Our neighbors have a big Mickey Mouse topiary in their front yard that has been begging for a Minnie Mouse white polka-dotted red bow. Thanks to a quick trip to a nearby Yuzawaya I found the perfect shade of red and made quick work constructing the piece. A bit of 100% acrylic Minnie Mouse redContinue reading “Topiary: Mickey or Minnie”
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Jetlag & BBQ = an Amazing New Friend!
About a year and a half ago, still horribly jet-lagged from an overseas trip, I attended a BBQ hosted by a coworker of my husband’s. I didn’t know anyone that was there and of course there was a lot of shop talk and gossip so my cranky, jet-lagged self just pulled out a bit ofContinue reading “Jetlag & BBQ = an Amazing New Friend!”
Cashmere Canvas
I bought this lovely cashmere hooded sweater in a nice neutral off white. It will go with everything! Yes, it does go with everything and is wonderfully warm in the cool air conditioning but it is also an ever so boring neutral off white. My lovely but boring sweater was an empty cashmere canvas in whichContinue reading “Cashmere Canvas”
Poor Planning…
Started a beautiful lace summer scarf in a sweet Sakura Pink. But didn’t consider how much lace thread needed to complete the project. Loved the design, Loved the pattern…until I started to run out of lace color #123. Stopped in at the nearest Yuzawaya only to discover they were sold out :( Finally, after 2Continue reading “Poor Planning…”