11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
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9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
Clara's 1960s A-Line Jumper
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I can't imagine anyone wearing this cute outfit anytime soon. It is supposed to be 112° again today, just like it was yesterday, and probably will be tomorrow. However, since Clara can wear any outfit any time of year, she gets this jumper today. :-)
Clara’s jumper has a classic 1960s A-Line silhouette, withan empire waistline, tied with a soft bow. Geometrical patterns were very popular in the 1960s, with lines, squares, and circles dominating the fashion industry. The innovative empire waistline adds an interesting angle to this outfit. A cute box pleat adds another geometrical accent to the skirt.
The bulky turtleneck worn under the jumper is a classic 1960s style with a wide ribbed neck and 3/4 length sleeves.
Clara’s shoes are patent-leather Mary Janes with low heels. The cute asymmetrical straps echo the angles of the jumper's waistline and box pleat.. The shoes are worn with thick knee-high ribbedstockings, similar to the turtleneck.
The original jumper was kelly green with a white turtleneck. The original shoes are black patent-leather, worn over white stockings. Bright, clear, primary colors were quite popular in the 1960s. Here are some popular colors for fashion from the decade.
To print Clara's Dress, use this PDF file:
Clara's Dress 52 (757k)
Clara is a free, printable paper doll. Clara will be available on this blog as long as I continue to post new fashion pages for her. You can read the introduction for the Clara paper doll here.
To print the Clara paper doll, use this PDF file: The Clara Paper Doll (718k)
I can't imagine anyone wearing this cute outfit anytime soon. It is supposed to be 112° again today, just like it was yesterday, and probably will be tomorrow. However, since Clara can wear any outfit any time of year, she gets this jumper today. :-)
Clara’s jumper has a classic 1960s A-Line silhouette, withan empire waistline, tied with a soft bow. Geometrical patterns were very popular in the 1960s, with lines, squares, and circles dominating the fashion industry. The innovative empire waistline adds an interesting angle to this outfit. A cute box pleat adds another geometrical accent to the skirt.
The bulky turtleneck worn under the jumper is a classic 1960s style with a wide ribbed neck and 3/4 length sleeves.
Clara’s shoes are patent-leather Mary Janes with low heels. The cute asymmetrical straps echo the angles of the jumper's waistline and box pleat.. The shoes are worn with thick knee-high ribbedstockings, similar to the turtleneck.
The original jumper was kelly green with a white turtleneck. The original shoes are black patent-leather, worn over white stockings. Bright, clear, primary colors were quite popular in the 1960s. Here are some popular colors for fashion from the decade.
To print Clara's Dress, use this PDF file:
Clara's Dress 52 (757k)Clara is a free, printable paper doll. Clara will be available on this blog as long as I continue to post new fashion pages for her. You can read the introduction for the Clara paper doll here.
To print the Clara paper doll, use this PDF file:
The Clara Paper Doll (718k)
Clara's 1920s Summer Dress
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Clara’s garden dress is from the late 1920s. Made of a drapy chiffon, the dress has many layers of sheer cloth overlaying a silky lining.The petal sleeves add a nice detail to the dress, and the ruffle at the waist adds a nice accent to the bodice.
Clara’s shoes are leather, with low heels and some nice 20sstyle decoration in a band across the top of the shoe. In the 1920s, shoes were worn with knee-high stockings. Clara's socks are pretty plain, but sometimes socks in the 20s were quite decorated.
A soft felt cloche – or close-fitting hat –finishes off Clara’s summery garden outfit.
The original dress was an ivory chiffon with a flowery print of lavender blossoms and green leaves. The original hat was a deep indigo blue felt, which certainly would not match the dress in real life. The shoes were brown leather with black trim, a black strap, and black buttons.
To print Clara's Dress, use this PDF file:
Clara's Dress 53 (769k)
Clara is a free, printable paper doll. Clara will be available on this blog as long as I continue to post new fashion pages for her. You can read the introduction for the Clara paper doll here.
To print the Clara paper doll, use this PDF file: The Clara Paper Doll (718k)
Clara’s garden dress is from the late 1920s. Made of a drapy chiffon, the dress has many layers of sheer cloth overlaying a silky lining.The petal sleeves add a nice detail to the dress, and the ruffle at the waist adds a nice accent to the bodice.Clara’s shoes are leather, with low heels and some nice 20sstyle decoration in a band across the top of the shoe. In the 1920s, shoes were worn with knee-high stockings. Clara's socks are pretty plain, but sometimes socks in the 20s were quite decorated.
