From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Making Stuff: Reusable Gift Wrap

by This is Carrie on August 6, 2009

We’ve been phasing out the gift wrap in our house for a while now in exchange for fabric bags made out of the buckets of stash fabric piling up in the garage. Princess picked out this thrifted print particularly for it’s “grooviness”.

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The Love of Grandma

by This is Carrie on August 6, 2009

Having Grandma in town meant the kids had a playmate all day. Games were played, swings were pushed, bikes were ridden, nails were painted (grandma’s of course – pink with white hearts & polka dots – see pic) and memories were made. The patience of Grandma always amazes me and knowing there is someone in […]

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Making Stuff: A Groovy Sweatshirt

by This is Carrie on August 5, 2009

Princess helped me come up with the idea for this appliqued sweatshirt for her little peace-loving friend using thrifted fabric: vintage quilt squares from the 60’s and an unfinished quilt piece made from crazy polyester fabrics. applique tutorial here

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The New Bike: The Inaugural Ride

by This is Carrie on August 4, 2009

I never thought I could love another bike as much as I loved my Juliana. But, the Safire has won me over even with a blown back tire on my first ride (which I fixed myself, thank you very much). I can tell we’ll have some wonderful adventures together in the years to come.

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Birthday Wishes

by This is Carrie on August 1, 2009

Happy Birthday to my favorite daring person in the whole world.Glad your still alive to celebrate.

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