tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44603863211538682072024-02-07T18:36:55.787-08:00needles and thread, flour and sugarI love baking and crafting. My blog is filled with my favorite things! Plus my rantings on various subject matter.
Enjoy.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-45267256335321949932011-05-25T14:49:00.000-07:002011-05-25T14:54:53.004-07:00I need todo a better job of posting on my blog. Especially if I want any followers! ;) <br /><br />I have been working my little butt of at my job, school, and getting stuff sent to Middleton, Wisconsin for their sweet little craft markets! <br /><br />Still cooking...but not as much. :( <br /><br />Here are a few new earrings I've made in the past week.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5eieKrikgpDPB-36kJ1SlMy0RSIMKYumRavXmpp2MugM_jvLdIVatXra2IMpADaLg1_hwgw3QtTNhT2RDhizJS9gk1D7wnZWKnHymc70x4DnyU-Oji_1hlnf32OESXTvkn2rS4yB9q_U/s1600/P1010026.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5eieKrikgpDPB-36kJ1SlMy0RSIMKYumRavXmpp2MugM_jvLdIVatXra2IMpADaLg1_hwgw3QtTNhT2RDhizJS9gk1D7wnZWKnHymc70x4DnyU-Oji_1hlnf32OESXTvkn2rS4yB9q_U/s320/P1010026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610774802714578274" /></a><br />'Green with Envy' earrings.<br />made with vintage findings. So sweet. I love them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIwRexN5TdqsbtFLoDJqzwKYtXGx7J75JKjRsPJ4lUOn1hMMifUaFUhIa5JH83J5HVurQGfvyI73myLwK1bXN50jTMEhd1-iPvOQPjempaDeU-3frO8akXSW8N4YCJU-UjYGp-xJfmjM/s1600/P1010032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmIwRexN5TdqsbtFLoDJqzwKYtXGx7J75JKjRsPJ4lUOn1hMMifUaFUhIa5JH83J5HVurQGfvyI73myLwK1bXN50jTMEhd1-iPvOQPjempaDeU-3frO8akXSW8N4YCJU-UjYGp-xJfmjM/s320/P1010032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610775061930636946" /></a><br />'An apple a day' earrings.<br />Again, so sweet. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVV19DZ0MfWuDZMk4YFKhPePh8IenlYImUTElrk0esFav3EdtyU4Uof4kKOotAo8nXYzR3V_cv6PogScE7Ndq-u3G1UM2FQ1oSSuw0oD-vfvQZw6PWB7_jSQVaakx3xIj1BHVPAEPFxk/s1600/P1010048.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJVV19DZ0MfWuDZMk4YFKhPePh8IenlYImUTElrk0esFav3EdtyU4Uof4kKOotAo8nXYzR3V_cv6PogScE7Ndq-u3G1UM2FQ1oSSuw0oD-vfvQZw6PWB7_jSQVaakx3xIj1BHVPAEPFxk/s320/P1010048.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5610775314184891826" /></a><br />Blue and White dangle earrings.<br />Love them! So summery!<br /><br />It's hot here...summer in the city.<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-23585959872277575122011-04-13T12:53:00.000-07:002011-04-13T13:04:30.691-07:00Browned Butter Banana Chocolate Chip MuffinsI went to Trader Joe's this afternoon with my daughter. I told her to grab a banana to eat on the subway. When we got home, I realized that when she grabbed her banana she some how managed to tear apart the rest of the bananas. I needed to make something FAST!<br /><br />Muffins are easy and come on who doesn't love muffins? I have been seeing tons of recipes lately for baked goods with browned butter. Let's just say I am now in love with browned butter!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLLfD3gNDgOw4PkHnYtCzEwrf5QCTfpWEcyySnCNBrR0z07ziKW2qB4NKOis3oetaCmfx8n7W6erwLveLKk8nHZRGbaAOfVCRAnFw_IQ2l9X_NIjw5zvBZRFmcyOqVvMd28m9V28p4MA/s1600/butter.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFLLfD3gNDgOw4PkHnYtCzEwrf5QCTfpWEcyySnCNBrR0z07ziKW2qB4NKOis3oetaCmfx8n7W6erwLveLKk8nHZRGbaAOfVCRAnFw_IQ2l9X_NIjw5zvBZRFmcyOqVvMd28m9V28p4MA/s320/butter.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595159559546561218" /></a><br />Look at this delicious nutty yumminess!<br /><br />The recipe I used didn't call for brown butter or chocolate chips but oh well, I mixed it up!<br /><br />Mmmmmm raw batter.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRj0vmpJ3V7771ODHHdSfRb080NNitwd6w_E1jRv2bwIJ6mwKACJu09C7GPhNI1FpSwEAS0k1LW0w5y5AJj7g1ajpBkPsmM1Gx0t7lz50c_oOfuzG5pS2WgwfTcHymFA7D7y3oa3PKsc/s1600/dough.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJRj0vmpJ3V7771ODHHdSfRb080NNitwd6w_E1jRv2bwIJ6mwKACJu09C7GPhNI1FpSwEAS0k1LW0w5y5AJj7g1ajpBkPsmM1Gx0t7lz50c_oOfuzG5pS2WgwfTcHymFA7D7y3oa3PKsc/s320/dough.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595159828610368594" /></a><br /><br />I let my daughter have a lick of the bowl she told me it tastes like heaven! She's sweet.<br /><br />Yum Yum Yum the final product. By the way...totally not waiting for breakfast to eat them. Is it awful to eat muffins for dinner?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqS1vZcZT2Cwi4QzvpbrBZ1HJsAvizHBPCHSDD9yLyQdo5UG1ZMXDj8JMBhKwWswILU1EMNQHCEHzdLvwspnSx8vfZksVCbgWJ2hh8HilVs2yLqT4Ff1iTPR4vD6aLpWlVfLLWCV3dC4w/s1600/banana.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqS1vZcZT2Cwi4QzvpbrBZ1HJsAvizHBPCHSDD9yLyQdo5UG1ZMXDj8JMBhKwWswILU1EMNQHCEHzdLvwspnSx8vfZksVCbgWJ2hh8HilVs2yLqT4Ff1iTPR4vD6aLpWlVfLLWCV3dC4w/s320/banana.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5595160280016614338" /></a><br /><br />The recipe...<br />Ingredients<br /><br /> * 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour <span style="font-weight:bold;">(I used a 1/2 cup of Whole Wheat flour)</span><br /> * 1 teaspoon baking powder<br /> * 1 teaspoon baking soda<br /> * 1/2 teaspoon salt<br /> * 3 large bananas, mashed<br /> * 3/4 cup white sugar<br /> * 1 egg<br /> * 1/3 cup butter, melted <span style="font-weight:bold;">(I browned mine)</span><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> * Throw in some chocolate chips if you want!</span><br /><br />Directions<br /><br /> 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat muffin pans with non-stick spray, or use paper liners. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.<br /> 2. Combine bananas, sugar, egg, and melted butter in a large bowl. Fold in flour mixture, and mix until smooth. Scoop into muffin pans.<br /> 3. Bake in preheated oven. Bake mini muffins for 10 to 15 minutes, and large muffins for 25 to 30 minutes. Muffins will spring back when lightly tapped.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-10086195418569318032011-04-06T18:19:00.001-07:002011-04-06T18:23:28.047-07:00Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies.My 'inlaw' came to visit the other week. He bought this organic peanut butter that is as runny as water! It's kinda gross! I thought to myself what can I do with this?! Why not make peanut butter cookies! <br /><br />I tried my hand for the first time at making some flourless cookies...they turned out yum!<br /><br />I dipped them in dark chocolate and the yum factor doubled!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOQ9IA6l4C9HWQ1HSMWWzeQCqhYrFR6maquLWOfLy9dAZApZRrF1IGP7PUQ3Zrf7nO-8BZ5AuAtebgZ5L4GVLBKIHUOUB5BQlUP5e6GakCeS6tYKYl5BasWKesXw26DLciNLQIoPYj7Q/s1600/cookies.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGOQ9IA6l4C9HWQ1HSMWWzeQCqhYrFR6maquLWOfLy9dAZApZRrF1IGP7PUQ3Zrf7nO-8BZ5AuAtebgZ5L4GVLBKIHUOUB5BQlUP5e6GakCeS6tYKYl5BasWKesXw26DLciNLQIoPYj7Q/s320/cookies.