Wow, I think this has been the longest blog-haitus I’ve taken. Part of it was because I was out of the country, but when I got back, I was bombarded with so many things, it took alot to just keep things afloat. I was dealing with the usual counter-culture shock, adjusting back, and picking back up an already busy schedule. Talk about hitting the ground running, literally.
Amidst all the busyness, my knitting and crocheting helped keep my head clear and my mind sane. I’ve also been cooking as well. =)
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In the kitchen:
(From top to bottom – braised napa cabbage with mushrooms, green beans, homemade ma po tofu)
(a shower favor I made – first time doing iced sugar cookie bouquets!)
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On the hook:
(Candi Jensen’s Blue Marine blanket)
(Alicia Paulson’s Tiramisu blanket)
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On the needles:
(Based on Kpixie’s Tweedy Mittens pattern – I’m making a whole bunch of these in different color combinations and gifting them to friends)
I also made a couple marble fridge magnets as a craft activity at a recent shower. Really easy to do – I used floral glass marbles, really strong craft glues, magazine cut-outs, and round magnets. They aren’t perfect, but very cute and very simple.
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See? Lots of stuff going on. Don’t worry! I’m still here =)
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welcome back!!! Those magnets are cute! Can’t wait to hear more about your trip! =)
By kitman on 10/04/07 5:44 pm | Permalink
Everything looks great :-) that food makes me hungry :-)
By Courtney Quintana on 10/04/07 6:23 pm | Permalink
Wow, you’ve really been busy, girl! Love those cute magnets!
By Agnes on 10/04/07 7:54 pm | Permalink
Wow, you *have* been busy! I’m drooling over the food….do you use recipes?
Love the mittens. They are so cute!
By caitlyn on 10/04/07 7:54 pm | Permalink
OMG that food looks so yummy. well not the mushrooms b/c i hate mushrooms. but mapo tofu? my favve!!!!! :) mmmmmmmm
all those baby blankets look so cute. do you like that Candi Jensen pattern? i’ve considered buying the book…but then i forget. :D
The magnets are so cute and super easy! :) hehehehe.
Welcome back. I was starting to wonder if you forgot about us in blogland :D
By Jen da Purse Ho on 10/04/07 8:04 pm | Permalink
Wowzas! You’ve been a busy bee. I love your cookie bouquet. It’s adorable.
I feel ya about coming back to reality. It took me two months to get my life back in order after the wedding. It was a major shock to settle back. You’ll get there, tho!
By Jes on 10/05/07 8:33 am | Permalink
Welcome home! I’d love to hear/see more about your trip. I know you have some beautiful photography as usual.
By Donna on 10/05/07 6:54 pm | Permalink
Hi. Welcome back – I’ve missed your blogging. You have been super busy! I love making Ma po Tofu as well, especially an extra spicy one!
By ling on 10/06/07 1:12 pm | Permalink
yay=) love reading stuff on your blog =)
By mary on 10/07/07 6:01 pm | Permalink
It all looks delicious…the food, the yarns, the marbles. Welcome back!
By *karen on 10/07/07 7:36 pm | Permalink
WooOOoot! You’re back. Everything looks fabulous there! I’m totally digging those cookies and marble-magnets. So cute =)
By Rain on 10/08/07 9:45 am | Permalink
Welcome back!
All those yummy dishes are making me hungry!
By bullmonty on 10/10/07 6:34 pm | Permalink
wow! yummy stuff all over!! and you make your own tofu???
By Mira on 10/24/07 11:08 pm | Permalink
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