Recent Posts Tagged With 'misc.'

• Thank you, Melanie Watt!

  Posted on Monday December 7th, 2009 at 10:54 in children, book, squirrel, misc., scaredy squirrel, melanie watt

  This is one of the new favoritest books in the Maruska house: Scaredy Squirrel! Adorable illustrations, great story and fun to read. Scaredy Squirrel leads a predictable life, planning for any emergency. Until one day, when something shocking happen...

• Thanksgiving and…

  Posted on Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 at 22:56 in recipes, magazine, cooking, Food Network, thanksgiving, misc.

  … a message to Paula Deen. Hello! I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Our plans fell through when our friends called to say that they had the flu.  We decided to keep Madeline at home, so we celebrated with a quick roasted chicken, ju...

• : D

  Posted on Monday October 26th, 2009 at 17:37 in misc.

  We have a GIRL! Baby Madeline has been keeping us very busy. We’ve had some very late nights here. Thank you to all who sent their well wishes! I hope to be back to blogging soon. I just have to kiss her little noggin one more time… Jenn...

• Stay Tuned…

  Posted on Thursday October 15th, 2009 at 14:17 in misc.

  Big… (or should I say “Little”) news coming! Jenn : )...

• What’s New?

  Posted on Thursday September 3rd, 2009 at 17:01 in renovation, sewing, embroidery, misc., hedgehog, tasket, needlebook, indie icing, evergreen moms

  Josh and I have been super busy over here. We’ve got lots of projects going on these days. The renovation of our upstairs is moving along quickly. Here are a couple recent photos: Our new railing!  There used to be a wall there. This loft spa...

• Today’s Little Lesson…

  Posted on Tuesday August 11th, 2009 at 11:58 in Nature, misc., esteem, snail

  A snail with a racing stripe… Now THAT’S good self esteem! Today, lets all think big and aim high! Jenn : )...

• Birthday Goodness

  Posted on Tuesday July 28th, 2009 at 15:33 in gifts, birthday, misc., christina

  I received wonderful presents from friends and family for my birthday this year. And this amazing package from one of my bestest blogging buddies, Christina. Thank you Christina, for all the birthday goodness!  : D A Japanese crafting book (how did...

• Yeah, I’m that cool.

  Posted on Monday July 20th, 2009 at 09:36 in cool, coffee, misc., monday, nickname

  What a way to start the day! My coolness factor just went up to *11*, folks. ‘Cause guess who just got her own nickname at the local coffee shop? (And not even a bad nickname, either!) I’m offically “OGHazel” now, peeps. (Tha...

• Happy Birthday!

  Posted on Thursday July 9th, 2009 at 11:36 in wishes, birthday, summer, misc., cupcake

  Yesterday was my birthday. We’ve been so busy around here that I’m having my birthday cupcake and opening cards/presents today. Right after I took this photo I made a wish and blew out the candle. My birthday wish: that the renovations o...

• Question:

  Posted on Monday June 29th, 2009 at 10:14 in cute, misc., plush, hedgehog, hedgie

  He followed me home…. …should I keep him? Jenn ; )...

• Where have I been….

  Posted on Thursday June 11th, 2009 at 17:04 in renovation, home, house, Chocolate, etsy, baking, studio, misc., themoongoat

  ….and where am I now? Renovation on the upstairs of our house has begun.  Josh and I have spent the last few weeks packing up everything from three bedrooms and a bathroom and carting the boxes downstairs into the basement. In an effort to sav...

• Snowing Petals

  Posted on Wednesday May 13th, 2009 at 12:44 in flowers, backyard, spring, sun, misc., petals, cherry tree

  This was our back yard about a week ago, when the cherry tree was blossoming. I love that it looks like there’s snow on the ground - but it’s really delicate white flowers. It happens so quickly and then they are gone. Jenn : )...

• Just FYI…

  Posted on Monday April 27th, 2009 at 10:19 in sewing, footwear, pin, crafting, misc., warning, slipper

  This is why it’s important to always wear protective footwear while sewing. Be careful while you craft today! Jenn : )...

• Ahhhh

  Posted on Thursday April 16th, 2009 at 17:24 in flowers, spring, misc.

  Hello Spring! It’s so nice to have you visit us again. ________________________________________ Oh, and incase you haven’t seen this charming video of Althea Crome. (She’s the talented knitter who made the tiny gloves and sweaters ...

• Two Spoonfuls… not yet

  Posted on Friday April 10th, 2009 at 12:22 in sewing, friday, misc., rickrack, two spoonfuls, wright's

  Today is a Two Spoonfuls day - a day where I’d normally be posting my latest culinary adventure. But frankly, the weather has been grey and murky lately and photos just aren’t going to be blog worthy.  So I’m putting off my cooking...

