Monthly Archives: March 2011

Shop Update

Posted on March 30, 2011 by

I wanted to share with you what I have been up to with my Etsy Shop. There has been a lot of stitching – as well as purling – and knitting – and activities that involved none of these but … Continue reading →

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Picture postcards

Posted on March 28, 2011 by

It seems I was a little pessimistic about the weather in my Sunday post. I turned out to be the only one eating crumble in my coat, everyone else seemed to think it was still summery and warm. But this … Continue reading →

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Sunny Sunday Afternoon Crumble

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

I thought I’d share our favourite Apple Crumble recipe with you today. Since last week we fooled ourselves into thinking it was summer, getting out all those light jackets and sun hats,  we had to realize now that we’re not … Continue reading →

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This Moment

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

A new Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment to pause, savor and remember.

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Soaking up some Sun

Posted on March 23, 2011 by

What a better place to finish off a custom order for the shop, sewing in some loose ends, sewing on some buttons… than in the garden on a sunny and warm day. We had lunch and snacks today outside too … Continue reading →

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Welcome Spring!

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Spring is here, the family is once again complete, the weather has been fabulous…. we are grateful for the good things in life. A good start to the week and to the new season to you.

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This Weekend: Clearing out

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

We’ve been doing some clearing out and cleaning up. What a glorious day it has been, perfect for just that. I started with my workspace. With the house to myself, it had spilled from my desk to the whole little … Continue reading →

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p.s.

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

Here are the photos I couldn’t take yesterday: The birdies (free tutorial here) followed us out into the garden today where we hung the first washing of the year to dry outside! Yay! But now they seem to have found … Continue reading →

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Happy Birdies Flying By

Posted on March 16, 2011 by

Kaya loves birds. I mean, who doesn’t love birds? There just can’t be enough of them. That’s why we needed some more in our home, in lovely happy colours, to brighten up our days. Here we go… Tadaaa.. One birdie … Continue reading →

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Healing Tomato Soup Recipe

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

I love soups. You can do almost anything, you can have lots of vegetables and elaborate combinations, or quick and easy ones, and always just one pot to wash up. I don’t know about the men in your household, but … Continue reading →

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