five-ten-fifteen

deer-friendly antlers

2012-02-16T20:56:00.000-08:00

i've been researching wall-mounted antler options.

the kind that don't involve any animal cruelty.
you know,
deer-friendly antlers.

a few options to consider:

{source}

{source}

which antlers are your favorite?
which are you least favorite?

♥

beecher's "world's best" mac and cheese

2012-02-15T21:44:00.000-08:00

a couple months ago,

i saw this in a holiday gift guide

{best of beecher's handmade cheese}

i followed the link to beecher's,

where i found this

{world's best mac and cheese kit}
{and, may i just say that i adore the idea of a gourmet dinner "kit"}

and after a quick search,

i found the cookbook at my library.

i have made this recipe twice, and,

while our family will always love

jan's mac & cheese,

this recipe from beecher's is crazy-good.
you really must give this one a go.
{click on the images for a readable close-up}

as usual, i didn't follow the recipe to the letter.
my first recipe deviance was to quantity:
i used a full pound of penne
{the recipe calls for only 6 oz},
and used the whole batch of sauce
{the recipe calls for 2 cups, or half a batch}.
{they recommend this as a side dish - um, not at my house}
my second recipe deviance was to ingredients:
i didn't have chipotle chili powder,
so i used a combination of
regular chili powder + cayenne,
which worked out deliciously.
my third recipe deviance was to the method:
since i was using the entire batch of sauce,
i just added the cooked pasta to my saucepan
{it's le creuset, so it's oven safe}.

the recipe calls for some "semihard" cheese
and some "semisoft" cheese
there is a list of cheese categories on page 23.
my semihard choices were:
cheddar, gouda, and gruyere.
my semisoft choices were:
jack and fontina.
after using this combination, i would say that
my results were good enough to repeat.

amazingly good.

♥

p.s. we woke to this

hey girl.

2012-02-14T09:44:00.000-08:00

♥

p.s.
if you don't already know about this phenomenon,
google hey girl ryan gosling for hundreds more of these.
you'll catch on.

{thanks, pam}

jet engine noise

2012-02-13T18:14:00.000-08:00

do you live in boise or eagle or meridian?

have you been hearing the

jets flying overhead

ALL DAY LONG?

they are from

the mountain home air force base.

they are conducting training

possibly every day this week.

it's 7pm and they say they'll fly until 10pm.

here's the number to file a complaint:

1 208 828 6800

you know, if it bothers you.

thanks

♥

don't knock it til you try it

2012-02-13T15:01:00.000-08:00

◄◄◄carrot milkshake►►►

fresh carrot juice

vanilla ice cream

a pinch of cinnamon & nutmeg

amazingly good

you like carrot cake, don't you?

then i think you will like a carrot milkshake.

♥

kitchen window :: still winter, with nests

2012-02-12T16:21:00.000-08:00

still crossing my fingers

for another snow storm

♥

art-paper-scissors :: wax paper valentines

2012-02-11T15:35:00.000-08:00

whether you're finished with your valentines

or just getting started,

you will want to visit everythingeagle.com

to make a few

:: wax paper valentines ::

made with things you already have at home,
~ they are simply dreamy ~

come see

☼here☼

the valentine bookmarks

from last saturday are

☼here☼

♥

banana slug, banana slug, what do you see?

2012-02-10T11:18:00.000-08:00

i see a vintage industrial hook

looking at me

i started my day seeing slugs.

so, naturally, i made a treasury.

behold the glory

☼here☼

♥

p.s. anyone who has lived in humboldt county
{or really anywhere in the pacific northcoast}
can attest that these GIANT slugs are everywhere.

:: makes me happy ::

2012-02-09T16:25:00.000-08:00

i'm not ashamed to say that i love this song,

and of course i love their long hair

{note: they are all grown up with families of their own now}

{why do i know this?}

just learned about these

cakesliders.

basically cake push pops.

flavors i want to try: french toast, latte

these are so pretty

they would be great for jewelry, too.

this is funny

and i want this doggy

just look at his face.

so serious.

love.