A soft felt cloche – or close-fitting hat –finishes off Clara’s summery garden outfit.
The original dress was an ivory chiffon with a flowery print of lavender blossoms and green leaves. The original hat was a deep indigo blue felt, which certainly would not match the dress in real life. The shoes were brown leather with black trim, a black strap, and black buttons.
To print Clara's Dress, use this PDF file:
Clara's Dress 53 (769k)Clara is a free, printable paper doll. Clara will be available on this blog as long as I continue to post new fashion pages for her. You can read the introduction for the Clara paper doll here.
To print the Clara paper doll, use this PDF file:
The Clara Paper Doll (718k)
Great Find
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Look what I found this morning. I'ts (almost) the same as the one my Mother had when I was growing up. Seems like we did a lot of picnicking back then, at least that's what I remember...... Cold fried chicken, potato salad, kidney bean salad (yuck, I thought then, love it now), chips, watermelon , kool-aid...... Awe, to be a kid again.....
I stopped at the North Myrtle Beach Flea Market this morning: Located 100 Highway 17 North, (Between North Myrtle Beach & Little River), North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, if you are ever at the beach and want to check it out.
Here's my "Great Find"; A Vintage Redmon Woven Wood and Metal Picnic Basket with Trays, Cups and Silverware
This vintage Redmon picnic basket is a real treasure. Made in Peru, Indiana in the 1950s, this basket contains most of the original pieces.
The basket is in excellent vintage condition. The plastic cups are in excellent condition. The plastic trays / divided plates are also in very good condition. The metal handles fold down and out of the way when accessing the inside of the basket. The basket has two opening lids on hinges.
This basket is very well made and will last for many years - and for many more picnics!
Contains:
- 1 Wood and Metal Woven Picnic Basket
- 1 small Table Insert
- 6 Plastic Trays / Divided Plates
- 6 Plastic Cups
- 9 pieces of Silverware (I can't be sure these are original)
Product Details:
- Product Material: Wood, Metal
- Product Dimensions: 22" long x 14" wide x 12" tall; pie shelf/table is 3" tall
Other then 2 loose staples (which are still attached) at the bottom, and the table insert is a little warped, but feel I can bring it back, it's in EXCELLENT condition. I paid $8.00.
I'm so excited to go picnicking....
I stopped at the North Myrtle Beach Flea Market this morning: Located 100 Highway 17 North, (Between North Myrtle Beach & Little River), North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, if you are ever at the beach and want to check it out.Here's my "Great Find"; A Vintage Redmon Woven Wood and Metal Picnic Basket with Trays, Cups and SilverwareThis vintage Redmon picnic basket is a real treasure. Made in Peru, Indiana in the 1950s, this basket contains most of the original pieces.
The basket is in excellent vintage condition. The plastic cups are in excellent condition. The plastic trays / divided plates are also in very good condition. The metal handles fold down and out of the way when accessing the inside of the basket. The basket has two opening lids on hinges.
This basket is very well made and will last for many years - and for many more picnics!
Contains:
- 1 Wood and Metal Woven Picnic Basket
- 1 small Table Insert
- 6 Plastic Trays / Divided Plates
- 6 Plastic Cups
- 9 pieces of Silverware (I can't be sure these are original)
Product Details:
- Product Material: Wood, Metal
- Product Dimensions: 22" long x 14" wide x 12" tall; pie shelf/table is 3" tall
Other then 2 loose staples (which are still attached) at the bottom, and the table insert is a little warped, but feel I can bring it back, it's in EXCELLENT condition. I paid $8.00.
I'm so excited to go picnicking....
Ugly to Lovely
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Riding in my Daughters car, I noticed these eye popping colors in a bag on the backseat floor. I asked her if she went shopping, actually, her friend's Mother thought she might like some clothes she was getting rid of. My Daughter was giving the bag to goodwill. Naturally, I had to see what it was.
This is what caught my eye; it is the ugliest jacket I have ever seen.
My Mother said what's wrong with it, I would wear it..... Need I say more? Sorry, Mother!
When I was looking at all the details; the buttons, the sequins , the bright bold beautiful colors, all I could think of was what I would make out of it.
