Author Archives: Carissa

14
Apr, 2009

tiny bits of spring… and my new obsession

i mailed off my first etsy sale today (thanks, rebekah!). one of my photos was featured in another treasury! i’m afraid etsy’s become a bit of an obsession for me…. i’m sure the excitement will die down eventually, but i’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 6 Comments
10
Apr, 2009

delightful

today, i got an e-mail from a 3-year old friend of mine.  it went like this (edited just a bit to preserve privacy): CAKE BOOK MACHiNE GOWN CROWN WATER CAT GO STOP HAY STACK ROCKET SQUARE SHEEP DOG FROG FLY … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, laugh | 3 Comments
09
Apr, 2009

can’t….keep….secret…project….secret….anymore….

i’ve finally taken the etsy plunge.  thanks to the helpful tips and vigorous encouragement of beans (with her awesome crafterall knowledge) last weekend i was able to take some more photos of the things i have to sell, wade through … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff | 13 Comments
09
Apr, 2009

another funny kitty photo

this morning, i noticed what a nice sharp silhouette my cereal bowl made against the back of my chair, so i grabbed my camera to take a picture and look who walked into my shot!

Posted in laugh, photography | 1 Comment
07
Apr, 2009

screening weekend

i have had the best weekends lately!  this past weekend beans drove down to visit.  it was the weekend of the wisconsin film festival and they were going to show handmade nation and we both wanted to see it, so … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff, stuff that sparks a glow in my soul, yum | 8 Comments
30
Mar, 2009

things that made me smile today

1.  today i rode my bike to work for the first time since last fall.  i did get mr. happy stuff to come give me a ride home, but that was because it was very cold outside after the sun … Continue reading →

Posted in library stuff, spring, stuff that makes me smile | 3 Comments
24
Mar, 2009

the softer side of michigan city

long time readers may recall my trip to michigan city last year.  that visit was all about quirky antique shops (at least for me.  for most of the party guests, including dear mr. happy stuff, the trip was actually about … Continue reading →

Posted in fun stuff, photography, stuff that makes me smile | 2 Comments
18
Mar, 2009

mr. happy stuff rocks

last night when i left work and walked into the warm evening air, i realized that i really needed to take advantage of this weather and either go for a run or a bike ride.  the problem is momentum.  when … Continue reading →

Posted in sporty stuff, spring | 5 Comments
13
Mar, 2009

common threads block(s), flirting with veganism and a travel tip

today i had the blissful pleasure of sewing for several hours this morning and i eagerly dug into the most recent batch of fabric sent for the common threads quilting bee.  lynn sent a very fun set of fabrics, using … Continue reading →

Posted in crafty stuff | 4 Comments
12
Mar, 2009

a little laugh and a delicious dinner

this morning when i walked upstairs to take a shower, i saw a little kitty face in an unusual spot.  she was just sitting there, in the tub, looking at me.  and i just had to take a picture.  it … Continue reading →

Posted in laugh, reviews, yum | 3 Comments