tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18131492451630049132024-03-13T14:47:12.712-07:00Divine InspirationHannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.comBlogger70125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-26492193979082577972008-08-08T11:54:00.000-07:002008-08-08T14:37:35.910-07:00Not deadJust busy,<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Monday</span> I drew this guy (the bird on his head is a wilsons warbler.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyWq723uJI/AAAAAAAABsM/pjX58zo_UJM/s1600-h/birderboy.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyWq723uJI/AAAAAAAABsM/pjX58zo_UJM/s400/birderboy.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232222531464181906" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Tuesday</span> I helped my aunt for the opening day of<a href="http://stitchin-time.com/"> her shop</a>, and got my moo stickers in the mail!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXdcfwa8I/AAAAAAAABsc/K5o1-D-NcVo/s1600-h/06-11-08-079.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXdcfwa8I/AAAAAAAABsc/K5o1-D-NcVo/s400/06-11-08-079.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232223399219063746" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wednesday</span> I worked on three storage bag things (still working...that one's the closest to done but isn't yet)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXkL674mI/AAAAAAAABsk/toyazTwJ4co/s1600-h/06-11-08-082.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXkL674mI/AAAAAAAABsk/toyazTwJ4co/s400/06-11-08-082.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232223515028742754" /></a><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thursday</span> I built <a href="http://stitchin-time.com/">1 1/2 websites</a>:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyYQuDsY3I/AAAAAAAABs0/HJDI728x_uQ/s1600-h/Untitled-1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyYQuDsY3I/AAAAAAAABs0/HJDI728x_uQ/s400/Untitled-1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232224280106525554" /></a><br />Also I read all of <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031606792X/ref=s9cpic_c4_img4-rfc_p?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-4&pf_rd_r=1HNWA6Y42AY861Q16PQG&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=372728501&pf_rd_i=507846">Breaking Dawn</a>, I was gonna wait for the paperback but it was so cheap in hardcover and I just couldn't resist. If you're a fan of the series you'll be very happy with how she ended it, that was one crazy book. Crazy.<br /><br />and today I started prototyping for Mei's friend Elliot. Apparently he's taller...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXXF5bSWI/AAAAAAAABsU/QFBKXy8grd0/s1600-h/06-11-08-073.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXXF5bSWI/AAAAAAAABsU/QFBKXy8grd0/s400/06-11-08-073.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232223290073500002" /></a><br /><br />And later today? Olympics time!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXu4OLSBI/AAAAAAAABss/7A9kv7-GeVE/s1600-h/06-11-08-081.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJyXu4OLSBI/AAAAAAAABss/7A9kv7-GeVE/s400/06-11-08-081.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232223698719295506" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-61073410506803434432008-08-08T10:21:00.001-07:002008-08-08T10:26:35.652-07:00Mas, Por Favor<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJyAvd0TTRI/AAAAAAAAAWE/WD2Z80AYOts/s1600-h/treestumppincushion.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJyAvd0TTRI/AAAAAAAAAWE/WD2Z80AYOts/s400/treestumppincushion.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5232198420043877650" /></a><br /><br />Just adding another to Hanna's fabulous post on <a href="http://ourdivineinspiration.blogspot.com/2008/08/pincushion-love.html">pincushion love</a>.<br /><br />Found via <a href="http://www.mixedplateblog.com/2008/07/from-the-forest-floor.html">Mixed Plate</a>. You can buy this guy on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=14938">My Imaginary Boyfriend</a> (sorry, not a tutorial!)Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-25300184821094543852008-08-07T16:10:00.000-07:002008-08-07T16:26:12.919-07:00Jen's Clutch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJuBNwECUhI/AAAAAAAAAV8/jPWkuOtwMyY/s1600-h/clutch01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJuBNwECUhI/AAAAAAAAAV8/jPWkuOtwMyY/s400/clutch01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231917465361076754" /></a><br /><br />This is a finished one...for me. I had to test it right? This is numero tres (three). I made one before Christmas, but it was <a href="http://southernconstellations.blogspot.com/2008/03/mine-and-joels-passports-camera-8-gigs.html">stolen with all my stuff in South America</a>. I made a new one a few weeks ago with a ribbon for wrist strap, but the ribbon broke. So this is the third attempt with a sturdier ribbon for the wrist. But it's still not quite right (see the fraying). This next batch will use bias tape, I think that will be a success *cross fingers*. <br /><br />These are the perfect size for my life. It fits my phone (which is my music too), bus pass, credit card, cash...well, not cash because I never have any.... <br /><br /><br />******* <br /><br />On an alternate topic, Joel (husband dearest) found some fun new music by some guy in Finland who refers to himself as i-troll. Check him out on <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=188849435">myspace</a>. He sings about transportation, living in a forest collective, and other fun things like that. He's a little off-beat but I kinda enjoy it :-PJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-68602446457341119572008-08-07T16:06:00.000-07:002008-08-07T16:10:28.994-07:00On My Desk...