Here is what I came up with. This lovely pattern, FREE, from Made by Rae.Click here to get the pattern.
I had to cut the purse pattern in 3's, on the front side.
I sewed them together and still pleated it.
I did not do the cute buttons on the front either, because of the adorable pocket I incorporated.
I did not use a magnetic snap,
I used Velcro) because I made it for a young lady).
Lastly I made the strap longer, I like over the shoulder bags, they are so easy to carry around.
Thanks for stopping by!
If you download the pattern be sure to leave a comment to Rae.
This is what caught my eye; it is the ugliest jacket I have ever seen.My Mother said what's wrong with it, I would wear it..... Need I say more? Sorry, Mother!
When I was looking at all the details; the buttons, the sequins , the bright bold beautiful colors, all I could think of was what I would make out of it.
Here is what I came up with. This lovely pattern, FREE, from Made by Rae.Click here to get the pattern.
I had to cut the purse pattern in 3's, on the front side.
I sewed them together and still pleated it.
I did not do the cute buttons on the front either, because of the adorable pocket I incorporated.
I did not use a magnetic snap,
I used Velcro) because I made it for a young lady).
Lastly I made the strap longer, I like over the shoulder bags, they are so easy to carry around.
Thanks for stopping by!
If you download the pattern be sure to leave a comment to Rae.
Happy Mother's Day, Mother!
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A few years back my Mother came to visit me here in Calabash. She was the first one I took to the ever changing simply amazing Brookgreen Gardens. While we were there I took pictures with her in them.
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| My Wonderful Mother And she took pictures with me in them. |
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| Yeah, that's me (totally blond). So for Mother's Day that year I sent her this photo. |
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| I love PhotoShop. When she got the picture she says to me, "I don't recall us taking a photo together". hehehe Come on you got give it to me, it's hard to tell it's photoshopped. "Side by SideOr miles apartYou, dear Mother, Are always close to my heart!" Happy Mother's Day, Mother! |
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
Less Than Perfect
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There are some who look at dirty hands and cringe. There are others who wonder if Mr. Soap has ever been introduced to said dirty hands or if they need a good home. I, on the other hand, see hands that love to be apart of spring time, that love new projects, hands that are made to create. I see those hands as doers of good and hard work. Hands that really know how to live. They tell a story.
I have never been one to wear gloves or use expensive creams. I don't protect them from anything and I tend to forget they look the way they do. If I'm going to garden then I need to feel what I am doing and what I am working with even if the dirt stays for days and stains the beds of my fingernails. If I am washing dishes then why would I not want to soak them in clean warm water? I actually like to look at my hands and see that they tell my story. These callused, unmanicured, scared hands are mine and each little imperfection either reminds me of my past or gives me glimpses into my future.
My cute family has a history of hard working women who's hands at one point looked like mine I'm sure. I use to love looking at my Gammie's hands as she held mine during church and I remember wondering about the reason for her age spots and the tiny wrinkles that had developed. Her hands were so beautiful to me. I miss them. When I would practice my violin long enough I would get black fingertips from the fingerboard of my instrument and I would remember hers and her Gammie sized hugs after giving me a lesson. My mother's hands are the same and are looking more and more like my Gammie's. I don't mind seeing bread dough in my wedding ring or age spots starting to appear because that makes me just a little bit more like the women I want to be and it reminds me of them and how I'm trying to pass on their legacy.
Tonight I received a package from my sweet mother who thoughtfully sent my Sadie her own little garden kit. She has been watching me plant our garden and has enjoyed being in the dirt with me so I knew the minute she saw this gift we had to immediately open it and plant. After getting stared I saw my hands in the dirt and yelled for Mark to grab the camera. This was a perfect way to document a symbolic moment for me and for her.
Sadie is my little girl who will one day have hands like I do. She will learn to work hard and to love working hard because I will teach her the way my mother and Gammie taught me. She will hopefully learn how to play the violin and one day, while she is off at school she'll see her callused hands and her black fingertips and think of where she came from.
Thank you Gammie and thank you mom for setting the example for me and for my children. Because of you I know that beauty comes from hands that look less then perfect.
Today she began to learn that.
There are some who look at dirty hands and cringe. There are others who wonder if Mr. Soap has ever been introduced to said dirty hands or if they need a good home. I, on the other hand, see hands that love to be apart of spring time, that love new projects, hands that are made to create. I see those hands as doers of good and hard work. Hands that really know how to live. They tell a story.
