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Circa 2004. these were some of my first felt hair clips I made... back then, I didn't even have a real name to call my company. And I'm sure glad I didn't st...
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the day after christmas our #1 turned 18 and so the shed received a quick dressing down of 'gleeful festive' pretties. my mum and i hung up bunting that i b...
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I made these t-shirts for the last local craft swap of the year. I used a kit from EZScreenprint that Amy recommends in her newest book, Bend the Rules with ...
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It was my favorite moment of the season, the one where she (who doesn't have a dog of her own) was drawing an imaginary corgi and then the real-life (festive...
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This little gift for my Adelaide was born wandering the aisles of a flea market last fall. It was there that I stumbled on this 1930's leather doctors case f...
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I picked up this book at the bookstore just before Christmas and completely fell head over heels. Yes, I sort of bought it and wrapped it and put it ...
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According to Racked NY, Rodarte has released some menswear for the first time ever. Hot on the heels of their Target collection, they are calling the new ...
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it's a blank piece of paper, 2010. a new box of crayons, a jar full of sharpened pencils. at this point, you can do pretty much anything you want. it's a...
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We got snow! That's a big deal here in Portland. The girls ran outside and built a snowman and then the middle child dramatically watched it melt (she pulled...
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My crochet shorts is in the January issue of Dutch Elle : )
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This is a bit late today as I have spent the morning searching high and low for the cable to transfer photos from my camera to the computer. I finally foun...
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Valentine Craftacular – Madison, WI - [image: banner] The Valentine’s Day Craftacular is coming to Madison, WI on February 13th. Whether you have $5 or $50, you’re sure to find something as u...18 minutes ago
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Not your average Bookshelves.... - If you LOVE shelves but don't have enough space, take a look at this unique way of displaying them throughout the home. It really gives 'bookshelf' a new...
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äventyr - adventure - This was my Christmas present from P. He knows I love them! We promised to buy each other inexpensive gifts for this Christmas, so the other thing I got ...
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I love my Mum - I have an event and then a wedding on Friday evening, and the good people at Isabella Oliver are Fed Exing me a dress, but as a back up Mother Melbourne b...1 hour ago
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Hibou love - Warm and Snug Original link here, found via The Art Room Plant Soft and Cuddly Family of owls by Yankin2002
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dress, design & decor: beautiful bathrooms… - dress, design & decor: beautiful bathrooms…1 hour ago
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Just Cool – The Art of Ryan Abegglen - Thanks to Justine for pointing out the art of Ryan Begglen. But wait, there’s more! Check them out here!2 hours ago
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Surgery in the sun. - Mr. Nielson and I packed up the family in the car and drove miles and miles to make it to the sun. We found it. It was bright and warm, and I was still in ...
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Oiva Tableware by Maija Louekari for Marimekko - Marimekko is about to celebrate its 60th birthday and it feels as young as it did when it took modern textile design by storm in the ’60s. The Legendary Finn...2 hours ago
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Sewing For Me... - I always plan on making clothes for myself. I buy patterns & fabric, but somehow I never get around to the actual sewing. That is something that I want to ...2 hours ago
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another day in paradise - yep, just one of those days! Mummies you know how it is, you seem to get nothing done, everyone is fighting with each other, you chase your tail all day......3 hours ago
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I Love Patchwork...I think I really do! - Here's another Christmas book, Rashida Coleman-Hale's I ♥ Patchwork. [image: I Love Patchwork] This was a bit of a punt in the dark as the preview on Amazo...3 hours ago
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2010 Goals - I have decided to write some goals to achieve this year. I have been reading blogs, contemplating what I want to achieve for the year and have been greatl...
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Brisbane Brown Owls 2010 - Meet and Greet! - (Greenie Owl by Jetta's Nest) *Brisbane Brown Owls* will be kicking off the new year with a meet and greet! *Date*: Sunday 21 February 2010 *Time*: 10.3...
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The outdoor industry doesn’t need to be offensive to get noticed - The UK’s outdoor marketing body, the Outdoor Advertising Association, has launched an interesting new campaign this week, telling the public that “Career W...4 hours ago
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Moments of Beauty - A stunning 2010 calendar by The Wild Unknown, discovered on the equally beautiful all the mountains blog.
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Handmade Nation Boston Screening. - I am really excited to announce The Video Underground, 4th Wall Project and ML4U will be sponsoring the Boston Screening of Handmade Nation: The Rise of DI...5 hours ago
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Joost is Juiced! - Joost Conijn's retrofitted, steam-powered Citroën is 31 flavors of awesome. Not only is this thing powered by a wood burning boiler, but Joost took this c...
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SQUAM 2010! - It's that time of year again! Squam Art Workshops has just announced it's new schedule of classes and teachers for 2010. There are some delicious surprises...
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Mags: BUST (Guest Review) - Guest Glossy Review Like the guy you date in the hope that he will transform into your Ideal Man any minute now, despite him being Several Shades of Wrong,...
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In The Weekly Times - Do you remember my penguin tea towel tote bag? Well now you can make your very own bag, using my nifty little tutorial printed in the Country Living s...
