This was an unintended project.  Yesterday after preschool I was wiped out and so were the kids.  Simon was still at school and Grace and Ruth both fell asleep which means I suddenly found myself with some time alone.  And what did I do with that time to myself?  Catch up on laundry?  Clean out my closet?  Take a nap? No way. I made Grace the lace back t-shirt that I have been wanting to make her for weeks. (I love quiet sewing time.) Here's what I did: #1.  I gathered my supplies.  You ... View the Post

Today we are over at Louise's Series sharing a project from a game inspiration. And I bet you will never guess what game we did?  Need a CLUE?  (You just got one....hee, hee.  It's super early and I am thinking I am funny.  Sorry for my lameness.)See you there! ... View the Post

So late Thursday night I was watching Project Runway (I always watch it during it's second broadcast at 11:00pm when everyone is asleep and I can enjoy it...while eating nachos...and stretched out on the couch.  Crazy?  Maybe, but I've never claimed not to be.) Anyways, so I'm sitting there watching it and Sonjia (who I love) is wearing this totally awesome grey, knit scarf.  Unfortunately, I couldn't find a picture of Sonjia wearing the scarf but you can see it in this clip from the last ... View the Post

I have been thinking lately about the art of homemaking and how it relates to family life. And I have come to the conclusion that I need to be more of a “fun mom.” Yes, I read to my children, teach them to do chores, cook with them, drive them everywhere…..but after vacation ended this summer I haven’t had a lot of time to play together with them. We have been on the go with various tennis and piano lessons, parties and other summer activities and in the last couple of weeks, time has slipped ... View the Post

"Genius is of small use to a woman who does not know how to do her hair."-Edith WhartonI've always had a complicated relationship with my hair. I think that I've tried almost every hair style ever invented:  bleached, dyed (brown, black, and purple), long to my waist, short to above my chin, permed, dreaded, braided, curled, waved, straight, crimped, and ratted.  And I've got the pictures to prove it...but fortunately for you I'll save the gory details (and photos) for another time.  Suffice it ... View the Post