I call this Still Life With Ikea: Yep. That's my gesture at being artsy.
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Mario WAS A Plumber
me: If I figured out a way to make our toilet look like a pipe from Super Mario sticking up out of the floor you'd probably divorce me right? I ask only in the name of science.
Sorry Mom, I’m Broke
Sometimes they all come at you at once. Birthdays. Graduations. Mother's Day. I needed an idea for making multiple thoughtful, heartwarming, hand-made (re: cheap) cards, STAT. Enter The Graphics Fairy and her wonderful collection of vintage images. I have spent way more time than I care to admit on this site, but that's beside the … Continue reading Sorry Mom, I’m Broke
Not-Pink, Without-Hearts, No-Doilies-Allowed Valentines
I love many people in my life, and I enjoy reminding them of that on a regular basis, so I love Valentine's Day even if it is a cooked-up fake holiday for selling cards. I can't help it; seriously, tell someone you love them and try to not feel a little bit happier. I dare … Continue reading Not-Pink, Without-Hearts, No-Doilies-Allowed Valentines
Knotty Mittens
I have never owned a pair of mittens. Not terribly surprising, as I spent my formative years, and several since, in sunny foggy CA, but dammit, I've lived in NY off an on for eight years now! And I had very awesome, very goofy yarn I accidentally bought (long story)! And... uh... okay, that's about … Continue reading Knotty Mittens
Household Disasters
The Significant Other and I have been known to enjoy a nice bottle of wine from time to time, and this Saturday was no different - we stopped off at a local wine store and picked up a nice French red to have with dinner (mmmm... pesto pasta...) Only one problem: This was the cork … Continue reading Household Disasters
Glint of Light 