A lunch to honor the Fellowship Committee in charge of all the food happenings at our church. Excellent cooks, tireless workers, always with a smiley face and a kind heart. Ladies, ...
Ive been back for a week, and while I did not bring back a tan, I did bring back some blue suede shoes and a pedi to match. And as if it wasnt enough to paint my nails with Blue My Mind, I had ...
Hello again!Mothers friends were passing though town for the afternoon, and instead of meeting them for lunch I invited them over.A made-at-home lunch is so much nicer, dont you think? When I th...
Baby Owl Cardigan is a classic design, meant to be worn on a day when baby is feeling kind of nostalgic for the old days, like when grandma was a girl, and baby wants to dress the part. Paired ...
The first Monday of the month we have book club. We meet downtown for lunch, catch up and talk about the book a little, actually very little talking about the book. Mostly we are a ...
I gave a baby shower tea yesterday to a favorite young woman friend of mine. We had so much fun, she has the nicest friends and family that I have come to know over the years. The weather...
Little Red Jacket for Will. Even though Will is due to be born in July, he will be living in San Francisco, and that means sweaters most every day! I love little boys in red, they look so...
Im having a baby shower tea for 30 guests next Saturday and today I begin in earnest to plan the event. This baby will be a boy, born in San Francisco in July and we all know that summer in San...
Hello! I havent had time to do much of anything lately, unless it has involved digging dirt and planting seeds. We have been working full time in the garden this past week and its shaping...
Last night we had a splendid dinner party because thecompany was great, the food was delicious and the table was pretty. I hope you enjoy seeing the pictures of my table and the food I served.I ...
I have two things to show you today. First is the Baby Owl Cardigan designed by Janice Straker. Im not absolutely sure about this, but I think Janice, the mother of Penny Strake...
Just before the morning turned gray and rainy I snapped these pictures of my garden, almost ready to burst into bloom. Thousands of fat healthy buds make taking a morning walk with a cup of cof...
The kids will be here again this Easter weekend and we have lotsof activities planned, like golf, shopping, a movie and doggie walks.Then church and brunch on Sunday. With so many busy hours pl...
My contribution to an engagement party for a friend.Recipe below. A triple batch made 48 "Heart in Hand" sugar cookies. The engagement ring is a good chunk of rock candy and nails are p...
We hosted a dinner party last night and all week Im thinking springy pinks, greens and yellows for the table. But the weather did not cooperate as the day was all gray and rainy ...
Sunnyside, aww, such a dear name for a dear little sweater.Knit in mommy friendly Cascade Superwash Sport.Its baby friendly too, its as soft as a puppys ear. The free pattern by Tanis Lava...
Another day, another Waters Edge. Hee hee. A Wee Waters Edge, mini-sized for my granddaughterto match her flowery Easter dress. I found the perfect button at Stitches West.Knit ...
My granddaughter liked my Sand and Sea so much she thought she might want one too. She wanted her scarf in gray and green. She was here for the weekend and I got some beautiful photo...
Were celebrating St. Patricks Day a little early this year. Every year I poke around my cupboards and look for some green inspiration.I always pull out my vintage green carnival glass gobl...
Shortbread is such a nice little cookie to improvise with. Starting with a basic short cookie dough, you can gussy it up with any number of things.Basic Shortbread recipe10 tablespoons softened...
Just 10 minutes exactly from my home, is a fabulous store.Part garden center, part home boutique. Ladera Gift and Garden Center is in the quiet enclave of Portola Valley,set in the foothil...
I think there might be no other store like this in the world.Lacis Museum of Lace and Textiles in Berkeley, Californiais a museum, boutique and school. If it begins or ends with lace, you ...
Just east of San Francisco, in the teensy, weensy picturesque town of Port Costa, ...youll find Wendy Addisons Threatre of Dreams. Step inside with me. Youre about to enter a wor...
Knitting Clock. Knits a scarf a year.A clock that makes you feel like YOU are the fast one.Grandfathers too.Theyre beautiful, arent they?From Norwegian artist extraordinaire, Elise Wilhel...
I saw my first Pineapple Purse in an old needlework book. Gasp.Next, I saw the real deal, maybe at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London?Gasp again.I researched the pattern, yes it can be fo...
Love the progress so far. Almost to the finish line, with just a rug and other details to finish. Wall color is Temptation by Benjamin Moore. A deep, dark smokey gray with a hint of ...
While making over our living room, dining room and hall, we also decided to spruce up our family room. Just paint and a new sofa, but it makes a world of difference.My husband wanted to pick ou...
The scalloped edging is easy to make.Im making excellent progress on my Wildflower Cardigan. Im through with the back and sleeves and now working on the fronts. Im just at the spot where ...
The Oscar winning animated short for 2011. Brilliant and beautiful.
Im back today as promised to take you on my tour of Stitches West.I went on Friday and arrived early. Lots shopping and meeting people and picture taking, so lets go!I met Ysolda, one word...
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