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592645642540657762" /></a><br /><br />Thank you Pastry Affair for the recipe!<br /><br />Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies<br />Adapted from Gluten-Free Girl<br /><br />Yields about 12 cookies<br /><br />1 cup peanut butter (I used extra-chunky for more texture)<br />2/3 cup sugar, plus extra for rolling<br />1 teaspoon baking powder<br />1 egg<br />Chocolate, for drizzling (optional)<br /><br />Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.<br /><br />In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the peanut butter and sugar. It is much easier to do it by hand than to use a machine; just use a tough spatula. Mix in the baking powder and egg until evenly combined.<br /><br />Form small balls and roll cookie dough in extra sugar. Place evenly on a baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for at least 5-10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack to cool completely. The cookies will be very fragile and need to harden before they can be moved. Drizzle with chocolate, if desired<br /><br />Make them! You won't be disappointed!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-47258111389551790112011-02-28T10:26:00.000-08:002011-02-28T10:35:07.837-08:00Boho CollectionSo...I moved to NYC in December. The people here are amazing, all the different styles of dressing inspired this collection. I will be adding more to the collection as inspiration hits. Right now I started another collection of flower...Garden Party collection.<br /><br />1973<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0fhwHd2oWAnzhY1gSJDezHMqE4oLLaZMD2Z9Xw4Bh12VYJuX1XU0xXHEiJyhp5n8tONqyEmbQRa_O9kmc8_EFOWefLkE6ZY44FAECYfub-8_PdvoHY3J_JTe6HkufuMEU_yYFo8iPJU/s1600/P1010046.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS0fhwHd2oWAnzhY1gSJDezHMqE4oLLaZMD2Z9Xw4Bh12VYJuX1XU0xXHEiJyhp5n8tONqyEmbQRa_O9kmc8_EFOWefLkE6ZY44FAECYfub-8_PdvoHY3J_JTe6HkufuMEU_yYFo8iPJU/s320/P1010046.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578809010650866866" /></a><br /><br />1971<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5bRy2hyphenhyphena3AquC0ETVnmuDd0BPzGzjm1Ewz_YBG08cCT1N-MDNbLQFneXhm2enw1pHCgyznRUOpN98fGhttRD9RMW8kbAo-ixHPGCfrIp57jJd10zPcpQud9WrFkI-Odj8miNs7-eHDE/s1600/P1010061.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5bRy2hyphenhyphena3AquC0ETVnmuDd0BPzGzjm1Ewz_YBG08cCT1N-MDNbLQFneXhm2enw1pHCgyznRUOpN98fGhttRD9RMW8kbAo-ixHPGCfrIp57jJd10zPcpQud9WrFkI-Odj8miNs7-eHDE/s320/P1010061.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578809327104149970" /></a><br /><br />Boho Chic<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwetd67vW2TTE05M3usBp00pu1VW2d6GUoSk-lck78jDA0rLQvoPVHULvFwmtPIKTQABZPJe2KBF6tR79BzFNj9SGhiPYnXRb8rQrVgOlzuSJcxKjw-a58pyR1DmNt8y1_Nm9YWVUCMo/s1600/il_570xN_217504767.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHwetd67vW2TTE05M3usBp00pu1VW2d6GUoSk-lck78jDA0rLQvoPVHULvFwmtPIKTQABZPJe2KBF6tR79BzFNj9SGhiPYnXRb8rQrVgOlzuSJcxKjw-a58pyR1DmNt8y1_Nm9YWVUCMo/s320/il_570xN_217504767.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578809565108824034" /></a><br /><br />1975<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HcMNUKpdTRCLxCYAz9LDSVDTbgp2rQ-eATWCrO6z7zHTAuDltr5hgtinlDrV_03eS5CeTBvSVoDXMoP0rR7BljUOyi2mqHm2-HtAumuYbRRmCOrsVHQOzACfUdJHGfzdOXvEVOkcfHE/s1600/P1010030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8HcMNUKpdTRCLxCYAz9LDSVDTbgp2rQ-eATWCrO6z7zHTAuDltr5hgtinlDrV_03eS5CeTBvSVoDXMoP0rR7BljUOyi2mqHm2-HtAumuYbRRmCOrsVHQOzACfUdJHGfzdOXvEVOkcfHE/s320/P1010030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578809852431701154" /></a><br /><br /><br />1979<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ANPT_TBDnPR5rq5AwQ5B65fhK6bGsbSaSWUotrv1YvGXvNnJKNi9CeOfzwsNKeD4i4zzpPoQL-2XAb7nzC7-JRCTQpAcD_TaUb8dF1hP6pMRN_xMAd4zGwmOLqkuAU48MMfZEL96jdc/s1600/P1010036.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ANPT_TBDnPR5rq5AwQ5B65fhK6bGsbSaSWUotrv1YvGXvNnJKNi9CeOfzwsNKeD4i4zzpPoQL-2XAb7nzC7-JRCTQpAcD_TaUb8dF1hP6pMRN_xMAd4zGwmOLqkuAU48MMfZEL96jdc/s320/P1010036.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578810158875915986" /></a><br /><br />Back to Nature <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPtNOw1DHdmak7Nm4EC9bpWzMNoz_KIvCvJ4qvfxD41KI24iOSE2cXVQVj51tQ5jtQWT6DwSEPKmr6h_kh7PmADabrbqS6NDVnwVt5qHC_hOeYW5DjfZ92iQeoIrpJinvltTsGz85f2Y/s1600/P2140027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIPtNOw1DHdmak7Nm4EC9bpWzMNoz_KIvCvJ4qvfxD41KI24iOSE2cXVQVj51tQ5jtQWT6DwSEPKmr6h_kh7PmADabrbqS6NDVnwVt5qHC_hOeYW5DjfZ92iQeoIrpJinvltTsGz85f2Y/s320/P2140027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578810464517593570" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />xoxo<br />J.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-85669568186586104202011-02-10T06:01:00.000-08:002011-02-10T06:11:18.722-08:00Grapefruit Yogurt CakeI love citrus. All of it. I found this recipe on the Smitten Kitchen website. It is yum. Really yum.<br /><br />I even painted my nails orange the morning before making it! :)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOZb7hKJqQHhoCiY91ikDlMXdn6Gs9Kdi3nzZ2u8BnMY1rA4QIcaD2MY0C1KEdg-jyPAOuWWcfQm2PjyfrvBwIJ99gnVY8EQDLQepy6vC9bSVW-uRFFL2C20K4Znrfm7xiTXmmdG38bg/s1600/IMG01231-20110208-1418.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHOZb7hKJqQHhoCiY91ikDlMXdn6Gs9Kdi3nzZ2u8BnMY1rA4QIcaD2MY0C1KEdg-jyPAOuWWcfQm2PjyfrvBwIJ99gnVY8EQDLQepy6vC9bSVW-uRFFL2C20K4Znrfm7xiTXmmdG38bg/s320/IMG01231-20110208-1418.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572061309850518418" /></a><br />Eggs, yogurt, sugar, grapfruit zest, and vanilla. Yum. I wanted to lick the bowl, it smelled heavenly.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBikApQbpNcNGJf2DhbXqEQ1Y-N2qDBar7bMobHmO0PMCIetsSNpkhWh3aDU3dsC004icv_oqmu1jCjxkXNGx3MU4T-9jF9KPZziwxhxGN9Zr3hAzC4Al0lgWywf8KzUuZyAn45Oit1wk/s1600/IMG01236-20110208-1431.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBikApQbpNcNGJf2DhbXqEQ1Y-N2qDBar7bMobHmO0PMCIetsSNpkhWh3aDU3dsC004icv_oqmu1jCjxkXNGx3MU4T-9jF9KPZziwxhxGN9Zr3hAzC4Al0lgWywf8KzUuZyAn45Oit1wk/s320/IMG01236-20110208-1431.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572061658524094578" /></a><br />Juiced!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54ahGmaxB4pFQT-LsA0wxSV9UYfUYkDBaD0qTcoWwTjhKburdfQy7chW7-44ch5iZqaVvd8ROdRy48JJKBMTEif8PqSC6HPCSxG2_7qS6qtuEzlvxslSvRUVdqYeQs8Q0DV0VsFQNrZg/s1600/IMG01238-20110208-1523.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg54ahGmaxB4pFQT-LsA0wxSV9UYfUYkDBaD0qTcoWwTjhKburdfQy7chW7-44ch5iZqaVvd8ROdRy48JJKBMTEif8PqSC6HPCSxG2_7qS6qtuEzlvxslSvRUVdqYeQs8Q0DV0VsFQNrZg/s320/IMG01238-20110208-1523.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572061896253108354" /></a><br />The finished product!<br /><br />BREAKFAST!