tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61646376384725611362023-11-16T03:08:49.777-08:00Brin & NohlI am Jody, the designer behind Brin & Nohl. My most favorite things are my smalls B and N, and my sweet professor husband Eric. Life is good. I do what I do. I create and design because I love it, for a challenge and sometimes to be economical. I get a lot of inspiration from others - I am super resourceful!Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.comBlogger179125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-26207108713378084702013-10-25T19:05:00.002-07:002013-10-30T12:51:40.922-07:00A Gentleman's Bow Tie<div style="text-align: center;">
So I decided to test a pattern for a gal... she created a great pattern for a super cute gentleman's bow tie. My little guy has been known to sport the bow tie on occasion {debuting his style at the age of 3 at my cousin's wedding back in 2010}. </div>
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Ugh... I want to squeeze this little guy again! </div>
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Okay, back to 2013, right?! I used her cute pattern and made a new tie. </div>
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I must say, it turned out so darn cute.</div>
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Now, if I can only convince my now 6 year old, t-shirt wearing guy to wear this. </div>
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I LOVE how it turned out. Thanks <a href="http://freshlycompleted.blogspot.com/2013/10/a-gentlemans-bow-tie-looking-for-testers.html" target="_blank">Freshly Completed</a> for the opportunity to test the pattern.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I may have made a few for our furry friends, too. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkAkbd1az0lp6oUXk9ZKqxv_MsVH_Ltj1VIMXHjwJMhVcUUouP6VrkodYAzYxMd2Ni56Ga4ZNlmZqXiY3VoxWuvIbXap7fajp0Y3JtIZ1pDoUIF-CCZSU03n6u98uAWGlCogbss76edw6/s640/blogger-image-360453371.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilkAkbd1az0lp6oUXk9ZKqxv_MsVH_Ltj1VIMXHjwJMhVcUUouP6VrkodYAzYxMd2Ni56Ga4ZNlmZqXiY3VoxWuvIbXap7fajp0Y3JtIZ1pDoUIF-CCZSU03n6u98uAWGlCogbss76edw6/s640/blogger-image-360453371.jpg"></a></div><br></div>
Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-14658681032342279332013-01-16T13:01:00.004-08:002013-01-16T13:17:39.748-08:00life is a crock of beans<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This was a sign in my Nanny's kitchen. I loved it. It was my grandparents in a nutshell. They loved beans. Such a simple food. Since I have been obsessing over this <a href="http://brinandnohl.blogspot.com/2013/01/white-chili.html" target="_blank">White Chili</a> lately, I have been buying many cans of Great Northern beans. We are a big bean eating family - we try not to eat too much meat, so we steer toward beans. I decided I should try my hand at making my own to freeze, which brings me back to this saying... life is a crock of beans. Beans run about $1 per can, a 2 pound bag is about $2 and yields about 7 cans of beans. Today I spent the afternoon preparing 4 pounds of Great Northern beans to freeze in quart size freezer bags. </span><br />
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Friends are great. Friends share things... recipes, ideas, etc. I got this recipe from an amazing friend of mine. I have obsessed over this chili for months now, I love it that much. Weird- I obsess over chili? Well, we all have our quirks. I have used and used the recipe, the paper it is written on is about done for. With a few modifications, I needed a place I could pin this recipe from, so here it is. <br />
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Ingredients:<br />2 cloves garlic, minced<br />1/2 cup chopped onion<br />2 cooked chicken breast halves, diced (I used shredded roasted chicken)<br />3 cans (16 oz each) Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed (I smashed one and a half cans)<br />1 can (4 oz) green chilies<br />1 1/2 cups chicken broth<br />1 can (16oz) chopped tomatoes, undrained<br />1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce<br />1 tsp chili powder<br />1 tsp cumin</div>
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1. Spray dutch oven with vegetable oil. Saute garlic and onions until onions are clear.<br />2. Add remaining ingredients and cook on medium heat for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.</div>
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Approximate Yield:<br />6 servings, 1 1/4 cups each<br />286 calories<br />2 g fat<br />23 gm protein<br />49 g carbs<br />(I know you were dying to know the nutritional information!) It's actually a super healthy meal.</div>
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Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-89105108817458247802012-09-01T17:11:00.001-07:002012-09-01T17:11:53.244-07:00a little linen<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I'm still here... just super busy. My kiddos keep me on my toes and I love every minute. In the mean time - we moved and now I have been organizing, crafting, trying to make this house a home. I love linen and can't get enough of it...</div>
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<br />Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-26703770465760117592012-02-24T09:28:00.000-08:002012-02-24T09:28:04.875-08:00nanny is busy<div style="text-align: center;">i have been missing in action... LOTS of action, so i barely have time to write. if you are wondering what i am up to... most of my activities are feeding off <a href="http://pinterest.com/brinandnohl/" target="_blank">pinterest</a>. yes, i know, everyone is on pinterest, but it has been fun gathering ideas and following through with lots of great results. </div><div style="text-align: center;">so, why am i here today? my mom is back into sewing and completed a project - a duvet cover for my dad's throw. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTccsfKnbax5nE-MQADcFjQDCUlCLwCdjUJAj5pYKCVINSy8YmdRhprlxl0HBhNNmxDcPFHyavYhBmAs9VFm3fbEpeNTpxcaOiZ21fOtQ3qr44ONw0F330-k-ErkU7TV1EVcYLIqTp1zv/s1600/downsized_0109021601.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTccsfKnbax5nE-MQADcFjQDCUlCLwCdjUJAj5pYKCVINSy8YmdRhprlxl0HBhNNmxDcPFHyavYhBmAs9VFm3fbEpeNTpxcaOiZ21fOtQ3qr44ONw0F330-k-ErkU7TV1EVcYLIqTp1zv/s320/downsized_0109021601.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">it turned out good, don't ya think?! someday i will post pictures of her beautiful garden. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i will be back here and there to give you a glimpse of what we have been up to around here. chat soon!</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-64432517483548328662011-04-26T09:28:00.000-07:002011-04-26T09:28:51.352-07:00i am crazy like that<div style="text-align: center;">a bit from our easter week...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cRKSD77sSl4BEzFkeYcYbw28gSAr-iSFMybDXiu5xc-3QtTuozYsS14DY6FheaD5lIqKyjrS9a4TBxMqf_1_CI-Zcp-9eoAkWxQygltBC3NTiTSZ0Y1vt0_uUErmWP-HxRJ6DE80mVI0/s1600/101_5308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1cRKSD77sSl4BEzFkeYcYbw28gSAr-iSFMybDXiu5xc-3QtTuozYsS14DY6FheaD5lIqKyjrS9a4TBxMqf_1_CI-Zcp-9eoAkWxQygltBC3NTiTSZ0Y1vt0_uUErmWP-HxRJ6DE80mVI0/s320/101_5308.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we had a cookie decorating party with our friends... school friends, ballet friends... it was total mayhem, but we loved it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTTURDuWdnR8o1VET5wGeyPsfOrC-t45R1p8GHyINdCXW3iHS9uSZoi7VL8bKEKsQkaZ6oXyHvE4hXiHjYRK6tbFIsPTduS5sycebHQQ9M4DbTYD73SVXx8mGUywnttEgkTCwTOXKi10S/s1600/P1010787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTTTURDuWdnR8o1VET5wGeyPsfOrC-t45R1p8GHyINdCXW3iHS9uSZoi7VL8bKEKsQkaZ6oXyHvE4hXiHjYRK6tbFIsPTduS5sycebHQQ9M4DbTYD73SVXx8mGUywnttEgkTCwTOXKi10S/s320/P1010787.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4c0f8CV6WlYK_sBJjC8WxjUDNlmWy_ExXIs6WO748QpslRWOzSvlKi34Yw3Twm-pJ9c5e-neBrX2KU3GV6xTow0mLnk9KkanrOrdNNU26fVXV3pOSB7kmQavrvjLc3CWReK7CovKbe3L/s1600/P1010629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4c0f8CV6WlYK_sBJjC8WxjUDNlmWy_ExXIs6WO748QpslRWOzSvlKi34Yw3Twm-pJ9c5e-neBrX2KU3GV6xTow0mLnk9KkanrOrdNNU26fVXV3pOSB7kmQavrvjLc3CWReK7CovKbe3L/s320/P1010629.