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I'm having one of those Januarys. One where it's nasty outside and you can't think of anything fun to do. One where you sort of just want to hibernate like other sane mammals and just wake up in the Spring. Seriously, most days I feel like I've been bored out of my mind or motivated to do nothing but feel sorry anyone who's with me in this miserable, cold weather.That's when it's time for cheesy

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I don't have one, but I want one. Our Christmas tree this year is a bit of a wreck, so I'm not even going to bother posting about it...it's uninspired, rather bare, and a bit ragged. Undoubtedly, any Christmas tree is a wonderful, soul-soothing site to behold, but this year's tree has got me to thinking about what kind of tree I really want. (All images from Martha Stewart.com)I'm not ready to

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I say there's nothing like an easy, delicious solution to feeding breakfast to a large group, especially around the holidays when you want to soak up every moment you can with your loved ones rather than slaving in the kitchen. Who's with me?!Here's a tasty option for the next couple weeks when breakfasting with extended family or if you want some yummy leftovers ready-to-go for a morning meal.

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In my lack of consistent blogging I realize that I have yet to really discuss the up-and-coming arrival of Sawyer's first Ondrey cousin! My brother Jakob and his wife Jessica are expecting a bundle of joy around the first week of January and we're all so excited to meet the little guy!Like I said, these days things between me and my sewing machine have been cold at best. However, I had to make

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What Thanksgiving is complete without a little football on a lovely fall day?! We spent our holiday with TK's family in Princeton, Illinois and enjoyed lots of time outside with Sawyer's cousins. A wagon, a football, and a few sticks are all a boy his age needs for a grand old time in the backyard!All this merriment was of course before a 24-hour flu came with a vengeance and wreaked havoc on

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Amy Butler, queen of fabric design, has a new line out...and it comes in quilting, upholstery, and laminate weights! Aside from wads of money to spend on it, what more could a crafty soul want in life than to see fresh, new bolts of fabric available.Check out the goods!After looking through the inspiration images, I'm recognizing the complete and utter lack of floor cushions/poufs in my home.

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In the past, I've droned on about the Swedish heritage I've inherited through marriage, friends, and associates. It's a love/love relationship, really, even if it might not sound like it. I've also talked about my hate/hate relationship with Halloween. It's a holiday I've always avoided, but with a kiddo in the mix, you just can't be a Halloween scrooge, as much as you'd like to be.Last year, I

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Knowing of my growing appreciation for all things font, my friend Alli told me about a new book that she thought I might like...and like I did! I ordered a copy post-haste.It's titled Just My Type: A Book About Fonts and it was written by Simon Garfield, a British journalist. If you loved Eats, Shoots & Leaves or were a fan of the documentary Helvetica, you're in for a treat.Here's a review from

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I like to pass on my fair share of recipes that are tried and true, but don't be fooled. We're usually shoving frozen pizza into our mouths or scrambling at the last minute after Sawyer goes to bed, trying to piece together a "meal," typically void of vegetables or anything green.Last night it was taquitos. Frozen beef taquitos and tortilla chips. Super healthy.But here's a gem I found to class

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Our church started a vegetable garden a few years ago, and it's raised hundreds of dollars for our Warming Center and other community efforts. It's also allowed many of us to get our hands dirty and learn a thing or two about growing food, city-slickers that we are.I signed my city-mouse up to be on the garden team. I figure no one's too young to contribute once they're able and it would get us

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My dad is a cool guy. He's a hard worker, a dedicated husband, a caring father, committed son, and an ethical employer. He rides a motorcycle and taught a karate class to kids at his church. He's a golfer, bowler, and all-around athlete.He also runs marathons. The dude is 57 and he only started running a few years ago! In October, he's running one in New York and hoping to raise money for the

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As summer passes and fall returns, most of us bid farewell to our favorite summer recipes. In come the chilis, stews, and hearty foods, and out go the potato salads, grilled goodness, and lite fare. Sure, you can grill all winter, but there's something about following a calendar of foods, anticipating the arriving season's culinary traditions that I appreciate and stick with.This means after

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As of a couple months ago, we've got a walker! Our boy was in no rush to get on his two feet, but he's making up for lost time and is all over the place these days. During one of his first, longer jaunts a couple months ago, this happened. Poor kid! I'm not one for parading your children's embarrassing videos online for the world to see, but I felt like this was too funny to keep to myself.