I have never been one to wear gloves or use expensive creams. I don't protect them from anything and I tend to forget they look the way they do. If I'm going to garden then I need to feel what I am doing and what I am working with even if the dirt stays for days and stains the beds of my fingernails. If I am washing dishes then why would I not want to soak them in clean warm water? I actually like to look at my hands and see that they tell my story. These callused, unmanicured, scared hands are mine and each little imperfection either reminds me of my past or gives me glimpses into my future.
My cute family has a history of hard working women who's hands at one point looked like mine I'm sure. I use to love looking at my Gammie's hands as she held mine during church and I remember wondering about the reason for her age spots and the tiny wrinkles that had developed. Her hands were so beautiful to me. I miss them. When I would practice my violin long enough I would get black fingertips from the fingerboard of my instrument and I would remember hers and her Gammie sized hugs after giving me a lesson. My mother's hands are the same and are looking more and more like my Gammie's. I don't mind seeing bread dough in my wedding ring or age spots starting to appear because that makes me just a little bit more like the women I want to be and it reminds me of them and how I'm trying to pass on their legacy.
Tonight I received a package from my sweet mother who thoughtfully sent my Sadie her own little garden kit. She has been watching me plant our garden and has enjoyed being in the dirt with me so I knew the minute she saw this gift we had to immediately open it and plant. After getting stared I saw my hands in the dirt and yelled for Mark to grab the camera. This was a perfect way to document a symbolic moment for me and for her.
Sadie is my little girl who will one day have hands like I do. She will learn to work hard and to love working hard because I will teach her the way my mother and Gammie taught me. She will hopefully learn how to play the violin and one day, while she is off at school she'll see her callused hands and her black fingertips and think of where she came from.
Thank you Gammie and thank you mom for setting the example for me and for my children. Because of you I know that beauty comes from hands that look less then perfect.
Today she began to learn that.
If You're Happy When You're Cleaning Clap Your Hands!!!
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It's that time of year and I don't know about you but spring cleaning can be the worst!!! How fun is it to stay inside when the sun is shining and wash your windows or scrub your floors? Ya...I know. BUT I have discovered a few fun things that have made my long list of to dos more enjoyable. In fact, do I dare say they have made me happier?
First you must turn on the tunes. My favorites right now are:
Coldplay
Priscilla Ann
A Fine Frenzy
Nora Jones
and the best for last:
Kina Grannis
She is my new favorite and who I listen to non stop -thanks to Cortney- which you must look up and buy and memorize and dance to and sing at the top of your lungs while you scrub. She's clean and fresh and soooo adorable in person. Kinda like how we all want our houses to appear right? All right. Enough cheesiness.
Okay so the music is on and your feeling pretty great. Hopefully it's raining outside, unless of course, you want to open your windows up and let in the sunshine. In that case it's sunny and brillinat out there. But, don't worry. You're not missing anything because it's still 7 am!!!!!
Now don't go grabbing your stinky chemical cleaners that you have to use gloves for. You knwo i don't believe in that Find some of these AWESOME cleaners and you might just fall in love with cleaning all over again. Well...maybe not in love but you will love the smells and you'll love the way you feel after their aromatherapiness does it's magic. Plus you'll have a clean house and I know you'll love that.
These first ones are my favorite for in the kitchen. If you have been following this blog or you know me at all you'll know I am obsessed with lemon. If my kitchen smells like lemon drops then I am a happy girl. Plus I found these a Target and who wouldn't pay just a little bit more to be happy while doing a terrible task.
I use this for everything. My table tops, counters, sinks, appliances...you name it. In fact I look for things to clean with this stuff because it smells that good!
This other line I discovered a little while ago and have been testing out their different scents. My favorite for the bathrooms is lavender and for the rest of the house is the Basil. They are both fresh smelling and have those great aromatheraputic qualities... so don't be surprised if you find yourself grinning from ear to ear while you clean your toilets.
This stuff even comes in a concentrated bottle that you just add a little bit to a whole bunch of water. I've seen this stuff at TJ Maxx, at Target and Walmart. Try them. I think you'll like 'em.
Both brands of product are natural and safe and smell amazing so cheer up and clap your hands. Cleaning can be fun if you do a little extra something for your house and for yourself every once in a while!
