Month: November 2007

  • one step forward, 18 thousand back…

    this is the new “view” from our tribunal throne.just outside the frame, is a laundry basket where all the accidents and near misses are contained. (didn’t think y’all would appreciate a picture of that.) for the past couple weeks, our little 2 year old man has been taking a wack at the potty-training gig.aside from…

  • "why CAN’T I hang this on the fridge, honey?"…

  • coasters, crochet and a little chicky…

    shoppe update… my aunte and cousin both sent some goodies my way this week. vintage fabrics, buttons, patterns, old aprons, the list does go on, so I’ll spare you. but I was able to use some of the loveliness that was given to me.I was also able to stretch a half yard of precious “poppy”…

  • dear dribble faerie…

    I have finally reached my breaking point. you are the straw that has grossly disfigured the curvature of this old camels back. I have no kind things to say to you. I have entered the bathroom on a daily basis, to find a fluorescent trail mapping out your bad aim all over my porcelain throne.…

  • clear reception…

    do you know that feeling when your expectations and reality finally come together. I couldn’t have imagined my shoppe would do this well in only a matter of weeks. I haven’t been open a full month and already, I have sold 6 of my items and I am scrambling to make new things for the…

  • it’s the "little things"…

    Find pleasure in the little things~Ice cream in a cone;Raking October’s leaves;Spending time alone Tossing pebbles in a stream~Chasing rainbow’s end;Running through the morning grass;Talking with a friend. Find pleasure in the little thingsFor little things can bless.They brighten up a weary dayAnd make your worries less. Joan Stephen

  • tiramisu cheesecake…

    yeah, baby. here she is, as promised, in all her luscious, rich, caffeinated glory.this cheesecake is so incredibly delicious and it’s even better accompanied with a cup of coffee.I can’t think of a better way to widen your hiney top off dinner. Tiramisu Cheesecake 2 8 oz packages of cream cheese1/2 cup sugar1/2 tsp vanilla2…

  • a cookie fit for a lady…

    “Fetch me that Ottoman, and prithee keep your voice low, said the Emperor; and steep some lady’s-fingers nice in Candy wine”. ‘The Cap and Bells’ (1820)John Keats I’m sure most of you have today off and if you’re not braving the cold amidst thousands of sale crazed lunatics, maybe you’ll consider staying in and baking…

  • reflection…

    The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face. William M. Thackeray

  • kids are cheap entertainment…