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We've been the benevolent recipients of our friends Bruce and Carol's hospitality over the last several years. They've got a boat. A nice big sailboat. Moored in Monroe Harbor, right smack dab on the Lakefront downtown across from Millennium Park! Captain Bruce and his lovely first mate brought us out into the lake where there was swimming, competitive diving, and general merriment. I could get

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My quilting bee's book is hot off the press and available for ordering! Thanks to the top-notch Chicago postal service, I've finally received my books, only two months after I should have. I beg to differ with their supposed creed: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds." Moving on. About a year and a half ago,

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I'm not a huge fan of ice cream. I mean, I'll certainly enjoy a scoop if one is offered to me, but I don't stock it in my freezer. Don't get me wrong, I've got my vices when it comes to food, but ice cream just isn't one of them. I don't crave it. I don't bask in it's goodness. Last week I realized that because of my disinterest though, I've unintentionally kept my sweet child from exploring his

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When I imagined Sawy Boy as a toddler, I envisioned locks of hair, wildly flying with the wind and falling in a carefree, just-so manner. Picture Lord of the Flies. Not the case. For better or worse, the poor kid has been cursed with the genes of his parents, both of which have boring, straight, lifeless hair. In my efforts to avoid a haircut to see if this is "just a stage," I fear I've allowed

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We have an annual group-camping tradition with some friends from college in which we joyfully participate each summer. We went last summer when Sawyer was 4 months old, and needless to say, this year was a little easier!Like his mom and dad, he's a sucker for the woods and wide open spaces. He also loved running around in the tent like a maniac!A dose of weekend camping in Wisconsin does the body

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Sawyer hasn't been in our Moby Wrap since he was pretty small. When we were away from home though and had the opportunity to take a nice long hike, I had to make something on the fly to hold our mini-hiker in.I don't have the cash to buy my dream Kelty Child-Carrier Backpack (in green if Santa is reading this), so I took a stroll down to the Salvation Army, bought a fitted jersey bed-sheet and

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Remember when I used to post about quilting? I was quilting it up all the time. Now for some reason I avoid my sewing machine like it's the plague. Pathetic.It's not that I don't have the time either. My sweet baby boy has slept through the night from 7pm till the morning since he was a wee lad of four months old, so I can't blame the kiddo. Maybe I'm lazy. Maybe I'm uninspired. Maybe I've got no

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My boys and I spent the first week of June in Jamestown, New York where my parents live. We were blessed to have my sister, brothers, and sister-in-laws all there and we spent every moment enjoying each other's company.Photo credits: Rebecca OndreyWhat we primarily do when my immediate family gets together at my parent's house is basically lounge. L.O.U.N.G.E. We really take it easy. My mom and

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I've said it before, and I'll say it again: Wegmans is hands-down the best grocery store on the planet. Not Whole Foods, not Trader Joe's, not Publix. People from Western New York and the other few states that are blessed to have a Wegmans gracing their presence will tell you the same thing too, and we can't be silenced! You get a group of Wegmans lovers talking, and you literally can't shut them

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All I wanted to do on Memorial Day was to plop my lawn chair next to a good old-fashioned kiddie pool and sit outside all the live-long day...and I got what my little heart wanted!Sawyer's a water-boy at heart and pretty much jumped into the ice-cold water and chilled for two hours straight.He also ate a decent amount of soggy cracker crumbs...yuuum!Oh, a boy in summer is a wonderful sight to

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Spring is finally rearing it's pretty little face around here...if I'm not mistaken, this "spring" was the wettest and grayest in Chicago history. TOTALLY LAME! We've been stuck inside for way too long and now that the weather's attempting to make a turn, the neighborhood playground has been calling our name.My boy is all about swings and underdogs, and I like to sing him this song my mom used to

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We've been trying to save money around here, or at least not waste what we've got. Sometimes we are successful at this and sometimes we're not. The other day after making a delicious batch of Chicken Tamale Casserole (click here for recipe), I decided it would be wise to suck it up and make some chicken stock with the left-over carcass.Just saying the word "carcass" creeps me out, so this really

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This is Elin. Isn't she a pretty girl?Bald is beautiful! Her mama, Lauren, and I are friends from college and spent the better part of last Friday afternoon corralling these two rug rats. Sawyer's looking through my wallet for some money no doubt...kids these days!Before we got together, Sawy Boy and I hung out and played in the ample green space outside their condo on the lake. We occasionally

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We needed a break from reality. The last "real" vacation TK and I took was a couple years ago for our birthday, so when the opportunity for a family vacation with some of our best friends came up, we bought our plane tickets, rented a car, and got the heck out of Dodge.Siesta Key or bust! Fun days spent with the kids, too much food, waves, sun, freedom, and relaxing. We had the time of our lives

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Have you ever had the pleasure of eating a blood orange? I bought a 3 pound bag of them the other day cause they were cheaper than the "Cuties are for Kids" clementines that were sweetly mocking me with their $6.99 price-tag.Sawyer is now a blood orange fiend. Make sure you've got a bib in the house cause they are JUICY!

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While I didn't want to overdo a basket with lots of spring-themed toys that would remain in my house after the holidays, I had to make an Easter basket for my sweet boy. We decided to do Easter on the cheap and used a basket a friend bought us for Sawyer's bedroom, dyed some hard-boiled eggs, made a bunny, and bought at set of stacking ducks for bath time.My fabric collection had been gathering

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My dear cousin Kate will be welcoming her first baby in a few weeks, so I got myself back to the old sewing machine, dusted it off, and put together these burp clothes and a diaper cover for the little mister.If you're going to have to be in the presence of puke and snot, you might as well have a pretty burp cloth, right? And who can resist a little bum covered with this classic checkered pattern?

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My mom will often comment on how much my son looks like I did when I was his age. A few weeks ago, she sent me some of my baby pictures and I'm pretty sure they look like Sawyer in a dress. I'm on the left and he's on the right. What do you think?

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I'm a huge fan of Scrabble. My mother-in-law and I discovered "Bananagrams" together and now have an standing tournament that will go on into infamy. Like I've said in the past, I'm a puzzle girl.I'm also a font girl. I can't say it's to a level of snobbery or ridiculousness, but I've got my preferences and appreciations. When my friend Aune sent this info my way, two worlds collided! Puzzles and

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I've had my eye on this particular brand of stuffed animals since before Sawyer was born. They're from Jellycat and you can find them online here or in less traditional toy stores. I just think they're so stinkin' cool.This is Peeko. He got his name from hiding behind things and saying "peek-oh!" when he would show his face and surprise this cute little boy he was playing peek-a-boo with. It's my

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And what birthday is complete without a personal-sized cake for the guest of honor? I bought some 6-inch round pans, found some blue food coloring, and went to town. A sweet little cake for a sweet little boy.In classic form, he started off cautiously intrigued and eventually ended up covered in cake. What a sweet little love!

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How can my little buddy almost be one whole year old? HOW!?We decided to have an intimate family gathering to celebrate Sawyer's first year of life since he can tend to be more of a small-crowd kind of guy. I had a vision of various blue tissue paper pom poms gracing the dining room for a classy birthday bash. I figure I've only got a couple years (or less?) before Buzz Lightyear and Lightening

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Sawyer is movin' on up to some "real" shoes these days. When he was born, we indulged in the cutest Vans ever made and they did get their use over the last few months. How can you resist a sweet little baby in these bad boys?Despite my best efforts to stop time and keep my baby a perpetual infant, growing feet call for larger shoes. Thanks to a good friend who let us borrow the kicks below, our

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Have you done a puzzle recently? I mean, like a good old-fashioned jigsaw puzzle? My sister-in-law spent her Christmas devouring them and reminded me of their joys and merits. And now I'm hooked.As a general rule, I consider myself to be a formidable competitor when it comes to puzzles. Race me in a crossword or Sudoku and I'll probably make a bold statement and with confidence claim that I'll be

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I have a new favorite tea. It's Good Earth's Mango, Peach, and Pineapple Organic Green Tea. If you're not a fan of fruit teas, don't be scared! Even though it's got three very flavorful fruits in it, it's quite subtle and far from over-powering. Try it and stay warm... it's cold out!

