and my crocuses finally bloomed...it was not cold and rainy for a change.
St Patrick's dinner as decided by a five year old,
tri-color pasta with broccoli and lemon pepper,
rootbeer
and...for the grand finale
Jello in the Jar
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Joe Pete has Festive Feet
and my crocuses finally bloomed...it was not cold and rainy for a change.
St Patrick's dinner as decided by a five year old,
tri-color pasta with broccoli and lemon pepper,
rootbeer
and...for the grand finale
Jello in the Jar
and my crocuses finally bloomed...it was not cold and rainy for a change.
St Patrick's dinner as decided by a five year old,
tri-color pasta with broccoli and lemon pepper,
rootbeer
and...for the grand finale
Jello in the Jar
Sunday, March 13, 2011
I Love a Parade...and so do my kids.
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
It must be time for a parade
On a blustery March day
Trying to keep warm.
awww, what else can you say to this?
Parade stuff, my kids are very good about not buying.
National Guard on parade...
it's just not the Saint Patrick's Parade until these guys show up.
Fife and Drum Corps....
Cold but Happy
another year another parade...this year's was the most crowded and most festive in a long time. There are other larger Saint Patrick's Day Parades in RI, but this remains my favorite, and the one I've been attending since forever. The parade committee almost had to call it off this year for of lack of funds. So glad to see the community pulled together to make it happen. We certainly enjoyed it.
It must be time for a parade
On a blustery March day
Trying to keep warm.
awww, what else can you say to this?
Parade stuff, my kids are very good about not buying.
National Guard on parade...
it's just not the Saint Patrick's Parade until these guys show up.
Fife and Drum Corps....
Cold but Happy
another year another parade...this year's was the most crowded and most festive in a long time. There are other larger Saint Patrick's Day Parades in RI, but this remains my favorite, and the one I've been attending since forever. The parade committee almost had to call it off this year for of lack of funds. So glad to see the community pulled together to make it happen. We certainly enjoyed it.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
St Patrick's Day necklace how-to
Yarn necklace how-to just in time for St. Patrick's Day.
Because I'm sure I'm not the only one who hangs on to scraps of yarn/fabric/ribbon...
that is just to pretty to throw away.
Cut yarn, t-shirt strips, ribbon, what have you, into strips 14"-16" long
Cut two shorter strips - around 10"
Make a braid out of matching yarn/ribbon 20" long
Gather longer strips of yarn/fabric on the left end with one of the shorter strips.
add the braid to the gather leading away from the other strips.
(this will become the part that goes around the back of your neck - soft yarn or
t-shirt material works best and is least itchy)
Pull the knot really tight, then sew, being careful to catch all of the strips with the stitches.
add a button or two for decoration and added stability
on the other end of the braid make a loop for a button hole. sew securely, add a button for strength and prettiness.
on the right hand side gather the longer strips together, tie with the other short strip of fabric, and sew, adding a larger decorative button. This button will be functional, buttons with a shank work best. Also don't use a very heavy button or your necklace will go lopsided as you wear it.
There you go, one ready to wear necklace, a great way to use up those little bitty ends of yarn and bits of fabric leftovers.
This is the same method I used for the Van Gogh bracelets, easily adaptable to any occasion. Enjoy.
Because I'm sure I'm not the only one who hangs on to scraps of yarn/fabric/ribbon...
that is just to pretty to throw away.
Cut yarn, t-shirt strips, ribbon, what have you, into strips 14"-16" long
Cut two shorter strips - around 10"
Make a braid out of matching yarn/ribbon 20" long
Gather longer strips of yarn/fabric on the left end with one of the shorter strips.
add the braid to the gather leading away from the other strips.
(this will become the part that goes around the back of your neck - soft yarn or
t-shirt material works best and is least itchy)
Pull the knot really tight, then sew, being careful to catch all of the strips with the stitches.
add a button or two for decoration and added stability
on the other end of the braid make a loop for a button hole. sew securely, add a button for strength and prettiness.
on the right hand side gather the longer strips together, tie with the other short strip of fabric, and sew, adding a larger decorative button. This button will be functional, buttons with a shank work best. Also don't use a very heavy button or your necklace will go lopsided as you wear it.
There you go, one ready to wear necklace, a great way to use up those little bitty ends of yarn and bits of fabric leftovers.
This is the same method I used for the Van Gogh bracelets, easily adaptable to any occasion. Enjoy.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Willow Trees at Sunset...by who else?
Van Gogh of course
more about the color this time, less a literal translation.
Bright summery colors, wishful stitching.
going to revisit Starry Night in black and white next....then on to Degas' Ballerina's...for my ballerina girl.
more about the color this time, less a literal translation.
Bright summery colors, wishful stitching.
going to revisit Starry Night in black and white next....then on to Degas' Ballerina's...for my ballerina girl.
Sunflowers.....more Van Gogh
Still all about Van Gogh...Sunflowers.
We need a bit of sun and flowers around here.
The snow is slowly melting away and my crocuses are trying really hard to make and appearance. In the meantime here is a little wearable sunshine.
The inspiration.
The bracelet...wool felt, buttons, sweater scraps, a bit of an old t-shirt, and a scrap of velvet. I wore this today (sometimes I get to keep what I make, right?)
the flower petals are now all curled and going in different directions, much more like the painting.
The necklace, made of some more scraps, and bits of ribbon. And one of my favorite buttons ever...
The pair....
This has been a really fun endeavor for Nellie and I, she wants to be an artist when she grows up. For her next just me and mommy day she requested a day at the local art museum....
We need a bit of sun and flowers around here.