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Why didn't I think of this before? - See....I have this fantastic set of stainless steel measuring spoons.....I love them...but I HATE the KEY RING!! You use one and then the others get dirty,...
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Getting Started With Amigurumi - Amigurumi is a Japanese inspired form of crochet, worked in spirals it allows you to create projects in no time flat without worrying about joining rounds ...5 hours ago
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Excellent Presents, etc. - Hello to the new year and hello to you! We are back on the West coast, putting the everyday things back together, recovering from the East coast colds we pic...6 hours ago
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lady. like. - I hate when this happens. I got my bangs cut today and well, this is me before I got my haircut - I think it might have been better not to look at photos...
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Ty Wilkins - [image: ty wilkins] [image: ty wilkins] Ty Wilkins is an illustrator and graphic designer who lives in Wichita, Kansas, and while I forgot where I initi...6 hours ago
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My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2010-1-3) - 1. La Roux (4) 2. Cloud Control (3) 3. Fujiya & Miyagi (3) 4. Metric (2) 5. Sarah Blasko (2) Imported from Last.fm Tumblr by JoeLaz7 hours ago
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Apple-Ginger Jam - For the longest time, I’ve had it in my mind to make an gingery apple jam. I wanted something that had a true gingery punch, but wasn’t so spicy that it wo...7 hours ago
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Toast Denim Apron - Aprons are so special to me. I have a varied collection – puffy aprons, sleek aprons, white aprons. My favorite apron in the world right now is made by Ice...7 hours ago
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how-to: s’more love wedding favours - Being an Australian s’mores are an unknown to me. In theory they sound like they could be pretty ok, crackers, chocolate and marshmallow, then add heat and...7 hours ago
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first afghan, in process - RoseCampion has added a photo to the pool: [image: first afghan, in process] granny squares, not yet joined together. I used Berrocco Comfort, worsted w...
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La Tartine Gourmande and Nexus One - I know. The title does neither sound nor look like a yummy chocolate dessert or a delicious vegetable soup. But it’s fun! And it might surprise you as much...8 hours ago
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Garment dyeing - Lesson 1... - Always use pure cotton thread when you're making a cotton garment that is to be dyed. This will ensure that the dye takes evenly thoughout the garment. ...
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eco life :: Lost My Way shop - While reading one of my favourite magazines, Real Living, I kept spotting super sweet vintage vases and bits and pieces scattered throughout the editorials...9 hours ago
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Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts - [image: Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts] Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite winter vegetables and I am always on the look out for interesting ne...
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Flashback: Felt Needlebook - [image: CZ_Flashback.gif] [image: flashback-needlebook-opener.jpg] This month's theme on Craftzine is Make Space for Crafting, focused on tips and techn...9 hours ago
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hearts in new places... - Spot the string of Little Jane St hearts? How sweet! The shot above was taken by Renee of Art for Friends from her entry way wall... I just love seeing my ...
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The Rummage 2nd Mini-break to Melbourne - Vintage - Industria, 202 Gertrude St, Fitzroy This vintage homewares shop has a really well-edited collection of vintage clothes. Take your time, there are some good b...9 hours ago
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mélanie LAURENT - I never noticed Mélanie Laurent until I saw *Inglourious Basterds*, but I have to say I haven't been able to stop thinking about her character, Soshanna, a...
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Surfacing and then submerging again - Pink scallop on a Sussex beach There's something about Christmas being over and a new year beginning that almost feels like spring has already come. I feel a...10 hours ago
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Hello + Alt Summit... - Yahoo, my internet is back -- well, hopefully for good. I guess it has something to do with the fiber optic infrastructure or something ... they are having...
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Walk anyone? - I found this little pram yesterday at the Oppy, and I was really excited. I've been looking bear "props" or things for my guys to play in, but always find...
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the dreaded scales - image here Weight. Probably the top new year resolution for the majority of the world's population - please lord let me be thin. I have never been a natu...
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Pretty Paintings from Paris - A quick trip to Canberra to see Masterpieces from Paris at the National Gallery. We got there early and had our tickets but there was still a long (but ver...
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thank-you - A little while ago I was invited by Cecilia to participate in an fun little Artist Exchange. I have been meaning to thank everyone who sent something my wa...
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3Qs: Sean Adams has three questions for Tom Biederbeck - [Sean Adams] For several years I dedicated myself to advancing the design profession and designers. In addition to serving as AIGA president, I wrote a col...10 hours ago
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Winning Looks - The Ecco Domani Fashion Foundation awards, announced early this month, gave seven lucky designers $25,000 to put toward their Fall 2010 shows. One winner's...10 hours ago
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a collection a day - You may remember my love of collections. I especially like odd collections of things people usually don't collect, like playing cards found on the street...10 hours ago
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If you thought I made a hash of the shortbread recipe... - Some time ago I saw the lovely film Julie and Julia. Now it has been 6 weeks since I read my bloglines so have no idea what others are up to (I will remedy...10 hours ago
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Oh yes please! - - Soaking and sorting over 1000 Queenies picked up at Camberwell Market last Sunday. - Drinking tea from thrifted cup and saucer sets. - L...