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Something about being a mom convinced me that I needed to make a Christmas quilt for my growing family. You know, wrapped in it's warmth, sipping hot cocoa, listening to sounds of the crackling yule log on cable.Usually, Christmas fabrics don't do it for me, but this line from Michael Miller couldn't be more full of classy yuletide style!I did randomly colored wonky stars with a pure white

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Have you ever had the pleasure of indulging in a slice of Scandinavian Almond Cake? No? So sad. So unfortunate. You've really got to try it. It's light, it's subtle, it's perfection.The recipe is beyond simple and all you need is this handy-dandy pan that you can find in any Scandinavian boutique. You can also get it here if you're prone to online shopping. I'd send you to this link first - the

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We celebrated Sawyer's baptism a couple weekends ago and were blessed to have all of our family there to witness this visible sign of an invisible grace.While helpless like a baby, it is my deepest belief that our creator loves us all beyond understanding, knows our need, and claims us as his own. It is our prayer that our boy will find his hope in Christ alone.In Christ Alone | Owl City |

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It's fall my friends and high time to break out those crock pots. I know, I know... slow cookers can be used in every season, summer included. But let's be honest: the wafting smell of your crock-pot simmering on low is best accompanied by a crisp fall day.I have a decent library of crock pot recipes that are near and dear to my heart and someday I'd like to share them all with you, if the fates

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Halloween is a day that I've always despised. Since I was a little girl I hated being scared and, to be honest, still can't event watch previews for a scary movie. I can never find the costume I want and then I'm guaranteed to be scrambling at the last minute to attempt to throw together something that isn't completely lame. Last year, a friend and I gave up on the whole thing, reconnected with

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It feels good to dust off a few canvases and open up some acrylic paints that have been wasting away in your basement. It's been so long since I've done a good wholesome project I almost forgot the thrill of making something crafty. How embarrassing.I fell in love with this wall art form Dwell Studio, but wasn't willing or able to fork over the green. It seemed like a pretty straightforward

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As I enter the world of baby food and the nutrition needed for sustaining a healthy and growing child, I have been confronted with the cold hard truth that I have not practiced healthy eating habits for some time. I don't know a thing about vegetables or nutrients. This is no surprise to me, but now someone else's life is in the balance.In an attempt to give my boy the good life he deserves, I've

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Anyone out there still interested in my washed-up, never-written-on, has-been blog? Do I see any hands? No? I'm not sure if any person in their right mind is still coming back here to see if there have been any updates...if you indeed exist, sorry I've let you down for weeks on end.Forward ho and moving on!...In my book, making a big ol' batch of chicken salad means summer is in full swing.

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Holiday weekends bring out the best things in life, don't you think? Spending time in Grandma's capable hands, chillin' poolside, cooking outside, making s'mores, meeting girlfriends, kisses from your new aunt, and extra love from dad.Let freedom ring!

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I couldn't have my boy show up without looking good in a tie to my brother's wedding so I fashioned him a manly shirt for the occasion. Using this pattern, it's one simple project that results in a stylin' baby boy!A word to the wise: If you have a 4-month old, make a onesie instead of a t-shirt! This sucker kept riding up on the poor kid. I've found it hard to locate solid colors onesies, pants,

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My baby brother got married this past weekend in Rochester, NY! Taylor is a saint among men...hilarious in every way and such a caring soul. His bride Rebecca is a blessing to our family and to everyone whose presence she graces. These two are madly in love and we were so happy to celebrate their nuptials. The big day went off without a hitch and all of their planning made for an amazing day.Here

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Now that Sawyer's fallen into a fairly predictable bedtime, I figured I should step it up a notch and actually make a homemade meal. I decided to start with a sure thing: baked macaroni and cheese. My mom's recipe has been and always will be my fave.Prepare macaroni: Bring water to a boil, and add 2 cups of macaroni. Cook until al dente. Drain and let sit.Prepare rue: This is always the part when

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Sawyer and I took a lovely walk today for some outdoor enjoyment in honor of Earth Day. I also bought some tulips I can hopefully keep alive, and I made this onesie for my future Earth lover.

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Sewing, cooking and crafting haven't been happening much around the house these days...but that's all fine with me. I've got this dream boat to spend my days with.

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Thank you all for your congratulations and encouragement. We're loving our sweet baby up and are having a blast being parents...he's a dream come true!My genius carpenter husband made our baby boy a crib for his nursery which is quickly being decorated. We salvaged the sides and bottom from a crib we found on sale at Ikea for $50 and TK put together the sides to match the black-brown dresser/

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Hey all, TK here. I thought I'd give Sarah a much needed break from many things, including her blog. We're sitting here together with our baby boy who is now two weeks old. We're the very proud parents of Sawyer Timothy who is, by all accounts, perfect.At 37 weeks pregnant I suggested that we might want to start thinking about packing a hospital bag. We ended up at Swedish Covenant Hospital two

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I've been a lover of Sandra Monat's vikings, knights templar, angels, etc. ever since the day I laid eyes on their perfect form. Each one of them is cooler than cool, but they are also priced for only the Richie Riches in our lives. I'd love to have an original, but this girl can't afford to cough up $138+ for a plush toy. I just can't!You've all heard my song and dance about marrying into

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I found a bouncer seat that was unoffensive to me on all fronts and snagged it up while supplies lasted from Target. There are so many that are too much of an eye sore for me to handle, but there are also a few that are very cool, modern types that are just too expensive or over-the-top simple/boring. Mark my words: baby paraphernalia will not dominate my life...or living room for that matter.

