A couple months ago my husband did some computer work for some acquaintances of ours. Knowing that I was somewhat crafty, she offered him her old embroidery machine in exchange for his work. My husband doesn’t know much about these sorts of things, (nor in fact, did I) but she seemed eager to get […]
Read more "Mechanical Monstrosity"Pinterest is a wonderful thing. This last week I ran across a image from an Italian fresco of a snowball fight, and I fell in love with it. Not only is the subject whimsical, but the dresses the women are wearing are gorgeous! Those of you who know me know that I am a member […]
Read more "I am in love!"One of my children’s (and my) favorite picture books is The Pout-pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. The book has a wonderful rhyme scheme, and the illustrations are fabulous. Having studied marine science, I love all the little worms and other invertebrates that populate the book. For Christmas this year I decided to give the book […]
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