Monthly Archives: October 2009

stripey, halloween-ish cake

there was a party at my house last night. my friends who were planning the party had stopped at a local bakery and purchased the yummy fruit tarts and jam cookies you see in the foreground, then a quick trip … Continue reading

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more stamp carving fun

today i indulged in a much-needed mental health vacation day and stayed home to carve stamps with a crafty friend visiting from out of town.  in addition to my first big monster stamp, i also carved the star flower you … Continue reading

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a walk in the woods

although we live in the middle of the city, our home is near a nature preserve, so we have easy access to “the woods.”  we’ve been in this house for about 6 years and earlier this spring discovered (for the … Continue reading

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comfort food on a rainy day

today was a dreary rainy day and i wanted nothing more than to sit at home with my kitties and sew all day long.  but instead, i went to work, like a responsible person, and have spent the evening working … Continue reading

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