waters

winter virus has hit

greenacresredux — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 02:09:53 +0000

My attempt at a cure: sleeping with a warm puppy and liberal usage of Eucalyptus essestial oils.

Happy Valentine’s Day

greenacresredux — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:44:40 +0000

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?

greenacresredux — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:54:34 +0000

Eating lunch everyday at home while sitting on the couch, enjoying the sunshine, and watching the X-Files.

another weekend procrastinating

greenacresredux — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:08:27 +0000

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

greenacresredux — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:14:26 +0000

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. :)

good byes

greenacresredux — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:28:20 +0000

Grandma, 1927-2012

new york 1983

greenacresredux — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 23:48:17 +0000

new pillow

greenacresredux — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:52:13 +0000

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.

snowy january saturday

greenacresredux — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 19:47:58 +0000

virginia beach

greenacresredux — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 03:34:19 +0000

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: