I take frequent walks on wooded trails with my dog, Scout. These trails are on protected land not far from my neighborhood. But they are nestled into other recently developed neighborhoods that we’ve dubbed the McMansions. Not an original name, but we know that it means a huge house that takes up most of its…… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Cyn
Canning Crazy Fresh Colors
Hello! Just checking in quickly to show off some fresh colors that I’ve added to the Scallop Design of Canning Labels and Tags. Aren’t y’all ready to start putting up some goodies from the farmer’s market and maybe your CSA? I know I am! You can purchase these in my Etsy shop, as well as…… Continue Reading
The Meetup :: June 2010
Month number six of 2010… how incredibly fast it arrived. I’m going to be as brief as the month of May, so let’s jump in! I feel pretty good about my list. A couple of those cross-offs will be completed today, but sometimes that’s what a list is for… to give you a kick to…… Continue Reading
OM :: The Fish Hand
44 x 44 – #@$%&*!
I have inner turmoil. But before I get to that, I should recap what 44 x 44 means. At the beginning of 2010, I decided to pursue losing 44 pounds by my 44th birthday on August 24. I was feeling good and, more importantly, ready to shed the excess weight I’d been putting on since…… Continue Reading
Garden Potential
A few photographs from our garden as it stands today. We might have something here… {clockwise from top left: strawberries; peas; chives; raspberries; peony}… Continue Reading
OM :: The Shout Outs
Where You Live
Where You Live usually holds your heart. The place I live certainly does. My husband and I chose to live in the suburbs for many different reasons: job location, public schools, the adventure of a yard. We chose this specific suburb as carefully as we could at the time we bought our house. We live…… Continue Reading
Happy Anniversary, Blog
I completely forgot that today is my blog’s one year anniversary. Here’s to many more!… Continue Reading
National Stationery Show in Photos
The 2010 National Stationery Show is in full swing as I write this post. I attended on Sunday with Bridgett of Perideau Designs for a whirlwind day of people and paper. I think my favorite part was meeting people face to face that I’ve come in contact with online. Lots of hugs, handshakes and greetings…… Continue Reading