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJuAK-3Y0hI/AAAAAAAAAV0/ZV8yg19jhpc/s1600-h/desk_clutches.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJuAK-3Y0hI/AAAAAAAAAV0/ZV8yg19jhpc/s400/desk_clutches.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231916318283321874" /></a><br /><br />Ooops! Wednesday came and went and I forgot to post this. <br /><br />I'm making clutches. I have about 10 on the go. What am I going to do with them, you ask? I do not know... sell them? Give them away? Give away to our readers?? Oooh, did your ears perk up? Stay tuuunnneed....Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-16954931150537109392008-08-05T22:51:00.001-07:002008-08-05T23:16:50.959-07:00Happy BC Day!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJk78xdANjI/AAAAAAAAAVs/dhP-L5xts3c/s1600-h/BC_Flag.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJk78xdANjI/AAAAAAAAAVs/dhP-L5xts3c/s400/BC_Flag.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5231278357420717618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Yippie for living in beautiful Victoria BC. I don't know what the celebrations were like elsewhere in the province, but here they were fantabulous!<br /><br />I had a great weekend, I just like to share:<br /><br />Friday - went on a date with husband dearest. Kinda weird...we don't really go on dates, because well, they cost money and staying home playing Wii is free. But dates are fun :)<br /><br />Saturday - raspberry picking, farmers markets, bake-extravaganza with a rad friend (we made chocolate chip zucchini bread, bran muffins, rhubarb crisp, and granola...and froze raspberries and blueberries - happy freezer!)<br /><br />Sunday - lounge day around the house. I followed the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15683948@N00/sets/72157602003927800/">Change Purse Tutorial</a> that Hanna posted <a href="http://ourdivineinspiration.blogspot.com/search/label/Tutorials">here</a>. Pictures to come tomorrow.<br /><br />Monday - Woot Woot! BC Day! Our wonderful tax payer dollars set me up for a free day of fun down at the legislature buildings! <a href="http://www.sarahmclachlan.com/">Sarah McLachlan</a> and <a href="http://www.listentofeist.com/">Feist</a> played! I loved Feist before and now I looovee her more. She had this delightful shadow art going on in the background. I couldn't take my eyes off it! Check it out on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_i3fPlYbPs&feature=related">youtube</a>. <br /><br />Anywhoo...what did you all get up to?? <br /><br />Oh - and a new random fact for you folk: the first proposed BC flag had the Union Jack and sun flipped (sun on top). That idea was sent to the British, but they were unimpressed because it could be interpreted as the sun setting on the British Empire. I heard about it in the legislature and it's discussed <a href="http://www.allstates-flag.com/fotw/flags/ca-bc.html">here</a>.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-1369205700294413712008-08-04T19:43:00.000-07:002008-08-04T20:25:21.043-07:00Pincushion LoveWanna make a new pincushion? I know I do, <a href="http://hannaslifeiscool.blogspot.com/2008/01/hedgehog-pincushion.html">my poor hedgehog</a> seems to lie on his side like fabric roadkill and it's just tragic. But which one to make? Can I have too many pincushions?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.bhg.com/crafts/sewing/accessories/designer-anna-maria-horner/?page=8">Flower pincushions by Anna Maria Horner</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfFXoGyK_I/AAAAAAAABrk/-7U47GTABH8/s1600-h/ss_101145885.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfFXoGyK_I/AAAAAAAABrk/-7U47GTABH8/s400/ss_101145885.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230866501907655666" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://heatherbailey.typepad.com/heather_bailey/2008/07/some-of-you-may.html">Square pincushions by Heather Bailey</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfGL7PhhFI/AAAAAAAABr0/1Rp-Rkk-h4U/s1600-h/hb_squaredeal_cvr.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfGL7PhhFI/AAAAAAAABr0/1Rp-Rkk-h4U/s400/hb_squaredeal_cvr.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230867400397784146" /></a><br /><br />And some flickr love:<br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/phaedra420/2333864788/in/photostream/">Swirly sweater cupcake Pincushions by PhaedraPhoenix</a>:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfE-EVEXWI/AAAAAAAABrc/Uvw7r46d70Y/s1600-h/2333864788_20b0031662.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfE-EVEXWI/AAAAAAAABrc/Uvw7r46d70Y/s400/2333864788_20b0031662.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230866062807162210" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/bugsandfishes/2354191341/"><br />Scrap Pincushions by bugsandfishes</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfF8nz0htI/AAAAAAAABrs/n62PvXJ1tKc/s1600-h/DSCN9029.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfF8nz0htI/AAAAAAAABrs/n62PvXJ1tKc/s400/DSCN9029.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230867137483278034" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/purlbee/368221792/in/set-72157594414567575/">Indygo junction pincushion by The Purl Bee</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfGu-P5IKI/AAAAAAAABr8/3KV5YZ2rbUM/s1600-h/368221792_42bdd7eb05.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfGu-P5IKI/AAAAAAAABr8/3KV5YZ2rbUM/s400/368221792_42bdd7eb05.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230868002500059298" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/verybigjen/639022443/"><br />Pink flowers pincushion by verybigjen</a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfHtzujlFI/AAAAAAAABsE/xBOZ5fTVm7k/s1600-h/639022443_7995db2b94.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJfHtzujlFI/AAAAAAAABsE/xBOZ5fTVm7k/s400/639022443_7995db2b94.