He followed me home….

…should I keep him?

Jenn ; )

….and where am I now?

Renovation on the upstairs of our house has begun.  Josh and I have spent the last few weeks packing up everything from three bedrooms and a bathroom and carting the boxes downstairs into the basement.

In an effort to save some $$, Josh is demo-ing everything himself (with the occassional help of wonderful friends – thanks, guys!)

My once pretty, cheerful studio space, filled with knick-knacks and crafting supplies, will soon look something like this:

Yeah.  Gone.

Actually, the room will be rebuilt, with new drywall and paint.  But ultimately, my studio space will be moved to what used to be the guest bedroom – which is evolving into a loft.  I’m looking forward to my new digs – it should be very sunny and open.  And we’ve had a bit of good fortune, when we discovered that underneath the filthy carpeting exists beautiful fir floors that (so far) look to be in good shape.

In the meantime, I’m steering clear of all the dust and dirt up there.  I’ve set up temporary sewing space and I’m working hard to complete some custom orders: including four needlebooks for my mom and a ring pillow for friends who’ll be getting married this summer (I’ll be sure to get some photos to show you how that comes out).

I owe you a Two Spoonfuls post.  I’ve got all my ingredients to try out this inviting new baking pan, and I hope to have that finished soon.

‘Cause when all of your worldly goods are boxed up and stacked in a basement,

Girlfriend could sure use some chocolate.

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On another note: A few months ago I purchased the most adorable needle felted tapestry from TheMoonGoat on Etsy.  Unfortunately, I forgot that there is a deadline for leaving feedback on Etsy, and by the time I had this framed, I was too late.

I am so upset with myself for neglecting to publically rave about this wonderful item.  So I’m sharing it with you here.  This photo doesn’t begin to do this piece justice – when I took it to the frame shop, all the employees commented on how adorable it is.  It was wonderfully packaged and shipped quickly, too.  I hope you’ll take a moment to check out TheMoonGoat’s shop – if for no other reason, then to see *THIS* before someone snatches it up! : )

Jenn : )

This was our back yard about a week ago, when the cherry tree was blossoming.

I love that it looks like there’s snow on the ground – but it’s really delicate white flowers.

It happens so quickly and then they are gone.

Jenn : )

This is why it’s important to always wear protective footwear while sewing.

Be careful while you craft today!

Jenn : )

Hello Spring!

It’s so nice to have you visit us again.

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Oh, and incase you haven’t seen this charming

video of Althea Crome. (She’s the talented knitter who made

the tiny gloves and sweaters for the movie Coraline).

Jenn : )

Today is a Two Spoonfuls day – a day where I’d normally be posting my latest culinary adventure.

But frankly, the weather has been grey and murky lately and photos just aren’t going to be blog worthy.  So I’m putting off my cooking post for a day or two.

In the meantime….

(Vintage Wright’s Rick Rack package.  Cost = $0.10)

…remember that you can jazz up your skirt collection, gals, quick and easy with some cute Wright’s trims!

And if wearing a huge skirt and having a 5″ waist doesn’t tell the world that you’re a girl – then just add some Wright’s Candy Stripe Bias Trim or  4 or 5 rows of Wright’s Ruffling to that skirt for that “Feminine Look” – that’ll erase ANY doubts in anyone’s mind!  Now get to it – I know you’ve all got at least 50 skirts in your closet!

Happy Friday!

Jenn ; )

I don’t know why, but lately I really like squirrels.

So, this unusual button caught my eye at a button sale that I went to this past Friday.

Isn’t he cute?

I believe that this is vintage, and hand carved.

Can you see the teeny, tiny hatch marks that the artist used?

I think I’m going to frame this button and hang it in my studio, as a little work of art.

Jenn : )

Hope you discover something lovely today!

Jenn : )

Finishing up new needlebooks.

Can you imagine my delight when I found a package from my Grandma in the mail the other day… and it was FILLED with vintage buttons?!?  I’ve been sending her photos of the items I make for my shop and she sent this package with a sweet note wondering if I might be able to use these.

Um.  I will FIND A WAY to use these, Grandma!

Some are just darling.

And, as fate would have it – I found buttons to match my new needlebooks!

Thank you so much, Grandma!

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Thanks, too for the super nice shout-out, Andrea!

: D

Jenn : )

“In Seattle you haven’t had enough coffee

until you can thread a sewing machine while it’s running.”

- Jeff Bezos

Have a great day!

Jenn : )