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-Pwn7WomusVUvIBxy-JX_Xb0-yvYppPVtQz10kxlT3WMjaRrsXVl8pqbu6F4RT06Z9h3c8wuXEfHwGwn2BxtyEVeeXL_-9el6BhRKLruCfVE8hWL6xSDxnEDtmQG1zlswJs2exdevVk/s1600/IMG01242-20110210-0841.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-Pwn7WomusVUvIBxy-JX_Xb0-yvYppPVtQz10kxlT3WMjaRrsXVl8pqbu6F4RT06Z9h3c8wuXEfHwGwn2BxtyEVeeXL_-9el6BhRKLruCfVE8hWL6xSDxnEDtmQG1zlswJs2exdevVk/s320/IMG01242-20110210-0841.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5572062143645391762" /></a><br /><br />Thank you Smitten Kitchen! This bread is soooo good!<br /><br />Grapefruit Yogurt Cake<br />Adapted loosely from Ina Garten<br /><br />1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour<br />2 teaspoons baking powder<br />1/2 teaspoon kosher salt<br />1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt<br />1 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar<br />3 extra-large eggs<br />3 teaspoons grated grapefruit zest (approximately one large grapefruit)<br />1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract<br />1/2 cup vegetable oil<br />1/3 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice<br /><br />For the glaze:<br />1 cup confectioners’ sugar<br />2 tablespoons freshly squeezed grapefruit juice<br /><strong>(I skipped the glaze and just loaded up on fresh fruit for breakfast!)</strong><br />Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch loaf pan. Line the bottom with parchment paper. Grease and flour the pan.<br /><br />Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt into 1 bowl. In another bowl, whisk together the yogurt, 1 cup sugar, the eggs, grapefruit zest, and vanilla. Slowly whisk the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. With a rubber spatula, fold the vegetable oil into the batter, making sure it’s all incorporated. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes, or until a cake tester placed in the center of the loaf comes out clean.<br /><br />Meanwhile, cook the 1/3 cup grapefruit juice and remaining 1 tablespoon sugar in a small pan until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is clear. Set aside.<br /><br />When the cake is done, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Carefully place on a baking rack over a sheet pan. While the cake is still warm, pour the grapefruit-sugar mixture over the cake and allow it to soak in. Cool.<br /><br />For the glaze, combine the confectioners’ sugar and grapefruit juice and pour over the cake<br /><br />P.S. I really need to find my camera or buy a new one. <br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-21845134952460867932011-02-07T08:06:00.000-08:002011-02-07T08:09:42.533-08:00One week till V Day...OMG...Valentines Day is in one week.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKk4ENWVZ8W06_A4iaVtTT1wjvzsdO-aiTLor6SBtdaScH1aftOS2XJ0QnMqGmzf4y7h2pwSmPBf9ckbxUkE_MrFfApmi8u1QLa21gJ5aSl0xYNACyOtAnjhpIDi9HbHmpfnRuosiYb9U/s1600/tumblr_l0co9jxtco1qb1vfco1_r1_500_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKk4ENWVZ8W06_A4iaVtTT1wjvzsdO-aiTLor6SBtdaScH1aftOS2XJ0QnMqGmzf4y7h2pwSmPBf9ckbxUkE_MrFfApmi8u1QLa21gJ5aSl0xYNACyOtAnjhpIDi9HbHmpfnRuosiYb9U/s320/tumblr_l0co9jxtco1qb1vfco1_r1_500_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570979813508215906" /></a><br /><br />This will be the first time since being back together with Travis that we get to spend the day together. I am thinking a nice dinner maybe some champange?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbrUutRI3cAQ5uc2efdUi6YCxvHuScpsODTV3-Vdh_-toHF8-QHVDnTD2509Q76tjRfBYxVVYGd6aOg9wTGTV2YThTeITv2dDuhyphenhyphenf0OMvlLyE1dnywpHRp4Hasbd8XZzCIp7Z8ZOa3HA/s1600/tumblr_leij55MF9C1qb1vfco1_500_large.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 234px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqbrUutRI3cAQ5uc2efdUi6YCxvHuScpsODTV3-Vdh_-toHF8-QHVDnTD2509Q76tjRfBYxVVYGd6aOg9wTGTV2YThTeITv2dDuhyphenhyphenf0OMvlLyE1dnywpHRp4Hasbd8XZzCIp7Z8ZOa3HA/s320/tumblr_leij55MF9C1qb1vfco1_500_large.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5570980142116074434" /></a><br /><br />Maybe I will make some paper heart garland, or something. I haven't started working so don't really have any money to spend on a gift. So I think a nice romantic night is in order. <br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-65306721392168493032011-01-27T09:14:00.001-08:002011-02-05T16:25:03.514-08:00Roasted Acorn Squash and Fire Roasted Tomato SoupI love squash. I really love acorn squash.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqtsTZcb542t4PYC1mTobqbXpXOl9BhhpyX_Evrx9OOhtj6AGTpYucB8FNOws-dxxmcqS-xSN_8U1yZGDtiK44HoIvq9cJcb1mPjLiSYZb9pzTyJTB0Zur7jhdoYIr8ewlGxcn5VUrTU/s1600/IMG01177-20110126-1356.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoqtsTZcb542t4PYC1mTobqbXpXOl9BhhpyX_Evrx9OOhtj6AGTpYucB8FNOws-dxxmcqS-xSN_8U1yZGDtiK44HoIvq9cJcb1mPjLiSYZb9pzTyJTB0Zur7jhdoYIr8ewlGxcn5VUrTU/s320/IMG01177-20110126-1356.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566916009903642706" /></a><br /><br />My house smelled great with the roasted squash and garlic.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilP1-zMe_Ui_FzNTZNKLS1OxoPHTMH1BOsgfuDkDt6IxZN2WOAKhtot9eDPARsbEz9FlFIsg7lvFmJ43zKwWp9QDPO0eqYqV7o5QKNvlMc69SezSNWI1YDKAnGrXUsUw3GCWU80cHT-oY/s1600/IMG01181-20110126-1531.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilP1-zMe_Ui_FzNTZNKLS1OxoPHTMH1BOsgfuDkDt6IxZN2WOAKhtot9eDPARsbEz9FlFIsg7lvFmJ43zKwWp9QDPO0eqYqV7o5QKNvlMc69SezSNWI1YDKAnGrXUsUw3GCWU80cHT-oY/s320/IMG01181-20110126-1531.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566916627410551154" /></a><br /><br />Yum.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GAI5o9o3VImK4s6JWI8g4ZsnyAd6GFLQIuGxJ75oNu3eMsnxB6uHz6y5xrdtIcYQzMAlgycnNn_Gcb_kmYSObycg1dJ7WfT9uod2i_jGR-WKjTwf6AvMUK0WWj2oWno_dQr63kD-TL4/s1600/IMG01184-20110127-1205.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5GAI5o9o3VImK4s6JWI8g4ZsnyAd6GFLQIuGxJ75oNu3eMsnxB6uHz6y5xrdtIcYQzMAlgycnNn_Gcb_kmYSObycg1dJ7WfT9uod2i_jGR-WKjTwf6AvMUK0WWj2oWno_dQr63kD-TL4/s320/IMG01184-20110127-1205.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566917127503302322" /></a><br />Seriously Yummy. That's really all I can say about this soup. Creamy deliciousness in a bowl. My four year old even liked it.<br /><br />Thank you Jamie and Bobby Dean!<br />Here's the recipe (with some changes to make it vegetarian!)<br />Ingredients<br />1 2-pound acorn squash<br />1 large garlic bulb<br />3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided<br />2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided <strong>(I used veggie broth)</strong><br />1 14.5-ounce can diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained<br />1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar <strong>(didn't have this on hand...so skipped!)