♥

i'm loving {25 things for $25 or less}

2012-02-07T20:33:00.000-08:00

this blazer

this cup/spoon/napkin set

this coin purse

these toasting glasses
{teeny tiny glasses to stick in the top of a cake}

this duck

this teeny tiny house

this card

this jellyfish air plant

this cup cozy

♥

♥ duck love and loss ♥

2012-02-05T17:57:00.000-08:00

it is with a very heavy heart

that i am posting this loving tribute to

~ angy ~

{honeyduck print from etsy}

the one and only grey duck,

angy lent a certain european flair
to the pond filled with
lovely, but common, mallards.

angy's human family {mary, matt, & molly}

are so very sad today.

angy was their very special duck for 15 years.

{habitations: the pond on etsy}

sweet angy, you will be missed

and remembered forever.

{i will post some photos here soon}

♥

art-paper-scissors :: valentine bookmarks :: {and..... it's MiSSY's BiRTHDaY!!!}

2012-02-04T16:04:00.000-08:00

come visit everythingeagle.com

for some sugar-free valentine treats

:: valentine bookmarks ::

{yes, those are paint chips}

{thank you, dawn, for this idea}

valentine's day is ten days away.

it's time to get busy, ya'll.

make your own valentine bookmarks

☼here☼

and...

it's missy's birthday today.

♥ happy birthday, fine friend ♥

you can leave her a birthday wish here,

or you can visit her ☼caringbridge site☼

to read the latest update & sign her guestbook.

♥

:: choffy ::

2012-02-03T18:50:00.000-08:00

have you heard of

choffy?

it is made of 100% cacao beans,

coarsely ground, like coffee.

i saw it at our local

bowl of heaven

last week, and had to try it.

here's how you make it:

here's how i drink it:

a little stevia, a little cream,

and it tastes...

like hot chocolate.

it is really quite delicious,

and it's full of good stuff,

like antioxidants.

you can read more here.

of note:

i have had good results with double brewing,

making it more economical.

gigi, from bowl of heaven, freezes the grounds

and tosses them into her smoothies.

you can try a $3.00 sample pack

at bowl of heaven in eagle.

♥

p.s.
if you can't find it in your area
you can buy it at their online store.
i bought the 12 oz. ivory coast
for $15.00 and that is the same price online.
{ivory coast 12 oz.}

blue + yellow

2012-02-02T10:24:00.000-08:00

freshly made treasury

come see it

☼here☼

♥

:: quick french toast ::

2012-02-01T09:26:00.000-08:00

this french toast is quick & easy.

perfect for making someone feel special

on a regular weekday morning.

two slices of french toast

{one serving}

melt a little butter in a skillet.

in a shallow bowl, whisk together:

2 eggs

a little milk or cream

a little vanilla

a little nutmeg

lay a piece of sliced bread in the bowl.

let it soak up lots of batter on both sides.

transfer to the hot skillet.

repeat with a second piece of bread.

gently & evenly brown both sides of toast.

it should puff up nicely.

serve with maple syrup

and maybe some chopped pecans.

there.

you just made someone's day.

{maybe your own}

♥

looking especially cute today

2012-01-31T19:31:00.000-08:00

♥

:: finding bobo ::

2012-01-30T19:03:00.000-08:00

the other day,

i was minding my own business,

thumbing through a people magazine

that my mom brought at christmas

{dated dec 26, 2011}

when i found this

and, i said to myself,

hey, that looks my old friend, bobo.

and, lo and behold...

it is bobo.

he's busy finding bigfoot

on animal planet.

you can find them both

☼here☼

♥

p.s. hi, bobo!
i still can't believe i found you in people magazine.

best of luck finding bigfoot.

my eyes are peeled here in idaho.

:: rustic luxury ::

2012-01-29T10:26:00.000-08:00

one of my favorite things to do

is building an etsy treasury.

here's my latest

come take a closer look

☼here☼

dawn made one, too.

come see it here.

have you ever made a treasury?

you can make one right here.

