Sometimes, you have to satisfy your urge to redesign continuously with small changes. Such as changing out this extremely tired-looking shower curtain in our master bathroom with something newer and fresher. I was never 100% in love with this curtain, but at the time, wasn't up for spending much money and until recently, wasn't crazy about any other shower curtain.   So we've...Read More

I figured that at some point in my children's lives, they would be the perfect age for Flower Girl and Ring Bearer in some wedding...probably of one of my siblings.  And that day has come. On Saturday, Michael marries Beth and they asked Brooklyn and August to serve those most special of roles. I find it interesting that little girls buy their dresses...Read More

 This post is slightly overdue as he'll actually be 5 months old on August 3. But never mind that.See this little guy? He's not so much little as he is adorable. He loves to put things in his mouth, as is typical at this age. And he drools copiously.And he can't get enough of his momma. If I'm around, he's happy. Not around? Not...Read More

A few months ago, I decided I wanted to make something for my future sister-in-law, Beth, as a wedding gift. I found a pattern for these log cabin washcloths on Purl and ordered some colors I thought would combine well from Jimmybeanswool. With every color combination, I fell more in love with these wash cloths! I loved the way they looked and felt!...Read More

I used to associate school with the end of summer and the beginning of fall. I think of Meg Ryan's description of autumn in New York and bouquets of freshly sharpened pencils...add to that school shopping lists and crowded lines at Wal-Mart as mothers anxiously scan the lists to make sure their full buggies contain literally everything their child needs to start that...Read More

I mentioned this to Kyle a few minutes ago as Dorien spewed baby puke over Kyle's left shoulder, forming a little puddle on our kitchen floor.  Kyle glanced up to the paper towel holder which was.....empty.  He made do with a hand towel hanging over the oven handle.  Earlier today I'd gone into Brooklyn's bathroom where there was approximately half a sheet of...Read More

 This handsome guy, my August Banner, is three years old today.  He's the most sensitive little guy. He loves to play with his sister and to kiss on his baby brother. He always tells me, "But Mommy, I want YOU!" which means that I'm not close enough to him or he's not cuddling with me ENOUGH. And as of yesterday when we purchased...Read More

The Purl-Inspired Skirt For a while now, I've found inspiration for knitting and sewing projects from Purl.com and purlbee.com, my favorite store (and their blog) in NYC. A store that as of yet, I only visit online, but hope to visit in person someday!  They have some amazingly creative people who are great about sharing their projects and instructions so that we eager...Read More

Though chaos may ensue the world around...  even super-heroes need to nap. ...Read More

An equally appropriate title for this post would be "Unforeseen Changes."  If, 15 years ago, someone peeled back the present and gave me a glimpse of the future, of my life today, I wouldn't have believed them. I would have laughed out loud at the ludicrousness of things even for a second being what they are today.   It's a good thing we...Read More