</strong><br />1.5 teaspoons salt<br />1 teaspoon ground black pepper<br />Cracked black pepper <br />Preparation<br />Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. <br /><br />Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Cut squash in half and discard the seeds. Place squash, cut sides down, on prepared baking sheet. <br /><br />Cut 0.25 inch off of the pointed end of garlic bulb, keeping cloves intact. Place garlic, cut side up, on a small sheet of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Wrap garlic in foil and place on the baking sheet with squash. <br /><br />Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until squash and garlic are very tender. When cool enough to handle, scoop squash pulp from peel into a small bowl; discard peels. Squeeze garlic pulp into bowl. <br /><br />In the container of a blender, combine squash, garlic pulp, remaining 2 tablespoons oil, 1 cup broth, and tomatoes; process until smooth. Pour mixture into a medium saucepan, and pepper. Cook over medium heat until warm. Spoon into small serving cups;Garnish with cracked black pepper if desired.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-66154075722541033692010-07-13T10:34:00.000-07:002010-07-13T10:38:53.760-07:00Flowers and FoodI am really bad at posting on my blog. Sometimes I even wonder why I have one? Does anyone even read these posts?<br /><br />Anyway...summer is flying by! We leave for a NYC visit in two weeks. I can't wait! <br /><br />Chloe and I dug up and planted a flower bed in March or April, I really can't remember. She picked out the seeds. Here is her bed in full bloom...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvMK-2rRJ9E5B4JAdejeVAasGKX0Z3t_qXQQw0RD6ney-JHshx_5LFbPLXyGZ06mnpkyboOaa0AnOK5De7eXTVEGQKj_Lq8IbL7k-TdiuVKQq_NFOR8J3n9y7J5jLsRue8IZPZEGKmDI/s1600/P7130004.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 299px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVvMK-2rRJ9E5B4JAdejeVAasGKX0Z3t_qXQQw0RD6ney-JHshx_5LFbPLXyGZ06mnpkyboOaa0AnOK5De7eXTVEGQKj_Lq8IbL7k-TdiuVKQq_NFOR8J3n9y7J5jLsRue8IZPZEGKmDI/s400/P7130004.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493445993611002082" /></a><br /><br />I have been addicted to the cooking channel. I was watching some show on Saturday night, I can't remember who the chef was... She made this light summery salad with zucchini and asparagus, olive oil/fresh squeezed lemon/fresh ground pepper. It looked so yum! I had to make it. I didn't have asparagus so I used green beans instead. Green beans and zucchini from my garden! Yum. Yum.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl46XtAsb8zmRL1cTGlfIu17i_UvSvNU3a_Z9QxlqxgcLRIwuraiYHK-5yYh0k7oJxNVdcjKf_LDspMe3gBjs6QcMiORo491MjykeTa6QC6DULP1qIJJF-eOcQFazCInzHSVBCBfTpHMQ/s1600/P7130012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl46XtAsb8zmRL1cTGlfIu17i_UvSvNU3a_Z9QxlqxgcLRIwuraiYHK-5yYh0k7oJxNVdcjKf_LDspMe3gBjs6QcMiORo491MjykeTa6QC6DULP1qIJJF-eOcQFazCInzHSVBCBfTpHMQ/s320/P7130012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493446603292609714" /></a><br /><br />Enjoy.<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-51312145493884856472010-06-22T05:28:00.001-07:002010-06-22T05:32:46.567-07:00My Garden.Some new lovely pictures of my garden.<br /><br />Blueberries!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-NPdmMOrh_3WLYf5WZP2ILv5JAl-CuO6LOyB5Kmy-MfZbmIvPBpbSZIvrApCbdB3xWs2TVFE0cClVCgF7OvkfyWZhw2mDWlmy3IlK6CDVDaWoedaPaaVfq6kUODSurkfPRpwEYhCYGY/s1600/P6210027.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv-NPdmMOrh_3WLYf5WZP2ILv5JAl-CuO6LOyB5Kmy-MfZbmIvPBpbSZIvrApCbdB3xWs2TVFE0cClVCgF7OvkfyWZhw2mDWlmy3IlK6CDVDaWoedaPaaVfq6kUODSurkfPRpwEYhCYGY/s320/P6210027.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485574236175636610" /></a><br /><br />Potato Flowers!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPP7o2PkNr6TsWLP9TF9-Fmvd-_xbZwcodW__3X1-MomP3C5LlIPDmOGIIVfoiSP1r13Iw9o3UWyHNqdG24S6FRsdsuy2TD8QHOlxdxtkXNEC4Av5YypwyBj6PfOj1yW7jv4AK-D6yV6Q/s1600/P6210030.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPP7o2PkNr6TsWLP9TF9-Fmvd-_xbZwcodW__3X1-MomP3C5LlIPDmOGIIVfoiSP1r13Iw9o3UWyHNqdG24S6FRsdsuy2TD8QHOlxdxtkXNEC4Av5YypwyBj6PfOj1yW7jv4AK-D6yV6Q/s320/P6210030.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485574447846196786" /></a><br /><br />Peas!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOORF_sWpewiNBAshrIMW3-kVr5vO1RXT2Az4ComlqX3qNARMiq8oPEcovlioFLAde0ZYwDuTqYa-bL75I6DTcU6xseSznL2sI3sAQ6UE_7Nxqg_LQ_lkv1TU9cXjoFU6XIcxrF-0oQUI/s1600/P6210032.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOORF_sWpewiNBAshrIMW3-kVr5vO1RXT2Az4ComlqX3qNARMiq8oPEcovlioFLAde0ZYwDuTqYa-bL75I6DTcU6xseSznL2sI3sAQ6UE_7Nxqg_LQ_lkv1TU9cXjoFU6XIcxrF-0oQUI/s320/P6210032.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485574641859425026" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQK3Q9IlP8hzCb66JQwr8NZ2Ph5U2P4JJklZ4rbhhMXRvKAZ_cBE4BEHC-6zmpUh8eOygAnshFtLwgejM77RJY5Rn2r1o4LFaXgnrZafxA5jFvcGBtq-jxp5zfdC_yaJYHEOt8bdHSjo/s1600/P6210033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGQK3Q9IlP8hzCb66JQwr8NZ2Ph5U2P4JJklZ4rbhhMXRvKAZ_cBE4BEHC-6zmpUh8eOygAnshFtLwgejM77RJY5Rn2r1o4LFaXgnrZafxA5jFvcGBtq-jxp5zfdC_yaJYHEOt8bdHSjo/s320/P6210033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485574798181329426" /></a><br /><br />How is your garden doing?<br /><br />xoxo<br />J.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-34987862815933218492010-05-25T08:48:00.000-07:002010-05-25T08:52:13.908-07:00Things I am loving today.The smell of the rain.<br />The sound of the thunder.<br /><br />Perfect dandelion seed heads.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7GatzloaMt6xnpKLX8Grw_QerZChFMu3UjF1jwNQUiKnjlJNdMmDe6jlejCgbiBXSrTNbB1CUOrz7JZdUV9qjdiCqFoURpHjDbRy9rhrCcKlAqsZhyphenhyphenWD6_AwwDzZMTYCyGaVyklhVMc/s1600/Dandelion.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg7GatzloaMt6xnpKLX8Grw_QerZChFMu3UjF1jwNQUiKnjlJNdMmDe6jlejCgbiBXSrTNbB1CUOrz7JZdUV9qjdiCqFoURpHjDbRy9rhrCcKlAqsZhyphenhyphenWD6_AwwDzZMTYCyGaVyklhVMc/s200/Dandelion.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475235424773981154" /></a><br /><br />This dress from SteamKeepers on Etsy.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PzXSoKiyH1_M1jKddMoPoz8nH10k7Lhn_7Zq6p397Nfto7KUUY_zoz6R751WuIPae2OhlDI6QqEXDOuhS6onu50Hy3d0ReYfv6A-aDXVgm4Tgaey-tklffOaU7AswU8a52PjrTo2BJ4/s1600/il_430xN.137157188.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0PzXSoKiyH1_M1jKddMoPoz8nH10k7Lhn_7Zq6p397Nfto7KUUY_zoz6R751WuIPae2OhlDI6QqEXDOuhS6onu50Hy3d0ReYfv6A-aDXVgm4Tgaey-tklffOaU7AswU8a52PjrTo2BJ4/s200/il_430xN.137157188.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5475235682026464226" /></a><br /><br />and a big giant glass of ice water since it's been so hot here!<br /><br />xoxo.<br />Jen.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-33207118757443877942010-05-21T13:06:00.000-07:002010-05-21T13:10:56.763-07:00Rainy days.It's dreary and rainy here in good ol Wisco today.<br /><br />I finished up my first ever custom order!!!<br />The woman really loved my flower hair pins but wanted brooches instead. So hear ya go...