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    T Tuesday: sugar rush edition

    April 7, 2015 - By 

    T stands for Tuesday_200Welcome to T stands for Tuesday…grab a cup while we chat.

    sugar rush tea

    We have way too much sugar left over from Easter. Thank goodness I don’t like marshmallows or these would be dangerous sitting all unwrapped begging to be eaten.

    sugar rushThis is my weakness…chocolate.

    “My weakness is strong.” ~Patton Oswalt

    Maybe fueled by sugar or just that spring cleaning and purging mode but I have dug out a box of items that have been squirreled away for far too long.

    sellingBack in the late 90’s I used to sell on eBay. This box was forgotten in the back of our storage room until now.  I also went thru my cookbook collection…some of it just has to go. Recently I’ve started selling a few things on eBay again but the fee structure is pretty steep. But you can’t sell just anything on Etsy.

    gracie watchingWhile I work…Gracie watches the world go by.

    painting

    I did get creative this past week as well. This 6×6 canvas makes me quite happy. Its a recycled canvas…meaning I hated the first painting I did so I covered it all up and began anew.

    I’ve also worked in my coffee theme AB again but you’ll have to come back tomorrow if you want to see that.

    I’ve got lots on my list today, more than I’ll ever accomplish.

    What are you doing today?

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    T Tuesday: seed starting edition

    March 17, 2015 - By 

    Good Morning! Welcome to another edition of T stands for Tuesday.  T stands for Tuesday_200

    Lets keep our fingers crossed that my back stays in good shape now! Geesh that was a long haul. I apologize for not stopping by many, if any, blogs for the past week.

    Every year I start my seeds the week of St. Patrick’s Day.seed starting By the time we can safely plant outdoors, I’ll have nice size plants to set into the garden…or gardens as the case may be. My in-laws are graciously letting me plant in their garden again this year in addition to my two small garden plots.

    So what’s in those cups?

    • 3 variety of tomatoes
    • 2 variety of peppers
    • cucumbers
    • spaghetti squash

    I will also be starting some herbs in pots and sowing seeds directly into the gardens when the time comes. We love having fresh herbs and veggies with our meals…especially when they are straight from the garden!plant vigil

    Miss Gracie is keeping vigil over the seeds while watching the critters romp.

    gracie sittin n lookin

    I’m off to run a few errands, stop to see my knitting group then make a ton of phone calls to get our ducks in a row for Little J’s upcoming knee surgery. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

    What are you doing today?

     

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    T Tuesday: new supplies edition

    February 17, 2015 - By 

    Hey, it’s Tuesday…you know what that means… T stands for Tuesday_200I am so excited about the new supplies I ordered. I’ve had them on my wish list for quite some time. T Tuesday new suppliesI’m already having fun playing with them. Yesterday, I used my gelatos to create this background. So much fun!!

    I’ve also used the bubbles stencil with some molding paste and sprays on the cover of my Watkins journal. Amazing what turns up when you start organizing.watkins coverwatkins cover

    Look at the fun texture!! watkins coverwatkins cover

    I used a vintage map of Hawaii as the first layer to cover the bright orange covers of the original cook book. Why Hawaii? you ask… Why not?!?!  I love the colors on the back…kind of wish it were the front. watkins journal

    Here’s a little recap of the pages inside. It certainly was a quick little journal to fill.

    While admiring my new supplies…I had a friend join me for tea….gracie

    Oh so helpful cat when trying to work and get organized. “Here let me sit on your lap so you may have the privilege of petting me.”gracie

    She’s not so happy to get her photo taken. Just look at that crabby face. Likely because I stopped petting to take the photo.

    I’ve got grocery shopping on list today…

    What are you doing today?