Author Archives: Carissa

04
May, 2013

overdue: a quilt

there’s a new art exhibit up at my library.  it’s quilts from the local modern quilt guild.  they fill all of the available art rail space (the most we’ve had up all year–all the staff love it and i’ve heard … Continue reading →

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29
Apr, 2013

movie monday: parachute man (a very short film)

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22
Apr, 2013

movie monday: puddles

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20
Apr, 2013

fashion chronicles: the jeggings reappear

i tried the jeggings out again last week. (yes, i do have feet, but the self-portraits didn’t allow me to get down that far.)

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19
Apr, 2013

a surprise gift for a friend

have i mentioned here that i am currently obsessed with making marshmallows from scratch?  i recently had a friend (who makes marshmallows professionally, among other things) teach me how to make them and as soon as i have the technique … Continue reading →

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15
Apr, 2013

movie monday: for the birds

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11
Apr, 2013

overdue quilt: a process post

a few of you have already seen this, but many of you have not.  for my birthday gift to myself, i finally took the time to finish sewing up this quilt top! i love-ity love it and now want even … Continue reading →

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09
Apr, 2013

the continuing saga of no ‘poo

i have to say that, now that i’m three months or more into this process, i am an even bigger fan than before.  i can now go five days (or more) with only “washing” my hair with water and it … Continue reading →

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08
Apr, 2013

movie monday: a “guest post”

ever since i discovered them last year, i have been a huge fan of the “olive us” mini-movies.  they chronicle the everyday adventures of an american family with six children, currently living in france.  this is the first episode i … Continue reading →

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05
Apr, 2013

fashion chronicles: a thoughtful, beautiful, handmade surprise gift!

  this week, i got a surprise package in the mail from one of you, dear readers!  inside, i discovered a collection beautiful, handmade t-shirt scarves, each one unique in color and design scheme.  what a fantastic gift!  i’ve already … Continue reading →

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