Author Archives: Carissa

31
Aug, 2009

family photos

on saturday, i had the pleasure of photographing another new baby from my circle of friends.  this baby’s father is big into photography, so i didn’t spend tons of time just photographing the baby and tried my best to get … Continue reading →

Posted in photography | 2 Comments
26
Aug, 2009

i heart art

i like to make “art” but i also like to buy “real” art from other people.  especially when it’s actually affordable.  and that’s why i was thrilled to discover laura george’s etsy shop a few weeks back.  i think one … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, stuff that makes me smile | 3 Comments
24
Aug, 2009

pantry challenge

awhile back, i read on one of the many blogs i follow about the concept of a “pantry challenge” and was intrigued.  the basic idea is to try to go for a week (or two weeks or three days or … Continue reading →

Posted in summer, yum | 3 Comments
22
Aug, 2009

perfect popsicle texture!

the last few times that i’ve attempted to make my own popsicles, i’ve been very disappointed with the results.  they were always frozen so hard!  somewhat like licking an ice cube.  how did commercial popsicles get that nice, soft, bite-able … Continue reading →

Posted in summer, yum | 2 Comments
16
Aug, 2009

more rhubarb tales

long-time readers will no doubt be familiar with my love of the tart, tangy vegetable that wants to be a fruit known as rhubarb.  i’ve blogged about it many times before. last week, mr. happy stuff brought home a gift … Continue reading →

Posted in yum | 3 Comments
15
Aug, 2009

lotuses

last week was the annual lotus pilgrimage canoe trip.  this year we seemed to hit the water a little too early.  there were lots of buds and not tons of flowers or seedpods.  here are some photos for you to … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, summer | 1 Comment
03
Aug, 2009

new address, same home

(apologies if this is a duplication–we’re still ironing out a few kinks in the switchover) my blog has a new address!  the old address should still work, but if you have problems with your links, shortcuts or rss feeds, try … Continue reading →

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29
Jul, 2009

little miss happy meets more neighbors

long-time readers might (maybe, possibly) remember the original “meets the neighbors” installment.  (hint:  click on the link in the last sentence to read that story if you’re interested.)  the most recent example of me pestering meeting my neighbors happened… well, … Continue reading →

Posted in photography, stuff that makes me smile | 4 Comments
24
Jul, 2009

it’s done!!

here is the quilt i posted about earlier–all finished! in the end, i decided to go with slightly wonky lines, both vertical and horizontal (good suggestion, ya’ll).  i also decided to go with a pieced binding (my first!) since the … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff | 12 Comments
19
Jul, 2009

surprise in the mail!

i was so excited the other day when i received this super cutie wallet in the mail.  it was a surprise, “just because we love you” gift from my parents and i just adore it!  they ordered it from queen-bee … Continue reading →

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