Monthly Archives: January 2010

the weekend

Posted on January 31, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

It’s a weekend of celebrations, housekeeping and play. Continue reading →

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artichokes and olives, and a little sleep

Posted on January 29, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

I find that as I get older, my tastes have been maturing, too. Artichokes and olives are two foods that I NEVER ate when I was younger. It wasn’t for lack of trying, but for some reason, the taste of them never hit home with me until recently. Continue reading →

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saying thanks

Posted on January 28, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

One of the things I love about where I live is my neighbours. Since L’s birth they have all stopped by with gifts, offering help and advice. Continue reading →

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reno mondays: starting off

Posted on January 25, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

This is our new kitchen. We’ve been dreaming, planning, and talking about this kitchen since we moved into this house 4 years ago. Now it’s finally going to happen. About 30 boxes arrived on our front door this morning, destined to be assembled into our new kitchen.
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Posted in the house | Tagged renovations | 2 Comments

craft: birthday banner card

Posted on January 22, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

Do you like paper crafts? I do. As a kid, I used to make all kinds of things with paper. From paper doll cut-outs to cards to origami; I’ve tried it all. I saw this DIY card and immediately needed to try it. We have a birthday party to go to this weekend and it would be the perfect little touch — afterall who doesn’t love a little birthday bunting, right?
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joy in the morning

Posted on January 20, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

After an evening and long night of trying to convince my littlest babe that sleeping was in her own best interest (and a little bit of mine), I needed a pick me up this morning. Continue reading →

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Craft Hope and the red scarf

Posted on January 18, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

Have you visited the Craft Hope shop? Continue reading →

Posted in knitting | Tagged charity, knitting, patterns | 2 Comments

one month

Posted on January 16, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

One month ago today you were born and our family of three grew to love one more. Continue reading →

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stitching for hope

Posted on January 14, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

It’s been a slow start to the new year for me. The hours passing by as L and I snooze on the couch, and keeping, for the most part, mainly indoors because I don’t want to take my new babe out in the cold, it’s hard to ignore what is going on in the rest of the world. The visuals of the devastation in Haiti is jarring and I count my blessings and say a prayer for all those who have been touched by this latest assault. Continue reading →