♥

art-paper-scissors :: a cat like paul klee's

2012-01-28T08:30:00.000-08:00

today at everythingeagle.com
you can make
:: a cat like paul klee's ::
{paul klee's cat and bird}

these cats were made by
mrs. morgan's first grade class
at eagle hills elementary school

i almost can't believe how awesome they are.
let me tell you, those kids LOVE art.

come and make your own cat
☼here☼

♥

first grade art :: paul klee

2012-01-27T20:58:00.000-08:00

i introduced ned's class to

:: paul klee ::

{say "clay"}

we learned about abstract art,

and how it is different from realistic art.

we looked at this

{around the fish}

and this

{blick der stille ~ translation: gaze of silence}

and this

{red balloon}

and this

{theater mountain construction}

we talked about color,

and how paul klee used line and color

to draw our attention to certain things

and to move our eyes around his paintings.

we reviewed the primary colors,

and how to mix them to create secondary colors.

then,

we made these

♥

p.s.

more paul klee is coming tomorrow.

come back to see what we did with this

:: vegan coconut curry ::

2012-01-26T12:07:00.000-08:00

i made a vegan coconut curry

this week that was really delicious.

here's my recipe:

about an hour before you begin,

make a pot of brown basmati rice.

{brown rice = better rice}

1. saute aromatics in olive oil

onion, celery, carrot, garlic {plus salt & pepper}

2. add curry powder & grated ginger

{get ready for everyone to ask, "mmmmm... what are you cooking?"}

3. add cubed tofu

4. add coconut milk

5. add a little brown sugar

& a pinch of crushed red pepper

6. add all extra veggies

yellow bell pepper, mushrooms, water chestnuts

potatoes {pre-cooked}, cauliflower, tomatoes

7. simmer

{just before serving, stir in thin strips of fresh basil}

while this simmers, make a big pan of

sauteed bok choi with snow peas.

serve the curry over the rice,

with a side of greens.

top everything with chopped green onions.

~mmmmmmmmmmm~

♥

:: sweet & soft valentine ::

2012-01-25T14:57:00.000-08:00

i have a new valentine treasury

{all under $50}

come see it

☼here☼

♥

:: hugo ::

2012-01-24T21:52:00.000-08:00

we saw this {in 3D} on sunday

and it was beautiful.

this is one to see while it's still in theaters.

don't bother with the trailer,

just go see it.

marian read the book a few years ago

♥

special note:

missy has been doing great,

{except for having to share her room with a CRAZY girl}

and was to be discharged today.

she might even be home by now.

love you, missy!

you need to see this movie.

♥ ♥ ♥

laverne & shirley

2012-01-23T13:33:00.000-08:00

it's 2012,
do your kids know who laverne & shirley are?

it would be so fun to grab your bff
and go as laverne & shirley next halloween.

your kids might not get it
unless they start watching some reruns.
pronto.

♥

breakfast in bed

2012-01-22T11:35:00.000-08:00

because today is rich's birthday

how long has it been since you made these scones?

♥

art-paper-scissors :: rice krispy snowman

2012-01-21T11:28:00.000-08:00

are you wishing for more snow?

we sure are.

we had a "schoolday snowstorm" this week

that was heavy on the hassle, and light on the fun.

our fingers and toes are crossed for

colder temps and a winter blast of snow

that we can truly enjoy.

for those of you who feel the same way,

head to everythingeagle.com

for my yummy, snowish project

:: rice krispy snowman ::

we had lots of fun making and eating these.

come and make your own

☼here☼

find even more of my

art-paper-scissors projects

☼here☼

♥

etsy :: new listing in my shop

2012-01-20T18:45:00.000-08:00

i have a new jewelry stand in my etsy shop!

this one will accommodate long necklaces

i am using one just like this and i love it.

please come have a look
☼here☼

♥

special note:
i have talked to missy twice today,
and she sounds great.
she'll be in the hospital for a few more days,
but she is being well cared for
and says the food is surprisingly good.
please, send her all your good thoughts.
you can also visit her caring bridge site,
where i just posted an update,
and leave a message in her guestbook.

♥ ♥ ♥

:: key ::

2012-01-19T21:52:00.000-08:00

due to several unpleasant circumstances,

marian ended up locked out of the house

during yesterday's winter storm.

i'll spare you the details,

the trifecta of errors.

this should prevent it from happening again.

♥

special note:

missy's lung surgery was today.

i just talked to dean

& it sounds like she is doing well.

please keep her in your thoughts & prayers.

