Category: inspiration
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when the saints
One of my favorite poets and authors, Maya Angelou, has passed away. She was 86. Maya Angelou spoke at my college graduation in 1998. I was much too young (read: starving and ready to get a real job) to appreciate her speech, her presence. It’s always bothered me that I “wasn’t listening closely enough” then. […]
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making christmas :: candles
Actually this should be about soy candles, sachets and soap, but I got the flu last week and I’m still not quite right (cough, cough). I did make a few things before the germs hit, so that’s good. Candles are NOT hard to make. People have asked me this a few times… and I suppose […]
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making christmas :: faux globe
It was a crafty weekend for me. Well, at least Saturday was. Sunday was lay-on-the-couch-and-eat-all-the-chocolate day. And, how do you know when egg nog is expired? (urp) I’ll recount my projects here up until Christmas, since none of the recipients are likely to read this. And IF they do… well they can just act surprised. […]
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Trepuntozero civette sul comò
Trepuntozero civette sul comò, that means “Threedotzero little owls on the dresser” This shop has been on my radar for a couple months. ADORABLE. I love the Jackalope to pieces! Pretty much anything tiny and felt and freakishly adorkable is going to get my vote. But, hey… I’m socially and politically conscientious that way. […]
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wrist worms
Crocheted wrist warmers by Sandra Juto, aren’t they sweet? It’s about time for KNIT ALL THE THINGS season and I’m planning on using up ALL my extra yarn. It will be a challenge, but skeins of yarn seem to multiply like bunnies in my craft closet so I have no choice but to use it […]
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look at the birds, up in the trees…
Well, THAT was beautiful. My weekend was very busy and I accomplished so much! I donated blood, did almost all the laundry, cleaned the house top to bottom and reclaimed my office from the kitten. Thankfully, he has survived two whole nights out in the the open and so have my knick knacks. I completely […]