It's that time of year and I don't know about you but spring cleaning can be the worst!!! How fun is it to stay inside when the sun is shining and wash your windows or scrub your floors? Ya...I know. BUT I have discovered a few fun things that have made my long list of to dos more enjoyable. In fact, do I dare say they have made me happier?
First you must turn on the tunes. My favorites right now are:
Coldplay
Priscilla Ann
A Fine Frenzy
Nora Jones
and the best for last:
Kina Grannis
She is my new favorite and who I listen to non stop -thanks to Cortney- which you must look up and buy and memorize and dance to and sing at the top of your lungs while you scrub. She's clean and fresh and soooo adorable in person. Kinda like how we all want our houses to appear right? All right. Enough cheesiness.
Okay so the music is on and your feeling pretty great. Hopefully it's raining outside, unless of course, you want to open your windows up and let in the sunshine. In that case it's sunny and brillinat out there. But, don't worry. You're not missing anything because it's still 7 am!!!!!
Now don't go grabbing your stinky chemical cleaners that you have to use gloves for. You knwo i don't believe in that Find some of these AWESOME cleaners and you might just fall in love with cleaning all over again. Well...maybe not in love but you will love the smells and you'll love the way you feel after their aromatherapiness does it's magic. Plus you'll have a clean house and I know you'll love that.
These first ones are my favorite for in the kitchen. If you have been following this blog or you know me at all you'll know I am obsessed with lemon. If my kitchen smells like lemon drops then I am a happy girl. Plus I found these a Target and who wouldn't pay just a little bit more to be happy while doing a terrible task.
I use this for everything. My table tops, counters, sinks, appliances...you name it. In fact I look for things to clean with this stuff because it smells that good!This other line I discovered a little while ago and have been testing out their different scents. My favorite for the bathrooms is lavender and for the rest of the house is the Basil. They are both fresh smelling and have those great aromatheraputic qualities... so don't be surprised if you find yourself grinning from ear to ear while you clean your toilets.
This stuff even comes in a concentrated bottle that you just add a little bit to a whole bunch of water. I've seen this stuff at TJ Maxx, at Target and Walmart. Try them. I think you'll like 'em.Both brands of product are natural and safe and smell amazing so cheer up and clap your hands. Cleaning can be fun if you do a little extra something for your house and for yourself every once in a while!
Clean Feels Good, Don't You Think?
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photo creditPhysically, mentally, in any way it comes, clean just feels good.
This has been the center of my thoughts all week. Some mornings I slide out of bed and slowly begin with the daily tasks--breakfast, dishes, laundry, picking up, and more picking up, and more picking up. I stay in my pajamas, throw on an apron, and think that once I've done all the chores, then I will shower and get ready for the day. Sometimes all that picking up can get sweaty, right!?! However, I am so much more motivated to move quickly and get things done AFTER a good shower, when I feel clean and refreshed! Somehow taking care of my body and being clean improves my mental state--it's a wonderful thing!
And then there is the night-time shower. What a beautiful feeling it is to crawl into bed--with newly washed sheets of course--after taking a warm shower. My sleep is so sweet when I go to bed clean.
Now, I am not recommending we all shower twice a day. I am just making note of one thing that can improve practically every aspect of life: CLEANLINESS!
I watched the American Idol finale--did you? Well, I didn't just watch the finale, I watched almost the whole season--almost. And I have to say, there is a stark difference in my mind between the so-called "mentor" of the season (Miss Lady Gaga herself) and the two finalists. Even if you don't like country music and are disappointed with the results of the show, you have to agree that those two young singers are clean. They are young and sweet and eager, and CLEAN! I hope they grow into a stardom that my daughters can enjoy without feeling the dirty and uncomfortable feeling that I had Wednesday night when Lady Gaga performed. I hope I can listen to their music and watch their videos and not have to worry what images might fill my mind. Because clean feels good.
So I'm hoping maybe, just maybe, you've been thinking about our topic along with us all week...and have some of your own thoughts to share about "clean." Link up below (with our faithful Little Shortstacks--thanks for your posts!) and share with us! Just click below--it's easy. And you can add your post up until next Thursday at midnight.
photo creditPhysically, mentally, in any way it comes, clean just feels good.