♥ ♥ ♥

:: snow ::

2012-01-18T09:48:00.000-08:00

the only bummer is the timing.

this started at 7 this morning,

so it was too late for the schools

to call a snow day.

by 9:00, we had about 4 inches.

and it's still snowing.

big, fat flakes.

♥

things that are making me happy today

2012-01-17T20:31:00.000-08:00

anticipation of impending snow

read below:

"an enormous snowstorm will pelt the pacific northwest"

boy with cat

girl with pin curls

girl with sense of humor

mr. lap-of-luxury

happy ducks

{pip is there... in the center... see her?}

funny

wow

found here

w☼w

found here

♥

mossy cottage :: my new etsy treasury

2012-01-16T09:08:00.000-08:00

i am

seeking quiet comfort

in a winter without snow

:: mossy cottage ::

come see this cozy treasury here.

♥

vegetarian comfort food :: woodland porridge

2012-01-15T11:52:00.000-08:00

i receive food & wine recipes
delivered to my inbox. daily. for free.
this one arrived yesterday morning
& i knew i wanted to try it immediately.

it is from anna thomas's

the new vegetarian epicure
{1996, so not that new}
side note:
long ago, i cooked from the vegetarian epicure, books 1 & 2

i started preparing this in the early afternoon,
{roasting the squash, caramelizing the onions}
making our house smell wonderful,
and we ate it last night.
it was outrageously good.

smoky & warm & earthy

polenta

with butternut squash & cheese

: roasted butternut squash :

: sage & caramelized onion :

: smoked gouda, parmesan, & pine nuts :

{the recipe is right here}
. . . . .
i cut the time & fuss in half by skipping the
refrigerate for 3 hours & bake for 1 hour,

opting to eat it straight from the pot,

topped with wild mushrooms & more parmesan.

. . . . .
i have renamed it woodland porridge.

the smoked gouda reminded me of bacon.

{in a good way}

it's the meatiest thing

this vegetarian girl has eaten

in quite some time.

cold weather comfort food,

mmmmmmmmmmm...

♥

p.s. thank you ann-ban,

for the yummy wild mushrooms!

art-paper-scissors :: egg carton dragon

2012-01-14T09:59:00.000-08:00

it's almost chinese new year!

2012 is the year of the dragon.

head over to everythingeagle.com

to make your own

:: egg carton dragon ::

see you there!

{see all my art-paper-scissors projects here}

♥

p.s. do you know your chinese zodiac sign?

i'm a dog.

:: boots ::

2012-01-13T20:53:00.000-08:00

these are my new brown boots.

{a christmas present from rich}

they are made by merrell.

so, so comfy & the fit is true to size.

good with skinny jeans,

good with leggings & a dress.

i really love them.

♥

funny stuff

2012-01-12T19:21:00.000-08:00

cards

from haus interior

{here}

♥

☼cheers!☼

2012-01-11T20:13:00.000-08:00

i had a day today

where everything i did

went just a little bit wrong.

not a completely crappy day,

just an irritatingly irksome day.

no one was injured,

nothing broke,

but each hour came and went

with it's own measure of

disappointment and tedium:

curls that went flat instantly,

a forgotten appointment

{remembered at a most inconvenient time},

trouble with addition {as in, 2+2},

potatoes that were never mashed,

a bouquet of unmet expectations

resulting in

several flavors of guilt.

that sort of thing.

i feel fatigued.

so,

to cheer myself,

i am throwing a little party.

just for me.

and you, too.

i am serving this, in a fancy glass,

and these

and some of this topped with this,

on a fancy plate.

later,

i might even have one of these.

☼cheers!☼

on this bummer of a day

♥

:: complete healing for missy ::

2012-01-10T10:37:00.000-08:00

today is missy's last day of chemotherapy.

{missy, on her wedding day, looking positively radiant}

please hold her in your thoughts

and lift up a prayer on her behalf today.

{emily took these photos when i visited in october}

she will have surgery next week

to mend her lungs.

that would also be a good thing to pray for.

complete healing for my sweet friend.