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Adhesif Clothing - I was contacted yesterday by Vancouver, BC clothing company Adhesif. I really like the green ...10 hours ago
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show & tell : blush - *note: this post isn't just for the "prego" people among us, read all the way to the end!* While pregnancy has a number of woes and ailments that I'll refrai...11 hours ago
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Smarty New Year! - I'm moving my business into a new office/warehouse space. We have a few walls to build and a couple of rooms to paint, then the big haul begins. The plump,...11 hours ago
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It's a boy! - Today, our doctor peered at the ultrasound and announced, "It's a boy!" We're thrilled to know that we'll have a sweet bundle of frogs and snails and puppy...
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a novel romance - I am completely in awe of Elizabeth Dye’s new collection of wedding dresses titled, A Novel Romance. she’s been posting photos on her blog and from what I...12 hours ago
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My House Party - First of all you should know that our house is looking pretty crazy right now. I've got some rather early spring cleaning bug that I blame on the New Yea...
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Things I WILL Do - *both images via Habitually Chic* One of my favourite blogs to loose myself in is Habitually Chic. So much inspiration, and though my home does not look l...
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● - I´m becoming more and more 40. Drinking port wine and reading books about needlework and sewing... Birch Forest in Chocolate, hand screen printed fab...
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vintage portable metal file box - copper - $46.00 Vintage portable metal file box in light copper shade. Great for toting important documents, storage for old photos and prints or simply just for d...12 hours ago
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"May I have straps with that dress please?" - The answer is YES. Well, in most cases. When Sean wanted to buy his gorgeous girlfriend Yani a Peta Pledger dress for her birthday, the one request he had...
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Fug the Cover: Taylor Momsen - First of all, I have to note that the headline, "I was just hanging out with my friends...AND GOT SHOT," is brilliant. I want to read that. I need to know ...13 hours ago
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Urban Outfitters look book - The beautiful Urban Outfitters look book shot by Wai Lin Tse. Some of you might have also seen this post I did on interiors by Wai Lin Tse. He's a ne...13 hours ago
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Happiness is on it's way - I couldn't wait to show you these two lovely items I purchased. At Etsy, of course. I've bought both the ostridge and the elephant! At this great shop. ...
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18... - the day after christmas our #1 turned 18 and so the shed received a quick dressing down of 'gleeful festive' pretties. my mum and i hung up bunting that i b...13 hours ago
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lime link love - One of mine, and probably yours, bloggy friends had this great post on Shutter Sisters. Find free knitting patterns online with this round-up at Colour Lov...13 hours ago
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Jalie 2787: Criss-Cross Top - In an effort to conquer my stretch sewing trepidation, I purchased some Jalie patterns. They always seem to get great reviews. After cutting out and mucki...13 hours ago
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Alhambra - "Lift Off: The Art of Airships" (01.0910 - 02.01.10) - Lift Off: The Art of Airships January 9, 2010 - February 1, 2010 Opening Reception / Jan 9, 7:00PM - 11:00PM Take flight with an imaginative roster of artist...14 hours ago
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charley harper for the littles (and me) - I saw this book at the bookstore the other day, and for a second I thought my friend was going to have to pry it from my cold, dead hands. Then I realized I ...14 hours ago
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Coffee + Tea - Also on the subject of simplicity, I am swooning over this Coffee + Tea Maker designed by Naoto Fukasawa. It brews coffee and tea, which is perfect for h...14 hours ago
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Cleaning out the cellar/3 - Here comes a really old one; an old poster for the Swedish Civil Aviation Administration. I painted it in acrylic 15 (!) years ago.14 hours ago
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{ winter c-h-i-l-l } - I'm back! Thank you sweet friends for giving me some PTO...I promise you, I used it wisely. [image: Winter c-h-i-l-l] [image: R1-16] [image: 2::365 Snow D...14 hours ago
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Winter's light... - Perhaps it's the darker light of winter, but I've been thinking a lot lately about lighting. One of my favorites (and a particularly affordable) option is...
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walking with pandas - The pandas arrived a few weeks ago and most locals would agree that the news has hit saturation point. panda this, panda that. When we took ourselves off ...
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If you have a spare minute... - A very belated happy New Year to all my dear readers. Hope you all had a lovely Christmas and you're getting into the swing of 2010. Sorry I've been a bit sl...14 hours ago
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Laika - Amongst my Christmas gifts I recieved this comic book about Laika, the first dog in Space. Laika was sent into orbit in 1957 and because the mission was r...14 hours ago
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Christmas Gifts 2009 - Round 4 - My parent's Lazy Susan got real lazy and stopped turning so I made them a new one for Christmas. I actually remembered to take pictures of the process too,...
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From the archives - Building your simple life (October 2007) - #fullpost{display:none;} As most of your know Hanno and I took the plunge a few years ago and stopped working. We now use the hours we used to sell to othe...
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hello 2010, nice to meet you - Back to work. Everything is a little backed up around here, I took some for reals time off the past two weeks. Had an epic dinner party at my house, took a...
