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9.06.2008
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Get great tie dye from tdye4. Or have tdye4 host your next party so you can do your own tie dye without having to do any prep or any clean up! She does great parties for all occasions, and all ages.
babies
First bath. Sweet sister. Sea horse onesie (one of my favorites by Sonya Evans of bean child; I picked this up at the Beehive Bazaar last year; pms 1375). Beautiful boy cousin.
9.05.2008
Juicy, intense, red!
Fruits, wombs, beating hearts. This picture reminds me of these womanly emblems of life because of the seeds, the soft flesh, the inner chambers, the flowing juices of the fruits. PMS 179. I love the closeness, the freshness, the warmth, the demanding nature of red.
The house smells rich, and fruity. Mostly it's the peaches. The tree is heavy with the ripening crop. The counters are sticky with the dripping juices. The dehydrator is full of sliced, and diced bits. We've got reds and oranges all around. A fullness for the eyes, a feast for the belly, and a delicious aroma that makes me smile. Giddiness is around the edges and happy delirium lurks behind that round, fuzzy peach. Juicy and sweet.
The tomatoes are amazing as well. The other day I pureed a few pounds of them to add to the chili I was making. So red and sweet smelling, fragrant and warm was the puree (the tomatoes had been in the sunshine, still on the vine only moments before) that I almost couldn't resist drinking it up like a smoothie. It gave brightness to the flavor of the chili, that's for sure.
And the peppers have a special sweetness hidden in their robust ridges and thick skinned juice pockets. It comes up around the edges of the tongue after the sparky (but still mild) bite gets to me. Fresh produce from one's own garden is fabulous!
9.02.2008
Pebble Pets — turtle and dog
These Pebble Pets are some I created when I taught a mid-week Young Women's class for church several years ago. They are fairly small, maybe 2.5" tall at the most. Don't mind the plastic bird from the Cinderella Polly Pocket set (you couldn't even tell what it was, could you?) in the center of the photo.
Baby Jack Jack
Most of you have probably already seen this announcement I designed shortly after Jack's arrival. Baby Jack is 6 months old now.
A baking day & a cheese sandwich
Josh is the baker. I am the custodian that comes in at the end of the day to clean and make the kitchen usable for the next culinary adventure.
To make a cheese sandwich we assemble the ingredients using slices of Josh's bread, then compress and heat the assemblage between the wavy plates of "the George" (i.e. the small countertop size George Foreman grill—something similar to what Michael Scott uses to cook his breakfast in bed).
When the cheese has melted enough to make long stretchy strings perfection has been achieved.
p.s. If you don't have any of Josh's bread to use there are acceptable, even delectable substitutes such as store bought rye bread, or dark pumpernickel bread. Muenster cheese is one we commonly use, although there are many delicious alternatives. Additionally, a slice of some Boar's Head brand ham works especially well with rye bread.
To make a cheese sandwich we assemble the ingredients using slices of Josh's bread, then compress and heat the assemblage between the wavy plates of "the George" (i.e. the small countertop size George Foreman grill—something similar to what Michael Scott uses to cook his breakfast in bed).
When the cheese has melted enough to make long stretchy strings perfection has been achieved.
p.s. If you don't have any of Josh's bread to use there are acceptable, even delectable substitutes such as store bought rye bread, or dark pumpernickel bread. Muenster cheese is one we commonly use, although there are many delicious alternatives. Additionally, a slice of some Boar's Head brand ham works especially well with rye bread.
Girlfriends
I have this wonderful circle of friends that I grew up with that still keeps in touch. Lucky am I to be included in this group. Each one is an amazing woman with many talents that I admire, including, and especially, a feeling of kindness and generosity towards others. You gals are the best! And I mean to share these sentiments with the few that are not in this photo as well. You know who you are, and hopefully you know that we miss you whenever we get together and don't get to see you! Best wishes to each of you today and every day!