♥

:: mason jar travel mug ::

2012-01-09T19:39:00.000-08:00

a mason jar

it can be a snowglobe {source}

it can be a lantern {source}

and with it's water tight lid

and sturdy construction,

it can also be

a travel mug.

at $8.00 a dozen {that's the price at my grocery store},

it can be a really affordable travel mug.

hot tea

ice water

green juice

green juice stored for later

mason jars are perfect for storing leftovers

or extra coffee {think: iced coffee}.

glass is almost always a better choice

than plastic, especially for hot foods.

other mason jar

portable possibilities include:

bowl of cereal

{with milk in a separate jar}

cup of soup

saucy noodles

beans & rice

cream of wheat

try this:

bring your eco-chic mason jar & lid

the next time you stop for a latte.

☼cheers!☼

♥

:: bountiful baskets ::

2012-01-08T20:05:00.000-08:00

do you ever...

order food from

bountiful baskets?

they are a nationwide food co-op

{including 17 states}

run by two gals named sally & tanya.

here is more information from their website:

Bountiful Baskets Food Co-op distributes produce baskets, organic produce baskets, artisan bread and sandwich bread every other week. BBFC is a group of people who work together for mutual benefit. This is a grassroots, all volunteer, no contracts, no catch co-operative. Since there are no employees at Bountiful Baskets, we as a group pay rock bottom prices on your food. This also means the co-op would not happen without volunteers. If you are interested in the co-op continuing, please volunteer occasionally. All it takes is a little time, energy and a smile. Volunteer opportunities include helping prepare the baskets, breaking down boxes, assisting with the distribution, and packing up.

a conventional basket is $15.00,

a 100% organic basket is $25.00.

we have tried this three times

{all three times upgrading to organic}

and have been really happy with our produce.

here's the basket we picked up this weekend:

we've also tried several of their extras:

organic 9-grain bread

pre-baked gingerbread houses

banana bread

cinnamon bread

"hostess pack" extra fruit & veggies

{among other things, the hostess pack included squash, eggplant, chestnuts, and a pineapple}

a big box of fuji apples

here's a list of bountiful baskets FAQ's.

i am really happy to have found them

and thought i would share.

{and i'm not being compensated to do so}

♥

art-paper-scissors :: braided friendship bracelets

2012-01-07T10:49:00.000-08:00

today on everythingeagle.com

you can find my project for

do-it-yourself boho-chic jewelry.

no expensive materials

no special tools

no sewing

just

easy, cute, comfy, eco-friendly

:: braided friendship bracelets ::

in every color of the rainbow

make some ~ give some ~ keep some

☼here☼

come see all fifteen of my

art-paper-scissors projects

☼here☼

♥

:: family resemblance ::

2012-01-06T21:05:00.000-08:00

get yours at

☼stachebash☼

♥

:: baked apples with mexican chocolate ::

2012-01-05T21:07:00.000-08:00

i made these on new year's eve,

timed to be done just after midnight

this was warm & festive,

perfect for new year's eve.

mexican chocolate looks like this

i had it on hand

{because we love it - we used to drink it here},

but this recipe would be delicious

with any type of chocolate.

or nutella, for that matter.

keep in mind, though, that mexican chocolate is not very melty,

so a softer chocolate might be better to add

when you add the marshmallows at the end.

want more?

how 'bout them apples?

♥

three target finds

2012-01-04T20:22:00.000-08:00

ornaments

70% off = 60¢ each

i bought a few... {ahem}

i'm planning to link them all together

to make a frosty, gilded garland.

set of 3 moleskine {legendary} notebooks

about $3.00 apiece

i make a list every night before bed.

behold, their unadorned beauty.

a giant chenille sweater {size XXL}

50% off = $14.00

the coziest robe ever.

♥

:: owls & tea ::

2012-01-03T21:27:00.000-08:00

ned took saturday's owl craft to the next level

:: an owl bunting ::

and this is my new tea crush

{i make it sweet & creamy with stevia & half-and-half}

please be gentle with yourself this week.

take your time

take a bath

paint your nails

go for a walk

make some owls

sip some tea

♥

:: blue ::

2012-01-02T22:04:00.000-08:00

i'm feeling blue.

to my sweet friend

~kim~

i am beaming you with love & hugs.