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Creative Alphabets - Daffodil Flower Alphabet by Vladimir Koncar (many more of his alphabets here ) Beard alphabet by Tim Yarzhombek. Chair alphabet by Amandine Alessandra. Pe...
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Dace S/S 2010 Look book - These gorgeous pictures are from the Dace S/S 2010 Look book and I just had to share them because they are so beautiful and feminine and they've capt...15 hours ago
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Hello, Lovelies! - I just adore this shoot (featured over at one of my fave blogs, The Wedding Chicks) by Australia's Jonas Peterson for Lauren and her future husband, Nick....
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The Artificial Owl blog features the most fascinating abandoned... - The *Artificial Owl* blog features the most fascinating abandoned man-made creations. By the way, the odd structure pictured at top is a pill box bunker...15 hours ago
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What does your favorite author say about you? - Jason Kottke of Kottke.org posted about Lauren Leto’s nerdy, bookish post Stereotyping People by Their Favorite Author in December and it’s too good to not...15 hours ago
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Beetle Blocks Turn Wood Waste Into Wonder for All Ages - Beetle Blocks are not your typical building blocks. Handcrafted from Ponderosa Pine in Western Canada, their naturally-stained geometric blue pieces are th...15 hours ago
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interview: behind the scenes of mad men (w/ adam rowe) - ever since the first season of mad men came out, i wish i could jump into the past and wear pretty dresses and have perfectly coiffed hair everyday. then i...16 hours ago
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salvation moutain - :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::(image by jaynonymous) I’ve...16 hours ago
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Etsy Take Five Tuesday - How’s everyone doing out there today? I hope you’re well and getting back into the rhythm of things. I’ve been having a hard time motivating myself this we...16 hours ago
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Kukula : Immortal Artifacts - Kukula's work continues to impress at her new show, Immortal Artifacts at Corey Helford. On view now through January 9th.17 hours ago
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… a winter day with deer - Early…… in the morning…… and throughout the day…… we kept…… finding each other. What a wonderful way to wander.*Last time in Nature: A Field of Flowers17 hours ago
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the twelve days of christmas in books :: 11 compilations - just turning the pages of these mostly thrifted christmas compilations is like a treasure hunt. an obscure poem here, an excerpted story there, a beautiful b...17 hours ago
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take your time like a turtle.....and you will see more - we went to the desert over the holidays. we spent most of the time in joshua tree and on the way home stopped in palm springs, had a big mexican lunch and we...17 hours ago
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Guest Post: Evan - Hi all. It's Evan. Nichole's husband. I've commandeered her blog. But I promise, she'll be back soon. You may have seen Nichole's post about the il...
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Great Yeast-pectations - 2010 is the year that I call a truce with yeast. For years, I’ve waged a war with yeast of all kinds (Active Dry, Instant, Rapid Rise) and there have been ...18 hours ago
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french pop music - If you came over to my house, say for a dinner party, you would quickly realize I love french pop music! But what I also just realized is I love the overall ...18 hours ago
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Recipe: Hashed Sprouts with Hazelnuts and Fried Capers - We mentioned yesterday that we're slightly obsessed with Brussels sprouts at the moment. Here's the latest product of that obssession: a quick, bright ha...18 hours ago
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outtakes from film - these are outtakes, i think. cannot remember if i posted them or not... today is my name day in sweden. and you have to try häagen dazs ice cream "belg...
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From scraps to squares...and from squares to triangles - Around Christmas time I started sorting through my 'leftovers' and scraps from projects I've done in the last two years. They were more or less sorted by ...
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Shout Out Louds - ”Walls” In the spring of 2005, I... - Shout Out Louds - ”Walls” In the spring of 2005, I watched the Shout Out Louds sleepwalk through an opening set for the Futureheads. After the highly c...18 hours ago
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pink & brown at BlueQ... - I've got a pink and brown post for you today... all about the new shoulder tote from BlueQ. This was one of my favorite projects last year and it's grea...