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">we made easter bags and treats for the easter party at school</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mzAcOTRJNhBaej-Jx8BoL8U7XncdZo8WNlIGbBlrFrACPaM0OiHKi0vaz4Rwb6tdwS1yVpmPfIIXasCoM8Grbw7FFcqd-O-vBhA8jXtwxCrCmadvMDGPbZ056doJgih5lRuBzRaOCKYP/s1600/P1010630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6mzAcOTRJNhBaej-Jx8BoL8U7XncdZo8WNlIGbBlrFrACPaM0OiHKi0vaz4Rwb6tdwS1yVpmPfIIXasCoM8Grbw7FFcqd-O-vBhA8jXtwxCrCmadvMDGPbZ056doJgih5lRuBzRaOCKYP/s320/P1010630.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">bunny crackers, of course and egg cookies were on the menu</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYbvUJC0bA5GAjPS7CtzWcBqeyKcSlE0CD7bfUrimCvsG-dughs_QMlBi69UYdxGfRQsOcpYuOeDWQMJKoT8754fus46iVdKJnK4_1PyWO3cUN-xdp11vxBmuV1gHW_GtVXDpkvLchdKj/s1600/P1010632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUYbvUJC0bA5GAjPS7CtzWcBqeyKcSlE0CD7bfUrimCvsG-dughs_QMlBi69UYdxGfRQsOcpYuOeDWQMJKoT8754fus46iVdKJnK4_1PyWO3cUN-xdp11vxBmuV1gHW_GtVXDpkvLchdKj/s320/P1010632.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> we hunted for eggs... 4 times</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1I7ar_Zv-Os_acrVzu33m2_fWoPi1QYjm6jCGKmet-1LIWwYGbgyCM2P3PrI3ZP4hMWHwmpffBk2HYTSJI3_VPWvKq8MvdmZORVxuDPzkoSWtkunzz3nKNSBR3-aJAEYUy86A_4PVMDxT/s1600/P1010681.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1I7ar_Zv-Os_acrVzu33m2_fWoPi1QYjm6jCGKmet-1LIWwYGbgyCM2P3PrI3ZP4hMWHwmpffBk2HYTSJI3_VPWvKq8MvdmZORVxuDPzkoSWtkunzz3nKNSBR3-aJAEYUy86A_4PVMDxT/s320/P1010681.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i made some decorations </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucFPTdW1gaGf9w-UlU8dewSlzrLM5jCwL1D7EagRde56Y60KalgJh_Qa5-RpQXHlis3sjXsW8yNuK-pDShE0gm2840NkfRvDB-T6g1e05kG8YytaCxIdCRG4mu4V67rJtwkAHicCojNzf/s1600/P1010829.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucFPTdW1gaGf9w-UlU8dewSlzrLM5jCwL1D7EagRde56Y60KalgJh_Qa5-RpQXHlis3sjXsW8yNuK-pDShE0gm2840NkfRvDB-T6g1e05kG8YytaCxIdCRG4mu4V67rJtwkAHicCojNzf/s320/P1010829.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> how did i make it? </div><div style="text-align: center;">jelly beans, stick, styrofoam ball, glue gun, 1 hour and a small bucket</div><div style="text-align: center;">hot glue the jelly beans to the ball, stick the stick into the ball and set up in the bucket {i used homemade playdough to stand it up}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfQfAL5bt3sTgmcQ27bRgXusQmUJzDmw7XajWgxhj45UYTgHjpgTliEa_X9ypcOWeExCqZdgbYRj-qoQWqJaUSPyfPgEJB7_ffH3_PRYpsObrUp2nn0PC0vf3KZV3Q5OrqyQAVj4MIcWT/s1600/P1010832.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHfQfAL5bt3sTgmcQ27bRgXusQmUJzDmw7XajWgxhj45UYTgHjpgTliEa_X9ypcOWeExCqZdgbYRj-qoQWqJaUSPyfPgEJB7_ffH3_PRYpsObrUp2nn0PC0vf3KZV3Q5OrqyQAVj4MIcWT/s320/P1010832.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7CMUWP7JfC-xbSbZyTPSKeKGY0mJimwXxdF0SUdqaqSvOb4LINqUUhqbKRXhaMyMyhGzUbDPWiGxIFCIme8XLkYkapyAFDyVgw-onFHFZu8KVB0oBHH830BnwLwC6TrbjDFypQEnt6LF/s1600/P1010833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA7CMUWP7JfC-xbSbZyTPSKeKGY0mJimwXxdF0SUdqaqSvOb4LINqUUhqbKRXhaMyMyhGzUbDPWiGxIFCIme8XLkYkapyAFDyVgw-onFHFZu8KVB0oBHH830BnwLwC6TrbjDFypQEnt6LF/s320/P1010833.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> i covered the bucket with paper to match</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ6FGqPT8XT1Qn1F3o1QIyzQ0Bkw0P3gMq1HpVWNKcxZCkEeR2cGGcXP9NYXT8JITmgvvy4yb5qoL70gyH4gB-fIf6dvUYvtfnRKuZkl3Z9gbACXso86jJ0z8Gr_k-wyCOARd6wXFwp4LS/s1600/P1010837.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ6FGqPT8XT1Qn1F3o1QIyzQ0Bkw0P3gMq1HpVWNKcxZCkEeR2cGGcXP9NYXT8JITmgvvy4yb5qoL70gyH4gB-fIf6dvUYvtfnRKuZkl3Z9gbACXso86jJ0z8Gr_k-wyCOARd6wXFwp4LS/s320/P1010837.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> used the same paper to top these mason jars and filled each with candy </div><div style="text-align: center;">{although i should have glued the lids shut... i couldn't keep my hands out of them}</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_msnESY9BNYddT-je6xUXuH1RpW4dEr8Ium-OeSini3j6TaeMJO6puvBdZA786gabCdUoSIUdkZlGb9_XIlnstg-Kp-GDlzL4XgJSX1ibangh09icNTJQkgdrhdSLVRJ3UHgN3LL8hUw1/s1600/P1010839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_msnESY9BNYddT-je6xUXuH1RpW4dEr8Ium-OeSini3j6TaeMJO6puvBdZA786gabCdUoSIUdkZlGb9_XIlnstg-Kp-GDlzL4XgJSX1ibangh09icNTJQkgdrhdSLVRJ3UHgN3LL8hUw1/s320/P1010839.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrk3d4yQ2HDyyMOurcxzm7XnVZEDCd8W2OZ6jOXMka6KjudsP_7gas9XrmF7sfKX468tyRtbBT42N4POd9MR3OC4NiCd_Mdp5Ng77Qo6DIR9wGUvxPklb3r06tUUzDrVm6MXbx9jVwTYx/s1600/P1010842.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZrk3d4yQ2HDyyMOurcxzm7XnVZEDCd8W2OZ6jOXMka6KjudsP_7gas9XrmF7sfKX468tyRtbBT42N4POd9MR3OC4NiCd_Mdp5Ng77Qo6DIR9wGUvxPklb3r06tUUzDrVm6MXbx9jVwTYx/s320/P1010842.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">so, i am crazy like that... i glued every little jelly bean onto that ball and invited 13 kids over to frost and decorate cookies... all for the joy of my children and to see them smile so big. it was a fun week.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-29500997813291045332011-04-08T12:17:00.000-07:002011-04-08T12:18:32.922-07:00homemade frozen yogurt<div style="text-align: center;">it is starting to get warm around here, which makes us crave frozen treats. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEZkUi1cU79FoUCE7DEG2nRm3zvXCcGH6-rLj4ci7m5J-VCPCC9WM4PHqAvcNn_bmqG4Dnn0uz-Inn6dt258DW0EO0iQeGVZInWNllAvKw0uo6rP7PBDUgZ2mi3H676RIWXkim6EviqhM/s1600/DSC01095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuEZkUi1cU79FoUCE7DEG2nRm3zvXCcGH6-rLj4ci7m5J-VCPCC9WM4PHqAvcNn_bmqG4Dnn0uz-Inn6dt258DW0EO0iQeGVZInWNllAvKw0uo6rP7PBDUgZ2mi3H676RIWXkim6EviqhM/s320/DSC01095.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">who doesn't love the local frozen yogurt shop? my budget doesn't. not only is it expensive, but we have a peanut and treenut allergy that tends to make me a little nervous. who can truly enjoy a treat with the kids with one hand on the epi-pen?! <br />
like many of our foods - it's best for us to go homemade...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdhUcFol4pklGUaKLuxwmtHLz9DKsBhFsoTK6LSs0fkzFdWLjnaJCOVMkRxzoNW49hvECQwUxpBj1oM0HU_wE9kIkczCEJPbL3Ek2NxBSF6JvSkhpLxQXF5xdrh5_VyfoVBeASFni-G2Q/s1600/DSC01090.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqdhUcFol4pklGUaKLuxwmtHLz9DKsBhFsoTK6LSs0fkzFdWLjnaJCOVMkRxzoNW49hvECQwUxpBj1oM0HU_wE9kIkczCEJPbL3Ek2NxBSF6JvSkhpLxQXF5xdrh5_VyfoVBeASFni-G2Q/s320/DSC01090.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> here is where it doesn't get any easier... 2 ingredients </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">32oz. plain yogurt {organic fat free is best, greek is even better}</div><div style="text-align: center;">3/4 cup sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSRAw5Pna0-1OkSS0_dFn8Ge0btC8jPjU6g63RBZJ5-7vsDgbDqxDiYu2cjgw2YnLASIYXXCybniQUPf1bVsvfwIq7YHmoTU4fy4okK4nUK8akDE1RP-L4aMUYwoyqlV6kgKeEzTCpH3F/s1600/DSC01093.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHSRAw5Pna0-1OkSS0_dFn8Ge0btC8jPjU6g63RBZJ5-7vsDgbDqxDiYu2cjgw2YnLASIYXXCybniQUPf1bVsvfwIq7YHmoTU4fy4okK4nUK8akDE1RP-L4aMUYwoyqlV6kgKeEzTCpH3F/s320/DSC01093.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">whisk together and chill before pouring into the ice cream / frozen yogurt maker. we use a simple <a href="http://www.cuisinart.com/products/ice_cream/ice-21.html">cuisinart</a> ice cream / yogurt maker. yum.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-76352735849604053422011-03-29T15:44:00.000-07:002011-03-29T15:44:26.205-07:00cake pops<div style="text-align: center;">b was star of the week and responsible for the letter w. we made world <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/red-velvet-cake-balls/">cake pops</a> for the class treat.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqecoXEnp8S_VlYPBkXpppzAzDjigz7EzRnE3QOldEQVcfT7Rp29a7w1M5Qh2PL56GNXIcn9vcsQn7j8NH7YU_e3ncwY8Veboi28mlQ2MfKVhH5_7dsW0AxizEXJPAa9wQZABzrBS9KMWg/s1600/P1010249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqecoXEnp8S_VlYPBkXpppzAzDjigz7EzRnE3QOldEQVcfT7Rp29a7w1M5Qh2PL56GNXIcn9vcsQn7j8NH7YU_e3ncwY8Veboi28mlQ2MfKVhH5_7dsW0AxizEXJPAa9wQZABzrBS9KMWg/s320/P1010249.