European apron: strawberry pink

European apron: strawberry pink

Here it is!I love the dots on the inside of the pocket. Love them. So fun. And it makes the inside of the pocket lighter, so you can find the things you would otherwise lose. Because I find that things have a tendency to “hide” in the bottom of my apron pockets. Things like hair-ties and grocery lists. So the big dots are to brighten it up, making the pocket less dark, and to make you smile. Because big dots…

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rainy day

rainy day

There is nothing better on a rainy day than a cup of cinnamon-laced coffee and a crowing baby. Other than having the baby’s daddy here, too, of course. But he’ll be back soon, and then we can enjoy the rain, the coffee, and our precious little baby together. She is a little sunshine today, happy and cooing after a 12-hour night(!). We are spending our morning nursing, listening to the rain through the open porch door, listening: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=313867933 (to the…

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her latest accomplishment

her latest accomplishment

I mentioned the other day that Emma has been rolling to her side, working on rolling all the way over. Here are a few pictures showing just how much she is enjoying practicing her new trick. Our little girl is such a joy.

cotton twill, with accent colors – preliminary pics

cotton twill, with accent colors – preliminary pics

strawberry pink with chocolate and strawberry dots mint green with chocolate floral These are “based on a classic apron popular in European kitchens, our apron is smartly designed for a good fit. Made of a sturdy cotton twill. Neck and waist ties made of complementing broadcloth. Apron has a double front pocket (in the broadcloth material) with contrasting lining. This plain apron is a necessity in any busy kitchen. Great gift idea for brides, college grads, moms and all the…

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oh YUM

oh YUM

-picture from Williams-Sonoma Mhmmmmmmm. Williams-Sonoma has a new pair of cake pans that, when turned out of the pan, make an Oreo-type cake. Their description says: “Enjoy the classic pairing of chocolate and vanilla cream or try a more sophisticated combination such as espresso-fudge cake with cappuccino cream filling.”Oh, that sounds good.

a new venture, part 2: the path less traveled market, handmade

a new venture, part 2: the path less traveled market, handmade

A few days ago I mentioned that there were other new ventures to stay tuned for ….. and, here’s one of them! We have set up another site called “the path less traveled market“, and on it we will be featuring handmades for the home. We are starting with aprons, and plan to add other handmades as time allows. The blog site gives us unlimited space to post pictures of product details, as well as to feature addtitions or changes,…

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the Cottage Rose apron

the Cottage Rose apron

Shades of red and blue, beige and gray. An afternoon’s worth of work. Or, to describe it better: “Full-Knee length apron in a sturdy cotton blend with denim accents. Designed with couture details including triple sewn French seams for non-fraying durability and a lined pocket. This apron is elegant in its simplicity and is equally suited for the kitchen, garden activities, and hostessing occasions. Sure to become a true favorite with all who experience its simple beauty.” I had so…

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cranberry cinnamon rolls

cranberry cinnamon rolls

YUM. I found a bag of cranberries in the freezer left over from Thanksgiving/Christmas (we bought a large bag – they’re so much cheaper that way!) and hunted around on Good Things Catered for something delicious to bake. And found ………… cranberry cinnamon rolls. Oh, so good. We are enjoying them for breakfast, dessert, snacks … and snacks in between snacks. They are sweet, but the cranberries offer a refreshing little tang. I added some cream cheese to cut the…

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