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The Common Good Contest Winner at ArtFire, Upcoming Showcases at Etsy, Last Minute 2009 Updates at iCraft and Much More - Welcome to HandmadeNews’ Handmade Venue Update! Here, we summarize all the recent events for the week of the top most used craft marketplaces on the web. ...19 hours ago
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Have I been to London to see the Queen? - A dear blog reader made me laugh when she asked me if I 'had been to London to see the Queen?', enquiring as the where I had been for over two months. Two ...19 hours ago
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You say tomato, I say heliotrope - Last year I reported that White Flower Farms had published its first catalog with vegetables on the cover. Select Seeds has not gone that far, but I should...19 hours ago
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Fabric invitations are my fave - [image: martha stewart] Martha Stewart Weddings [image: 100lc_ppbirdbanner2] Bird and Banner [image: angieinvites] shower invites from Kelly of Yes, Plea...19 hours ago
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Lista de Números Actualizada - Por favor, comprobad que todo es correcto aquí. Hemos pasado las Navidades en el hospital (pero con final feliz, que nadie se asuste!) así que necesito unos...20 hours ago
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La boutique Marie Claire Idées - La boutique Marie Claire Idées vous propose une entrée dans l'hiver...20 hours ago
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Hot Plants for Gardening Hipsters: Edibles - Yesterday, I trotted out some of the coolest up-and-coming ornamental plants for the gardening hipsters out there, and also for the rest of us that aren’t ...20 hours ago
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buttons and woodgrain - Just a semi-quick note (because I'm going cross-eyed with fatigue after a full day of rambunctious boys..) I have two new buttons in my sidebar over there --...20 hours ago
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Diptyque joins forces with (RED) - In the spirit of the recent festivities, Diptyque is beginning the year in a charitable state of mind with the launch of Diptyque RED, a limited edition ...20 hours ago
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New Zealand Book Council : Going West - The New Zealand Book Council has released an absolutely amazing video, produced by Colenso BBDO and animated by London based Andersen M Studios, which uses...20 hours ago
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Flower Power Hippie Kids - I feel so lucky to have come across these adorable prints by W.M. Otto to add to my collection! I love how similar they are, but all different at the same...20 hours ago
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my first aunt bec's nine patch - LOOKIE, had to show you guys this even though I had to photograph it in bad light tonight. It's my first ever Aunt Bec's nine patch. I can't take credit fo...20 hours ago
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the sweet smell of winter - No matter how negligent I am or how bitter the weather, the hyacinths in vases come up trumps every time.21 hours ago
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Work - Liège: the sequel (or how to find beauty in unexpected places. Or maybe not...) is on its way, I hope by now I havent set your expectations of my magical p...21 hours ago
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The Handmades: Dr. Ada - This little gift for my Adelaide was born wandering the aisles of a flea market last fall. It was there that I stumbled on this 1930's leather doctors case f...21 hours ago
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Spring Episode 2: Goals & Intentions - Good morning! Before we all went on holiday break, my lovely Spring cohorts and I recorded our second video, and it's up on our website today! (I've obvi...21 hours ago
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Renegade Handmade Post Holiday Sale – Birch Apron - [image: birchapron]The Renegade Handmade site is having a great post holiday sale. You should go check it out. I saw this lovely Hannah Claire Somerville...21 hours ago
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I heart this - Rubber band Ring - I am really loving this idea by fellow Jewelry artist Colleen Baran for her Ring A Day project, and her day 2 ring is made by a red rubber band. I used t...22 hours ago
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Um, I Think I'm a Pattern Collector - As you might imagine, I have an ever-growing stash of vintage patterns. But I never really considered myself a collector; I've always intended to usethe pat...
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Sweet elephant - [image: Embroidered elephant.] *Stitched by **melissann** * Anyone else feel like an elephant after all the holiday eating? Well, maybe embroidering this c...22 hours ago
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travel bug - With Ebony's upcoming trip to Japan I'm getting itchy feet to jet set over there again this year, but the reality is that just ain't gonna happen. Look...
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Summer Daze - I am a little late for my Monday Jodi summer update, but I have gone back to work this week and I am adjusting to this job carry on. It seems it only took ...
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Muji + Lego - Muji and Lego. Sitting in a tree. K. I. Double S. I. N. G. And what a lovely collaboration it is! Can't wait to buy some next month in Tokyo! See more...23 hours ago
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250 vintage fabrics in under two hours - I am totally exhausted and have a new resolve to get fit! It's hard yakka going through fabric! We were contacted by a local ...23 hours ago
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food fights - [image: Yoghurt Junkie] So Rubes believes she can live entirely on bread (wholemeal at least) and butter, digestive biscuits, cheese, sometimes bananas and ...1 day ago
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a summer holiday - Image by AshManDanger via flickr. Lovely blog friends, the studio is now officially closed for our summer holiday and are headed off to lands far and much...
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Not blog-worthy bread - [image: ljus-surdeg0905-2] Let's be honest. I had planned to blog about all of these breads, painstakingly writing out the recipes for you, but let's face ...1 day ago
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Wanted: something that really sucks - Dear Messers Hoover, Wertheim, Dyson and Miele, I wish to bring an important issue to your attention. I understand the *cyclone tunnel, upright barrel, c...
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2010... the year my collarbone broke... - There's nothing more aussie than a game of backyard cricket over the holiday season. There's lots of friends & family to join in the fun & you play all day...1 day ago
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Marie Claire - My Campaign Speech (with a twist..) - Yesterday, I had the great honour of being nominated as a candidate for Marie Claire magazine's next Cover Girl. I was thrilled, and my delight wasn't in t...1 day ago
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#425 Little Pinwheel - I just came back from some sale shopping over at my favorite Australian online shop...Little Pinwheel. Not only is Hayley in expert in bringing together a ma...1 day ago
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Mixed brambleberry jam. - Today I took these red, white and black currants and gooseberries, I added sugar and stirred them over a hot flame, and turned them into this jam. Now I h...
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Meatless Monday!: Mushroom, Leek and Lemon Risotto. And resolutions! - Hello, you magnificent example of humanity! Did you have a spectacular New Year’s? Join the Polar Bear Club? Make any resolutions? I know, lots of people d...1 day ago
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caramel pudding - Caramel Pudding Adapted heavily from Food & Wine 4 cups milk, whole or 2% (no, I haven’t tried skim, if you do, let us know how it goes) 6 tablespoons corn...1 day ago
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Experiments in softies - Can I tell you about Grocer. Grocer is an experiment, kind of like a little detour on the way to another softie. I made Grocer on Sunday after shopping fo...