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> this is how the world looked in the end. i used colored candy and added yellow to the blue chips to make the green. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslh1i3M1ZIE1892rSkl_JO2S-SaIUJeEALJ6Fu-pagLT3hRNcbKdbSpdcrH0QVPO9r7cbWql6sHp0pC4PEPMmq08ID91ptoIIffwvmn72zgycRtYHijqenoebTCpLWoLTQYC3QU_s7N_j/s1600/P1010250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgslh1i3M1ZIE1892rSkl_JO2S-SaIUJeEALJ6Fu-pagLT3hRNcbKdbSpdcrH0QVPO9r7cbWql6sHp0pC4PEPMmq08ID91ptoIIffwvmn72zgycRtYHijqenoebTCpLWoLTQYC3QU_s7N_j/s320/P1010250.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> this is midway with the chilled balls and sticks ready to dip.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GhCPW_KWLMvIe9Y2XqK9jE-ey-ArIHIDohnjuRK_L_H5SNDc1Z3SoiwSfYg4aXYVZhBzyYV_hv_tILximNlyPW1AxCvgR_UQH126GOCINd9XYp1sqwruKf-fs_2RbPNuIYUErOS1PoqT/s1600/P1010263.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GhCPW_KWLMvIe9Y2XqK9jE-ey-ArIHIDohnjuRK_L_H5SNDc1Z3SoiwSfYg4aXYVZhBzyYV_hv_tILximNlyPW1AxCvgR_UQH126GOCINd9XYp1sqwruKf-fs_2RbPNuIYUErOS1PoqT/s320/P1010263.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">i made sprinkles for n's class treat {so he didn't feel left out} and the world for b's class. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVecbh3RZ1m5Cl894CL_nwr1aDpRVopVNzmyrQe4RikPu3J4_NSt0Pc-vAYTo0EYTTaAJPiv9CnBp6EeBGuifha1lbXWCau6JEx1Z4AmqKwECcw7c3XqF-r-CrvUnS8Tcc56-qC4MC4tx/s1600/P1010265.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpVecbh3RZ1m5Cl894CL_nwr1aDpRVopVNzmyrQe4RikPu3J4_NSt0Pc-vAYTo0EYTTaAJPiv9CnBp6EeBGuifha1lbXWCau6JEx1Z4AmqKwECcw7c3XqF-r-CrvUnS8Tcc56-qC4MC4tx/s320/P1010265.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNIEmRrknotc94Mf-UgY9cy-COqz02KG2rD6gGeM5TNl-3pn4oi2IhADwzOch_-O7I-a241D8RCG9ZrK747NiJFh2b3xqFI60eJ70_enjqvYUd6sX3xGFxK2nUhzwDukucjxPk5VVFGiX/s1600/P1010268.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNIEmRrknotc94Mf-UgY9cy-COqz02KG2rD6gGeM5TNl-3pn4oi2IhADwzOch_-O7I-a241D8RCG9ZrK747NiJFh2b3xqFI60eJ70_enjqvYUd6sX3xGFxK2nUhzwDukucjxPk5VVFGiX/s320/P1010268.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> then we gathered all our w items for show and tell. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzqokX-ymd8EQOjtPxQzs1J9qACDNuZWQ3d45jDF6tAEE5zfzFT0kYkJ8SVbO16C-2fgWOYG6eKQ4EAT6yKS8XhFsISB7DZgeDBQhOvwmtrXGF-MEBf_TOzI1tdQsUXYD1WB4s3oobrUi/s1600/P1010298.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtzqokX-ymd8EQOjtPxQzs1J9qACDNuZWQ3d45jDF6tAEE5zfzFT0kYkJ8SVbO16C-2fgWOYG6eKQ4EAT6yKS8XhFsISB7DZgeDBQhOvwmtrXGF-MEBf_TOzI1tdQsUXYD1WB4s3oobrUi/s320/P1010298.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> individually wrapped cake pops.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmV4aSai4U7f4hAVQOCabP-l1nq2DSb-Fgd9qxcWaN2K7mnclIt7fHQd1fzerXYzpT84X0S4ODU9AftQ_lljiDaXmflnqU1zswiUgggxXezhQU48yKehXdpeTVwvfjz7IMh2F3eDFYLi2k/s1600/P1010300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmV4aSai4U7f4hAVQOCabP-l1nq2DSb-Fgd9qxcWaN2K7mnclIt7fHQd1fzerXYzpT84X0S4ODU9AftQ_lljiDaXmflnqU1zswiUgggxXezhQU48yKehXdpeTVwvfjz7IMh2F3eDFYLi2k/s320/P1010300.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">i have never made these little treats before however i did learn a few things... </div><div style="text-align: center;">chocolate cake would be better {cheesecake would ultimately be the best}<br />
homemade frosting would taste much better, but i was pressed for time</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-40095215379415297972010-12-07T11:21:00.000-08:002010-12-07T11:21:32.754-08:00oh modern christmas treeso, i have been a little busy lately. sorry. <br />
i was however, inspired by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63740806/modern-christmas-tree">this</a> today...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjrsFkc8svd-QFvjCpmUJb8ZDnhWwyqBbUVPbOcwVRcRrVN8oDiLd5pc0_Fo5xLQHDF5LGTtRxBpD5o9T68FQtZ6Ie6WRoelKmLe3kvQUSdUBjKyeUD2HMtDGSDs2nfphOLMYA_3QoiyS/s1600/wooden+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjrsFkc8svd-QFvjCpmUJb8ZDnhWwyqBbUVPbOcwVRcRrVN8oDiLd5pc0_Fo5xLQHDF5LGTtRxBpD5o9T68FQtZ6Ie6WRoelKmLe3kvQUSdUBjKyeUD2HMtDGSDs2nfphOLMYA_3QoiyS/s400/wooden+tree.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>isn't it beautiful? as we try to make our home more allergy friendly, i think this would do the trick. downside? i would certainly miss the smell of our fresh tree.Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-78943453800508024852010-06-24T11:37:00.000-07:002010-06-24T11:37:09.391-07:00coffee sack skirt<div style="text-align: center;">at the request of my coffee sack man... i designed and created this burlap skirt...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoOiZGtdabgR6ZWKeH2wjODuFs35xJF997b1VLlD-kU6tAI7XUT8gd8-DBS4c_8Fd3QZf0oWWFjBwVf40w_315Scwqohc2O3hHWDFPO83CUEm3AGz1vJ7Hta-tLjTag_OJ1nrdy4bANfb/s1600/101_2532.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKoOiZGtdabgR6ZWKeH2wjODuFs35xJF997b1VLlD-kU6tAI7XUT8gd8-DBS4c_8Fd3QZf0oWWFjBwVf40w_315Scwqohc2O3hHWDFPO83CUEm3AGz1vJ7Hta-tLjTag_OJ1nrdy4bANfb/s400/101_2532.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">it was a gift for a local coffee house owner.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFD0WtxBTZ8HQ7m5JES4bxRTMLLe8TpDqtmj0RAYD4mP2GKL7oZTw70UyOFc5p5PV4JX7uY_gBsb2gtVxkQcmzLMka4SuaT8-1WvP8cd5PWS8e8A9Sbx5ziKpT0k7yBCIRIJZJrnbETyfL/s1600/101_2534.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFD0WtxBTZ8HQ7m5JES4bxRTMLLe8TpDqtmj0RAYD4mP2GKL7oZTw70UyOFc5p5PV4JX7uY_gBsb2gtVxkQcmzLMka4SuaT8-1WvP8cd5PWS8e8A9Sbx5ziKpT0k7yBCIRIJZJrnbETyfL/s320/101_2534.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">lined in linen. kind of lovely and fun. i hope she likes it.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-51979641448979316912010-06-24T09:06:00.000-07:002010-06-24T09:06:42.447-07:00likes :: bookhou<div style="text-align: center;">a few likes from <a href="http://www.bookhou.com/">bookhou</a>. and this is only from their wood collection. wow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtW5rxnhHjC69OaxlUkxfGIj7lKqCWpP0Tt7oF_jgKX3Cat4K61BbpRNWkuiXaoz7_CuYJLZ2wSMf-Xf7c9eO-RFDnqSLUqTZbqu7TlGq2qhrEqf50IsNwZX2MbxkRbBzUbH058REm8aLb/s1600/alphabet.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtW5rxnhHjC69OaxlUkxfGIj7lKqCWpP0Tt7oF_jgKX3Cat4K61BbpRNWkuiXaoz7_CuYJLZ2wSMf-Xf7c9eO-RFDnqSLUqTZbqu7TlGq2qhrEqf50IsNwZX2MbxkRbBzUbH058REm8aLb/s400/alphabet.gif" width="310" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bookhou.com/wood-alphabet.html">this</a> would be beautiful on any nursery wall.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-2ti3ebMQqswqae5OZTuxwI-1dR7tF2vJkGOvT_SB9O6Jj-V5e81WIYj71UpHKKb4isNSaAkC8LsCu7ezPIMCC6Zyh8RsqJiLTq1T56fPCFFfupIigUQ1WF98YTq2_GZIws1kcc9Zj2_/s1600/childsfeltchairweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjl-2ti3ebMQqswqae5OZTuxwI-1dR7tF2vJkGOvT_SB9O6Jj-V5e81WIYj71UpHKKb4isNSaAkC8LsCu7ezPIMCC6Zyh8RsqJiLTq1T56fPCFFfupIigUQ1WF98YTq2_GZIws1kcc9Zj2_/s400/childsfeltchairweb.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bookhou.com/furniture-feltchair.html">this</a> would be amazing in an adult version, however i love that the felt is removable. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12iksJ1tkVYEbR0VvorXtSgNFGw9iK5vnavilOlDsFrRB0uYIq6dJgmKAZvXHy9KpHUT7wgPCx70iH6iGPeTVU0gkD71Obd-VwaAHF3W1bsUFBnjwrptjFJq2ne4soyrRl8bgCmOMcF-D/s1600/mobileforweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12iksJ1tkVYEbR0VvorXtSgNFGw9iK5vnavilOlDsFrRB0uYIq6dJgmKAZvXHy9KpHUT7wgPCx70iH6iGPeTVU0gkD71Obd-VwaAHF3W1bsUFBnjwrptjFJq2ne4soyrRl8bgCmOMcF-D/s320/mobileforweb.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.bookhou.com/wood-flock-mobile.html">this</a> reminds me of a sculpture i had growing up. </div><div style="text-align: center;">so simple and packed with style. </div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-17470576365839647232010-06-21T19:44:00.000-07:002010-06-21T19:44:31.073-07:00we luv u<div style="text-align: center;">i have been out. way out, lately. sorry if you missed me. we have been busy renovating our house and enjoying time with family {which is quite rare for us, so we really enjoyed ourselves while it lasted}. