Simple Simon and Company

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A New Old Skirt

Last spring I made Gracie some skirts that were still a size too big for her. This spring she finally fits into them.Here she is coming and going in one of them. I think I may try to make her some more with a longer belt/sash and different fringe on the bottom. ... View the Post

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My life in Chaos

We are in the midst of a kitchen redo---painting, new flooring, beadboard, and finally cabinets with crown molding painted and glazed(which thankfully will be hired out--I don't know how much more I can do).Do you want to see the during?Yep, that's what happens when the pantry is unloaded into your kitchen and family room. ... View the Post

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Springcicles

This afternoon Simon and I hung up some springcicles. We actually made these in February but found them this afternoon when I was cleaning out the basement freezer.I saw this idea in an issue of Family Fun. The project is supposed to be done during the winter and the colored icicles are to be color catchers. However, we didn't hang ours until today. That's alright though, we had fun making them, rediscovering them, hanging them, and watching them slowly melt. We may even do it again during the ... View the Post

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Spring Show

We have decided to add a Spring Show this year! We will be at Oh Sweet Sadie at SoDa Row in Daybreak from April 29th through May 1st.SEE YOU THERE!!!! ... View the Post

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Another Snowy Day Another Silly Scarf…

Today I chopped up some old T-shirts to make Gracie a scarf. We all have cabin fever and are insanely grumpy. So between my archaic camera and my angry baby this the best picture I could get.Spring can't get here fast enough...ps---Yes, she is wearing her scarf with her duckie pajamas...none of us are even going to get dressed today. Maybe there are some advantages to snowy days. ... View the Post