We are in one of the most glorious times of year here in Modesto. The heat is slowly starting to fade enough to be enjoyable again, hints of fall are in the air, and every single thing is ripe to…
2011 Year of Pleasures #36
This is one of my favorite treats in the world. A whole meal full of yummy little nibbly bits. I love a fondue, I love an appetizer spread, and I love me a cracker tray. When the heat has been…
More in my canning adventures
My feet and back have still not recovered, and my floor may never be clean again, but gosh I love canning. I just find the whole thing so dang satisfying, all those gorgeous gleaming jars stuffed with great things I…
Floral Shift Dress with added Va Va Voom
Style icon Joan Holloway would totally wear this dress on her Florida vacation. The pattern is Butterick B5414, and is meant to be a pretty straight cut A line shift dress. But if you are large breasted, straight cuts tend…
Peaches and Cream Galette
I confess, I stole some peaches the other day. On my drive home from Atti’s doctor I pass by miles of peach orchards, and last week, on my way home from picking up 100 pounds of tomatoes I’m turning into…
One Good Change Begets Another
For years I have been making a whole lot of mistakes in how I take care of myself, like most of us juggling work and life and kids and marriage. Convenience took priority over best practices and the thought of…
2011 Year of Pleasures #35
I don’t even have a corkboard, but these were on clearance for $1, and I am a SUCKER for office supplies. I think I might need to go make someplace to put them.
Indoor Swing for Therapy
Every kid deserves a swing, and this version can be used inside or even moved for people like us who live in a rental. Atti’s favorite activity in therapy, hands down, is getting to go on the swing. That was…
Elastic Waist Skirt
I had this fabric in my stash, meaning to make some piece of clothing out of it, and once I evaluated my style and realized that I really need to be wearing more skirts, I thought a simple every day…
What I’m Eating – Breakfast Smoothie
Part of Project Put Together is whipping my eating habits into shape. Working from home means you don’t get a real lunch break, and the boss side of yourself is always warring it out with the employee side of yourself.…