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpYAqH1j8jdFCKBrDnNbLmWnQkoUUyk4CbSh3-daK9_QO1QVlJSjB-ceRKz6by1PcA6c6OJ-sHQs5EimZIav5dVKxiXByrXw7zg4PFg2qLTkbRfQY8qdZEIqLxkRZajGkUy9KqKl7AHge/s1600/101_2751.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtpYAqH1j8jdFCKBrDnNbLmWnQkoUUyk4CbSh3-daK9_QO1QVlJSjB-ceRKz6by1PcA6c6OJ-sHQs5EimZIav5dVKxiXByrXw7zg4PFg2qLTkbRfQY8qdZEIqLxkRZajGkUy9KqKl7AHge/s400/101_2751.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">father's day was a ball. we did the usual bbq thing with our friends, which have become our family. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarrTagONbcs2KsIdl2oWaHGA07a-D2MfIOglkQ7H4OxOJSnPn9vi7H1RXkx8JICTfhagzs40euMn_KUiOAcT5ZLvk_L2nSvucMTYakGt6P3B5j-q7lj7kwBXUSHmDkdNnOgVArBcy2iGi/s1600/101_2753.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjarrTagONbcs2KsIdl2oWaHGA07a-D2MfIOglkQ7H4OxOJSnPn9vi7H1RXkx8JICTfhagzs40euMn_KUiOAcT5ZLvk_L2nSvucMTYakGt6P3B5j-q7lj7kwBXUSHmDkdNnOgVArBcy2iGi/s400/101_2753.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">what's not to love... fabulous friends, fresh summer food, drinks and a dash to the pool.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPjAHPSSysBIDRtgFyTU2GgBOsiTx7f6UORBUj1IrQujoMgkS36pATwa2O2amDMV9jDf9AqoJRr5DQaDBGP-38F9NzazC_VFWLLI9GUDN3H2phb5BMC1OkNXUdiYsx4oEeNi0rDCC68P3/s1600/101_2766.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMPjAHPSSysBIDRtgFyTU2GgBOsiTx7f6UORBUj1IrQujoMgkS36pATwa2O2amDMV9jDf9AqoJRr5DQaDBGP-38F9NzazC_VFWLLI9GUDN3H2phb5BMC1OkNXUdiYsx4oEeNi0rDCC68P3/s400/101_2766.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">happy summer.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-19586564692260644702010-06-04T07:29:00.000-07:002010-06-04T07:29:56.954-07:00Folded :: The Origami Collection<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; 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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">The project <a href="http://brinandnohl.blogspot.com/2010/03/folded-origami-collection-inspiration.html" style="color: #40748c;">Folded :: The Origami Collection</a> with <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hijirik"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Hijiri</span></span></a> from <a href="http://heartfish.com/2010/06/04/folded-the-origami-collection-in-the-making/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Heart Fish</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> </span></span>and <a href="http://jackandjenn.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;">Jack + Jen</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #45818e;"> </span>is finally seeing some real results. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiil8QPJ4FLuxuPiMreXhTvpFAq9rPmwG7-pQs_obk8A23vVImhMO5R_8Y8cpw2RkbO9PJcPv4UBd2rf-fh5tyx4tWUFphcJ33F0WWYDtMxIJbCAygHeGB3vbnuZfKgwxA6oL-8FkqPvLHB/s1600/101_2578.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiil8QPJ4FLuxuPiMreXhTvpFAq9rPmwG7-pQs_obk8A23vVImhMO5R_8Y8cpw2RkbO9PJcPv4UBd2rf-fh5tyx4tWUFphcJ33F0WWYDtMxIJbCAygHeGB3vbnuZfKgwxA6oL-8FkqPvLHB/s400/101_2578.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I am always looking for something new to create and design, this was a fun collaboration across the country. With summer kicking off and so many things on my on-growing to-do list, I decided to keep it simple. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5NU9N38WjoSiyhA5nO99zM_Z1eTMhMy_rsqFy_GfvZ6hCELTTOWOcSxMBsujcsCtZCfEk9U3w_wmtPRsBuMWV2SgKQ72RwpQc7PxMG7QYgzXy5Yobf3mOB6zt49OQSbYLKsXqzrlu9jQ/s1600/101_2580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5NU9N38WjoSiyhA5nO99zM_Z1eTMhMy_rsqFy_GfvZ6hCELTTOWOcSxMBsujcsCtZCfEk9U3w_wmtPRsBuMWV2SgKQ72RwpQc7PxMG7QYgzXy5Yobf3mOB6zt49OQSbYLKsXqzrlu9jQ/s400/101_2580.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #666666; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I took this opportunity to create some new images for my baskets. I just love how they turned out. I especially love the crane, which is always close to my heart... it reminds me of my grandmother, who I grew up with and my wedding {we folded 1,001 paper cranes}. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhvqgsX_OO5y2CrSPNook_Ep2RwV93qoJ80j4jn-_R8oKAjKZ782LJNbFBZA1perygYA3VMcsjLCVddDoGQWL10MspGvKwQRrayhfI3S73KtqYtDW5dacnHllu4K1FOrqrxDmKqQ925lt/s1600/101_2583.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglhvqgsX_OO5y2CrSPNook_Ep2RwV93qoJ80j4jn-_R8oKAjKZ782LJNbFBZA1perygYA3VMcsjLCVddDoGQWL10MspGvKwQRrayhfI3S73KtqYtDW5dacnHllu4K1FOrqrxDmKqQ925lt/s400/101_2583.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">I did tackle some actual origami to get into the spirit of things and it was fun to try some new folds I have never done before. I folded origami growing up, however I had never made something like this. My inspiration post showed a lot of flowers, so I decided to go with it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7XjbiCVGr6kd2NCwolCGHwjfyuGay5YrKb6pAp1gmwojv3ddpkD9jjplSqTQroI2prIJ7V1p50UYPsgtso1jkI8pvYwN8jeJ_2NEIte4VirGDBbLtRbS2tvH9YsQrlyzqYyq2gi2F8sr/s1600/101_2584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7XjbiCVGr6kd2NCwolCGHwjfyuGay5YrKb6pAp1gmwojv3ddpkD9jjplSqTQroI2prIJ7V1p50UYPsgtso1jkI8pvYwN8jeJ_2NEIte4VirGDBbLtRbS2tvH9YsQrlyzqYyq2gi2F8sr/s400/101_2584.jpg" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div style="color: #666666; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-align: center;">I can't wait to make more. </div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-21716571466632942562010-04-26T19:27:00.000-07:002010-04-26T19:27:03.136-07:00friends and fun<div style="text-align: center;">with a visit from our friends, we visited our local bakery. yum. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kzmBHdmh-QW3sB0dJRFfRpdR43dorf4e9eti93oPQq7XvJ3it_nha-aWJ5MPx-k74sdgjm_ZB0Cnqch9tD_H0MiahcXy6nSuUVKXDRqnt82lxdkCTyTEDsz2fQxT-lvhSaNTv9lcTk7G/s1600/101_2078.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8kzmBHdmh-QW3sB0dJRFfRpdR43dorf4e9eti93oPQq7XvJ3it_nha-aWJ5MPx-k74sdgjm_ZB0Cnqch9tD_H0MiahcXy6nSuUVKXDRqnt82lxdkCTyTEDsz2fQxT-lvhSaNTv9lcTk7G/s400/101_2078.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">what a fun place to gaze...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9D3brPqatdMD7k7VTfSuuIaCuscHOnALfMCkkzCIJGv4PFtf7kdIMVndVG1dzNAwZE6RNHyoHy88318L66iSNsB0yLZqbl-VElrc58P546YyKJQvOdJYgzvjMgVD55zDxbGEbnyBvMPG/s1600/101_2080.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU9D3brPqatdMD7k7VTfSuuIaCuscHOnALfMCkkzCIJGv4PFtf7kdIMVndVG1dzNAwZE6RNHyoHy88318L66iSNsB0yLZqbl-VElrc58P546YyKJQvOdJYgzvjMgVD55zDxbGEbnyBvMPG/s320/101_2080.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">someday, i would love to learn to make <a href="http://frenchfood.about.com/od/cookies/ig/Classic-French-Cookies/macaroonsgal.htm">these</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQv7pvzwFY4DEVxVsKJDo1Vk4jAqljFiw3yKC5kK1kyV2cSuZw4Dk0iPtG_7STf4g-9o29cTf0gxbPbdyIZweFTY7dLcHJ8Zw1pIMj3PfxcI1mtmRf7thiEaKqXaqNuy4Jt9PkVjUJElw/s1600/101_2081.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiQv7pvzwFY4DEVxVsKJDo1Vk4jAqljFiw3yKC5kK1kyV2cSuZw4Dk0iPtG_7STf4g-9o29cTf0gxbPbdyIZweFTY7dLcHJ8Zw1pIMj3PfxcI1mtmRf7thiEaKqXaqNuy4Jt9PkVjUJElw/s320/101_2081.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">the girls were extra excited about the <a href="http://www.countrykitchensa.com/catalog/product.aspx?T=1&productId=630770">glitter</a> on <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/chocolate-covered-strawberries-recipe/index.html">these</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdGLbVL55IueiBdzojkGTPCDO5SrD9b-3747gd6ByuNATKtFHULHaeFngqvU5RXJbF72VvSECgoS75k1lLpJaeHwJwv0lMM45h9bFQi1L9L6J7EJgVbTC2uI9P25C2LdFn3xTkFssQwir/s1600/101_2082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdGLbVL55IueiBdzojkGTPCDO5SrD9b-3747gd6ByuNATKtFHULHaeFngqvU5RXJbF72VvSECgoS75k1lLpJaeHwJwv0lMM45h9bFQi1L9L6J7EJgVbTC2uI9P25C2LdFn3xTkFssQwir/s320/101_2082.