Monthly Archives: April 2010

computer troubles

I’ve been excited to show you all the photos from our renovation, which has been going rather quickly so far, but it seems our little computer is having issues loading up, which means no photos for a little while. It also means, I’ll be away from this space a little longer than I planned until I can coax my little computer into starting up again. Continue reading

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shop update

I’m honoured to have my Green Elf toddler hat featured with all these other beautiful green delights in this Etsy treasury! Continue reading

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hearting right now

It’s spring and I’m loving all things French right now. Here’s a list of some of the Paris-inspired goodies that I heart right now.
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four months

My dearest littlest one, today you’re four months old and just like last month I’m in awe of how much you’ve grown in such a sort period of time! Continue reading

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renovation countdown

The countdown is officially on! Our contractor confirmed that he will be starting on Monday to rip out our existing kitchen, flooring, hallway and laundry room. The renovation I blogged about at the beginning of the year is soon to become a reality! Continue reading

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a delivery for my basket

The mailman delivered a package yesterday that I’ve been expecting for a couple of weeks now — my new project basket! I’ve been coveting Maya’s coffee sack buckets for a while now and I finally decided I had to own … Continue reading

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bringing spring in

I went to my backyard this morning and brought a few sprigs of bluebells and forsythias in to brighten up my Monday. I love the blue and yellow colours together. Continue reading

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princess and the pea

My knitting project basket is finally empty. The project I’ve been slowly working on is finally done! Continue reading

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craft: art cards version II

For a couple of upcoming birthdays this weekend I made these cards — a twist on my first art card using K’s artwork. This time I used a scallop punch to make pretty flowers out of the most interesting parts of the paintings, paired them with a few buttons and some simple embroidery, and viola! Continue reading

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lovely packages

It’s been a while since I’ve signed up for a swap or exchange, but when I learned about these two I knew I wanted to join! Both involve putting together lovely little packages for your partner, and I love beautifully wrapped surprises, so these are perfect! Continue reading

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