This has been the center of my thoughts all week. Some mornings I slide out of bed and slowly begin with the daily tasks--breakfast, dishes, laundry, picking up, and more picking up, and more picking up. I stay in my pajamas, throw on an apron, and think that once I've done all the chores, then I will shower and get ready for the day. Sometimes all that picking up can get sweaty, right!?! However, I am so much more motivated to move quickly and get things done AFTER a good shower, when I feel clean and refreshed! Somehow taking care of my body and being clean improves my mental state--it's a wonderful thing!
And then there is the night-time shower. What a beautiful feeling it is to crawl into bed--with newly washed sheets of course--after taking a warm shower. My sleep is so sweet when I go to bed clean.
Now, I am not recommending we all shower twice a day. I am just making note of one thing that can improve practically every aspect of life: CLEANLINESS!
I watched the American Idol finale--did you? Well, I didn't just watch the finale, I watched almost the whole season--almost. And I have to say, there is a stark difference in my mind between the so-called "mentor" of the season (Miss Lady Gaga herself) and the two finalists. Even if you don't like country music and are disappointed with the results of the show, you have to agree that those two young singers are clean. They are young and sweet and eager, and CLEAN! I hope they grow into a stardom that my daughters can enjoy without feeling the dirty and uncomfortable feeling that I had Wednesday night when Lady Gaga performed. I hope I can listen to their music and watch their videos and not have to worry what images might fill my mind. Because clean feels good.
So I'm hoping maybe, just maybe, you've been thinking about our topic along with us all week...and have some of your own thoughts to share about "clean." Link up below (with our faithful Little Shortstacks--thanks for your posts!) and share with us! Just click below--it's easy. And you can add your post up until next Thursday at midnight.
Bloom Where You're Planted (Or Sprout Where You Are)
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Apple blossoms in the backyard!
A few months ago, my daughter found that one of the seeds in the apple she was eating had sprouted. We stared at it in amazement for a little while, then wrapped it loosely in a damp paper towel and set that in an empty yogurt container on the windowsill. And forgot about it. Days and days later my husband happened upon the forgotten seedling and what do you know? It was growing! Obviously, this little plant wanted a chance. So we put some soil into the yogurt container and planted the tiny tree. And it grew and it grew. Reaching for the light outside, it got a little lopsided so we turned it around so it could reach the other way. And it grew and it grew.
Here is our little apple tree last week just before we put it in a bigger pot outside. We didn't really have much hope for it in the beginning, but now I'm looking forward to seeing it become what it was meant to be. And when it gets bigger it probably won't bear tasty fruit (apple trees from seeds don't grow the same apples they came from - weird, huh?), but it's worth giving it a chance, don't you think? You know, just in case.
There's an analogy in there about life and relating to other people and seeing the hidden potential in ourselves. Pick your favorite! It's sure to be delicious (hehe!)
Apple blossoms in the backyard!A few months ago, my daughter found that one of the seeds in the apple she was eating had sprouted. We stared at it in amazement for a little while, then wrapped it loosely in a damp paper towel and set that in an empty yogurt container on the windowsill. And forgot about it. Days and days later my husband happened upon the forgotten seedling and what do you know? It was growing! Obviously, this little plant wanted a chance. So we put some soil into the yogurt container and planted the tiny tree. And it grew and it grew. Reaching for the light outside, it got a little lopsided so we turned it around so it could reach the other way. And it grew and it grew.
Here is our little apple tree last week just before we put it in a bigger pot outside. We didn't really have much hope for it in the beginning, but now I'm looking forward to seeing it become what it was meant to be. And when it gets bigger it probably won't bear tasty fruit (apple trees from seeds don't grow the same apples they came from - weird, huh?), but it's worth giving it a chance, don't you think? You know, just in case.There's an analogy in there about life and relating to other people and seeing the hidden potential in ourselves. Pick your favorite! It's sure to be delicious (hehe!)
What's your secret?
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OK I need some ideas here.
Let me back up. It's been awhile since I was introduced to a couple of cook books that are all about creative ways to hide vegetables in kids' favorite dishes, and I've tried a good amount of them with success.
I was reluctant at first because I thought, "My kids might not eat many vegetables at first, but I'll keep offering them at mealtimes and eventually they'll try them and decide they like them. If I grind, puree and disguise them in other foods, they'll have a warped sense of what vegetables taste like. They'll think zucchini is supposed to taste like my mom's zucchini brownies or that butternut squash tastes like macaroni and cheese. Then they'll NEVER like them when they find out their green leafy friends really taste like, well, vegetables."