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Our dearest friends, Amy and Andrew, have been staying with TK and I for the month of January as they go through a time of transition in housing. I know what you're thinking: this should ruin our friendship and cause us to despise even the mention of each other's names from here on out. But you would be wrong because it's been lovely to share our space with these fine souls.Not only do they

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I finally whipped together a little something for our coming bundle of joy! I saw this ring stacker a few months ago and thought it would be a perfect addition to any nursery.When it comes to following patterns, I've got no expertise. I'll be honest, this one was not for the faint of heart. Once I "got it," the sewing went smoothly, but it took some trial and error on my part. At any rate, it's

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Since I was a little girl yearning for toe(point)-ballet shoes, I've wanted to go see a "real" production of the Nutcracker during the Christmas season. I've never been one for Broadway or musicals in general, but for some reason an official seat at the Nutcracker Ballet has always been an aspiration of mine. This weekend my lovely sister got the two of us tickets to the Joffrey Ballet's

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The holiday season brings with it an abundance of opportunities to bake and prepare delectable desserts for those you love (or work with)! My friend Celina and I had another baking extravaganza last night for a work party today. By popular demand I made the Pumpkin-Spiced Bundt Cake (recipe here), but Celina made these gems.A family tradition, we altered the Camarillo's Jewish Coffee Cake and

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There's something wonderfully nostalgic and grand about cutting down your own Christmas tree and lugging it home to decorate, especially for us city-folk! Our tree is up and making spirits bright inside and out with it's lights and ribbon beaming into our living room and onto the Chicago streets.This sucker is drinking up water like no one's business, so I hope we can keep it alive through the

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Amish Friendship Bread is one of my favorites, and I'm really glad I got a starter a few weeks ago. It's not everyone's cup of tea though, so I'm not about to lose friends by forcing starters on them. The steps involved in making the bread are minimal, and after a painless process you have some to-die-for sweet bread wafting through your kitchen.I created a bit of a monster though when - upon my

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This phrase that I saw from a friend struck me the other day because it was apropos. I've never been one for making announcements, but I'm guessing I can't just suddenly pop out a baby this March and move on in the blog arena like nothing monumental happened. TK and I are expecting a boy March 2 and are looking forward to this new stage of life with great excitement! I've always wanted to be a

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I'll admit it. I think I've hated Halloween for quite some time. It's just not my thing. To be honest, any other holiday excites me more. In rebellion against it, my friend Celina and I opted out and stayed in to bake pumpkin goodies. Call me a prude, but it was such a better alternative in my mind.Inspired by The Food Librarian's "I Like Big Bundts" month of recipes, we made a Pumpkin Spiced

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You know what yesterday was in my book...time to break out the Christmas music! I've got some Mariah Carey playing and am sipping on a peppermint mocha. Now that wretched Halloween is done it's time to bring on the holidays!

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Just as buying a "real couch" makes me feel a little more grown up, so does signing a contract to be a contributor to a published book...a quilting book no less! My virtual quilting bee, Block Party, is being turned into a book that will be written by our fearless leaders Kristen and Alissa and published by C&T Publishing, a quilting and fiber arts company. As members of the bee, each of us have

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It is my experience that the modern world is majorly lacking in official rites of passage. As a twenty-something, I find myself constantly questioning whether I'm really an adult or when it was - if yet - that I "grew up." Am I "legit" when I am done with college? When I have a job? If I get married? When I buy a car? If I have my own apartment? When I contribute to society? When I find out what

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Are there any lunatics out there who don't like pizza? I didn't think so.I imagine that if I were forced to only eat pizza for the rest of my life, I'd be as happy as a clam. Sure, I'd tire of it eventually, but not if I could change it up and put a new spin on a classic. Here's a doozy for you: Asparagus, Tomato, and Goat-Cheese Pizza. You read that right, and it's to die for.When my friend