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5cdejvziTVZhy4VQFWrXB7uvud6Zx6-46dKYPT_5u-iYIbtppFId98uLInogWrWWPUqgkxtzKJtTNuFtnDFkVzniHHJSsCwV0u3fpmNC_gFc1gPKlsTxat4klZ9gbRknXDCVuwJq65w/s1600/P5210091.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp5cdejvziTVZhy4VQFWrXB7uvud6Zx6-46dKYPT_5u-iYIbtppFId98uLInogWrWWPUqgkxtzKJtTNuFtnDFkVzniHHJSsCwV0u3fpmNC_gFc1gPKlsTxat4klZ9gbRknXDCVuwJq65w/s200/P5210091.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473817629037712178" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNacQVLDiE_DZCfO8QGGI0FTtYV0SJ-Z00fu_dfqAwqr4PY3wrw-h3v5MChgCCA1kOguiTjEwnV36m5tycrhinfu1YfiFFrlzntSJlKtXYEMr7A_5qkR77Kmjcf4MAgFvm5JNxNLpJBI/s1600/P5210092.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNacQVLDiE_DZCfO8QGGI0FTtYV0SJ-Z00fu_dfqAwqr4PY3wrw-h3v5MChgCCA1kOguiTjEwnV36m5tycrhinfu1YfiFFrlzntSJlKtXYEMr7A_5qkR77Kmjcf4MAgFvm5JNxNLpJBI/s200/P5210092.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473817869001385666" /></a><br /><br />I sent out some shirts to my man that Chloe picked out. I hope he likes them and I hope they fit him.<br /><br />I think my photo skills are improving...here is my latest listing to my site.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilHk7qvuhEwzhc7FTC8AOPmt2Y_42-aGU90lhawjWpPwAKvIjnTlodNDMsZOLtlP7P8u8-2Ql1zp7u1qoptTpeB85Da1MlHqFVWW-XLpRub-uRceIX6GM53bFweCDvx26LfzUqN4MShU/s1600/P5210106.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilHk7qvuhEwzhc7FTC8AOPmt2Y_42-aGU90lhawjWpPwAKvIjnTlodNDMsZOLtlP7P8u8-2Ql1zp7u1qoptTpeB85Da1MlHqFVWW-XLpRub-uRceIX6GM53bFweCDvx26LfzUqN4MShU/s200/P5210106.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5473818200391359762" /></a><br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />xoxo<br />J.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-81641973574772216352010-05-16T06:32:00.000-07:002010-05-16T06:39:58.151-07:00LifeI have a blog and haven't been posting anything on it. Wow...what a waste.<br /><br />Life has been super busy. School, Craft shows, Chloe, warm weather, work. <br /><br />I had one awesome craft show and the other one not so much. Thank whoever is our god that the second show I did in April was not my first. Note to self: If a show has an animal + fest in the title...probably not going to do very well.<br /><br />My garden is doing amazing. I should post pictures later this week.<br /><br />Here are some things that have been going on in my life lately.<br /><br />New Fiber...oh how I love new fiber!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EDNXf0MuRf6Ao98eJXBKgZROAjRFoIKTHmfEox0t1zIk7xzu48WVzZlh9AyMWUO0laZjb4kwaFNGvpkjsbAWFYeRxUPH9btqaW5UqfOE93ZYtdbtdbv6QAzoFzjI6Jd1tpHKffe39Zw/s1600/P5130057.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-EDNXf0MuRf6Ao98eJXBKgZROAjRFoIKTHmfEox0t1zIk7xzu48WVzZlh9AyMWUO0laZjb4kwaFNGvpkjsbAWFYeRxUPH9btqaW5UqfOE93ZYtdbtdbv6QAzoFzjI6Jd1tpHKffe39Zw/s200/P5130057.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471860993211882530" /></a><br /><br />My latest yarn...'Salt Water Taffy'<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfuWY0FQ1HoYeSyDnC73T8YSqKxWSYt4ge6jLkFb7TqzxQ-1jHXPFeUZzShoxjhN4fQe1C6JSnLUjis-0FphN6UEOcHQ9-tba7IuhSWoTNpXKYHYA_Be4XZ6idx9ZaVER5JzdlFGiQFA/s1600/P4220003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTfuWY0FQ1HoYeSyDnC73T8YSqKxWSYt4ge6jLkFb7TqzxQ-1jHXPFeUZzShoxjhN4fQe1C6JSnLUjis-0FphN6UEOcHQ9-tba7IuhSWoTNpXKYHYA_Be4XZ6idx9ZaVER5JzdlFGiQFA/s200/P4220003.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471861273428507090" /></a><br /><br />Broc Pesto...so yummy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNo0NgUzWAuLEpzAwIVOQF_9cJgvv1S9ZCroeqEcYno3kg5MuvOodkW3TawWbtBck0TR5Iw-QuWU5gxp6oDMlKvPSIlAZ1Spg-RtyM22whQTB3Xpy0nA7OP86rjAJd97wP3dgSR8Oc9mo/s1600/P4290033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNo0NgUzWAuLEpzAwIVOQF_9cJgvv1S9ZCroeqEcYno3kg5MuvOodkW3TawWbtBck0TR5Iw-QuWU5gxp6oDMlKvPSIlAZ1Spg-RtyM22whQTB3Xpy0nA7OP86rjAJd97wP3dgSR8Oc9mo/s200/P4290033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471861518916511842" /></a><br /><br />My loves.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBL6zj5NmwtBzvSqMqKUU_Mg0l6S35go4tbeTFGXykCxWQziNN2Wp5uRhsXdjQHrQfw7heKn9Cv8pFcS21zqQN1Fb0POusVfr0b-u8DvGpJ2SDWm0IsbS02Gtee-xZf8Nj1Z0e-h-_8o/s1600/ScannedImage001.JPEG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 48px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheBL6zj5NmwtBzvSqMqKUU_Mg0l6S35go4tbeTFGXykCxWQziNN2Wp5uRhsXdjQHrQfw7heKn9Cv8pFcS21zqQN1Fb0POusVfr0b-u8DvGpJ2SDWm0IsbS02Gtee-xZf8Nj1Z0e-h-_8o/s200/ScannedImage001.JPEG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5471861873334726370" /></a><br /><br />Till next time...which will be sooner than you think.<br /><br />xoxo<br />J.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-28090644248979734342010-03-30T17:10:00.001-07:002010-03-30T17:13:10.003-07:00Spring has sprungI spent the day outside with my baby girl and made some new earrings.<br /><br />I love spring!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQMPaPq7NMaKaZ95wRce7aVWDkQ_s8a1thbfSLXBJ2XYHC3S079JRCVaMZBjiv6inMxLB3VNK6eg5CkizsGrlY2JChEOQ8ho2ZS3qwwUh0G8c3wUkpDNbMtKbOqtkH94polPg5K7zixI/s1600/P3300408.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhQMPaPq7NMaKaZ95wRce7aVWDkQ_s8a1thbfSLXBJ2XYHC3S079JRCVaMZBjiv6inMxLB3VNK6eg5CkizsGrlY2JChEOQ8ho2ZS3qwwUh0G8c3wUkpDNbMtKbOqtkH94polPg5K7zixI/s320/P3300408.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454583852647536642" /></a><br /><br />My boyfriend comes in a few days, I am so excited.<br />The Spring Fling Craftacular will be here before I know it, all the nice weather is making me want to play outside instead of making stuff!<br /><br />Uggh.<br /><br />Here are the newest earrings.<br />Rose Petals...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJJuDH0fs0xblHJaEa6lOlLanMBaZ_Yno4aWva87_0cRAU4fZt0e5hGbAe_o67Q9DhvP1sCl8pTe9Oqj6DiYE6cUdsqgkC-HdJ36XiW8zaNINq6ebHf1l4ZnMyVG8EfOJz-GM7d0cH2g/s1600/P3300378.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVJJuDH0fs0xblHJaEa6lOlLanMBaZ_Yno4aWva87_0cRAU4fZt0e5hGbAe_o67Q9DhvP1sCl8pTe9Oqj6DiYE6cUdsqgkC-HdJ36XiW8zaNINq6ebHf1l4ZnMyVG8EfOJz-GM7d0cH2g/s320/P3300378.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5454584225461855682" /></a><br /><br />xoxo<br />J.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-59105851718025888252010-03-26T13:32:00.000-07:002010-03-26T13:36:11.086-07:00GoodsI have been really busy lately...too busy to post.<br /><br />Here are some recent goodies I made!<br /><br />New button necklace<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lwJ5RpFFpe9G0jhEZ7ea3rmKauVT70xVqXa26WQ8dsSVZ94fJuGrPu6yrj6GqZdrBsxkjOAfHrTZE5q0Y5qa018mvdN9cjC2kYSIhlpd0ozoV1B8P0gZZ0pJ6XMnIMNTAm0fmp6jHFY/s1600/P3240334.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7lwJ5RpFFpe9G0jhEZ7ea3rmKauVT70xVqXa26WQ8dsSVZ94fJuGrPu6yrj6GqZdrBsxkjOAfHrTZE5q0Y5qa018mvdN9cjC2kYSIhlpd0ozoV1B8P0gZZ0pJ6XMnIMNTAm0fmp6jHFY/s320/P3240334.