• I Like Squirrels.

  Posted on Tuesday March 31st, 2009 at 12:17 in cute, squirrel, frame, Button, misc.

  I don’t know why, but lately I really like squirrels. So, this unusual button caught my eye at a button sale that I went to this past Friday. Isn’t he cute? I believe that this is vintage, and hand carved. Can you see the teeny, tiny ha...

• Monday

  Posted on Monday March 23rd, 2009 at 13:30 in bird, misc., monday, trim, pom pom

  Hope you discover something lovely today! Jenn : )...

• The Latest Buzz…

  Posted on Monday March 16th, 2009 at 19:29 in sewing, vintage, wip, misc., buttons, bee, grandma, needlebooks

  Finishing up new needlebooks. Can you imagine my delight when I found a package from my Grandma in the mail the other day… and it was FILLED with vintage buttons?!?  I’ve been sending her photos of the items I make for my shop and she ...

• A Monday Quote

  Posted on Monday March 9th, 2009 at 16:10 in coffee, quote, misc.

  “In Seattle you haven’t had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it’s running.” - Jeff Bezos Have a great day! Jenn : )...

• CSI: Seattle

  Posted on Monday February 16th, 2009 at 11:22 in kitchen, cats, Seattle, crime, misc., lucy, csi, muffin, poe

  Scene: the kitchen floor. The victim: one mixed berry muffin. Sometime between 5:00 pm and 10:30 pm on the night of Saturday, February 14th, 2009, the victim, who was last seen residing peacefully on the kitchen island countertop, was removed from th...

• What the….?

  Posted on Monday February 9th, 2009 at 21:50 in weather, cold, hail, ice, misc.

  6:00 pm, it’s dark outside and we’ve got hail the size of peas, with lightning! I think it’s time to confess some sins…. Stay safe, readers! Jenn 8 }...

• Ok…

  Posted on Monday February 9th, 2009 at 14:27 in weather, snow, cold, misc., frost, sleet

  …lets try this again. Snow, snow …go away. Come again, some other day. Lesson learned: be careful what you wish for! ; ) Jenn...

• Rain, rain…

  Posted on Friday February 6th, 2009 at 12:30 in Seattle, weather, rain, misc., outside

  …go away. Come again, some other day. Today is not a good photo taking day. Check back soon to see something wonderful that I received in the mail! Happy Friday! Jenn : )...

• Pssst!

  Posted on Wednesday February 4th, 2009 at 11:17 in Chocolate, misc., nestle, cappuccino, truffle

  I recently discovered this bit of delicious chocolate heaven. Cost at my local grocery store: $2.39. Worth. Every. Penny. Jenn ; )...

• Oh, Baby!

  Posted on Wednesday January 28th, 2009 at 10:00 in baby, gift, handmade, blanket, misc., booties, bib, ginny, isew

  I have a dear friend who’s expecting her first baby this spring. So I asked my friend Ginny if she’d make something special for me to give as a gift. Isn’t this bootie, bib and blanket set beautiful? The tiny booties are adorable. ...

• New Addition

  Posted on Monday January 19th, 2009 at 12:13 in christmas, misc., isabel, doll, mimi kirchner

  Look who has come to stay at the Maruska house! My very own Mimi Kirchner doll. She’s a Christmas gift from Josh. I’ve named her “Isabel” - do you think that name suits her? You can see more of Mimi’s work *here*, and ...

• Happy Holidays!

  Posted on Thursday December 25th, 2008 at 15:09 in holiday, christmas, snow, misc.

  All the best to you from Josh & Jenn, Lucy & Poe. : ) Jenn : )...

• Apples to Apples

  Posted on Monday December 1st, 2008 at 16:28 in backyard, tree, Autumn, apples, misc., fall, crabapple

  I’ve neglected my apple gathering since I started back in September. Most of the apples on our crab tree have fallen now. They are scattered amongst the leaves that cover the grass. I had enough time to fill one bag, before it started to sp...

• From Me to You:

  Posted on Thursday November 27th, 2008 at 12:15 in holiday, thanksgiving, misc., pumpkin

  Have a wonderful day! Cheers! Jenn : )...

• Three Reasons…

  Posted on Friday October 24th, 2008 at 13:40 in Squid, friday, misc., rick-rack

  … why I am happy today: I learned what a Piglet Squid is and saw one for the first time! (Isn’t it cute?) I scored 19 vintage packages of rick-rack for $1.00 - whoo hoo! And this video, which makes me laugh every time I watch it: (There...