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">i could easily eat about a dozen of <a href="http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Make-Chocolate-Truffles-192702926">these</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuQq4jiJzjtBwR-6mRouiuEfU5Ab1-luBCe31DOrIq9LnnlatUAqwk45mwQXpUyN_qKmO0b3uRvsISPL5aB2Dzd_sYwEYsht8csrC_54df0TkrCXc1YvIgArVXKGifKk_HNp_X8mYevHm/s1600/IMG_8329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpuQq4jiJzjtBwR-6mRouiuEfU5Ab1-luBCe31DOrIq9LnnlatUAqwk45mwQXpUyN_qKmO0b3uRvsISPL5aB2Dzd_sYwEYsht8csrC_54df0TkrCXc1YvIgArVXKGifKk_HNp_X8mYevHm/s320/IMG_8329.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">and we had a ball watching these...</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-3245188415110640942010-04-24T20:12:00.000-07:002010-04-24T20:12:17.215-07:00friendly visitsmy friend from iowa payed me a visit and it was a fabulous time of playing, shopping, and crafting...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-4JW9Hx0_2EkjkrCmpnEhFddvmMyS8Ae2N01_2mO1hnDx0UxkAZBDzqgth5x5OUhk-vDLKnfGmhb5Co2mVkLwVpwZhg_2rHAcpAGr207ZaCW0MB-qDENGnRFKpwOLfqn51jFzEWZc4O6/s1600/101_2052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-4JW9Hx0_2EkjkrCmpnEhFddvmMyS8Ae2N01_2mO1hnDx0UxkAZBDzqgth5x5OUhk-vDLKnfGmhb5Co2mVkLwVpwZhg_2rHAcpAGr207ZaCW0MB-qDENGnRFKpwOLfqn51jFzEWZc4O6/s400/101_2052.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">baby gifts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvwwRewZ9OLkxx6yV_13tWXtvgzJSojSX8BS-oJ-4TaVXIYj5XVSO4Cz3KzYC6gdb_m5uc1417e7QIPDXQi-ijTAWjRS7UpYS4pXiYDybhL09Arj1ReIdeRvUsYvQxTllLJuuKJJOO9SC/s1600/101_2056.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMvwwRewZ9OLkxx6yV_13tWXtvgzJSojSX8BS-oJ-4TaVXIYj5XVSO4Cz3KzYC6gdb_m5uc1417e7QIPDXQi-ijTAWjRS7UpYS4pXiYDybhL09Arj1ReIdeRvUsYvQxTllLJuuKJJOO9SC/s400/101_2056.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">lots of baskets</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9I8u2fuWDBJqg2BZrYcXJBjj35laMGnjX11K0vhUFyJrXb2D7fvHAQPhYtnNDmz7XVQnhUSAXLcx7nX5XEc5FPLtUdFX7ebU5VIPEHJZg7ibzwCQNl19tIXUxmTRhuGGpcflcXqVHssI/s1600/101_2055.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf9I8u2fuWDBJqg2BZrYcXJBjj35laMGnjX11K0vhUFyJrXb2D7fvHAQPhYtnNDmz7XVQnhUSAXLcx7nX5XEc5FPLtUdFX7ebU5VIPEHJZg7ibzwCQNl19tIXUxmTRhuGGpcflcXqVHssI/s400/101_2055.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and we even squeaked in a few shirts and dresses for the little ones... i will post more on those later. happy weekend and here's to good friends. cheers.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-68619649876834573162010-04-23T06:27:00.000-07:002010-04-23T06:37:12.271-07:00earth day giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px;">To celebrate <span style="font-weight: bold;">Earth Day's 40th Anniversary</span> this week and the "Green Pop" eco-themed market at <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/" style="color: #2a5db0; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Poppytalk Handmade</a> this month, Poppytalk is excited to be offering a giveaway on the blog! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://poppytalk.blogspot.com/2010/04/poppytalk-handmade-earth-day-giveaway.html"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2sZILqUpvnPCPQb91DGzd0CpEYyrTrA8skNCmFHw5GIKpTDKGnXvPeVHCpPEnvLrGFtx3VY-5bKbcxhFjH6GGFZ0jZru9j2WMfA1vX5nrjqz-f6sgD8HUBpzS-nVE559_fmbIinf_5fCR/s400/earthday.jpg" width="400" /></a> </div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px;">They are offering up a <span style="font-weight: bold;">$150 gift certificate</span> at <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/" style="color: #2a5db0; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Poppytalk Handmade</a> (from something in the current <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/" style="color: #2a5db0; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Green Pop Market</a>) to the lucky winner who comments in the post's comments box (and offering a tip on being good to the Earth and visiting the <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/" style="color: #2a5db0; font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">market</a> indicating your favourite piece). One entry per person, and <span style="font-style: italic;">a bonus entry if you tweet about this giveaway (adding @poppytalk to the tweet, along with a link to the tweet in the comments).</span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsuQYJ83mpu_vFynR_tr2FzlrLVElN1_kvZqLbTCOz3I8YrlSRXrSOXcx64RvfPlRphLFFH9NevWzXlgzfh_uTvkkkbTpcp5LcOMfd7hduPsINIFK5Fh-Iw4DeslsJM7wwCDMU2cGn3hI/s1600/200x125.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="190" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsuQYJ83mpu_vFynR_tr2FzlrLVElN1_kvZqLbTCOz3I8YrlSRXrSOXcx64RvfPlRphLFFH9NevWzXlgzfh_uTvkkkbTpcp5LcOMfd7hduPsINIFK5Fh-Iw4DeslsJM7wwCDMU2cGn3hI/s400/200x125.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #666666; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 17px;">The $150 gift certificate must be used before the end of their current market, May 7th 2010. Choose one thing, or as many as long as it adds up to $150 (total). You can leave a comment at their post anytime from now until next Wednesday (April 28/10) at 12pm noon. They will pick a winner and announce Thursday (April 29th)! Good luck and thanks for visiting all the artists at the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 16px;"><a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/" style="color: #2a5db0; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">eco-themed market</a>.</span></span></div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-21715511883952833282010-04-22T06:18:00.000-07:002010-04-22T10:36:59.480-07:00happy earth day<div style="text-align: center;">why do we make all the efforts to be better people, to be kinder to the earth and others? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtrkyLJ5gTai9lqXsbhAd6puAgh9vlEQWbA9ooRhNZ5k12fA9nPHWyugFV_oozIcQxQuN6A2jdJDtitv-wF929ko_e5j3bhtEqx2QLS2b-k-BWEZqY9JWA2YVF-DrkHLFYtdpnBFBYpMU/s1600/IMG_7783.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCtrkyLJ5gTai9lqXsbhAd6puAgh9vlEQWbA9ooRhNZ5k12fA9nPHWyugFV_oozIcQxQuN6A2jdJDtitv-wF929ko_e5j3bhtEqx2QLS2b-k-BWEZqY9JWA2YVF-DrkHLFYtdpnBFBYpMU/s320/IMG_7783.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">for our sweet children.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zb9QPSm-CVRuhvpHiW6tWU-Ho8DnwliYyf7CTAKVhuUyhHC9lGSD13ThJq3iGykNTNvgjEPzB9-m4ecM3250q9fhDdiFHBCYjhEfXqlBkPN1fsalDXyjQZGecQpSK-jc8lhDwOKPgZnD/s1600/IMG_7787.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zb9QPSm-CVRuhvpHiW6tWU-Ho8DnwliYyf7CTAKVhuUyhHC9lGSD13ThJq3iGykNTNvgjEPzB9-m4ecM3250q9fhDdiFHBCYjhEfXqlBkPN1fsalDXyjQZGecQpSK-jc8lhDwOKPgZnD/s320/IMG_7787.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">happy earth day... 40 years. here is to an effort to make each day more like earth day... for these little guys.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-28345941760923959742010-04-13T06:13:00.000-07:002010-04-13T06:13:03.902-07:00paperless<div style="text-align: center;">earth day is april 22nd, commemorating the 40th year. with this in mind, we were on the road to becoming the biggest paper towel offenders on the planet. i came across the perfect solution to our bad habit. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD920wGdd17xvttmZSIN1qCeg_1SzCFVHGTmypK-q8fW-_o1NzINi-QVEshxJVeNOCUVW0BskqDgg9F4vtHCLPxDwwDHKpviYcemvSGM7iDWLztaD8biATsCYpk2nb_ZJgAydX3UcXJ66H/s1600/il_fullxfull.122283020.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgD920wGdd17xvttmZSIN1qCeg_1SzCFVHGTmypK-q8fW-_o1NzINi-QVEshxJVeNOCUVW0BskqDgg9F4vtHCLPxDwwDHKpviYcemvSGM7iDWLztaD8biATsCYpk2nb_ZJgAydX3UcXJ66H/s400/il_fullxfull.122283020.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">meet our towel house {via <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/madeintheredbarn">made in the red barn</a> }</div><div style="text-align: center;">it happily holds about 18 unpaper towels. i rotate through 36 as i wash. </div><div style="text-align: center;">it arrived looking so nice...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIQWqyQNcZ2xWSNyawtMyCYQPSQ3zDXgAlfgnSQicCmvS30SUp8deCKERsOgJO-kAb0z8UbuuIZvtZDMgrPZm3lvQLxRZufLPu9wuZtVrmr5mhmhxImYdearI7RfZwml1h5ldFFanlhKP/s1600/101_1451.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixIQWqyQNcZ2xWSNyawtMyCYQPSQ3zDXgAlfgnSQicCmvS30SUp8deCKERsOgJO-kAb0z8UbuuIZvtZDMgrPZm3lvQLxRZufLPu9wuZtVrmr5mhmhxImYdearI7RfZwml1h5ldFFanlhKP/s400/101_1451.