Monthly Archives: March 2009

It’s THAT Time. Baby-Proofing Time.

I’ve been in denial, I’m thinking, “Oh, Penelope’s not like every baby, she’s such a GOOOOOOD baby. She’d never destroy anything in the house or be silly enough to suck on plugs, or pull down furniture on top of herself!” No, no. This week she’s into everything: pulling down large lamp shades, trying to pull...

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Coasters in a Snap!

My sister-in-law made me a masking tape coaster. It’s awesome, and it has my name on it. I’ve been seeing rainbow Japanese masking tape all over the internets and thought, wouldn’t it be neat to make a coaster in every color and serve  orange soda and rainbow cake? Then, tonight, since I left the tapey...

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Taliesin West & Desert Botanical Gardens

I’ve definitely shirked in my blogging the last few days, I’ve just been so busy vacationing with family and catching up with my sister-in-law [who I haven't seen in over a year and a half]. It’s been fun! The last two days we’ve spent discovering some sweet spots around the Phoenix area. Monday, we went...

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Introducing Oleo Vonvurstenberg and Leather Baby Booties

Remember our little shadow friend that came to visit? Well, I decided to make him a reality, sans toothpick. I used smooth silk/linen fabric from fabmo (so soft for a little baby) for the body and velvet embroidery thread for the details. Velvet embroidery thread, while not cheap, is hands down my favorite to work...

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March Sweet & Savory

3 Cheers for Saint Patrick’s Day and BANOFFEE!! My brother, Jake Scott, picked this recipe up while living in Ireland, it’s an Irish and English favorite. Jake has modified the recipe over the years, so he’s made this UK favorite one of his own. It’s literally banana and toffee with a cookie crust. It’s rich,...

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