♥

:: be more awesome ::

2012-01-01T06:00:00.000-08:00

{from here}

♥

art-paper-scissors :: recycled paper owls

2011-12-31T09:00:00.000-08:00

a little project to help make

thank-you notes more fun

:: recycled paper owls ::

over at everythingeagle.com

download & print this owl stencil template

you can find all my art-paper-scissors lessons

☼here☼

♥

:: ornament ::

2011-12-29T22:05:00.000-08:00

many christmases ago, this hung on

grandma grace & grandpa weldon's tree

in goshen, indiana.

it is my dad's, and it is my favorite.

every year,

after the kids have finished hanging

all the other ornaments,

we ceremoniously hand this one to my dad

and he finds the perfect spot for it.

♥

:: holiday glimpses ::

2011-12-28T21:50:00.000-08:00

it was merry.

♥

♥ me & my mom ♥

2011-12-26T23:51:00.000-08:00

i love her.

lots.

♥

:: comfort & joy ::

2011-12-25T06:00:00.000-08:00

:: merry christmas ::

♥

art-paper-scissors :: handmade holiday workshop, week 8

2011-12-24T14:51:00.000-08:00

something quick and cute for christmas eve

over at everythingeagle.com

:: tea box gingerbread house ::

make a whole village

☼here☼

merry christmas eve!

♥

:: new angel ::

2011-12-23T23:33:00.000-08:00

see the one with the star?

she's new.

from here

♥

:: little slip of paper ::

2011-12-22T22:32:00.000-08:00

i have been quietly mourning the loss

of a precious little slip of paper,

for nearly two months.

in my exhaustive search for it,

i emptied our giant 95 gallon recycling bin

piece. by. piece.

twice.

today, as i was cleaning my office, i found it.

emily made this cherished little drawing

thirteen years ago.

she was four years old.

when she gave it to me,

she said, "i made it myself."

i carried this in my wallet for years.

i love it so much.

i love the little-orphan-annie eyes.

i love everything about it.

and now,

i love that i don't have to miss it anymore.

♥

:: present-wrapping inspiration ::

2011-12-21T18:38:00.000-08:00

::rainbow yarn source::

::jump rope source::

::red snowflake source::

{i'm going to try this with these snowflakes}

::fabric wrapping source::

♥

:: marian cheers ::

2011-12-20T21:30:00.000-08:00

today was marian & ned's last day of school.

they don't go back until wednesday, january 4th.

so, early this morning {like, 8 am},

eagle middle school had a holiday

choir~orchestra~cheer~band

performance.

they really did a great job,

and had lots of fun out there.

i was SO proud of her.

{i welled-up with tears, so proud}

go colts!

go marian!

♥

p.s.
thank you, emily, for being a good big sister
& getting up at 6 & curling marian's hair
& watching her performance with me.

:: ned knits ::

2011-12-19T08:49:00.000-08:00

over the weekend,

ned watched me knitting

{a gift for someone special}

and asked if i would teach him.

with my help,

he knitted a little scarf for bunny

sweetest. thing. ever.

♥

:: she's home ::

2011-12-18T15:18:00.000-08:00

and she brought our favorite cheese

{cypress grove chevre - humboldt fog}

{and, don't worry, mom, we're saving it for christmas}

{thanks, emmy}

♥

art-paper-scissors :: handmade holiday workshop, week 7

2011-12-17T18:22:00.000-08:00

looking for a

last minute gift idea?

something cool & eco-friendly?

well,

grab your hat & mittens and come make a

:: no-sew tshirt scarf ::

over at everythingeagle.com

you could make one of these

in the time it takes to sing

a christmas carol.

i'll even give you a neat idea

for gift wrapping your scarf.

come check it out

☼here☼

peruse my art-paper-scissors archives

☼here☼

♥

:: ned's desk ::

2011-12-14T18:39:00.000-08:00

right after school started this year,

our dear friend at the library,

~ miss ruby ~

{she was ned's VERY first teacher at miss ruby's storytime}

asked me if ned might like to have

her daughter's vintage school desk.

{her daughter is all grown up, now}

ned said, "yes, please!"

this was perfectly timed with ned's

very first week of first grade homework.

sweet serendipity.

the desk is a beautiful combination of

beauty and function,

hardwood and steel.

its metal parts are painted blue,

ned's very favorite color.

he LOVES this desk.

i love that it is oh-so-stylish,

holds his homework & library books,

and gives him a perfect spot to

do his math & spelling papers.