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">even the unpaper towels were wrapped so nicely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_hI-akG_uIf0Rn4CrdJkNBAiB8io2U2HNiVlQ9q7jA8Ce_EEwQ4PY7ksx0FZ6HHlsmeg4A7u6dFImkQLHnUpPyfXAzvPVFcmIu6Yzqg4mKreC77vG3dxz5bwo0p8y2YIWi_jv_0B_jpf/s1600/101_1452.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_hI-akG_uIf0Rn4CrdJkNBAiB8io2U2HNiVlQ9q7jA8Ce_EEwQ4PY7ksx0FZ6HHlsmeg4A7u6dFImkQLHnUpPyfXAzvPVFcmIu6Yzqg4mKreC77vG3dxz5bwo0p8y2YIWi_jv_0B_jpf/s400/101_1452.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">my bounty never looked this good... this has been a good thing.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-22192396416090281032010-04-12T07:57:00.000-07:002010-04-12T07:57:30.094-07:00handmade inspiration and poppytalk handmade<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">i finally updated my shop and was inspired to create a few new things. </span> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAjcI3GJROprYTW-grP94C6B0kcUoTzzPjX7hhnFHRDDR6mp4-ftbgRWZXaVs8s-e7r0i8cncGwddWjP_y3K8V-MTLx9CuBZqN6hseXaO91yEf5WxjSEdL4omTMi7323dpP27jGJlurs7/s1600/101_1870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxAjcI3GJROprYTW-grP94C6B0kcUoTzzPjX7hhnFHRDDR6mp4-ftbgRWZXaVs8s-e7r0i8cncGwddWjP_y3K8V-MTLx9CuBZqN6hseXaO91yEf5WxjSEdL4omTMi7323dpP27jGJlurs7/s320/101_1870.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">handmade inspired by the sea, </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44481125">navy blue jelly fish</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCMQMPWblrRSdqpFDL-qd0vqrCw8k52_UjR_NmTLjZ6n95iUSYwGvU2MHYlZOo-psXZks71WZ0BRJrQESDgrXrKrpdlApI1oVbVc0JWb05LrSoHA5xfU4kihIdzxfgCrWndwb0MieThTn/s1600/101_1897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCMQMPWblrRSdqpFDL-qd0vqrCw8k52_UjR_NmTLjZ6n95iUSYwGvU2MHYlZOo-psXZks71WZ0BRJrQESDgrXrKrpdlApI1oVbVc0JWb05LrSoHA5xfU4kihIdzxfgCrWndwb0MieThTn/s320/101_1897.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">handmade inspired by my mom, </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44527334">black ginkgo leaf</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">all of this was motivated by jan, co-founder of <a href="http://www.poppytalk.blogspot.com/">Poppytalk</a>, a design blog and poppytalk handmade, a virtual online arts & crafts market (the original online market of it's kind). she wrote to me and said, "We love your pieces and would love to have you join us! " that was enough for me. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/"><img border="0" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDkmlKx8MtlKS418NgCcublOyzIpmUybxYwpLtHo5hgybI3xuZA5dBz4B2gjNQJ-qo8xpisxlq5_I_APeI9b7yfFaBxcV6TT4Mk8tebquAy52GuXVdU9lrwNfdX19XXy3oQaA4yJjbc6hd/s640/greenpopbanner.png" width="640" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">she invited me to participate in their "eco-themed & mother's day market" (an online arts & crafts virtual fair) at <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/">poppytalk handmade</a> where they are showcasing all things sustainably handmade or vintage including mother's day gifts, papergoods and anything good to mother earth! also they are celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, april 22nd. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">she gathered many amazing artist for her showcase.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeHEuv2GBKVPy59pdYpabkEgBb_eMe9P8KpGzkIiLLQXZ-eh3kW5gYIzWooihgc8XopzetX5X-g9p7IJG4qGVojSNieQhkc6SSCDb9nTt74pwxLnxs5cKRrYMUGV8eksX5qowFKzxnx2X/s1600/french.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPeHEuv2GBKVPy59pdYpabkEgBb_eMe9P8KpGzkIiLLQXZ-eh3kW5gYIzWooihgc8XopzetX5X-g9p7IJG4qGVojSNieQhkc6SSCDb9nTt74pwxLnxs5cKRrYMUGV8eksX5qowFKzxnx2X/s320/french.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">{via <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery124">samantha french</a> } this one reminds me of high school, i was a swimmer</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQxi6FBDayzlz6LXiiWZXOC39mYITBL7eiXEqJLPkj2ZvhHM-EdxK_4R2ljnVSE8PbL9Hd_bh6a9Jb0PGl1FIU51KB5DqFbT78ObrzmmAxcymnDEntTLrjPRSV6wkOrU5AdXF5hyphenhyphenimqH4/s1600/scaby.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaQxi6FBDayzlz6LXiiWZXOC39mYITBL7eiXEqJLPkj2ZvhHM-EdxK_4R2ljnVSE8PbL9Hd_bh6a9Jb0PGl1FIU51KB5DqFbT78ObrzmmAxcymnDEntTLrjPRSV6wkOrU5AdXF5hyphenhyphenimqH4/s320/scaby.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">{via <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery97">scabby robot</a> }</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2FfmSzjz_blAZq_uJSg_CwVr7L442_zmrC2SGE3YbOQGBCh8h5ZZvKj_0vl9THO9dTp3euvbmp2rs5Xh9Wnd2e3eLlU7TiayzllLvANKeu1el60h8lLQhAcnajI2yoGoLe343S8LrhMD/s1600/mermaidwht.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-2FfmSzjz_blAZq_uJSg_CwVr7L442_zmrC2SGE3YbOQGBCh8h5ZZvKj_0vl9THO9dTp3euvbmp2rs5Xh9Wnd2e3eLlU7TiayzllLvANKeu1el60h8lLQhAcnajI2yoGoLe343S8LrhMD/s320/mermaidwht.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">{via <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery89">monkey & squirrel</a> }</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8c3uQUq48hbkxW-0sCy3Cmk0znJvmAUrJ9p7jvJF6mz_8cHHVgXtBtnnZn-pPFzhdErEBzOPrvnwQQWFNdyk-v2khFaGzCSuP7UgXvVGhYXooT8TMZta0_UZZB3bccKyQ93GU2A9OOyt/s1600/panicyellow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig8c3uQUq48hbkxW-0sCy3Cmk0znJvmAUrJ9p7jvJF6mz_8cHHVgXtBtnnZn-pPFzhdErEBzOPrvnwQQWFNdyk-v2khFaGzCSuP7UgXvVGhYXooT8TMZta0_UZZB3bccKyQ93GU2A9OOyt/s320/panicyellow.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">{via <a href="http://www.poppytalkhandmade.com/gallery100">slow industries</a> }</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">eye candy, gathered neatly into one market. brilliant. i am thrilled to be a part of it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12px;">cheers and happy monday.</span></div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-45430653356750771692010-04-12T07:00:00.000-07:002010-04-12T07:00:40.077-07:00modern toys<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTg8a4GIWv6eezhEyUDNkP5qfKkoXjdNetCFs-WIFf2pQixN-tQZnWjYmBKnzDJa4NuSV5NBcoKd69zVpYOxiyOAWhu2Kcu1wDmtSSCVEPA0QlOLhyphenhyphen-erOjhl52btqZlNTDK-j009c7ID/s1600/eamesblocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnTg8a4GIWv6eezhEyUDNkP5qfKkoXjdNetCFs-WIFf2pQixN-tQZnWjYmBKnzDJa4NuSV5NBcoKd69zVpYOxiyOAWhu2Kcu1wDmtSSCVEPA0QlOLhyphenhyphen-erOjhl52btqZlNTDK-j009c7ID/s400/eamesblocks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">super cute, super modern. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_r7dpj7yXAwseHn_NEqTk0fgvE0CHUwlBv-RmA2dsmF4zuQXb_8gk_nw-p8XQe2fJQ6S-ZssqK8Cj-pyI3LqhrxEd13MVtxcg5cRJ7wpLgqcHHlfGD88ClTS6DTxa7S1u47WwCOQkKKw/s1600/getimage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy_r7dpj7yXAwseHn_NEqTk0fgvE0CHUwlBv-RmA2dsmF4zuQXb_8gk_nw-p8XQe2fJQ6S-ZssqK8Cj-pyI3LqhrxEd13MVtxcg5cRJ7wpLgqcHHlfGD88ClTS6DTxa7S1u47WwCOQkKKw/s400/getimage.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">{via <a href="http://www.houseind.com/objects/collaborations/">house industries</a>}</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-13870089967393151562010-04-05T06:42:00.000-07:002010-04-05T06:43:14.246-07:00happy spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">i just needed to chime in and share a bit of our fantastic weekend. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sNiAtrTSvQ1oSuokEg1xcXo5DENA2NHvwotcveiIexrlBEIQLnlTf5h69Mj2eTJcYP_dlX6txWjyLNTMw5kmGmlXYlR8noM7AFaZS_22c1wr-xVCoda-DKA74gTAredUX6AikACxxf85/s1600/101_1780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sNiAtrTSvQ1oSuokEg1xcXo5DENA2NHvwotcveiIexrlBEIQLnlTf5h69Mj2eTJcYP_dlX6txWjyLNTMw5kmGmlXYlR8noM7AFaZS_22c1wr-xVCoda-DKA74gTAredUX6AikACxxf85/s1600/101_1780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4sNiAtrTSvQ1oSuokEg1xcXo5DENA2NHvwotcveiIexrlBEIQLnlTf5h69Mj2eTJcYP_dlX6txWjyLNTMw5kmGmlXYlR8noM7AFaZS_22c1wr-xVCoda-DKA74gTAredUX6AikACxxf85/s400/101_1780.jpg" width="342" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">we were invited to leave the city to hunt eggs and play with chicks at a near by farm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQIgo67O8x_zxVmiHeuFbCYZyIALt6zpperPGqm1OqzbkahBf7212VmTW5jhTrm47Bhk2GIaLyh3o3FmFw9SH6UjKtsIvwMCFrBeFUPXHVY-iJo2kZqmu51v3ck8gdrV_MN29Xyr_Nx94/s1600/101_1730.