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Yes I have been gone forever. I have been very frustrated.
I will not bore you with that. Instead... get ready for fall with my new banner!

And more tomorrow!

Fancy Cupcakes

I don't think I have posted any food for a long time. 

I am a huge fan of the book Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. It has changed the way that I look at baking. From the first time I opened it I wanted to make The Pistachio Rosewater Cupcakes. Today I finally did. They are tasty. They feel very upscale. They are also dead simple, which is always a winner for me.

Enjoy

Sun Finally.

The weather finally turned nice. Which meant this weekend was full of time in the yard, cleaning up to make it usable. 

And what a difference a weekend makes.
I found several chairs on line for a steal. But they needed some care. I also found an end table for next to nothing, but it was very dated as well. 

So, primer and paint later, I have seating for the sunken part of the yard. That is about all I have for you now.
The kids got to paint their own chairs.

May 25th

So much has been going on in this house that I am not even sure where to start. 

I have been working in the yard, but the weather has been so bizarre that I don't have any good pictures.

We went to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. That was incredible. Well, Portland always is so much fun.

We have had two birthdays, family visits and plays.

And I am still not sure what to do with the shop. So while I figure it out, please enjoy a picture of a T-Rex.

Fairy Ring Garden "Art"

I made this darling Fairy Ring today. This is just the proto-type. I will be finishing the ring its self with ribbon. Absolutely spectacular. It sends dancing lights all over the yard. I will be making more of these. Let me know (here in the comments, or through the etsy shop) if you would like one in custom colors or in a different size.

SALE SALE SALE

Just a very quick post and run. I am busy with company and plays and all that fun stuff that spring brings.

But I am running a sale to help clean out the studio.
I am offering free shipping on select items (I think it was over half the store). 

New little brooch!

I have been very busy working in my yard. Very, very busy. We brought in 9 yards of dirt, filled several raised beds and planted grass. There will be pictures on a day that i have more patience.  

Today you get a pretty little spring brooch created from left over ribbon and a vintage button. Yep, I am clever like that!

I have a monster back log of things to share, and I hope to be doing that soon, but you know about how good at that I tend to be.
Blessings