Monthly Archives: April 2013

movie monday: parachute man (a very short film)

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movie monday: puddles

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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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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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movie monday: for the birds

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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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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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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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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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my favorite post-easter lunch

  avocado and egg salad.  simply hard-boiled egg mashed with avocado and a little salt (and a little jane’s krazy mixed-up salt), spread between two slices of bread and maybe some spinach leaves for crunch…with a side salad of cherry … Continue reading

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