The snow is slowly melting away and my crocuses are trying really hard to make and appearance. In the meantime here is a little wearable sunshine.
The inspiration.
The bracelet...wool felt, buttons, sweater scraps, a bit of an old t-shirt, and a scrap of velvet. I wore this today (sometimes I get to keep what I make, right?)
the flower petals are now all curled and going in different directions, much more like the painting.
The necklace, made of some more scraps, and bits of ribbon. And one of my favorite buttons ever...
The pair....
This has been a really fun endeavor for Nellie and I, she wants to be an artist when she grows up. For her next just me and mommy day she requested a day at the local art museum....
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Starry Nights Ahead
So I'm on a bit of a Van Gogh kick. Starting with my childhood favorite,
The Starry Night
I'm going to use Van Gogh paintings as inspiration for bracelets.
This one is wool, ribbon, buttons, yarn, and other odds and ends.
and a necklace to match.
Next is either Sunflowers or Willows.
The Starry Night
I'm going to use Van Gogh paintings as inspiration for bracelets.
This one is wool, ribbon, buttons, yarn, and other odds and ends.
and a necklace to match.
Next is either Sunflowers or Willows.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Winter Farmers' Market
The Winter Farmers' Market at Hope Artiste Village in Pawtucket,RI.
Joe and Nellie love going to this market, especially Joe.
Joe loves to cook so much that cooking is his "I've reigned in my ADD tendencies" reward system.
We went on a Wednesday, much less crowded and way more sane than the weekend. It feels a lot more festive on the weekends, but it gets so busy it's hard to negotiate with little ones.
This is Scott, friend and farmer, we left with a big bag of root veggies from his stand, Joe picked them out with the sort of enthusiasm that most kids save for the candy store.
mmmmmm carrots. part of the root veggie haul, along with potatoes and onions. The next day Joe and I roasted them with a little olive oil, salt, paprika, and cumin, topped with chourico. yummy!
There is always music at the market, even on Wednesdays. This week the entertainment included my nephew, he's the long legs in the back.
Just to let you know how much Joe loves it, all of the pictures were taken by him.
Not too bad for five, food and pictures of food, two of his favorite things.
Joe and Nellie love going to this market, especially Joe.
Joe loves to cook so much that cooking is his "I've reigned in my ADD tendencies" reward system.
We went on a Wednesday, much less crowded and way more sane than the weekend. It feels a lot more festive on the weekends, but it gets so busy it's hard to negotiate with little ones.
This is Scott, friend and farmer, we left with a big bag of root veggies from his stand, Joe picked them out with the sort of enthusiasm that most kids save for the candy store.
mmmmmm carrots. part of the root veggie haul, along with potatoes and onions. The next day Joe and I roasted them with a little olive oil, salt, paprika, and cumin, topped with chourico. yummy!
There is always music at the market, even on Wednesdays. This week the entertainment included my nephew, he's the long legs in the back.
Just to let you know how much Joe loves it, all of the pictures were taken by him.
Not too bad for five, food and pictures of food, two of his favorite things.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Yarn Play
One of a recent group of necklaces that I've made.
Inspired by a necklace in Belle Armoire a couple of years ago.
This one with a bit of a Southwest theme.
And for sale at The Greenery, in Warren, RI.
http://shopjust.com/
along with some cuff bracelets made out of wool and buttons.
Sorry for the lack of pictures. My camera is getting a bit old and tired.
If you are in the area give the Greenery a visit, the proprietor is named Bridget.
Lots of really cool gifts and flowers, specializing in fair trade goods from around the world and local artists
can be seen on Tea Rose Home too. One of my favorite sights to share my stuff on.
So give it a look. There's a button on the sidebar (couldn't make it work in the post - where's that 12 year old when I need him)
Inspired by a necklace in Belle Armoire a couple of years ago.
This one with a bit of a Southwest theme.
And for sale at The Greenery, in Warren, RI.
http://shopjust.com/
along with some cuff bracelets made out of wool and buttons.
Sorry for the lack of pictures. My camera is getting a bit old and tired.
If you are in the area give the Greenery a visit, the proprietor is named Bridget.
Lots of really cool gifts and flowers, specializing in fair trade goods from around the world and local artists
can be seen on Tea Rose Home too. One of my favorite sights to share my stuff on.
So give it a look. There's a button on the sidebar (couldn't make it work in the post - where's that 12 year old when I need him)
Monday, February 7, 2011
Icicles
Everyday they are a little different
at least that's what I keep telling myself
How many weeks before the crocuses start to bloom?
The icicles hanging off the eves are much prettier than the inch of ice covering my driveway. I'm beginning to think that the crocuses will have bloomed before any of the stores have icemelt back in stock.
Sunshine -
at least that's what I keep telling myself
How many weeks before the crocuses start to bloom?
The icicles hanging off the eves are much prettier than the inch of ice covering my driveway. I'm beginning to think that the crocuses will have bloomed before any of the stores have icemelt back in stock.
Sunshine -
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Snow and Ice
Even the kids are getting sick of snow days.
Cloth paper and scissors and a day of freezing rain
yielded the following
a somewhat colorful paper blizzard
a very colorful outfit fit for the prettiest girl around
and a handy dandy Tardis tea towel, perfect for taking cookies out of the oven
some very red noses and some hot cocoa....
Cloth paper and scissors and a day of freezing rain
yielded the following
a somewhat colorful paper blizzard
a very colorful outfit fit for the prettiest girl around
and a handy dandy Tardis tea towel, perfect for taking cookies out of the oven
some very red noses and some hot cocoa....
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