In actuality, I'm the one with a warped sense of reality. The truth is, they each like a few veggies like cucumbers and carrots. But with summer approaching, I'm going to be whipping up all kinds of salads, and I'm not sure how well they're going to go over with the people under 5 years old in the house.
So, what's your secret to hiding a little extra goodness in the meals you make for your family? I've just shared a couple of mine with you (I like to throw in a handful of fresh spinach into our smoothies too), but I'd love to know from you!
OK I need some ideas here.
Let me back up. It's been awhile since I was introduced to a couple of cook books that are all about creative ways to hide vegetables in kids' favorite dishes, and I've tried a good amount of them with success.
I was reluctant at first because I thought, "My kids might not eat many vegetables at first, but I'll keep offering them at mealtimes and eventually they'll try them and decide they like them. If I grind, puree and disguise them in other foods, they'll have a warped sense of what vegetables taste like. They'll think zucchini is supposed to taste like my mom's zucchini brownies or that butternut squash tastes like macaroni and cheese. Then they'll NEVER like them when they find out their green leafy friends really taste like, well, vegetables."
In actuality, I'm the one with a warped sense of reality. The truth is, they each like a few veggies like cucumbers and carrots. But with summer approaching, I'm going to be whipping up all kinds of salads, and I'm not sure how well they're going to go over with the people under 5 years old in the house.
So, what's your secret to hiding a little extra goodness in the meals you make for your family? I've just shared a couple of mine with you (I like to throw in a handful of fresh spinach into our smoothies too), but I'd love to know from you!
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
Questions and Answers From Night Owl Crafting
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HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU?
1. What do you look forward the most about springtime?
I love the smells of wisteria and jasmine in the air. The blooming colors of the azaleas and 70 degree days.
2. Do you have anyone in your immediate family that you
celebrate their birthday in the spring?
No birthday celebrations in the spring....
3. What is the weather like where you live in the springtime?
The weather in Carolina's is beautiful. Perfectly warm and occasional thunderstorm; we need the rain.
4. Do you do spring cleaning?
I spring clean all year long. I'd rather be crafting.
5. What activities do you do in the spring?
I've gone to Brookgreen Gardens at least 4 times. "There are 300 year-old Live Oak trees that were planted in the early 1700s when Brookgreen Gardens was a thriving rice plantation. It has the first public sculpture garden in America, has in its collection more than 1,400 works by over 350 sculptors. Exhibited within the gardens is the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country, by sculptors who worked from the early nineteenth century to the present."
HOOOOOOOOO ARE YOU? 1. What do you look forward the most about springtime?
I love the smells of wisteria and jasmine in the air. The blooming colors of the azaleas and 70 degree days.
2. Do you have anyone in your immediate family that you
celebrate their birthday in the spring?
No birthday celebrations in the spring....
3. What is the weather like where you live in the springtime?
The weather in Carolina's is beautiful. Perfectly warm and occasional thunderstorm; we need the rain.4. Do you do spring cleaning?
I spring clean all year long. I'd rather be crafting.
5. What activities do you do in the spring?
I've gone to Brookgreen Gardens at least 4 times. "There are 300 year-old Live Oak trees that were planted in the early 1700s when Brookgreen Gardens was a thriving rice plantation. It has the first public sculpture garden in America, has in its collection more than 1,400 works by over 350 sculptors. Exhibited within the gardens is the largest and most comprehensive collection of American figurative sculpture in the country, by sculptors who worked from the early nineteenth century to the present."
Blogging Tag
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Now I've been tagged, I received an e-mail from Meegan overat What Meegan Makes. It said I had been tagged in apost and I need to come right over and check it out.
Here are the rules to this little blogging game:
Rules:
I am tagging these bloggers that I would like to learn alittle more about.
Connie - Quilting by the riverKatie - little becky homeckyJamie - wayward girlcrafts Lina - Fancyfrugal LifeErin - How to Nest for Less Linda - TWO*SUCCULENT*SISTERSAnnie - Annie's Ruby Slipperz Marilyn- 4 You With Love Amy - While Wearing Heels Adrianne - happy hour projects
Danielle - Blissful and Domestic
Here's the questions from Meegan:
Thanks for tagging me, Meegan! It was fun!
