Author Archives: Carissa

10
Dec, 2009

snow day = the impossible gift of more time!

yesterday outside it looked like this: so i stayed home and made this: and these: and some of these: and i rode a few miles to nowhere on a stationary bike while watching this (seriously–it’s the most charming and funny … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, winter | 1 Comment
07
Dec, 2009

easy ornament card printing tutorial

today i learned to my great suprise (and almost embarrassment) that i’d won two of the sms giveaways that i’d entered earlier this week!  i don’t think that i entered more than maybe a dozen or so (and, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, library stuff, stuff that makes me smile, tutorials, winter | 3 Comments
06
Dec, 2009

goodbye, famous dave’s and hello to the haze

tonight we tried another new restaurant.  it’s called “the haze” and it’s by the same folks who created our favorite sushi place *so we were pretty sure it would be yummy.  and we weren’t disappointed.  the thing that sets it … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, reviews, yum | 1 Comment
04
Dec, 2009

making worms

this christmas, since i’m into carving stamps, i’ve decided to make stamps for my nephews as part of their gift from me.  i also thought they might enjoy watching the process, so i waited until we were together at thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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04
Dec, 2009

drooliscious

i just have to brag about the fantastic lunches i’ve had for the past two days.  three days ago, after work i visited the la baguette bakery near my library.  although it’s been there for over a year, i only … Continue reading →

Posted in winter, yum | 2 Comments
03
Dec, 2009

make waves @ your library

*warning:  lots of library content in this post!  apologies to my non-children’s-librarian readers!* a few weeks ago, we had the annual summer library program meeting where lots of children’s librarians from the area get together to talk about our ideas … Continue reading →

Posted in library stuff | 4 Comments
16
Nov, 2009

batch bakehouse review

last sunday, we enjoyed brunch on the east side with friends.  as we were chatting, they mentioned the new bakery nearby called “batch bakehouse” and were raving about the deliciousness there.  even though i was completely full from brunch, i … Continue reading →

Posted in reviews, yum | 3 Comments
15
Nov, 2009

dye can do amazing things

i’ve had this one pair of overalls for probably at least 10 years.  i like the way they fit (not too tight, not too baggy), but for the past 7 years or so, they’ve been relegated to the back of … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, crafty stuff | 2 Comments
14
Nov, 2009

field trip to silver buckle press

some friends of mine invited me to join them for a personal tour of the silver buckle press here in town.  i’ve always been a little curious to see how this style of printing press works, so i was happy … Continue reading →

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05
Nov, 2009

fabulous shades of green

i went swimming (indoors) today after work and whenever i do that i always come home starving.  so when i was scrambling to find something to eat and noticed a recipe i’d gotten out of the october issue of martha … Continue reading →

Posted in autumn, crafty stuff, stuff that sparks a glow in my soul, yum | 4 Comments