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Fruits of my Labor - Australia's favourite Prime Minister, Bob Hawke, turned 80 this year and here are the invitations I created for his party. Black detailed type, a gold foil...
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Finished - baby ripple blanket - Finished - baby ripple blanket, originally uploaded by things to make and do . I'm so excited to show you the completed ripple baby blanket! I'm thrilled ...1 day ago
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Decorating themes for 2010 - It is customary for designers to identify new trends in a New Year. 2010 inherits a great challenge , to cruise full speed ahead and rise up and out of ...1 day ago
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I yam a cup so fill me yup - *Squirrel Cup Chipmunk Cup Owl Cup* $17.00 USD $17.00 USD $26.00 USD buy here ...1 day ago
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And Frost Did Come And Nip Their Toes... - *My view where I gratefully stand each morning to greet the day, coffee cup in hand...!* * * Well, the cold snap continues, and we awake each morning to ...
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Le Petit Prince Remake: hand carved rubber stamps set - In last September I had posted for the first time a Petit Prince Rubber Stamps Set and I like it insomuch as, after having sold it, I enjoyed to remake i...
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Dualchas - We've been working with Mary Arnold-Forster of architectural practice Dualchas on the renovation of some old agricultural outbuildings in the Highlands.1 day ago
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Help Us Help Them - As it seems to be the case every year, the RSPCA is once again facing the arrival of thousands of animals over the holiday season, many of whom are unwante...1 day ago
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Sushi: photos - The other day I thought I should eat healthy. So I made Sushi. For those who want to know these were taken with a Canon 5D 24-70 2.8 The light is au natura...1 day ago
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American Patchwork & Quilting Inner Circle Club - American Patchwork & Quilting is one of our favorite magazines, hands down. This year we're really excited to be a sponsor of their Inner Circle Club. It's...1 day ago
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6th February Market Applications open! - Crafty peeps, start your engines! as Applications are now open for the 6th February Northside Makers Market Just click on the link above to use our funk...
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Tina "Valentina" Valenski - One of my resolutions is to not take life too seriously. Hope you enjoy! Tina realizes after just 3 nights as a burlesque dancer that grandmama was righ...
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Samsonite baby travel design competition - A tweet alerted me to one of the more futuristic designs contending for the Samsonite Baby Travel Design competition: prior to that, I'd never heard of it. W...1 day ago
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De-cluttering cardigan - Inspired by the fresh start of a new year I’ve been working hard in the last few days to really clear out the clutter in my flat. I’ve found a lot of junk,...1 day ago
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Conversation hearts are so dang sweet! - Hello first Monday of the year! So, I realize we're barley in January, but I came across a neat Valentine project in the latest issue of Country Living (Febr...1 day ago
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Russ Parsons's Cauliflower and Potato Gratin - Well. Let me tell you one thing. Berlin? Is cold. Very, very cold. There's this Arctic wind blowing down on us from the north, apparently, and it's not going...1 day ago
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the classics... - hello!i hope everyone had a relaxing and happy holiday...how about we start the year off with these lovely books i saw over at border's last week...is your i...1 day ago
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Holiday Weekend Eats (and Drinks) - (As always, you can click the photos to view them with more detail in my Flickr stream.)1 day ago
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This first week of 2010... - I have already... bought: ..the Barbola plaque (bottom) I spied back in the first week of December in 'Inspired Buys' in Totnes. I thought it might have been...1 day ago
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Bonne Annee - What time the meanest brick and stone Take on a beauty not their own, And past the flaw of builded wood Shines the intention whole and good, And all the litt...
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2010 Thoughts and Plans and Stuff - I hope everyone’s new year is off to a great start! Because this is as good a time as any to be self-reflective, I thought I’d share some thoughts on the n...1 day ago
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Floor Plan - I thought it would be fun to share our floor plan with you so you get a better idea of the size and layout of our home. The size of our home is about 65 sq...1 day ago
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tights & sock packaging - new tight packaging for urban outfitters! simplifying the look; brown kraft boxes with a brightly colored paper band. each style tight has its own color ba...1 day ago
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Managing Your Pre-Schooler’s Toy Collection - It was time to clean out my three-year-old's toys, but I wasn't as ready for it as she was. ___ © 2008-2010 SmallNotebook.org (all rights reserved) Manag...1 day ago
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Nouvelle année / nouvelle identité / nouveau blog! - Le nouveau blog est ICI ! MéloSupermarket devient ChouetteFille! Un super site est prévu pour la mi-janvier! COOL! Merci à Wemakeitchromatic !1 day ago
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* * * * * * * * * * - Bonjour à tous, ici la pause fut savoureuse {et nécessaire}, tant de bonnes choses, partagées si joyeusement et simplement en famille, c'était très agréable ...1 day ago
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créme frâiche coffee cake - Whew! It’s good to be back! I have to say I didn’t intend to take a blog vacation, but life got a little nutty for a bit. Fingers crossed, things have gott...1 day ago
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happy 2010! - We got snow! That's a big deal here in Portland. The girls ran outside and built a snowman and then the middle child dramatically watched it melt (she pulled...1 day ago
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goodbye 09, hello 10 - I'm not one for New Year's resolutions as they usually don't last until February. This year I've set the bar pretty low, with only two: 2009 ended with me...1 day ago
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new work - its such a beautiful evening here tonight – warm, slight breeze…. i took ari out for a putting-to-sleep-walk and felt like i could have kept walking foreve...1 day ago
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Chili (Texas Red) - When I get a chili craving it is generally the Yankee concoction of loose ground beef, tomatoes, and-dare I say-beans that I have in mind. This, however, ...1 day ago
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the new year has arrived… - Bonjour mes amis, how are you? Well and full of energy to start the new year I hope. My two week computer hiatus has come to an end. It was really great to...2 days ago
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vegan-ish sandwich cookies + portland (+ big changes) - I made these cookies well before the holiday rush way back in early December. I had a friend coming over for dinner and wanted something special for desser...