Connie @ Hot Flash'n Craft'n
Okay Girls, I hope you have as much fun asI did, I look forward to reading all about you and your blog, your tips, andadvise.
Now here are the questionsI have for those bloggers I tagged:
1. How long did it take you to get your blog up and runningsmoothly?
2. What's your favorite herb, why, and do you make with it?
3. What's your best home remedy?
4. How do you get your whites, their whitest?
5. What's your last minute, homemade dinner?
6. What's your advise on growing your blog?
7. What's your favorite place you've visited and why?
8. Winter, spring, summer or fall? Which is your favorite season, and why?
9. Who inspires you, most?
10. Where would a new blogger go or if you are a newblogger, where would you go, when you need help with setting up your PAGES if they want them different then blogger template offers?
11. In the summer, what is your favorite family activity?
Thank you Meegan, I enjoyed it.
Have a great day!
Here are the rules to this little blogging game:
Rules:
I am tagging these bloggers that I would like to learn alittle more about.
Connie - Quilting by the riverKatie - little becky homeckyJamie - wayward girlcrafts Lina - Fancyfrugal LifeErin - How to Nest for Less Linda - TWO*SUCCULENT*SISTERSAnnie - Annie's Ruby Slipperz Marilyn- 4 You With Love Amy - While Wearing Heels Adrianne - happy hour projects
Danielle - Blissful and Domestic
Here's the questions from Meegan:
Thanks for tagging me, Meegan! It was fun!
Connie @ Hot Flash'n Craft'n
Okay Girls, I hope you have as much fun asI did, I look forward to reading all about you and your blog, your tips, andadvise.
Now here are the questionsI have for those bloggers I tagged:
1. How long did it take you to get your blog up and runningsmoothly?
2. What's your favorite herb, why, and do you make with it?
3. What's your best home remedy?
4. How do you get your whites, their whitest?
5. What's your last minute, homemade dinner?
6. What's your advise on growing your blog?
7. What's your favorite place you've visited and why?
8. Winter, spring, summer or fall? Which is your favorite season, and why?
9. Who inspires you, most?
10. Where would a new blogger go or if you are a newblogger, where would you go, when you need help with setting up your PAGES if they want them different then blogger template offers?
11. In the summer, what is your favorite family activity?
Thank you Meegan, I enjoyed it.
Have a great day!
Easy Hanging Towel Tutorial
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My pattern, based on the same premise as the Embroidery Library pattern, came out like this... it is so easy to make.
What you need:
Pattern Click here for PDF file, (when printing click none for scaling)
Dish towel
Coordinating fabric scrap 8 1/2" x 5"
Small scrap of interfacing 8 1/2" x 2 /12"
Thread
Cut 2
Cut fusing
pin to middle of fabric
Sew 1/4" around the scalloped edge
Turn inside out and press with iron
Find center, measure 2" from scalloped edge,
mark, on each side, measure in 1" from edge, mark
Stitch a tight zigzag, if you have to, do it twice on each side like a large "button hole"
Cut top edge of towel
Gather top edge of towel
Sew fabric to one side of gather towel
Take the other side and tuck up inside the fabric, and pin
Top stitch to secure both sides
Top stitch all the way around for fabric
Prepare to cut the "button-hole" with seam ripper
To hang the towel slip over oven handle
Pull through hole in fabric
This is a great quick and easy homemade gift idea.
Happy Sewing!
Hanging Towel Tutorial
What you need:
Pattern Click here for PDF file, (when printing click none for scaling)
Dish towel
Coordinating fabric scrap 8 1/2" x 5"
Small scrap of interfacing 8 1/2" x 2 /12"
Thread
Cut 2Cut fusingpin to middle of fabric
Sew 1/4" around the scalloped edge
Turn inside out and press with iron Find center, measure 2" from scalloped edge,mark, on each side, measure in 1" from edge, mark
Stitch a tight zigzag, if you have to, do it twice on each side like a large "button hole"Cut top edge of towel
Gather top edge of towel
Sew fabric to one side of gather towel Take the other side and tuck up inside the fabric, and pinTop stitch to secure both sides Top stitch all the way around for fabric Prepare to cut the "button-hole" with seam ripper
To hang the towel slip over oven handle Pull through hole in fabricThis is a great quick and easy homemade gift idea.
Happy Sewing!
Thanks for stopping by!
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