Tag, I’m It!

Tag, I’m It!

Our findings along Lake Erie yesterday….that blue one is a rarity! Kate tagged me for this fun little quiz you may have seen around blogland.  Here goes! 1. What’s your staple meal (ie. what meal do you cook most often when you can’t be bothered...
Meet Gabrielle from Bee Wise Bags

Meet Gabrielle from Bee Wise Bags

  Since entering the blogging world I have been inspired by others’ talent, creativity, and writing skills.  I enjoy the process of discovering who someone is.  After all, a blog only presents a partial picture.   Today, meet Gabrielle...
A Reader’s Tote and Oversized Beach Tote Tutorial Addendum

A Reader’s Tote and Oversized Beach Tote Tutorial Addendum

A lovely (blogless) reader sent me this photo of her oversized beach tote.  I adore the fabric and love the grommets which add a nautical flair to the bag.  I admire Blair because she just received a sewing machine for her birthday in May and she is diving...
Fishnet Anklets – Part 1

Fishnet Anklets – Part 1

I HAVE been doing a little knitting….VERY little….but these Fishnet Anklets from Purl Bee are a quick and easy knit.  They are perfect for baseball knitting.That foot is not mine!  These are for Annie.
I Could Make That!

I Could Make That!

Annie and I are always admiring cute tote bags and purses.  At one of our college visits we saw a student carrying a tote bag that was made out of a football jersey.  We looked at each other and said, “we could make that!”Both of my daughters are...