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqQIgo67O8x_zxVmiHeuFbCYZyIALt6zpperPGqm1OqzbkahBf7212VmTW5jhTrm47Bhk2GIaLyh3o3FmFw9SH6UjKtsIvwMCFrBeFUPXHVY-iJo2kZqmu51v3ck8gdrV_MN29Xyr_Nx94/s400/101_1730.jpg" width="283" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">the highlight was most certainly the chicks. they hatched in bright colors, which i have never seen before. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpLKqRvzdvTSlG2k9zDUqnNiDJLEgN542_jz2fzNQbsLckUqfc8BmdiVthQr4cRvJVTTxnH3coh8sDoTjOm5eELwJZONLIAVDtFwsxe2Y5p8AWjUBLDrUEsMxhPlDSdcKuGslhRjImH8k/s1600/101_1742.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcpLKqRvzdvTSlG2k9zDUqnNiDJLEgN542_jz2fzNQbsLckUqfc8BmdiVthQr4cRvJVTTxnH3coh8sDoTjOm5eELwJZONLIAVDtFwsxe2Y5p8AWjUBLDrUEsMxhPlDSdcKuGslhRjImH8k/s320/101_1742.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">apparently they will get their normal feathers as they grow. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFodP7lGLTyOrGXFqno6Nu2fwEtJsSSMk-4ymJ1iOrdg6YZnzdqNhw2XzkuSK8Nbr5g6jM4P5FxEVkzwC4jnnz8sevCH64RlU8SFIgs909dlmERAqt6Xk86FA-S0Kgk_bxbcHWxECiRyz2/s1600/101_1755.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFodP7lGLTyOrGXFqno6Nu2fwEtJsSSMk-4ymJ1iOrdg6YZnzdqNhw2XzkuSK8Nbr5g6jM4P5FxEVkzwC4jnnz8sevCH64RlU8SFIgs909dlmERAqt6Xk86FA-S0Kgk_bxbcHWxECiRyz2/s320/101_1755.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">the kids just loved them, but i think they would have liked them even if they looked like regular chicks, too. <br />
what a fun weekend.</div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-74642416143860663412010-03-28T20:06:00.000-07:002010-03-29T08:38:24.271-07:00poppy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">we added a little excitement to our house. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStbDHA5QzA2Dei7dkSdpVFo7dMTZZc9tqufuxc1zXRgqMWOw0QlNGCbH1DSUGXHTqLlVkb2vD9u3K0KJF1TPsCYH9CALEJrtkUgbbeEXPWS14kAZWMQHPgQKKSsj_3bWeZyYMKui8EnPs/s1600/101_1579.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgStbDHA5QzA2Dei7dkSdpVFo7dMTZZc9tqufuxc1zXRgqMWOw0QlNGCbH1DSUGXHTqLlVkb2vD9u3K0KJF1TPsCYH9CALEJrtkUgbbeEXPWS14kAZWMQHPgQKKSsj_3bWeZyYMKui8EnPs/s320/101_1579.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">please say hello to poppy. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black; font-family: Times; font-size: 16px; line-height: normal;"></span></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDbDP0D2kCL2KyT2gpehc8z62VxVk7IPuGXQCn5keocFlchb5IWF7NTUEi6rgCdbA3QvxNTh2-e0GKn1DP6XLhSLDEpJdZxQIx0T-bIOmWVLkU49kQdy2DtS5AN-nUDrOwJ4kvTM9aos6/s1600/rescue.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwDbDP0D2kCL2KyT2gpehc8z62VxVk7IPuGXQCn5keocFlchb5IWF7NTUEi6rgCdbA3QvxNTh2-e0GKn1DP6XLhSLDEpJdZxQIx0T-bIOmWVLkU49kQdy2DtS5AN-nUDrOwJ4kvTM9aos6/s320/rescue.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">{via </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30507110"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">handmade green</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">}<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> she is recycled {or i should say, upcycled}, used, or as everyone else says, rescued. </span></span></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6YRVuHTIxsMdZaNcB8tjsL1Le2jasIy_5RLbKHyrRPFNozCKkFPSRvAoSuv7qYqcttL4PXtylTz91GRUGbvsO5Im9rKiaHN3OCOTyiI_FBMuHBcuytTxzO3VlWa5O9dyYbLeu3EO0UxG/s1600/101_1573.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG6YRVuHTIxsMdZaNcB8tjsL1Le2jasIy_5RLbKHyrRPFNozCKkFPSRvAoSuv7qYqcttL4PXtylTz91GRUGbvsO5Im9rKiaHN3OCOTyiI_FBMuHBcuytTxzO3VlWa5O9dyYbLeu3EO0UxG/s320/101_1573.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;">so far, so sweet. welcome home poppy.</span></div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-76643138688044877892010-03-17T13:31:00.000-07:002010-03-17T13:49:52.418-07:00folded :: the origami collection :: inspiration<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;"></span><br />
<div style="color: #666666; margin-bottom: 7px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><div style="text-align: center;">life has been a bit out of our control lately and sometimes a little distraction and inspiration is needed. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cU8c6XeBwXdPCgLF3khAW7mobmmgf5XqRP4dDmbdj_1_M6dOIEXkf6Lb-0NVMpFltlNrLHwHL-22EI2t7kFEggp51fNEnVF2qpo3V4lPsaEiuQ1iJ9l1pRc9FhI8yBOC-bEvCrfa9U4X/s1600-h/cherry+blossom+tree.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8cU8c6XeBwXdPCgLF3khAW7mobmmgf5XqRP4dDmbdj_1_M6dOIEXkf6Lb-0NVMpFltlNrLHwHL-22EI2t7kFEggp51fNEnVF2qpo3V4lPsaEiuQ1iJ9l1pRc9FhI8yBOC-bEvCrfa9U4X/s400/cherry+blossom+tree.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">beginning at </span><a href="http://twitter.com/BrinandNohl"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">twitter</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> since discovering </span><a href="http://www.origamijewellery.com/-Les-sautoirs-.html?lang=en"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">origami jewelry</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> {i love the crane, it reminds me of my wedding and my grandmother. we folded 1,001 paper cranes in honor of my grandma and for good luck}. </span><a href="http://jackandjenn.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">jack + jenn</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">, hijiri from </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://heartfish.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">heart fish</span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> and i started a project together. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5qdYUuM4xOxT8yWiPFKfBtNet-xSIuXOYBZIulVb4ikrvuLHMPo44gaQ5e9jFA8qwSYP9CqY7XJSRjaMEuxiZ0AtSg8mkp039ZzhSOFJytygn8wXnUSff9J8Hxde6zlLWOgGZRgcT5zB/s1600-h/crane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ5qdYUuM4xOxT8yWiPFKfBtNet-xSIuXOYBZIulVb4ikrvuLHMPo44gaQ5e9jFA8qwSYP9CqY7XJSRjaMEuxiZ0AtSg8mkp039ZzhSOFJytygn8wXnUSff9J8Hxde6zlLWOgGZRgcT5zB/s640/crane.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">we all continued in our own discoveries and shared links here and there…it all snowballed from there. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">now we are all using this as our platform to design something new through our own medium and at the end of the process we will be exchanging and linking back and forth to each other to share with you. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYitU2YECRJ_jQlYRKUIqyBE0_8GtHRtaG_UzcNRdPWG0eE4_Hd-RnZh7nYGXqAV1ankXCHHCnA2pES8igK2lNg8-PiqDdF6djY2Y8fw5eipW0BIwq4kfU9sMxubYBG6Q5a4us2aB84ayp/s1600-h/ball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYitU2YECRJ_jQlYRKUIqyBE0_8GtHRtaG_UzcNRdPWG0eE4_Hd-RnZh7nYGXqAV1ankXCHHCnA2pES8igK2lNg8-PiqDdF6djY2Y8fw5eipW0BIwq4kfU9sMxubYBG6Q5a4us2aB84ayp/s320/ball.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">{via </span><a href="http://paperunlimited.wordpress.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">paper unlimited</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">Today is the first day, a starting point of sorts, for our “folded :: the origami collection” — today we are simply sharing our inspirations. brilliant for spring {which officially starts this weekend} we are finding inspiration through various flowers. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">i simply love cherry blossoms, especially this time of year. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz72Y0i9clNpD3nmQ0sA4mC4RGfeMFys_wxMDKeLUbyvGrAZ7EcDs1DRrfsHktzfAh9oGX14Yd4xg-ms2P98_2-JvDUCypPApJesXZhtTvu-13K-BwQw9GrAtvIXNh2YsBZSZsY2d3wgZU/s1600-h/vellum+blossoms.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz72Y0i9clNpD3nmQ0sA4mC4RGfeMFys_wxMDKeLUbyvGrAZ7EcDs1DRrfsHktzfAh9oGX14Yd4xg-ms2P98_2-JvDUCypPApJesXZhtTvu-13K-BwQw9GrAtvIXNh2YsBZSZsY2d3wgZU/s400/vellum+blossoms.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">{<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">via </span><a href="http://theflirtyguide.