Introspective
Overwhelming Thanks
Wow, you guys. Just wow. I cannot thank you all enough for the support you have given me after my announcement. I am humbled by all the well wishes from friends near and far. I’ve read every single email, card, message, post, comment, and tweet. I wish I had the energy to respond to them [...]
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News I’ve Haven’t Shared, but It’s Time
Hi all. I’ve been putting off writing this post, but it’s time. As you might recall, I’ve been having a lot of stomach problems recently. It got to the point that my stomach was so bloated that I looked pregnant, it just didn’t look normal for someone my size. Based on my symptoms, my physician [...]
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Happy Valentine’s Day from Mr. Martini
Scene: Our car, on the drive to work this morning. (Mr. Martini and I carpool to save $$ on parking and gas. Plus, it’s fun to chat during the commute as you will see here.) Background: My Mystery Stomach Ailment has been diagnosed as a non-functioning gallbladder, which will be removed next week. Surgery was [...]
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The In-Between Time
In between posting about one finished project and another, there’s the actual making. I’m stitching the January block of the Woodland sampler. I’m knitting a hat for Mr. Martini. I’m taking more photographs. So even though it may be quiet on the site, things are still happening behind the scenes. A lot happens during this [...]
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To Do in 2013
I love To Do Lists. Love, love, love them. Love writing them, love checking things off of them. Here’s proof: I love them so much I’ll take photos of them to brag that I’ve checked everything off of them. When a new year rolls around, I’m always excited because it’s another opportunity for a new [...]
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2012 Crafty Year in Review
When I was thinking of this post, I honestly thought, “I don’t think I did all that much this year.” Ha! Seeing it all in one place makes me realize I had a really busy year! I learned a few new crafts, including canning, needlework and weaving. Knitting remained my go-to craft, but I also [...]
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Merry Christmas 2012
Zelda hopes that you found many wonderful presents under your tree today. Under. UNDER the tree, Zelda. Not IN the tree. Oh, well. Merry Christmas! Tweet
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Simple Woven Scarf – Success!
It’s official. I love my loom. Here’s my first project – finished, washed, and ready for its close up: Project: Simple woven scarf Yarn: One hank of Socks that Rock Lightweight in Zein colorway Details: Kromski Harp rigid heddle loom, 10-dent heddle, 72 ends, 90” warp length. I worked until I ran out of yarn, about [...]
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Last Minute Holiday Wish List – Frédéric Fekkai Products & Discount Code
. We’re getting toward the end of the holiday rush! BlogHer asked me to pass along a little info about an awesome deal from Frédéric Fekkai, and I couldn’t be happier to do so. When I was growing up, his name was THE name in celebrity hair care. I think his line of products was [...]
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