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453043530910934706" /></a><br /><br />Poppy Earrings<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAbfy8nI63gqN4X7x1nkGiI83MT1Fb5WopK-vXPhbpfiW_wCMe6nIb5zY1cYpKdZBLMb7wDWZpW9Hov2fwz_a6OhIbc6EVKeQ9g-i961PKQ4z9Pbu6U6qjr-mFY4qUtUP2YlOtGpz69s/s1600/P3250358.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZAbfy8nI63gqN4X7x1nkGiI83MT1Fb5WopK-vXPhbpfiW_wCMe6nIb5zY1cYpKdZBLMb7wDWZpW9Hov2fwz_a6OhIbc6EVKeQ9g-i961PKQ4z9Pbu6U6qjr-mFY4qUtUP2YlOtGpz69s/s320/P3250358.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453043959368018882" /></a><br /><br />Other exciting news: My boyfriend will be here in 9 days and counting! And I will be at the Spring Fling Craftacular in Madison, WI on April 24th!<br /><br />xoxo<br />J.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-41995062157247156702010-03-19T10:50:00.000-07:002010-03-19T10:57:36.304-07:00fiber loveAhhh...how I love fiber. It's all so beautiful to look at and lovely to pull apart and touch.<br /><br />Here is my latest fiber and newly handspun yarn.<br /><br />Merino wool 'sunrise' batt<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uulkZpI3gD2EutQvaSYIq3dF1RABKxGF9e17SVv4e7L4Ji_VSFnnRYYWKo-M_1EBdXZANIFjClS9SI_83sKwEBGM7E8c4q8l1nlO0JpiS3KotaMB61yHUzoXh29AsmTBkRtRR8s3JVE/s1600-h/P3180295.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8uulkZpI3gD2EutQvaSYIq3dF1RABKxGF9e17SVv4e7L4Ji_VSFnnRYYWKo-M_1EBdXZANIFjClS9SI_83sKwEBGM7E8c4q8l1nlO0JpiS3KotaMB61yHUzoXh29AsmTBkRtRR8s3JVE/s200/P3180295.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450404201823438194" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XSLd2YoVE__hprYsmsVVOYphILaYlrAs83Mqyw5SWfiX3WgF2Pd-mgFetYh0l1gESt-uxp7M5w-JqmMG8pErJ8P6ZN36DEa7ufL-Q9cTzG7sjOwZ0nRRFyyJiuyS968dwU7tarFfsXk/s1600-h/P3180297.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0XSLd2YoVE__hprYsmsVVOYphILaYlrAs83Mqyw5SWfiX3WgF2Pd-mgFetYh0l1gESt-uxp7M5w-JqmMG8pErJ8P6ZN36DEa7ufL-Q9cTzG7sjOwZ0nRRFyyJiuyS968dwU7tarFfsXk/s200/P3180297.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450404382965057618" /></a><br /><br />And Chloe...the newest fiber lover!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYZ6mT6zCRvEKQ8K3HVxWK6BdbccGuzKqFbDAES9icQbcsAANT9yi5sZQwBQfXX-smvVNNTHzioDHWrdR0g_mcDaAB3K8laXlFctz1SvPsv4Ki_lpbixvQ_K8z-oLC72BR8LXdsNACTs/s1600-h/P3190307.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYZ6mT6zCRvEKQ8K3HVxWK6BdbccGuzKqFbDAES9icQbcsAANT9yi5sZQwBQfXX-smvVNNTHzioDHWrdR0g_mcDaAB3K8laXlFctz1SvPsv4Ki_lpbixvQ_K8z-oLC72BR8LXdsNACTs/s320/P3190307.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450405422638554114" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-55891990537502953362010-03-17T13:53:00.000-07:002010-03-17T13:57:16.585-07:00exhaustionIt's been a week since my last post...I think the time between posts will continue to get long. The weather has been seriously amazing the past 4 days. I have been outside digging up the earth getting ready to plant a beautiful garden.<br /><br />With all this digging comes some serious exhaustion! Phew...I'm beat by 3:30 every afternoon. <br /><br />So far I have started the following seeds: Basil, banana peppers, cilantro, beets, lavender, mint, and an italian seed mix (different kinds of lettuce, arugula, chicory, and a few other things I can't think of). The basil, cilantro, and beets have sprouted. I can't wait for the rest to sprout!<br /><br />xoxo.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-3608560849501624102010-03-11T13:59:00.000-08:002010-03-11T14:03:34.424-08:00new projectand well it's a doozy!<br /><br />I realized this morning that my favourite sheets have a rip in them, thanks to my lovely little dog Lucy. So finding that out what's a crafty girl like me to do? Well throw them in the wash and start cutting strips and braiding!<br /><br />Here's the start...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHrNnGhjBpX5aH5YP27Dva-Z8vBAnzKXLdhSwBA4bxFMhyoHlDPaWB5fw2MBklBsG2fBvuhDC7Ypogov2ge6VtD5yDiJeLljLADvMD1xRL1oc0mEFcjmW4c8SNV5yfcNwn_lC6K9d3_g/s1600-h/P3110220.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAHrNnGhjBpX5aH5YP27Dva-Z8vBAnzKXLdhSwBA4bxFMhyoHlDPaWB5fw2MBklBsG2fBvuhDC7Ypogov2ge6VtD5yDiJeLljLADvMD1xRL1oc0mEFcjmW4c8SNV5yfcNwn_lC6K9d3_g/s320/P3110220.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447499877530008226" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-OY5Id94_6dSuHTbnfDE8MJRkGTFlyb9pUm1v2DQq3LVXTc_gBDl47ua7byQMxCtdRLASyQNbac76xwud5w2kT7Uc6zcFCa7KnL1hDojzXiKiEKBWXlLUa5e6ZZjRm_p07y0gJu6WlA/s1600-h/P3110223.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0-OY5Id94_6dSuHTbnfDE8MJRkGTFlyb9pUm1v2DQq3LVXTc_gBDl47ua7byQMxCtdRLASyQNbac76xwud5w2kT7Uc6zcFCa7KnL1hDojzXiKiEKBWXlLUa5e6ZZjRm_p07y0gJu6WlA/s320/P3110223.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447500205387958786" /></a><br /><br />xoxo.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-1699759490489197312010-03-08T14:21:00.001-08:002010-03-08T14:24:11.799-08:00leaves and mudAhhh, I love the smell of spring. The melting snow, grass and trees coming to life again. I went outside with Chloe for about 3 hours and ran around playing tag, and raking leaves. I can't wait to start planting a garden. I have serious gardening fever right now.<br /><br />I also managed to make a new necklace today.<br />White White White button necklace...it's lovely!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoiFk0DuY3uwFuJpfhzzP6T_B24esgpwsj1nWsm_-HH8wlnejnoC2KpCMWkMIV1UZiNsB0tyL9jz9gksm0YAbRfRgwP6zsPEqA9-XbQ5dpDOMfPUZ9Ba0FawEwJQu3SIvWF4p7lvXMrzs/s1600-h/P3080192.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoiFk0DuY3uwFuJpfhzzP6T_B24esgpwsj1nWsm_-HH8wlnejnoC2KpCMWkMIV1UZiNsB0tyL9jz9gksm0YAbRfRgwP6zsPEqA9-XbQ5dpDOMfPUZ9Ba0FawEwJQu3SIvWF4p7lvXMrzs/s320/P3080192.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446392212189450706" /></a><br /><br />I also got great news that my boyfriend will be here soon!<br /><br />love!<br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-32420148253257194722010-03-06T06:46:00.000-08:002010-03-06T06:52:06.651-08:00Goodbye SnowAwww...the weather is beautiful here in good ole' Wisco. The snow is melting, it's a muddy mess outside.<br /><br />I have had spring on the brain lately, but really...who hasn't? Tonight we are supposed to have our first rain showers of the season, very exciting.<br /><br />Here is a new button necklace I made the other day after soaking up the beautiful blue sky.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3h3lXDAiWu7l3CqRMBBjKY-F_n1l4s6IVag92tJeivMiCduqIFnI42GfAT9m43DUQHUvUnd6wWdqh2LhktpCgvOTc1mLrfJAJ8Q22LR1p0qoNRwv6vWuWnXCnzyhaWLaBLIq-8yWBBM/s1600-h/P3050181.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ3h3lXDAiWu7l3CqRMBBjKY-F_n1l4s6IVag92tJeivMiCduqIFnI42GfAT9m43DUQHUvUnd6wWdqh2LhktpCgvOTc1mLrfJAJ8Q22LR1p0qoNRwv6vWuWnXCnzyhaWLaBLIq-8yWBBM/s320/P3050181.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445532838580171090" /></a><br /><br />Some more yarn I spun...I think I am going to give this to a friend that I am doing a personal swap with. I am very excited about this yarn. It's beautiful 'art' yarn.