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Whimseybox Winner
Thank you so much for all the entries! There are a lot of ambitious plans for crafting this year, and I think I even got a few ideas for projects I’d like to try. That “to-try” list is getting awfully long! As for the winner of the January Whimseybox, Random.org chose: (Side note: I always [...]
Filed in: Stash Busting
Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe
This has been making the rounds on the internet lately, but I had to try it. This weekend, I made my own laundry detergent. Then I used it. And I love it. First of all, I never in a million years would have thought I’d jump at the chance to make my own laundry detergent. [...]
Filed in: In the Kitchen
Whimseybox Giveaway!
Greetings, all! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been in a funk lately. Even though we’ve had an unusually warm winter (yay!) it’s been gray and cloudy, and these dark evenings are really starting to get to me. I needed a serious boost of color to lift my spirits. How perfect is it then, [...]
Filed in: Introspective
January Photo a Day Challenge
I wanted to take more photos in January, and I found a fun photo challenge – the January Photo a Day challenge. To take the pressure off myself, I’ve decided to use my camera phone for the entire month. As you can see, I’ve had a lot of fun playing with the filters and camera [...]
Filed in: Photography
Books I Read: 2011
I read 44 books in 2011 – not bad! Rather than keep track on my site, I’ve decided to track my reading in my long-neglected Goodreads account. If you’re a member of Goodreads, here is a link to my profile, where you can see the books and how I rated them. If you’re not a member [...]
Filed in: Books
New Year, New Plans
Happy new year, everyone! I hope everyone had a safe and happy transition from 2011 to 2012. Like most folks, I’ve made a few resolutions. While it’s been my nature in the past to go all-out the first week in January and then fail miserably at all the life change that don’t stick, this year [...]
Filed in: Introspective
2011 Crafty Year in Review
Looking back, I’d have to say that 2011 was the year of experimentation. I dabbled and tried a few different crafts. Thanks to Pinterest, I cooked more and experimented more in the kitchen. I tried my hand at jewelry making and even wrote a tutorial about one of my projects. All in all, it was [...]
Filed in: Introspective
Easy to Find Last Minute Gifts
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Early Merry Christmas To Me
I’ve wanted one for a long time, and I finally got one! This is my new sheep mug from Jennie the Potter on Etsy. If you are a knitter, or know a knitter, her shop is filled with adorable knitting related/themed items – stitch markers, jewelry, yarn bowls and mugs. My mug is custom made, [...]
Filed in: Introspective
