I like to say that the only thing I am truly good at is cooking. While that probably isn’t exactly true, I can say with confidence that I know what I am doing in the kitchen. I have spent the past 15 years since leaving my parents house dedicated to becoming the best cook I [...]
Evening Friends! I thought it would be nice to nail down some goals for the year. I am really into lists right now, so Behold! my beautiful list of things I want to focus on this year… use existing crafting supplies for projects read at least a dozen books relax and listen more build a [...]
I have made a vow this year to only give things that I have made myself. Though, already this year I have failed, since I won’t be able to bang out anything awesome for my Dad’s birthday in 3 days. In the spirit of the idea though I have made two items already for my [...]
You know the sound the radio makes when you are skipping really fast through a bunch of stations, searching for the one you want that is at the other end of the dial? That is what my brain sounds like usually. Or lately. Or usually lately. I can not seem to find focus for longer [...]
My blacksmith hero is Dorothy Stiegler. I saw her at the ABANA conference in 2003 give a demo forging bronze flowers. During the demo she mentioned that she didn’t start blacksmithing until after she turned 32 and her kids were grown enough that she could spend time in her shop. I have held onto those [...]
It’s time for this craft blog to morph into an everything blog. I do so many more things than just crafting, and, I need the practice writing. Since I have only one or two readers, I don’t have to worry about offending anyone. I still insist on abiding by my no picture no post rule. [...]
A few weeks ago I was lucky enough to experience one of the best days of my life. Nothing compared to getting married or having my kids of course, but it was certainly up high on my list. I got to spend a day cooking with a professional chef. My cousin Samantha finally married her [...]
So the blog has taken a back burner in my life. In the past year we have dealt with…A huge move; I am convinced that it was the biggest in the history of the world! A major remodel of the old house. It was at least 5 months of work that we pulled off in [...]
We bought a fancy new Cannon Rebel Xsi last week because I was complaining about our other little cheapo number being such a pain to use. Its pretty fun to use because you have to (or, can) look through the view finder! Like back in the olden days! I am just figuring out that I [...]
The reason I haven’t posted in such a long time is that I think every blog post should have a picture wish it and my camera has been on the fritz. Sort of. The hubster deleted a series of pics that I took of some Easter bunny party favors that I made, the uber special [...]
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