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Over the weekend, I led a little sewing session at my church for a monthly event we have called "The Swap." Each month, someone leads those who show up in a session/workshop on something they are interested in or have a passion for. I obviously wanted to spread my love of sewing to any willing participants.Besides teaching my new proteges and sewing together, one of my favorite parts of this

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Time to resurrect the old blog. My writer's block from late June carried through August, so... my apologies. I'm committing to get back in the habit!A few weeks ago I bought Lotta Jansdotter's Simple Sewing for Baby... a great find for some quick, cute projects for any little ones in your life. It's full of patterns for toys, clothes, and housewares that are easy and fun.Take this fine friend

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"Designers, gather 'round!" Project Runway and our favorite fashion consultant, Tim Gunn, are back! Turn your channels from Bravo to Lifetime and tune in this Thursday for Season 6 of one of the greatest reality shows of all time.I don't know about you, but I can't get enough of Heidi Klum's class, Michael Kors' one-liners, and Tim Gunn's sass. Due to its late-in-the-season airing and previous

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A little Agnes always makes my Fridays in the office better! [Click on the images to enlarge.]

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I'm finally getting around to my month in one of my virtual quilting bee groups! Using this tutorial, I'm asking my pals to put together 4 string quilt blocks for this month's project. The fabric is cut, some samples have been made, and the goods are out in the mail.At long last I've found something to do with the phone books that are delivered at what feels like bimonthly intervals in Chicago.

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If the way to a man's heart is through his stomach, I've discovered the precious key to romance. Sure, my husband is appropriately appreciative of a meal cooked lovingly for hours with great ingredients by yours truly. BUT I've found that at his core, he's a sucker for a simple home-cooked meal that is in all ways unassuming.I found a simple and delicious gem online from Cooking Light that hits

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An extra-long weekend spent on the beach in Michigan is nourishment for the soul! Sunsets, sweet babies, blueberry picking, and rest for the weary do a body good.

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Excuse my absence friends... sometimes you just have writer's block and are generally uninspired, right?Moving on. As part of our church's "Just Food" ministry, an urban vegetable garden has been installed in our back yard. Some friends, TK, and I have spent several weeks installing and caring for this living beast. Over a weekend, we leveled the ground, built raised beds, filled in soil, and

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I have a healthy fear of bread baking. Until the other day I was intimidated by those who speak of their exploits with and knowledge of yeast. I listened jealously to their tales of focaccias and sourdoughs and was envious of the fresh bakery smells that were sure to be wafting around in their kitchens. I love crusty bread, but it's not exactly cheap, and with only two peeps in the house, it

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This lovely lady hails from Ethiopia and was custom made for a coworker of mine whose friend is adopting a little girl from Africa. I hope that this princess dressed in her finest will be a dear friend to her for years to come!

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Last summer when I grew some basil on my back porch, it astounded me. I loved being able to head out my back door and pick some fresh leaves whenever a recipe called for them. We made some killer pesto, a few memorable pasta dishes, and saved some cashola. One can buy herbs in the grocery store for around $2 to $4 for a bunch, or the same amount of hard earned dough can be spent on an entire

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Over the past weekend my mom and dad had many of our extended family over to their house in upstate New York for a good old-fashioned garage raising. After tearing down the older and smaller garage, a roof had to be placed over the new garage walls. My family is at no loss for strapping young men with both brain and brawn, so the invitation was extended and the masses flocked. While I like to

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I've said it before and I'll say it again...making meals or desserts from scratch is a worthwhile effort that pays off. If Mine that Bird was a good investment (he only cost $9500 and was a 50-1 long shot), so is using some elbow grease to whip together some homemade cupcakes...Mint Julep Cupcakes in honor of race day!On mine and my friend Amy's part, a decent amount of expectation and hope went

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A friend of mine is getting married this June, so I thought some homemade decorative pillows were in order. The happy couple is all about orange and blue, so picking fabric wasn't strenuous. I'm more and more a fan of orange with each passing day. I'm not an orange addict yet, but I'm inching closer to that slippery slope!

