all domestic, all madness...all the time
A friend of mine created this (undoubtedly) controversial blog on Tumblr recently. Although it reeks of frustration, I think she does have a point. I honestly can’t say I disagree as I’ve seen some really awful family portraiture in my area the past few years. I think it’s good food for thought. Here’s part 1 of [...]
Revlon Colorsilk haircolor runs about $3 at grocery and drug stores, but it’s either really irritating, or I’m allergic to it, because it makes my scalp burn like nothing else! I’m no stranger to haircolor; for the past several years I’ve been bleaching and dyeing my hair all sorts of natural and un-natural colors. I [...]
While I have not sewn anything for the little kids yet in 2012, I’ve refrained from buying much. I got out their summer clothes from last year and most still fit! Dakota had outgrown his shirts in length, so I splurged and bought him eight t-shirts (most Angry Birds and Nintendo) at Wal-Mart. $6 each [...]
I finally feel like I’m able to get back into the swing of things with my camera, thank goodness! Miss E’s mom contacted me right around the time my mom passed away and she was very kind and patient by waiting until May to schedule her session, which she’d pre-purchased through BuyWithMe.com. Miss E was [...]
Mmmmmm…I think kiwi is back in season. YUM! It’s insanely inexpensive right now in central AZ, so we’re enjoying the bounty. (And remember, it’s zero WW PointsPlus! :) )
I got lemons today–I just love using them in chicken and fish recipes. They’re a quick way to add flavor and zing when I don’t feel like making something elaborate (i.e. I’m worn out). No, I haven’t cooked anything lemony yet with this batch, but they were so pretty I couldn’t resist a little photoshoot. [...]
I have for you to admire one WW-friendly bagel. To construct this masterpiece I’ve used one Thomas’ Bagel Thin with Everything. I also used Weight Watcher’s block cream cheese which incidentally, I’m terrified might have gone out of production. I can’t find it on their site and the tub version I tried tasted like poison…so [...]
Gymboree has done it again. They’ve released some new collections. And of course I got an e-mail from them, times three. Even though I’ve unsubscribed. Hmmmm. It’s no surprise that these e-mails come with tempation. I could have deleted without going to their site to look, but then it would have bugged me. I would [...]
Just a jaunt through the nursery department of my friendly neighborhood Walmart…who knew you could find such beauty at Walmart? ;)
In the last month, I’ve splurged on quite a few new patterns. I had purged my patterns down to almost nothing during my long sewing hiatus of 2008-2010 and I’d kept only size 8+ Kwik Sew patterns for some strange reason. I just sold several of them and purchased them again in 4-7 for Katie. [...]
I think my dd might be a tad too old for this pattern as it comes out of the printer (or maybe I messed it up at some point) but I have a few modications in mind for my next go at it. Perhaps it’d look better if I were to actually hem it. Nevertheless, it [...]
What more could a Hello Kitty fan ask for, to wear on her sixth birthday? I used Modkid’s Penny and I’m quite happy with the pattern. I made a tester without the empire waist and that one definitely looks like a nightgown to me. This version, which the pretty Chez Ami knits and the empire [...]
Kayla asked me to teach her how to use the sewing machine and serger, so I walked her through making a pillowcase! She’s made several more since, and has also branched into designing her own Barbie outfits! I would be lying if I said I wasn’t thrilled. :D Here’s on of her creations being tested [...]
This pattern is out-of-print, I think, which isn’t surprising as it’s been curing in my stash for a few years. <vbg> I made view C in a size 6, which is perfect for K. Now that it’s made, I wonder if she might be a tad old for this style; I like it though and [...]
I loved these salads served at a wedding Tom and I photographed in October. We even got to eat them too–the kitchen was out of vendor meals and the dining captiain made us HUGE plates of the latin feast that was served. It was all delicious but the salads were the BEST! Proof that salad [...]
I met up with little Miss J at Founders’ Park in Queen Creek today. Her mama said that she’s usually extremely shy, so I think we were both pleasantly surprised that she did absolutely amazing! Isn’t she the cutest little thing ever? I don’t know if there’s anything sweeter than a little child like this…but [...]