{the desk top can adjust to be flat or angled}

thank you, miss ruby!

♥

p.s.

here's a little photo of ned, age 3, at miss ruby's storytime.

here he is at age 4, going on a bear hunt.

{there's miss ruby in the center}

we were regulars.

:: date night ::

2011-12-13T20:20:00.000-08:00

last friday night was date night

for me & my little guy.

long ago, i bought a family pass to the

idaho aquarium,

and after more than 3 years in the making,

they are finally up & running.

they officially open this friday {dec. 16},

but last friday was a members-only event.

we were in attendance

{ned is touching a baby shark in the shark nursery}

then we headed downtown for dinner

at one of our favorite places,

bittercreek alehouse.

{very fun & very packed ~ not many first graders in this crowd}

they make a huge effort to buy

locally-grown produce, and our csa

~earthly delights farm~

is one of their suppliers.

and they make amazing mac & cheese.

good times.

♥

:: christmas goodness ::

2011-12-12T21:19:00.000-08:00

i'm finally getting ready

because he's coming to town

ned asked santa for a rubik's cube.

mrs. claus said she thought

he was near the top of the nice list.

that should help his odds.

♥

i can't believe i'm doing this...

2011-12-11T08:16:00.001-08:00

marian has a friend over today.

it took all i had to rent this movie for them

but, guess what?

it's good.

i have ON PURPOSE not learned

any justin bieber songs.

but i think this movie about his

do-it-yourself rise to superstardom

has maybe won me over.

bieber fever?

not even close.

but he's really, really adorable.

this is my favorite part

{he reminds me of another irreverently goofy little boy}

♥

p.s. i should also confess that, earlier this week,

i bought some of this as a birthday gift

the tiniest size, because it's spendy.

does it surprise you that it smells really good?

or that the only places to buy it at our mall

were macy's & sephora?

art-paper-scissors :: handmade holiday workshop, week 6

2011-12-10T19:02:00.001-08:00

get ready to de-stress at

everythingeagle.com

with my recipe for

:: bath fizzies ::

i made mine in two scents:

earl grey & lavender

not sure why the earl grey fizzies

held their compact shape,

but the lavender fizzies puffed up.

these will be such a fun project for

you and your kids to make & give.

come see how we made ours

☼here☼

check out my archive of

art-paper-scissors projects

☼here☼

{you're bound to find something fun to make!}

♥

eagle country christmas tomorrow

2011-12-09T16:05:00.001-08:00

do you live in eagle?

tomorrow is the

eagle country christmas

downtown at heritage park

from 11 - 6.

i will be at the everything eagle booth

making snow globes

i will also have some paper dala horses to color

here is one to print and color

in case you can't make it

bundle up & come see me!

♥

:: to your health ::

2011-12-07T19:48:00.001-08:00

i try to make green juice every single day

in my juice there's:

cucumber

celery

lettuce

kale

a broccoli stem

a pear

a little lemon

a little ginger

☼cheers☼

♥

my two new winter treasuries

2011-12-04T09:53:00.001-08:00

do you know that i love winter?

well, i do.

and i couldn't stop at just one winter treasury,

i had to make two.

i love winter in many ways.

one is achingly beautiful icy wonderland.

another is bright & warm & cozy.

i think they represent my love of

winter outside {frost & snowflakes}

and winter inside {fireplaces & hot cocoa}

:: let it snow ::

come see this frosty treasury {here}

:: all is merry & bright ::

come see this cozy treasury {here}

♥

art-paper-scissors :: handmade holiday workshop, week 5

2011-12-03T08:12:00.001-08:00

pull on your boots & your big coat

and head over to everythingeagle.com

where i have a project that will

speak to your inner magpie

{you know who you are, magpies}

:: found object ornaments ::

it's eco-friendly!

it's kid-friendly!

it's budget friendly!

it's a treasure hunt!

it's the cure for holiday shopping madness!

it's the jump start you need if you

haven't even begun your holiday shopping!

you simply must try this!!

{and please share what treasures you find}

come and see how we did it

and see our list of treasures

☼here☼

today would be a great day to

peruse all my art-paper-scissors posts

☼here☼

you'll find 5 handmade holiday ideas,

but this one and this one would make great holiday gifts, too

♥