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The Perfect Binge: March 2013

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Mar 29, 2013. I am completely hooked on the Inspector Gamache series. I like the literary references, the motley band of characters, and the looming threat of the inspector's history. Book three, The Cruelest Month. Did not disappoint. However, it was big on the gloom, and I do wish I had not read it during an extraordinarily gloomy March in Ohio. Mar 28, 2013. Did I just wait to long to check this one out? Did not delight me at all despite my fondness for Toni Collette and all things Australian. 3/10.

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vanillabean knits: Stitched With Love

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There are some problems you can't fix. Not yourself anyway. You have to sit back, understand that you cannot possibly understand how someone may feel, and only offer thoughts and prayers. It's humbling, not knowing how to help a loved one, but just trying your best to do the right thing. I think we've all been there, and will inevitably be there often over our lives. I had to make a hang tag, which is probably my favorite part about homemade gifts. The button tab (sewn on, no button hole needed) really a...

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vanillabean knits: Completed: Landscape Scarf

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Is completed. What an adorable and fun project. The larger shawl isn't particularly my style, but this small triangular version would be perfect for anyone. To re-cap, I started with three Koigu mill ends, which was equal to about 1-1/2 skeins. The only change I made in the pattern was to add a picot to every row, instead of every other row. I gave it a little bath, and blocked it out slightly to shape the top edge better. My scarf's maiden voyage was at the. I love the picots on every row. i think t...

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The Perfect Binge: April 2013

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Apr 24, 2013. Hilarious advice on getting babies to sleep. Apr 23, 2013. Was a special on PBS that followed med school students and then revisited them later in their career. It was really good. The doctors had a variety of focuses and their ultimate directions was really surprising in some cases. It felt like watching the real-life version of Scrubs (a show I absolutely adored) crossed with the 7 Up documentaries (which I also deeply into). 7/10. . Apr 22, 2013. Apr 21, 2013. Where are you going? An ab...

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The Perfect Binge: A little bit hopeless

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Aug 22, 2013. A little bit hopeless. Halfway through the film Another Year. I was really tempted to turn it off. There's so much loneliness in it, and that's not necessarily good watching for me at the moment. Sad and a bit hopeless, yes, but still a pretty wonderful film. Thomas at My Porch. August 23, 2013 12:06 PM. Sounds like an Anita Brookner novel. I must track this one down. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). 101 Things in 1,001 Days Take 2. 101 Things in 1,001 Days. Wander on over to.

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vanillabean knits: Necklace Holder...Finally

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I have been meaning to make a simple necklace holder for about 5 years. Just something simple, a piece of nice wood with hooks, and something in the back to mount it. How funny that when I did finally got around to making this, it only took about 2 hours. I found a gorgeous piece of wood that was 12 x 18", sanded it with our orbital sander (one of our favorite wedding gifts! And I like to joke, our tastes are maturing! If I get myself any more jewelry, Im going to need one of these! Shona LALA dex press.

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vanillabean knits: Sugared Cranberries

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Illustration Friday's topic this week is "trick or treat". This will be my non-submission participation for "treat". When I first had sugared cranberries, it was when I was still living in Florida. I had them at a party and had "just one more" fifty-seven times. You can't purchase superfine sugar in the South, so re-creating these was a lost dream. Years later, I moved to Philadelphia and. Made these little jems. Everyone loves them. Especially, Aimee. Who this recipe is really for! This recipe was from.

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vanillabean knits: Purple Cables

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We had a cold spell in February. After the tenth time walking to work freezing my head off in a thinly knit hat (Rowan Felted Tweed), I attempted to rectify this situation. Ahhhh Warmth. Cozy. And huge! I think I love it. (Wink wink). In non-knitting news, I read The Soloist yesterday. I visited the Philadelphia Free Library to pick up books and kill time since I misplaced my housekeys (hopefully inside! And had to wait for Mike to get home. The Soloist happens to be the book that they've selected for.

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operation paper cut: May 2013

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Monday, May 13, 2013. It's been awfully quiet around here lately, hasn't it? I'd say that it's because I've been really busy doing this or that, but in all honesty I haven't really felt all that busy. Okay, moving onto happier thoughts.I've been working on new art stuff and lots of small landscaping projects now that spring has finally decided to stretch itself across lower Wisconsin. Yay! Here is one of the new pieces I finished last month:. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). La la dex press.

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operation paper cut: June 2013

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Thursday, June 20, 2013. New Mixed Media Piece [Yep. Another Boring Title.]. Hey hey, what's happening? Not a lot here. Just your average June-inspired activities. Lots of grilling, lots of gardening.some canoeing, camping and art. In 10 days I am dropping down to 3 days a week at work. To focus on art and eventually school. That sounds rather daunting when I see it typed out.3 days? Ugh It wasn't supposed to be this nerve wracking.]. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Middot; Bar Tables.