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- December 7th, 2009
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Thank you, 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 emerge…
- December 2nd, 2009
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Thanksgiving and…
… 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,…
- November 6th, 2009
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A New View
I recently discovered a new use for taskets = holding baby accessories! Until now I’d never thought of how a soft, portable basket could come in handy in a nursery. But they sure do. I’…
- November 4th, 2009
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- October 30th, 2009
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Trick or Treat!
The Trick: This shady criminal has recently been spotted in the Seattle area! Last seen making off with copious amounts of milk. She’ll do anything to get her next fix, including wearing disgu…
- October 26th, 2009
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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 t…
- October 15th, 2009
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- October 6th, 2009
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Feet!
1 1/2 feet of new fabric from Superbuzzy. Tiny cotton feet from Petit Bateau. “Pantalon à Pieds” = “Trousers have feet” Slip-on Converse All Stars – my feet’…
- September 18th, 2009
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WIP Friday
Here is another wip that I have on the list: getting this little bunny framed. I bought this little guy from Brightcolorart on Etsy. Brightcolorart has sold more than one of these brooches, but each…
- September 17th, 2009
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WIP Thursday
Today has been filled with paperwork and a dentist appointment. But everyday, since late June, has been filled with the sounds of work being done on our upstairs. We are renovating the entire third…
- September 16th, 2009
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WIP Wednesday
Here’s another work in progress item… …getting through this book. Have you ever gotten about halfway through reading a book and realized that you don’t like it? But by that…
- September 15th, 2009
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A Week of WIPs:
I love to go to other people’s blogs and see what they are working on, right now, at the moment. And since my blog has been sadly neglected lately, I thought I’d commit to sharing a full…
- September 3rd, 2009
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What’s New?
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 raili…
- August 28th, 2009
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Two Spoonfuls: Braisin’ A Tail
For this week’s Two Spoonfuls post, I’m tackling Chapter #6 of Alton Brown’s I’m Just Here For The Food. This week’s technique: Braising. Braising and Stewing both be…
- August 11th, 2009
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Today’s Little Lesson…
A snail with a racing stripe… Now THAT’S good self esteem! Today, lets all think big and aim high! Jenn : )
- August 6th, 2009
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WIP = Done!
I’ve been posting for some time about a custom order I’ve been working on. My friends Philipp & Renata are going to be married later this month and asked me to make a ring pillow for t…
- July 31st, 2009
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Two Spoonfuls: I’m Roasting!
For this week’s Two Spoonfuls post I’m setting Alton and his chapter on water aside. Instead, I’m going to share a delicious dessert that Josh and I have been enjoying all summer.Â…
- July 28th, 2009
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Birthday Goodness
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…
- July 23rd, 2009
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Mama’s Got A Brand New Bag!
My latest Etsy find: This beautiful bag from Sinem Inugur. I just love this fabric print and the gorgeous pop of orange inside. This bag came to Seattle all the way from Istanbul, Turkey and the cra…
- July 20th, 2009
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Yeah, I’m that cool.
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’…
- July 17th, 2009
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Two Spoonfuls: H2O
This week Alton and I are tackling the exciting world of water!!! Did that sound enthusiastic? Believe it or not - Alton really does get excited about the process of cooking with water: Boiling, Poa…
- July 9th, 2009
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Happy Birthday!
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 th…
- June 29th, 2009
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- June 26th, 2009
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Batter Up!
It’s product review time! Well, it was product review time two weeks ago, technically, but it has been very chaotic at the Maruska house and so I’m posting this a bit later than intended.Â…
- June 11th, 2009
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Where have I been….
….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…
- May 28th, 2009
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A Tisket, A Tasket
A shop update: New tasket sets! Pom Pom Fawn (I only made one with this small pom pom trim.) Our House. Pretty Forest. Dotty Birds. Happy Thursday. The weekend is almost here! Jenn : )
- May 26th, 2009
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Oh Baby!
It seems like lots of friends and co-workers are having babies these days. Two girlfriends of mine have babies who are less than a year old. Being a fan of Lotta Jansdotter’s book Simple Sewing,…
- May 23rd, 2009
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Two Spoonfuls: Sauté Away
It’s that time again - another Two Spoonfuls post! This time we’re sautéing along with Alton in Chapter 4 of I’m Just Here For The Food. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Alton̵…
- May 22nd, 2009
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Almost Two Spoonfuls Time…
For those of you who like the cooking posts, there’ll be a new Two Spoonfuls post tomorrow am. : ) ‘Til then, Happy Friday, all! Â Jenn : )
- May 20th, 2009
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Finished!
No longer a wip - these three hotpads/trivets are finished! Machine quilted with hand sewn binding. Washed and pressed. With a twill tab on the back. Now to get some really good photos, and then t…
- May 16th, 2009
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Happy Scrappy
So, what’s been going on with those Japanese fabric scraps I blogged about awhile ago? Well…. I got out my favorite Clover pins. (Technically these are for light/sheer fabrics, but I̵…
- May 13th, 2009
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Snowing Petals
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…
- May 11th, 2009
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I Am Rabbit, Love It
I recently did some shopping at JapanKawaiiYa on Etsy. I’ve purchased from this shop before and *loved* what I received. Everything arrives quickly, nicely packaged, and with a handwritten note…
- May 9th, 2009
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Ah, the weekend.
Well, readers, if you haven’t already figured it out, our regularly scheduled Two Spoonfuls post has been delayed this week. My foodie partner is neck deep in boxes, so we’ll skip this wee…
- April 27th, 2009
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Just FYI…
This is why it’s important to always wear protective footwear while sewing. Be careful while you craft today! Jenn : )
- April 24th, 2009
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Two Spoonfuls: Fryday!
Hello Readers! It’s been a bit chaotic here in the Maruska house. I’ve had lots of house projects going on (possibly including some renovation work) and I have 5 custom orders to do for…
- April 16th, 2009
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Ahhhh
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 talen…