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vital wheat gluten: addendum. - [image: IMG_5385] [image: IMG_5390] Works great in whole wheat no-knead bread! (This is 2/3rds whole wheat, with 2 tbsp. of vital gluten added.)2 days ago
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The List for 2010 - My friend Val believes in the power of the list and since a particular conversation last year at SXSW (on a roof deck, when we ate all this beautiful food)...2 days ago
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welcome, fresh decade - Don’t get me wrong: I love a good, glittery New Year’s party. But the older I get, the more appreciative I am to simply be around people I love when the ...2 days ago
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Grilled Venison Steaks with Red Onion, Grape and Raisin Confit - Venison is a lovely meat and, because it's low in fat, it's ideal for those on a diet. The red onion and grape confit is a superb accompaniment and would a...2 days ago
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I wanna live on Pandora - I'm back! Now all I gotta do is unpack three people's luggage, put away all the Christmas decorations and do ten loads of laundry. Think I'll watch a few ...
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Not back just yet... - My little break didn't really go as planned and I'm going to need another week to clear my head. I've been trying to figure out how to word this since I do...2 days ago
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Functional or decorative? - There's a new pot holder in town! I had thought to make 2010 the year of functional crochet. With all the time I spend crocheting, I could clothe our fami...
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A List Of Big and Small Things - My hopes, dreams, intentions, goals and things I want to manifest in 2010: - Read 13 books - that's one a month and one to spare - Take a trip to...
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flatsy - a re-release of the original Flatsy. I had a flatsy & I used to lay it on different scraps of me ma's fabrics, trace around & cut out new outfits for ...
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E-Cookbooks: Now We're E-Cookin'? - [image: books] First there was the *music business*, which shifted radically when people learned to download music digitally. *Movies* are up next, and li...2 days ago
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happy 2010! - Well my goodness- did my two weeks off really go by that fast? Sigh! Work tommorow! I did get a bit crafty and made this stamp for another scarf. I am a big ...2 days ago
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introducing... - Noah Michael Baudoin Born December 30, 2009 6:15 AM 8 lbs 8 oz 18.5 inches long After a short stay in the NICU, Noah is doing great, and at home!! I still c...
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hey hold on there 2010 - I'm not ready. I still have leftover coffee cake to eat. I have pine needles to vacuum. Thank you cards to write. Laundry. I am not all sparkly clean optimis...2 days ago
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The first of 2010 - The tree is all gone, the garlands away, just about eaten all the seasonal excess. Happy to discard anything thats left over and start from scratch, health...
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Värmespolar - De senaste dagarna har jag varit förkyld, blivit ompysslad och ätit halstabletter. Oftast de med honungssmak eftersom som de enligt mitt tycke är överlägse...2 days ago
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Nytt - Nu längar jag efter vardagen. Sovmorgnar och långa tv-kvällar i all ära, jag är en vardagsmänniska. Julen har börjat dansas ut men jag har svårt att släng...
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Hand - a shining web of my own a radiant shape of hope a mere moment of bliss is what I hold in my hand a craving so raw it twists a desire so lonely for li...
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The Four Seasons Resort-Koh Samui - My first post for 2010 will be about something I did last year. I had this planned for a few months ago but after all the “technical” difficulties I exper...2 days ago
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lipmag - Holey moley I have packed a lot of boxes today and I'm not sure I have made much of a dent. I think it might be nearly lie on the couch and recover time as ...2 days ago
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whatever happened? - apologies……seems we where temporarily overtaken by a rogue site…. Things seem to be back to normal now.. Not a nice return from our very relaxing christmas...3 days ago
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Favourites 03/01/10 - [image: favourites 03/01/10] ******** I'm feeling a little poorly today - so I'm back in my pyjamas, and about to make a pot of tea and retire to the couc...3 days ago
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Baby On Board! - The newest and best addition to our house! Fletcher Alessandro Ogden Meyers was born 4 days ago, weighing in at a whopping 11 lbs. Linda (ouch!) and ba...
