I discovered an incredible Illustrator, Helen Dardik. Everything is bright and intriquing. I feel like I could look at her patterns for ever and still continue to see something new. Go check out her blog!

OK, it’s January 23, and I’m officially stir crazy. I’m tired of being inside all the time. I want to be outside. Yet I can’t. It’s cold, wet, and the air quality sucks. When I’m not at work, it’s dark outside. I really miss the sun on my face. So what is a girl suppose to do? Really, I’m open to suggestions. Not even the thought of going shopping perks up my spirit, and I [...]

A couple of years ago, paint cups repurposed as pencil cups started to sprout up on the internet. I was intrigued. Yet I didn’t take on the project until last week when I needed a birthday gift. While some crafters cover the can with fabric, I elected to use paper. It’s easier to wrap paper around the can than pulling fabric over the slightly larger rolled edge. The smooth sides of the paint can are [...]

Apparently, I didn’t get enough when I made hexagons for my table runner. Earlier this week, I found myself with idle hands and the need to do something sort of mindless with said hands. Sewing up hexagons is a perfect solution. The big question is finding a good use for them. They’re on the small side with each side measuring 3/4″ finished. A quick look through flickr made me think they might work as pillows. [...]

Meet Echo, as in a nymph from Greek mythology. Our name choosing process was very scientific. I made a list of acceptable names, and Ross chose the shortest one. Lucky for her the name seems to fit. I took the photo using Photo Booth on my iMac. She likes the flashing light.

The last week or so has been non-stop project fun. I’m use the word fun to try and convince myself it was a really good use of my vacation time. Since my last post, I went from auditioning paint colors to a freshly painted bedroom, which sounds so simple. If only that was true. Here’s the two minute summary of the bedroom redo: Wednesday, December 31, 2008 Empty room Remove wall lights that were way [...]