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DIY Memory Foam Mattress
We finally faced the ugly truth: my neck issue that leads me to wake up with migraines is probably exacerbated by our crummy mattress. Once you know what your spinal…
Stove Top Espresso the Second Time Around
My tastes have changed in the last year. I crave salt and strong flavor (think goat cheese) over sweets. Most of the time, I don’t really care about food. I…
Cauliflower Soup
“Training is everything. The peach was once a bitter almond; cauliflower is nothing but cabbage with a college education.” – Mark Twain Is this not a beautiful natural wonder? Why am I…
New Leaves, Turning
My New Year’s Eve was not all fireworks and excitement. In fact, the kids were at friends’ homes and there were no fireworks at all. There wasn’t even cocoa. Sigh….
Amazing Miracle Grow Sweater
This is Caramel, Deux. The original is a semi-felted, shapeless mass drying on my table. I get a lump in my throat when I look at it. I’m either…
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Semi- DIY Fillable Lamp
When I hear the term collector two words go through my mind- Louvre and hoarder, neither of which accurately describe me and my rocks and shells. I think the basket’s…
Reflecting
The end of my 365 for 2011 has a business like feel to it. I’m done, truly. Whereas in the first 365 project I finished, I explored the subject…
Miscellaneous 365s
It’s over. But I’m not finished posting just yet. These photos are just odd bits of our holidays. acorn guy, day 349 As you can see with Acorn Guy up…
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Braised Brussels Sprouts and Homemade Ricotta
I haven’t deviated from my stand-by recipes much lately because we’re busy and soup or burritos is something I can make (and have made) in my sleep. So over the…
Merry Christmas
It’s after eleven on Christmas and the coffee still isn’t out of my system so I thought I’d post a Merry Christmas to anyone still skimming blogs or Flickr. This…