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Holiday Giveaway #5 - You might think that the holidays are over, but the giveaways aren’t! Here’s another fantastic fabric giveaway, this time from Sew L.A. Fabric. They carry ...3 days ago
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and back again - We have been at The Grampians. Have seen McKenzie Falls, amazing views, elk and guinea fowls at the outback zoo, burnt trees growing new leaves, lots of ...
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Pregnancy Recap Through Week 18 - Okay, where to begin with the baby post? I have 18 weeks' worth of pregnancy talk that I've been saving up! This is probably way more than anybody is int...3 days ago
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looking forward . . . - ... to exhaling, putting my feet up and just being. It may be some time before this actually happens. What with packing up our house, celebrating a sec...
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Time for a renovation - Is this the year I get my S___ together?? I have so much STUFF......despite trying pretty hard this year to cull a lot of it. But I keep getting more. Do I...3 days ago
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Product Review: POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice - For a long time I have known that Pomegranate juice is a very healthy drink. However, I had never had the chance to sample any. So when POM Wonderful conta...3 days ago
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✴ on the first day... - Today was a bright, brand spanking, new day and we took ourselves off for a frosty winters walk in Painshill Park . The last few days of the old year we...
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Happy New Year - And a sigh of relaxation was heard by all. Christmas is over, New Year is celebrated, Sewn is closed for another week and all is right with the world. We p...4 days ago
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clear & present danger - cj & i are off on a little adventure & i've been wearing my new 'holiday brooch' from Love! (self-gifted just before chrissy when i dropped some jewellery ...
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Happy New Year - We had a great New Year's Eve. My lovely friend Amanda came with her family and I got to meet her little daughter Anna, who is beautiful. The little ones...
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Los Angeles, 2010, Granola - I fall in love with Los Angeles a little more each time I visit. This time we were lucky enough to have some really amazing meals. Many of them were at Bry...4 days ago
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Happy new year! - I achieved all my aims for 2009: had a wonderful wedding and honeymoon without turning into a bridezilla, and got a new job. This year's aims: 1) Visiting ou...4 days ago
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January 2010 Desktop Calendar - [image: January '10 Desktop Calendar] *Happy New Year!* I hope 2010 brings you the rosy cheeks of good health, the heart flutters of happiness, and the w...4 days ago
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Hold On A Tick... - I’m just going to hold that clock still for a smidge or two longer. Time to take a moment for a spot of reflection, taking stock, breathing it all quietl...
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By George - In her final installment of "In the Pursuit of Happiness," Maira Kalman considers George Washington's extraordinary life.5 days ago
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Snowy end to 2009 - It snowed! Kenn and I were sitting around, working in the office, when I peeked out the window to see fat snowflakes falling everywhere. It was fun watchin...5 days ago
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Moving On - Happy new year everyone! I'm starting 2010 by moving my blog. I've been toying with the idea for some time and the final push came with the adoption of th...5 days ago
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Where Did 2009 Go?? - Where does the time go?? It's always hard to believe that another year has blown by. Well it has happened again, and here are a few photos from this past y...
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Happy New Year - Well almost! hope you all have a really good evening! :) I really can't believe how fast this year has gone by.. the decade even, its been good! Well her...
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Mushroom Hunting on the Sonoma Coast - This winter marks the ninth year that I’ve been going with Scott up to Sea Ranch on at least a yearly basis. Some years we got three times, other years onl...5 days ago
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Happy Holidays - This is quite delayed but I hope everyone has been enjoying the holidays! Nathan and I have been visiting his family in Illinois and we're currently visi...5 days ago
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Have a happy New Year! - We wish you the best for this next year 2010! We are expecting it to be the BEST! Thank you for all your support!!!! Also keep checking our Surplus Store ...5 days ago
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In 2009 - [image: next.year.coming] I seldom sit down to review a year, other than making conversation. But this has been quite a year. And I know that its been quit...5 days ago
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Happy New Years from Spain! - I'm so happy to be in Spain for New Years because that means I'm able to celebrate it with my boyfriend, Chris who lives here in Segovia. I did a little re...
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Long time ago… - .. I made my first softies, I guess I was between 7-10 years old making these. They have been exposed to light over the years so their faces have faded (...5 days ago
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2009 :: Home Review - You know, this week I've been really, really enjoying looking back over my (many hundreds) of photographs from this year, browsing through from January to De...5 days ago
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Thank You! - 2009 has been a great year for me, and I owe so much to you- my wonderful readers! Just a year ago today I was newly unemployed, frustrated, and lost as to...6 days ago
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Tales of Owls and Flowers... - A few more scans from the vintage archives: This set of 1966 mini posters screen printed on heavy gold card is one of my very favorite finds by this artist...6 days ago
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8 Days of Christmas - Usually we do laundry once a week on Mondays. But we skipped last Monday because we really didn’t have a big enough load but …6 days ago
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a year in stitches... - I have spent the last few days, taking stock cleaning up and out and looking back. What a year 2009 and has been. Full of fabric, firsts, frustrations,felt...
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