Here I am taking pictures of me, and that usually means a bit of blur–especially in the mirror!
This is the aspen leaf set from Winterpark. I love the solidity of the pewter and I wear these all the time. I’m so attracted to nature-based jewelry, and I think the darker tone of these make [...]

I know I’ve already talked enough about our new table, but I had to show off these hot-off-the sewing machine placemats and napkins.

The placemats are a little wavy, but, hey, they’re homemade–and what’s the fun in looking store-bought? I just haven’t quite mastered fusible interfacing yet, that’s all.

The colored linen fabric is from Jo-Ann’s, and oh, [...]

In one day, we’ve gone from our tiny round table–which we bought as newlyweds–to one that fits our family and our new home.

We’ve been anticipating this sweet table for over a month, and it’s finally here. The big truck actually made it up the mountain through the snow!

The table has 4 tall chairs and a [...]

Finally, here’s that little blue something I knitted up a week or so ago. We’re both quite satisfied with it; mostly I just love the way it so perfectly frames that funny little face.
I’m not sure what the wings have to do with the cat hat, but they probably help transport you to the world [...]

A couple of weeks ago, Caleb got a crystal growing kit at the science shop in Nederland. He mixed up some potions and set them on the counter. We watched them change and grow each day, until they finally became 2 beautiful, sparkly crystals.

Here’s the amethyst.

It’s a sweet, grapey purple. Caleb started it on a plain [...]