Saturday, April 11, 2009
Weekend Project
This was actually last weekend's project. We put up a shelf (we had still wrapped from when we moved here in 2005) in the bedroom and got my stuffed penguins off the dresser.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Thursday, April 09, 2009
Updated Easter Decoration
Some of the twigs in my Easter tree got a bit wilted and dry so I changed it a bit. Different vase, less twigs.
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Ain't I Cute?
The latest newcomer in our backyard. She is a skinny little thing with an appetite like a lion.
Musings
Well, I finally got to visit the local yarn shop, not bad after three years, is it? As I stood there surrounded by all the pretty yarns I noticed two things.
Not a single one of them said "buy me". I think that was because I had a specific shade of blue in mind for my next project and it was not there.
The second thing I noticed is, buying such expensive yarns would go completely against my current life style, no matter how lovely they are. I would not buy myself a sweater that costs $80,- or more so why would I spend so much on yarn to make one with (I am a big girl and need a lot of yarn to make a sweater for myself). I just bought the needles I need to finish my current project (made from yarn that was $0.99 per ball on sale) and looked at a book that I have on my wish list.
Not a single one of them said "buy me". I think that was because I had a specific shade of blue in mind for my next project and it was not there.
The second thing I noticed is, buying such expensive yarns would go completely against my current life style, no matter how lovely they are. I would not buy myself a sweater that costs $80,- or more so why would I spend so much on yarn to make one with (I am a big girl and need a lot of yarn to make a sweater for myself). I just bought the needles I need to finish my current project (made from yarn that was $0.99 per ball on sale) and looked at a book that I have on my wish list.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Baking Day
It is still raining here and what used to be my garden is now a squishy jungle of weeds. Lots of work waiting for us once it stops raining. So, what better to do on a rainy day than baking. :)
Cranberry Orange Scones.
Granola.
Bread.
The house smells nice and we have some good stuff to eat.
Garlic bread for lunch.
Cranberry Orange Scones.
Granola.
Bread.
The house smells nice and we have some good stuff to eat.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Finished!
I finished my cotton sweater yesterday. The sleeves are a little long but it fits well otherwise.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Thursday, March 19, 2009
What's for Dinner?
Saturday:
Lunch: Bean Burritos
Sunday:
Lunch: Creamy Rotini and Salmon, Salad - I changed that to creamy spaghetti with shrimp ;)
Weekday Dinners:
Rice and Beans, Tortillas, Salsa
Pasta with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Sweet Rice Casserole with Apples
Broccoli Soup with Garlic Bread
Lunch: Bean Burritos
Sunday:
Lunch: Creamy Rotini and Salmon, Salad - I changed that to creamy spaghetti with shrimp ;)
Weekday Dinners:
Rice and Beans, Tortillas, Salsa
Pasta with Tomatoes and Mushrooms
Sweet Rice Casserole with Apples
Broccoli Soup with Garlic Bread
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Finished!
My Vernal Equinox Shawl Surprise project is finished, it is huge and I had to drag it outside to get a picture of the whole thing. I like it.
This is what Del calls my remnant wrap. It is a crochet shawl made from leftover yarn to wear around the house, it also is rather big (but so am I). ;)
I am currently working on a cotton sweater for myself and I am making good progress.
This is what Del calls my remnant wrap. It is a crochet shawl made from leftover yarn to wear around the house, it also is rather big (but so am I). ;)
I am currently working on a cotton sweater for myself and I am making good progress.
Meet Frankie
The newest member of our backyard cats gang. He is still very shy and does not come anywhere near me, but he eats my food and sleeps in the mudroom.
Friday, March 13, 2009
What's Cooking?
We have a rainy weekend in the forecast, time to do things around the house and get some knitting done.
My meal plan for the coming weekend and week:
Saturday:
Lunch: Leftover Minestrone with Garlic Bread
Dinner: Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Tortilla Chips
Sunday:
Lunch: Grilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce and Vegetable Stir Fry
Dinner: Sandwiches, Tea
Weekday Dinners:
Baked Spaghetti with Tuna and Olives, Tossed Salad
Veggie Rice Casserole with Green Salad
Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream or Cheese and Butter, Salad
Carrot Soup with Garlic Bread (usually enough for two days)
I plan to bake some shamrock sugar cookies for St. Patrick's Day.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
My meal plan for the coming weekend and week:
Saturday:
Lunch: Leftover Minestrone with Garlic Bread
Dinner: Black Bean and Corn Salsa with Tortilla Chips
Sunday:
Lunch: Grilled Tofu with Peanut Sauce and Vegetable Stir Fry
Dinner: Sandwiches, Tea
Weekday Dinners:
Baked Spaghetti with Tuna and Olives, Tossed Salad
Veggie Rice Casserole with Green Salad
Baked Potatoes with Sour Cream or Cheese and Butter, Salad
Carrot Soup with Garlic Bread (usually enough for two days)
I plan to bake some shamrock sugar cookies for St. Patrick's Day.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
More Signs of Spring and a Visitor
Our camellia is in full bloom and I decided to cut a couple of blooms for the vase. Miss Kitty thinks they are pretty (and they look tasty too).
The lilac bush has promising buds and I hope that we will not get any more hard frost.
When I stepped outside I spotted something unusual in the carport and when I went to check it out I found this. A tiny little snake.
The little brown cat took an immediate interest in it as well and was very disappointed when I took the new toy away. I carefully scooped it up with a small rake and took it to the other side of the garden where it slid happily into the grass. I like snakes.
The lilac bush has promising buds and I hope that we will not get any more hard frost.
When I stepped outside I spotted something unusual in the carport and when I went to check it out I found this. A tiny little snake.
The little brown cat took an immediate interest in it as well and was very disappointed when I took the new toy away. I carefully scooped it up with a small rake and took it to the other side of the garden where it slid happily into the grass. I like snakes.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Friday, March 06, 2009
What's for Dinner?
Well, let's see, what can I come up with for the coming weekend and the week after.
Quesadillas, Salsa, Guacamole, Salad, Mexican Rice
Paprika Chicken with Noodles
Baked Potatoes with Broccoli, Ham and Cheese
Pasta with Bacon and Tomatoes, Green Salad
Pizza with Bacon, Pineapple and BBQ Sauce
Minestrone with Garlic-Cheese Toast
Quesadillas, Salsa, Guacamole, Salad, Mexican Rice
Paprika Chicken with Noodles
Baked Potatoes with Broccoli, Ham and Cheese
Pasta with Bacon and Tomatoes, Green Salad
Pizza with Bacon, Pineapple and BBQ Sauce
Minestrone with Garlic-Cheese Toast
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