Happy Birthday Finley!Top: Thrift store find, dyed then spray bleached with doily pattern. Thank you kelly for the inspiration.Skirt: Old scarf picked up at the flea market.
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From the monthly archives:
February 2009
Well the stay wasn’t nearly has effective as one would have hoped. The CPSIA agreed to delay the testing requirements for a year, but the law stayed in effect. Now, because of legal challenges from special interest groups, State Attorney Generals threatening enforcement of the law, and retailers still requiring compliance because of liability issues, […]
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We had a great time at the museum with old friends. Even mom learned a few new things.Did you know:Desert tortoises can hold in their pee for up to a year.Male water bugs carry around the eggs on their backs until they hatch. It’s a crazy sight.
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The rain pretty much ruined my plans for a weekend mountain bike ride. My disappointment was lifted a little when we caught sight of a double rainbow (the second one is really faint in the picture) in the sky during a short break in the bad weather.
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Everyone’s catching the running fever, but it’s hard to find toddler sized “running shorts”. Made from a pair of knit pants and bias tape.
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Over the past couple years I have made too many of these bags to count. But never one for myself. Maybe I was just waiting for the right sheet to show up at the thrift store. Rooooaaaaarrrr! NOTE: shopping bag tutorial coming soon!note to self: better placement of signature tweed heart on next lion bag.
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DH and I listened to this guy’s story on our last trip. I think about his first 100 mile race every time I want to cut my training short and am inspired by his amazing endurance.
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Since my winter garden flopped, I decided to try a few boxes of fruits and veggies from the local CSA to get my fill of local grown veggies. I’m going to try the same tactics I used with broccoli to get the kids to try this cool green cauliflower (?).
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Here’s how the story goes: This house was sold for $1. The catch was that the new owners had to move it off the property. Apparently this type of real estate deal happens all over the place. Crazy.
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Before: A stuffy, plaid, women’s skirt from the thrift store. After: A fun, flared skirt for Pumpkin. Vintage elastic waistband and hem trim picked up on etsy.
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