Beehive Bazaar Dec. 2007 — A tribute to my mom
Last Christmas I made some things to sell at the Beehive Bazaar. Here they are:
I must give some credit to my mom. She helped me make and decorate all of the gingerbread cookies. She also deserves partial credit for all of the projects I do. She gave me some of the most important tools I have. She taught me to brainstorm, to think creatively, to commit myself to excellence. I remember watching her tole painting. She had such precision and control in her hand. I remember watching her pipe icing decorations on a stunning wedding cake. Again, the dexterity and discipline she exhibited were impressive. I remember time and time again coming to her with a school assignment and no idea where to start. She never failed to light the way, helping me organize my thoughts, develop ideas, and carry out the project. I certainly didn't feel creative or skilled in my efforts during those years. Moments of clouded brain syndrome still inhibit me on occasion, at which time I push aside the despair of an approaching deadline and an expectant client and try to remember my mother's lessons. You learn from doing, even someone else's doing. So moms out there: do not fear that your child isn't learning anything when you sit down and do their homework with them. As long as you do it with them, and not for them, they will learn more than you thought you had to teach.
Note cards and Buttons
10" tall Gingerbread Cookies
("Ms. Ginger" came solo; a packet of 2 cookies was named "Fred & Ginger")
("Ms. Ginger" came solo; a packet of 2 cookies was named "Fred & Ginger")
Painted Reclaimed School Chairs
I must give some credit to my mom. She helped me make and decorate all of the gingerbread cookies. She also deserves partial credit for all of the projects I do. She gave me some of the most important tools I have. She taught me to brainstorm, to think creatively, to commit myself to excellence. I remember watching her tole painting. She had such precision and control in her hand. I remember watching her pipe icing decorations on a stunning wedding cake. Again, the dexterity and discipline she exhibited were impressive. I remember time and time again coming to her with a school assignment and no idea where to start. She never failed to light the way, helping me organize my thoughts, develop ideas, and carry out the project. I certainly didn't feel creative or skilled in my efforts during those years. Moments of clouded brain syndrome still inhibit me on occasion, at which time I push aside the despair of an approaching deadline and an expectant client and try to remember my mother's lessons. You learn from doing, even someone else's doing. So moms out there: do not fear that your child isn't learning anything when you sit down and do their homework with them. As long as you do it with them, and not for them, they will learn more than you thought you had to teach.
An Easter bunny
I first made this bunny poster for a pin-the-tail-on-the-bunny game for an Easter celebration. I couldn't bear to throw it away at the end so I attached it to this metal ceiling tile that I'd picked up at an antique shop, painted, and attached a silk ruffle to. The ensemble now hangs over M's bookshelf in her bedroom. The silk ruffle is in a delicious, lipstick pink (pms 1785) that I often crave (it's like craving sugar, that's how eye-candy works). Yes, the bunny has a real cotton tail.
A tiger, an hyena, and an elephant
I did these paintings at the beginning of the year. I wanted the nursery to be decorated so I'd have something to look at while I rocked the new baby that was coming. Also, I wanted the room to be clad in greys, oranges, browns, greens, and black. That seemed fitting for a baby boy. I'm sure Jack is stoked about it too. The paintings each incorporate pieces of fabric I cut shapes from. The fabric is from IKEA and I purchased enough to make a runner for the dresser and I will soon be making a stuffed pillow/armchair thing out of the same. I may have enough left over for a few more pillows for the bed (when we switch the crib out for a bed someday).
You may notice that these animals appeared in an earlier post. I first created them for the invitation to M's birthday party and the hyena puppets at the party too.
You may notice that these animals appeared in an earlier post. I first created them for the invitation to M's birthday party and the hyena puppets at the party too.
trikes and twirling in tulle
Mavis in the backyard at dusk, and into the night. She's been enjoying her trike, and twirling and wearing a tulle under slip as a skirt. My favorite part are the red sneakers (a faded pms 186). They contrast nicely with the skirt.
Shaunae's Wedding Cake & Gwen's
My mom and I did this wedding cake for Shaunae. Cookies on the outside. Fresh, chocolate dipped fruits on top. Deep, rich, shimmering colors. Pantone 876 (copper). I used the same trays and a few more like them for Gwen's wedding cake. I only have some detail photos from Gwen's cake at this time. Dark chocolate cake, rich ganache frosting, and shimmering metal lustre-dusted decoration. A shimmering version of Pantones 876, 8745 and 4975. First, here are the royal icing decorations before the lustre-dust paint.
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