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Over the weekend my good friend Caroline and her sweet little girl Beatrice and I spent a few lovely hours at the 2009 International Quilt Festival just outside the city. Whoa, baby. These people were not messing around.A whole convention room packed full of die-hard quilters is truly a site to behold. I mean really... don't underestimate these ladies. They are serious about their craft and giddy

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There have been several times in the course of my life where it's dawned on me that certain meals or food items can be made from scratch. For some reason, my industrial and limited mind thinks there are things that only factories can make.Mushroom soup for example. Before a friend sent me this recipe it never even occurred to me that one could make it at home with their own two hands.Talk about

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My niece Madeline requested a stuffed kitten for her birthday - "an orange kitten with a purple face" to be exact. Nice color choice, if I do say so myself girlfriend.I found this free Amy Butler pattern, but I'm wondering if it looks more like an alien/Pokémon cat of sorts. I don't want to scare the poor kid, but I want to follow through on my delivery of an orange stuffed cat. What do you think

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I have clear and vivid memories of Easter morning as a child. I remember what my plastic, woven Easter basket looked and felt like. I loved this purple hula-hoop I got one year. I still want to color in a coloring book with Goofy and Pluto that I was lucky to get and honestly still think about. Whether my mom had sewn my sister and I matching dresses or we had bought them in the store, I looked

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Can you believe that I haven't finished this quilt yet? It's sort of been one of those things I work on occasionally and in between things. Something that takes a little too much thought and patience, so has only been worked on when I'm in the best of moods. At any rate, I've finally sewn together the top of the quilt! Click here to read its sordid history.When I put together a quilt, I

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Hello. My name is Sarah and I'm in love with my vacuum cleaner. We have a lot of hardwood floors in our house. I love them... I really do, but my trusty old broom and dustpan weren't cutting it for me anymore. In general, household cleaning fads and gimmicks don't take hold of me too easily and I like to stick with the basics. Pine-Sol, a bucket and a mop, Ajax, and vinegar have always done the

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Is it too late to give my brother a wedding present if he's been married for almost a year and a half? If you're new around these parts or if you've forgotten, I'm not shy about my feelings toward the actual quilting of a quilt (aka the bane of my existence). I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love everything involved in making a quilt except the quilting part. So here's to the happy

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Are you sick of winter yet? I am. I'm yearning for meals on the back porch, the smell of burgers on the grill, and friends outside feasting on summer's bounty. While admittedly, I'm a huge fan of hearty winter meals, I occasionally need to escape south of the border. You and I may not be living our lives in the good old sun right now, but our taste buds can be, right?!Well señoritas, aquí está...

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Remember that little Swedish flicka I made a few months ago? Well, now she's got an international entourage of friends. I couldn't help myself! Through a boutique at a work conference last month, several of my girls sold - so I was pleasantly surprised. Here's the lineup:I'll spare you all the pictures, but here are some head shots. Alaska, Congo, Sweden, Norway, Korea, and Colombia. I've got a

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Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of the blessed day TK and I got married...and one year later, we remain hopeful and excited about the future. It's been a year of discovery, teamwork, and joy. I don't underestimate the blessing of loving and being loved by your best friend and I know that with grace and determination, we will continue to embrace our life together.

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When I was first introduced to quilting, I had my doubts. The fabrics I saw lining shop walls didn't thrill me. Tradition and history hold a special spot in my heart, but many of the quilting patterns and styles I encountered seemed a bit...I don't know...blah. Isolated, I tried my best to find styles and material that I felt drawn to, dabbling in creativity until I would occasionally come across

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In the days of old, women gathered together for quilting bees, helping each other to share a common experience through work and community. While there are many quilters that still gather in person for bees today, many of us, who otherwise would be kindred spirits, are separated by great distances.Necessity is the mother of invention, hence the establishment and thriving of virtual quilting bees.

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I've killed more plants than I'd like to admit. By no means do I know the first thing about keeping life flowing through green veins. Despite the fact that my mom is one of the most dedicated gardeners I know, somehow I think her green thumb skipped a generation.As a killer of plants, the Gardening section of January's Martha Stewart Living appealed to me, presenting several cures for what ails

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Of all the colors in the rainbow, I think orange seems to have developed a cult following somewhere along the line. Sure, most people have a favorite color, and those choices span the spectrum. Orange lovers, however, are a different breed entirely. Their interest, passion, and eye for all things orange truly is like none other. In my short life I've come across several of these orange fiends,

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If only I had this ol' gal's enthusiasm when doing laundry...

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I've got to hand it to you Mrs. Obama, on Tuesday you didn't disappoint. I'm in agreement with those who think you'll bring the White House a new and original sense of style, unmatched by the majority of previous first ladies. You are really something special, and I'm so excited for the qualities, ideas, and passions you'll share with us in the coming years. Love the lemongrass brocade coat and

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