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">the flirty guide</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjpdB15Aj9NnKJQbVWZtPmZWt7R-kIPRq-Rj9yoy1IVOueWSU2BS278fHg1AKXH1awVKfmaFKpn251UPpZn6fm9GkctLOu5Vn24fG0Y4LPigRVGqG8bu8AqAouAYuzMOTz1hcKpiltlVK/s1600-h/blossom+flowers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRjpdB15Aj9NnKJQbVWZtPmZWt7R-kIPRq-Rj9yoy1IVOueWSU2BS278fHg1AKXH1awVKfmaFKpn251UPpZn6fm9GkctLOu5Vn24fG0Y4LPigRVGqG8bu8AqAouAYuzMOTz1hcKpiltlVK/s400/blossom+flowers.jpg" width="397" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">{via </span><a href="http://theflirtyguide.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">the flirty guide</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">}</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqNXxcvkvQs9muhhc-6iCcFYgtcG8UiVYaL5iuExsnGDlXDBM3GdQyX92CI9CtQoBcHpYLR_tJ9YBwDnU-0E_KGJqApWwHwiOs_8Kl3lP2zjtH2O6U1cgdwlSlP_x89HVpc40u46RtUXNW/s1600-h/kusudama.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="281" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqNXxcvkvQs9muhhc-6iCcFYgtcG8UiVYaL5iuExsnGDlXDBM3GdQyX92CI9CtQoBcHpYLR_tJ9YBwDnU-0E_KGJqApWwHwiOs_8Kl3lP2zjtH2O6U1cgdwlSlP_x89HVpc40u46RtUXNW/s400/kusudama.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">{via </span><a href="http://kusudama.e-whs.net/gallery/2009/2009-1.html#0907252"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">kusudama lovers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">tune in and see what we all come up with. in the mean time, check out jack + jenn's </span><a href="http://jackandjenn.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">blog</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> and </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jackandjenn"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">etsy shop</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">, as well as hijiri's blog, </span><a href="http://heartfish.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">heart fish</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;"> and </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hijirik"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">etsy shop</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444;">.</span></div></div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-31173645104854912422010-03-05T07:46:00.000-08:002010-03-05T07:50:00.908-08:00baby gift love<div style="text-align: center;">i spent a little time making a care package of baby girl gifts for my aunt. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX27e9I4j4GQ9KnK37xqHARknaDdU1QUgoLwrIB1IBmoHgO96ESymFW4E8u3uEme7SrCoQtJuRwBvqLUpoRTBQaOweDB6VV8oxFaJ1a-RazqJNa1Ym9Gjj47_bk0DCqmuahZy2xFHV_9dq/s1600-h/101_1309.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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<div style="text-align: center;">a handful of urpies and burpies, a wristlet for her keys, a chic nursing cover and a monogramed diaper and wipes basket. my favorite addition to this package was the basket, featuring the new baby's initials on the upcycled coffee sack basket with a soft pink lining. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQe7017J2Hk3zYJEBoUfuB13Z6RRzMaXYUhRo5Az0nUg56ntskkAe7GcMYi2MqfEjS4J09GaYkQlg8V6gI7G4I873n6geigQZ7yqJexmHANnIhb8wL5Q8S6E4DgCWJCVTg34wPMR7-5Cv/s1600-h/101_1301.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="396" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyQe7017J2Hk3zYJEBoUfuB13Z6RRzMaXYUhRo5Az0nUg56ntskkAe7GcMYi2MqfEjS4J09GaYkQlg8V6gI7G4I873n6geigQZ7yqJexmHANnIhb8wL5Q8S6E4DgCWJCVTg34wPMR7-5Cv/s400/101_1301.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">perfectly sized to fit a handful diapers and a box of wipes. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlIhz_1dw2TY3ECcwaOPazAfpiybIXJEJb1bO540c7rndILZAK4L8nDFvn9i49dw1D3qUvZErNkQSuahS35piYq0dmYqIs8SLIUP4UMjd0NfVymoLthk3AQL0fM20TqxV59Tg0XWYlWEo/s1600-h/101_1303.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzlIhz_1dw2TY3ECcwaOPazAfpiybIXJEJb1bO540c7rndILZAK4L8nDFvn9i49dw1D3qUvZErNkQSuahS35piYq0dmYqIs8SLIUP4UMjd0NfVymoLthk3AQL0fM20TqxV59Tg0XWYlWEo/s400/101_1303.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">of course, lots of pink and cute patterns.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKa9z0BVLj_fVQgbpNIGulN7y56vSIxO3cf6jNtfGgdXVd46KQWH0szKryQaGtj-x2nlW97GjDzb2dSXk0QYEnmVrhlo5SpgVSY-w1E6Jq8GepvGkUcNvtWy_e_fSQKNvDE-hSKekH0je/s1600-h/101_1304.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihKa9z0BVLj_fVQgbpNIGulN7y56vSIxO3cf6jNtfGgdXVd46KQWH0szKryQaGtj-x2nlW97GjDzb2dSXk0QYEnmVrhlo5SpgVSY-w1E6Jq8GepvGkUcNvtWy_e_fSQKNvDE-hSKekH0je/s320/101_1304.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">grandma and grandpa will go by "weezer and geezer" {you know, from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steel_Magnolias">steel magnolias</a>}. <br />
the oilcloth tote will be perfect for trips to their house. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefwj6pvedXxD23o6ZusYqc0DAKV2tZkdejdep4AFpv7sve9seB4JzEOAn_fbYFsXn2ThpHDLAknNjld-khgsCGjq8-8Xa2PX5VIR2tB2xNqhUrRoRbjM-cBFAMfIUFJE3e-EAPqE4Vtig/s1600-h/101_1308.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjefwj6pvedXxD23o6ZusYqc0DAKV2tZkdejdep4AFpv7sve9seB4JzEOAn_fbYFsXn2ThpHDLAknNjld-khgsCGjq8-8Xa2PX5VIR2tB2xNqhUrRoRbjM-cBFAMfIUFJE3e-EAPqE4Vtig/s320/101_1308.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">i also included a little keepsake block with all the little one's statistics of her special birthday. </div><div style="text-align: center;">i hope the new mommy loves it all. </div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6164637638472561136.post-23791766156461079342010-02-26T07:15:00.000-08:002010-02-26T07:15:12.479-08:00commissioned works<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44EJeh6HQaNci1Oazw3K4M0MJL4eR1U-dFmThsBU0LN_YhDgqqn2OgPY2OiKIIog28HblFlkLmOFFrUEmA4UsV2yI8v_b8C3nqM46XqbyvLn8kXOdjn2zHzqMxTVSWiIDMTprAzjJVwVQ/s1600-h/100_9602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44EJeh6HQaNci1Oazw3K4M0MJL4eR1U-dFmThsBU0LN_YhDgqqn2OgPY2OiKIIog28HblFlkLmOFFrUEmA4UsV2yI8v_b8C3nqM46XqbyvLn8kXOdjn2zHzqMxTVSWiIDMTprAzjJVwVQ/s400/100_9602.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">on occasion i have the opportunity to create custom designs. these works give me a chance to keep things interesting and fresh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkTickWsKnqSTMSjiZsECautL0Og8LenIjCKRF3E0yhe98XC6RyHPbY9AXsIBtnETriuWFzgReHI0M2L0qFjB_QshxrnfKlC1S9Riw0VW80p4CpUDOg_imC69NijXS_KZR6IYSuJi_Bdl/s1600-h/100_9611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHkTickWsKnqSTMSjiZsECautL0Og8LenIjCKRF3E0yhe98XC6RyHPbY9AXsIBtnETriuWFzgReHI0M2L0qFjB_QshxrnfKlC1S9Riw0VW80p4CpUDOg_imC69NijXS_KZR6IYSuJi_Bdl/s400/100_9611.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">i have learned that many people like things B.I.G. these pillow covers are about 24 x 24 inches. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsOiGcjYuKt-CL9jsdIv46od-JnThxkbHKDE_f1tOldlb8OdDR5fd3g6GIBuxDWzo0PeG-ytIIVmqgplbAe5IfDVDqCnEqRNfQht5F5MYWcZQ0XvOplCra5zqfySJ-jI6l8UBrQHdzitC/s1600-h/101_0270.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmsOiGcjYuKt-CL9jsdIv46od-JnThxkbHKDE_f1tOldlb8OdDR5fd3g6GIBuxDWzo0PeG-ytIIVmqgplbAe5IfDVDqCnEqRNfQht5F5MYWcZQ0XvOplCra5zqfySJ-jI6l8UBrQHdzitC/s400/101_0270.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">this is a custom laundry basket created for a customer who is now doing her chores in style... that is inspiring, since i have a pile of laundry waiting for me and i need all the motivation i can get. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5weBHLSOhvGxaYvmM-UFByGsS66skXte9COSgdnCCpN1VblhsDa2tVN-I24btutZQAJHVElY-pS95QstbE6muaMRgSPPAom2JeF7yvZwE9dtmxQm8Rf3zyRSN-6gOW10fXqWVzlhnCqX/s1600-h/100_8485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN5weBHLSOhvGxaYvmM-UFByGsS66skXte9COSgdnCCpN1VblhsDa2tVN-I24btutZQAJHVElY-pS95QstbE6muaMRgSPPAom2JeF7yvZwE9dtmxQm8Rf3zyRSN-6gOW10fXqWVzlhnCqX/s400/100_8485.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and this basket was created for a woodland wedding, to hold the bride and groom's cards at the reception. lovely. </div>Jodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721041244145038438noreply@blogger.com3