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm27qunDPsp7yTrpZ-YjnGgWB2elE2ljWGXWhWv8SvwJVyUzqlHX7H6RL2zYCJlis0eFpDIy1D94W_WI4VMV29GxKrce0IJrqluuzZv-ZyFyttrjPriirDL7c7jSmti6ABSOMjhpiFk4U/s1600-h/P3040173.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm27qunDPsp7yTrpZ-YjnGgWB2elE2ljWGXWhWv8SvwJVyUzqlHX7H6RL2zYCJlis0eFpDIy1D94W_WI4VMV29GxKrce0IJrqluuzZv-ZyFyttrjPriirDL7c7jSmti6ABSOMjhpiFk4U/s320/P3040173.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445533108422139522" /></a><br /><br />And lastly...my little monkey pretending to be a paper bag girl, this was hilarious.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCj58ml_2DwmTvTc8ZWc0pTsWRwalVWVGPKqx_8LGqNiKHr55Zyx-2HgY8W-KeAxPOjYbhNZ6O6SQYrjGmaO17PM_nbSZRgr1cueCY6L1hRBMbPBDhGDXNhChPimRqwIR80KJt477OBx8/s1600-h/New+Image.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCj58ml_2DwmTvTc8ZWc0pTsWRwalVWVGPKqx_8LGqNiKHr55Zyx-2HgY8W-KeAxPOjYbhNZ6O6SQYrjGmaO17PM_nbSZRgr1cueCY6L1hRBMbPBDhGDXNhChPimRqwIR80KJt477OBx8/s320/New+Image.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445533371034785266" /></a><br /><br />I start work today...at a liquor store in the next town over. Should be interesting and very easy. I will be able to knit and spin while I'm working!! :)<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-54962156049158022442010-03-03T16:36:00.000-08:002010-03-03T16:41:43.277-08:00pizza and yarnToday I was starving for lunch, I was craving hummus so naturally I made some! After it was done I started getting everything ready to have a bagel sandwich and then found some nasty mold on my bagel. That idea went out the window. Hmmmn, I sat there and thought about what else to make so I ended up making myself a vegan pizza! Cauliflower, broccoli, asparagus, tempeh, and honey BBQ as the sauce.<br /><br />It was delicious...I forgot how nummy vegan pizza is!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-dhty_HlN-_hCVg7fv2VDc2qnYW0CwAp8O0rFi3031F_1cJqkqtOcOGJHfQ1OHkbJkUcscxyaHOzSz4C-XwJEgdE27tHNWX4liKxEgb2YZVEtWIyI8OepGB9Pn5FPx-hoYGt0G7UL-_A/s1600-h/P3030158.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-dhty_HlN-_hCVg7fv2VDc2qnYW0CwAp8O0rFi3031F_1cJqkqtOcOGJHfQ1OHkbJkUcscxyaHOzSz4C-XwJEgdE27tHNWX4liKxEgb2YZVEtWIyI8OepGB9Pn5FPx-hoYGt0G7UL-_A/s320/P3030158.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444571792222402098" /></a><br /><br />More little baby skeins of yarn, just plain white and a mix of black and white. I love all the wonky-ness of the yarn. I am obsessed!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ghGzx10lYN38XuFjO4NzBGfYYxMnrRelS-M8PoktGg26BbRhM4PObiDSpcJrIeMaWyvsRoG5fDacFH-ha6ndEhozZH070z-Cga0Wmrql8XUhncHjSmduADVgboQGGZsEeLs9qiM83Q/s1600-h/P3030152.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg63ghGzx10lYN38XuFjO4NzBGfYYxMnrRelS-M8PoktGg26BbRhM4PObiDSpcJrIeMaWyvsRoG5fDacFH-ha6ndEhozZH070z-Cga0Wmrql8XUhncHjSmduADVgboQGGZsEeLs9qiM83Q/s320/P3030152.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444572129233215794" /></a><br /><br />Today I worked on this BEAUTIFUL art yarn...pictures tomorrow!<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-86112948411986669622010-03-02T12:47:00.000-08:002010-03-02T12:54:47.862-08:00spinning, necklaces, and sweet potatoesSome new necklaces for you lovely blog readers to check out...both of which are for sale on my Etsy.<br /><br />Edge of a petal..<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx31W4JGFVETGrSGkLQfNby2eZN0K1kKZ7Vq_b2q9vuX-KzU6ra9Latr9r1-IvutYHVD65tVgFdSSNRt45w3qgeALcOnmhg8lfY5xb27W2UoMTDqcwzy73Ecyvkj9T0_dVeUaHa4nqzTk/s1600-h/P3010106.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx31W4JGFVETGrSGkLQfNby2eZN0K1kKZ7Vq_b2q9vuX-KzU6ra9Latr9r1-IvutYHVD65tVgFdSSNRt45w3qgeALcOnmhg8lfY5xb27W2UoMTDqcwzy73Ecyvkj9T0_dVeUaHa4nqzTk/s320/P3010106.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444141316182548882" /></a><br /><br />Lady of the night<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AoVLE544GG2ORXvMUl4Pe-oPS5odxdGmCzmFwPdXJDl3rmAHmM12qpi1_NQkPOUtYUgo_KSUKl0YeXd4jffCNCd_XLpwKRjAjwXT2Bu5g_mSYf01v00SOXfLilSpy6pJkL93_9VXgvg/s1600-h/P3020141.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2AoVLE544GG2ORXvMUl4Pe-oPS5odxdGmCzmFwPdXJDl3rmAHmM12qpi1_NQkPOUtYUgo_KSUKl0YeXd4jffCNCd_XLpwKRjAjwXT2Bu5g_mSYf01v00SOXfLilSpy6pJkL93_9VXgvg/s320/P3020141.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444141564757328674" /></a><br /><br />So, yesterday I FINALLY received my spindle in the post. Here's what it looks like!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLoNacGJ-4QRaNUN6izIIDP0poehWBAMhF_gQpWmde7n6FIO5rhTR5ch3b806tMaABNJRsqdlRQLwyMEPZ6no_-ZYkp8uWLho1muC3SQU05WazOFlSjmvJxzcyAR7b5gsyIh3yqX5Ot4/s1600-h/P3020123.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKLoNacGJ-4QRaNUN6izIIDP0poehWBAMhF_gQpWmde7n6FIO5rhTR5ch3b806tMaABNJRsqdlRQLwyMEPZ6no_-ZYkp8uWLho1muC3SQU05WazOFlSjmvJxzcyAR7b5gsyIh3yqX5Ot4/s320/P3020123.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444141891239735506" /></a><br /><br />And here is my very first attempt at spinning. A little baby skein made with red and white wool.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71rYLBQLn_kfvVLh-3rh2Q2FS97YxYJdJalXYOxjwb0STuQdYpbNBl70zv3KvDJLOO_75bMuhW3YpY4mtwwFWsBct_cUFA_qzDS4mEwuRcOXDfbi9TnO_U44tlWyr2GT-PrESlKWLOLE/s1600-h/IMG00053-20100302-0927.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi71rYLBQLn_kfvVLh-3rh2Q2FS97YxYJdJalXYOxjwb0STuQdYpbNBl70zv3KvDJLOO_75bMuhW3YpY4mtwwFWsBct_cUFA_qzDS4mEwuRcOXDfbi9TnO_U44tlWyr2GT-PrESlKWLOLE/s320/IMG00053-20100302-0927.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444142125122320466" /></a><br /><br />Lastly...lunch! Sweet potato, potato chips! I seasoned them with a mix of white pepper, brewer's yeast, garlic and cayenne pepper. Oh my goodness they were so yummy!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28W1dHlO6t0dpT_ppJoJYJsP_XXj96I8nsxzJp5aUn1m_IOKkdVbRhG1B9ckAT8Mp0gaQGN2RDI1TCr5BlCyY7mV4mtBZTDOfYaGoGa8ZvZvnSYkrOirixm0Op39Xjtu0rLdKL4HU61U/s1600-h/P3020120.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg28W1dHlO6t0dpT_ppJoJYJsP_XXj96I8nsxzJp5aUn1m_IOKkdVbRhG1B9ckAT8Mp0gaQGN2RDI1TCr5BlCyY7mV4mtBZTDOfYaGoGa8ZvZvnSYkrOirixm0Op39Xjtu0rLdKL4HU61U/s320/P3020120.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5444142545428390114" /></a><br /><br />I am turning into a foodie!<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-57965981699248654582010-03-01T05:47:00.000-08:002010-03-01T05:53:42.423-08:00Hello MarchWow, I can't believe that today is the first day of March already. Craziness! I have a job interview today...wish me luck! :)<br /><br />I've been so busy lately creating. I have the juices flowing and they aren't stopping.<br />My latest creations...