Snow Day

We woke up Saturday to see the street covered with snow. I ran around getting all of Nesto’s snow gear… and was certain he was going to be so happy playing outside. Apparently, my enthusiasm didn’t wear off and our outdoor time lasted all of 5 minutes.

So, we just stayed in and made Valentines Day cards. Even Eric made a few and had fun. The supplies are simple, just find what’s laying around your house.
I used:
card stock (8.5×11, cut in half and folded)
colored sheets of paper
glue stick
scissors
paper doily
tape (optional)
ruler (optional depending on your personality)

Nesto’s job was to rip and cut the colored paper. He loves cutting scraps of paper. Then we worked together gluing the collage on the card.

A Little Less Frantic

Eric has finally moved on from his last job, which seems great. So far, so good. It’s only been a few days, but I’ve been able to squeeze in some much needed free time.

How do I spend my [free] time? I got to catch up on some projects, have fun at A.I.R. and do a little reading.

I’m starting to get things together for Buffalo’s Small Press Book Fair. It’s only two months away.

Reading: Carefree Clothes for Girls (yep, my reading consists of sewing and cook books)

Birdnest

Cell phones wind up in weird places in our house. The pantry, hidden in covers, lost in a hamper…and sometimes thanks to Nesto, in the recycle bin.

A few months ago there
was this cute birdsnest in the Anthropologie catalog and then it disappeared. So, this is my translation.

Certainly not as cute or clean looking, but will do it’s job.

Kitchen Obsession

I was at a thrift store with a friend when a Plan Toy kitchen and dish washer were spotted. I was too slow and wound up with the dishwasher, but it doesn’t matter. It was only $7 and it is [awesome]. I added a shelf and utensils. Voila! Kitchen. Ernesto loves giving his baby a bath in the sink and clanging the pans around. Best toy ever.

It’s easily understandable why there are so many blog posts about play kitchens. They’re awesome. Eric keeps making fun of me asking me how my kitchen is going. I have to admit it gives me a sense of gratification. I totally got into making mini pot holders and a sponge. Mini scale = glee. I even made a mini gallery next to the kitchen. Yep – part of this toy is really for me.

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Oh! Joy

Here are a few Christmas photos, I’m not even near going through them all.

So, apparently I missed the phone call to wear my red sweater. I’ll get ‘em next year. Even the cake was wearing red.

Oh, and I made the wallet for Eric. He’s not just showing off all his student I.D.s.

In the last photo Ernesto playing with his favorite gift (and mom’s) from Clark.

Bahamas

It took forever to get back into our life at home. Here are a few pics from our trip to Exuma.

Zipper

Tiny storage case. Made this for my new ELPH, using scraps.

Acorns, Leaves and Dad. Oh, my!

Today was a family day. Nesto and I will be missing Eric for a little over two weeks. Pittsburgh’s CFA is so beautiful, I adore the Shakespeare garden. We found acorns, harvested lavender seeds and frolicked!

Suburban Serenity

Ernesto and I are visiting my parents this week for Thanksgiving. It has come as a surprise — the suburbs can be relaxing.

Typically my view of suburbia is Bogosianesque, dystopic and sick. I still find much their existence inexcusable.  However, I couldn’t help myself from feeling calm while out collecting leaves with Ernesto. The wide streets, big lawns, lack of industrial sounds made me relax. I felt the true sence of vacation, in the most unlikely place…

We all had a nice holiday with my family.

Wildcard Lawrenceville!!!

Wildcard is a kaleidoscope of color and textures. It’s hard to see everything during just one visit. Even while editing my photos I noticed new things.

Owner, Rebecca Morris, has created a fine craft flea  market. Everyday you stop in small things have been rearranged and new treasures are mixed in. Several crafters in our neighborhood playgroup have their work at Wildcard. It’s so great to have an awesome shop featuring locally made things. Yeah, Wildcard!