<br /><br />Shades of the Sea junk necklace<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9t9M3WosoGPfF6nfIW0rgSyOUeuRsE6hENzQWPMQOw8MO6rVDtpKWcyUOdms8943mb1YboniEQz2glqth1G-z1PuDqEGO3kjAetw3cjSSr5RjNT3RfrSaiI03yNR_sTlmpSOa2wltefI/s1600-h/P2250064.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9t9M3WosoGPfF6nfIW0rgSyOUeuRsE6hENzQWPMQOw8MO6rVDtpKWcyUOdms8943mb1YboniEQz2glqth1G-z1PuDqEGO3kjAetw3cjSSr5RjNT3RfrSaiI03yNR_sTlmpSOa2wltefI/s320/P2250064.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443662295288453666" /></a><br /><br />Lucky Day necklace<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjkpRILdRX1WVvg8C5EN1iytUG5UpKZQeOY7PV9zP59MNpvE4b5zwrwjDaGSngCnr7z96sjwnfw2W-1CLEer65ZeeU6ASETftAMoxQS3F2F7U6vXRaopBpad4-7wzm8Yr2aN98TP31Kg/s1600-h/P2250085.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghjkpRILdRX1WVvg8C5EN1iytUG5UpKZQeOY7PV9zP59MNpvE4b5zwrwjDaGSngCnr7z96sjwnfw2W-1CLEer65ZeeU6ASETftAMoxQS3F2F7U6vXRaopBpad4-7wzm8Yr2aN98TP31Kg/s320/P2250085.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443662525971933730" /></a><br /><br />I love making necklaces.<br /><br />I don't know how many people actually read this so, if you do please check out the following blog...<br />http://wist-etsy.blogspot.com<br /><br />It's the Wisconsin Etsy street team, yours truely is a member of this lovely team. The most recent post is beautiful, it highlights a lot of beautiful items for the WIST members<br /><br />Here's a taste...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hF8yL7eKA0VE1cSf2rPHAN97GWO4853oObPmayNj-c67weKbEzVQd6UhMDCS8JDvpSET2M21K5eypcrzw0LVqG3CW8Rb20CNo0w7hcy239XD4cG3za4tKyH8V-oMuWh4Zr3JMA2QYrA/s1600-h/red1%5B9%5D.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 260px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hF8yL7eKA0VE1cSf2rPHAN97GWO4853oObPmayNj-c67weKbEzVQd6UhMDCS8JDvpSET2M21K5eypcrzw0LVqG3CW8Rb20CNo0w7hcy239XD4cG3za4tKyH8V-oMuWh4Zr3JMA2QYrA/s320/red1%5B9%5D.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5443663116232621346" /></a><br /><br />I promise to post more this month!<br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-35072488391120923832010-02-24T13:14:00.000-08:002010-02-24T13:21:56.520-08:00Crafting and Cooking!Today was a busy day.<br /><br />I made this beautiful necklace and then it sold within a few hours...how awesome is that!!!<br />It's titled...Spring Bloom<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRDIG2SGVpSoVkgQryb-tsTZzqH_w6dtz8n3iVzA0MBQNyxHDONdKXafA7R2EMNwDJPHXBcpy9uz2ZUfR6KzxxbTzz2mZVs0pgEp1bz9GCskyEnYiFJrAXCuD9xymsjVX9Et2XuR4ogk/s1600-h/P2240014.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgRDIG2SGVpSoVkgQryb-tsTZzqH_w6dtz8n3iVzA0MBQNyxHDONdKXafA7R2EMNwDJPHXBcpy9uz2ZUfR6KzxxbTzz2mZVs0pgEp1bz9GCskyEnYiFJrAXCuD9xymsjVX9Et2XuR4ogk/s320/P2240014.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441922025586145698" /></a><br /><br />Then I made this amazingly yummy Blueberry Chai spice bread<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkacF0stEBEoNtyEpZTPv1EWHIu8r8hk1psiu7OeWXviSq0Fv0DLYdetwVuI22mElEnwgZ4y0jqFVgtWqKdisKZ4IlK2iBhSnQfMGBeqZESrQvMYRcG6V-CCTFFBkUWq2UxPkyy36D2E/s1600-h/P2240033.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSkacF0stEBEoNtyEpZTPv1EWHIu8r8hk1psiu7OeWXviSq0Fv0DLYdetwVuI22mElEnwgZ4y0jqFVgtWqKdisKZ4IlK2iBhSnQfMGBeqZESrQvMYRcG6V-CCTFFBkUWq2UxPkyy36D2E/s320/P2240033.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441922483943648658" /></a><br /><br />and, lastly some Coconut Shortbread cookies<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFxsL4moxFEjqnmD1QWCp-5TiGEAmVU8IktJQedV0CQfjt4N1K1bFIH9ru2ur6I4Wv-SJoB5QsCzgva-xj_8cXWzrNj30UmoAprVdCGJM5HJFsBgusJRmv22sT29_wufTyh5q8VQt3Vi8/s1600-h/P2240040.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFxsL4moxFEjqnmD1QWCp-5TiGEAmVU8IktJQedV0CQfjt4N1K1bFIH9ru2ur6I4Wv-SJoB5QsCzgva-xj_8cXWzrNj30UmoAprVdCGJM5HJFsBgusJRmv22sT29_wufTyh5q8VQt3Vi8/s320/P2240040.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441922740955089138" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlmoHYBJHgLuPtpsFsCQlkvf_z2Mi0ENm12AmD6aIdKoOv42Ll9FDqJLyBJNULquwvuETxdWtTZZHEKV8rmAq3IaehKVeJGx92vhIOrDV4VkLUh8wXpbV_uVLPc9mBLVuKHt6Bpi4GKI/s1600-h/P2240038.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlmoHYBJHgLuPtpsFsCQlkvf_z2Mi0ENm12AmD6aIdKoOv42Ll9FDqJLyBJNULquwvuETxdWtTZZHEKV8rmAq3IaehKVeJGx92vhIOrDV4VkLUh8wXpbV_uVLPc9mBLVuKHt6Bpi4GKI/s320/P2240038.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441922901716948658" /></a><br /><br />I will post recipes at a later date.<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-42427235762239627542010-02-22T07:31:00.000-08:002010-02-22T07:43:53.781-08:00Baby...I think not.Ugggh...I really hate being called baby or babe. My boyfriend calls me those 'pet' names all the time. It wouldn't bother me so much if they were only used for me...but he calls EVERYONE that's a lady those names, his friends, his co-workers. It's not a 'pet' name or term of endearment if you are using it for every lady that is in your life. I actually find it a bit uncomfortable when being called baby or babe. <br /><br />I would rather be called by just my name or nothing then be referred to as baby or babe.<br /><br />Is it too much for a girl to ask that if her boyfriend feels the need to call her a 'pet' name that he uses it just for her?Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4460386321153868207.post-354383358509962552010-02-21T13:12:00.000-08:002010-02-21T13:52:10.765-08:00feltingI admire people that do wet felting, there are some beautiful items that have been created!<br /><br />So, I saw a link about felting over a bar of soap.<br />http://www.mielkesfarm.com/felt_soap.htm<br /><br />I figured that being new to felting that trying to wet felt over a bar of soap would be the easiest project to tackle.<br /><br />Without further adieu, my felted bar of soap!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYgrPX46Qhuz1vjYUZZtyQPmh9Kpt6TnMNyKjeSwxsjB2NNNLhyphenhypheny4pgs3lkfLdMjXHqyEohsX8hg5KjoOVL5U2WkQJ23-MjG7cJ-Y6Sx8UbDYrLHU9CXftdPlD-bR97qlHisH4G_vlZ4/s1600-h/P2200006.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikYgrPX46Qhuz1vjYUZZtyQPmh9Kpt6TnMNyKjeSwxsjB2NNNLhyphenhypheny4pgs3lkfLdMjXHqyEohsX8hg5KjoOVL5U2WkQJ23-MjG7cJ-Y6Sx8UbDYrLHU9CXftdPlD-bR97qlHisH4G_vlZ4/s320/P2200006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440808401163849922" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtny2TMSC7kbBsT2EcT_xiFg8j69AG0xkl84-hlRByEIo7kwcySWNNr-MLyYK4e6xf4460eoFvY3ICl9uZPTFXRRG3lmuxSi4ajTt6whxTCRsYH5yWtbHPNkWxxx4ujq3xGsZZ87MeQqE/s1600-h/P2200007.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtny2TMSC7kbBsT2EcT_xiFg8j69AG0xkl84-hlRByEIo7kwcySWNNr-MLyYK4e6xf4460eoFvY3ICl9uZPTFXRRG3lmuxSi4ajTt6whxTCRsYH5yWtbHPNkWxxx4ujq3xGsZZ87MeQqE/s320/P2200007.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440808573745370818" /></a><br /><br />It's far from being perfect, but I think it was pretty good for a first project!<br /><br />xoxoJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12709763873632634680noreply@blogger.com0