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5230869082007639122" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-41424973013110162872008-08-03T09:47:00.001-07:002008-08-03T09:47:43.055-07:00Want a pretty blog layout?Hanna is poor and is running low on books again. So here's the deal, if you'd like a new blog layout (either for blogger or wordpress) drop me a comment or email me (hannasandvig @ gmail.com...remove spaces). The charge is $<span style="font-weight:bold;">50 in Amazon or Chapters online gift cards</span>. That includes a simple layout and installation. A simple layout includes a banner which either a photo, a simple illustration or a design, the background and of course text colours. If you want something complicated, we can talk prices.<br /><br />Here's a couple examples:<br /><br /><a href="http://isblisslikethis.blogspot.com/">Is Bliss Like This?</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.listerfamily.ca/">The Lister Family</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.creativeshake.com/zoom.html?User_number=Hsdesigns&imagecount=5">My Previous Layout 1</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.creativeshake.com/zoom.html?User_number=Hsdesigns&imagecount=6">My Previous Layout 2</a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-90533396604961627762008-08-01T16:09:00.000-07:002008-08-01T22:49:48.732-07:00Friday Five1)Look, <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com">Amy Butler</a> has <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/gift_wrap.php">wrapping paper</a>! And <a href="http://www.amybutlerdesign.com/products/gift_wrap.php">paper tableware!</a> And it's all recycled/recyclable/soy ink goodness! Have I mentioned my undying love for Amy Butler? Because it just grew a little. (via <a href="http://decor8blog.com/2008/07/31/eco-paper-products-from-amy-butler/">Decor8</a>)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJPyZ8Dvu3I/AAAAAAAABqc/aHbxy-bGxto/s1600-h/IMG_8954.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJPyZ8Dvu3I/AAAAAAAABqc/aHbxy-bGxto/s400/IMG_8954.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229790119739767666" /></a><br /><br />2)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13840885">Ladybug Robot Pouch</a>! By <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=146">Anatomy of a Skirt</a>. Craig has forbidden me to ever buy this...dunno why...<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJPy290tKaI/AAAAAAAABqk/HCR-GdrfSD4/s1600-h/il_430xN.33492876.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJPy290tKaI/AAAAAAAABqk/HCR-GdrfSD4/s400/il_430xN.33492876.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229790618429761954" /></a><br /><br />3)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9944723">Organic Porcelain Shapes</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5118597">Elsita</a>. Strangely compelling. In a vegetably way.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJPz5MD66JI/AAAAAAAABqs/wi-QoqeBTh4/s1600-h/il_430xN.20788393.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJPz5MD66JI/AAAAAAAABqs/wi-QoqeBTh4/s400/il_430xN.20788393.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229791756123039890" /></a><br /><br />4)<a href="http://judemiller.com/fireweed.htm">Fireweed</a> is just one of the beautiful paper creations by <a href="http://judemiller.com/compiled.htm">Jude Miller Flowers</a>. (via <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2008/07/pretty-in-pink.html">Oh Joy!</a>)<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJP0ZBEYyiI/AAAAAAAABq0/0GY2WRXmRBg/s1600-h/fireweed.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJP0ZBEYyiI/AAAAAAAABq0/0GY2WRXmRBg/s400/fireweed.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229792302928022050" /></a><br /><br />5)Beautiful <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13801665">hand block printed fabric</a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5785708">Junecraft</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJP1Mo_UtdI/AAAAAAAABq8/ri2FBldDaLk/s1600-h/il_430xN.33364940.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJP1Mo_UtdI/AAAAAAAABq8/ri2FBldDaLk/s400/il_430xN.33364940.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229793189817529810" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-47452557577605257132008-08-01T15:30:00.000-07:002008-08-01T15:36:55.108-07:00Just had to share...<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJOOlj7rFQI/AAAAAAAAAVk/hJFH7DWTyiM/s1600-h/concrete_art1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229680368259110146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJOOlj7rFQI/AAAAAAAAAVk/hJFH7DWTyiM/s400/concrete_art1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p>Wow! I fell in love with this floor when I saw it on <a href="http://blissfulb.blogspot.com/">Blissfulb</a>. They're done by <a href="http://www.transparenthouse.com/main/?#/en/2/7/104/">Transparent House</a>.</p><p>When I have a house I want floors like this.</p><p> </p><p>Okay....enough distraction. Bad Jen! Back to work! </p>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-21871232790204826702008-07-31T08:05:00.000-07:002008-07-31T08:05:00.561-07:00Things that could live at my house...First of all, this <a href="http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/07/24/a-bit-of-the-ole-in-and-out/">Hang on Outlet</a> makes so much sense! I'm not sure how it helps save energy...maybe because you'd be inspired to unplug your stuff? [via <a href="http://productdose.com/article.php?article_id=8118">productdose</a>]<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMbvSD_I/AAAAAAAAAVE/K807zqSoR-M/s1600-h/hang_outlet.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMbvSD_I/AAAAAAAAAVE/K807zqSoR-M/s400/hang_outlet.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229009234469982194" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This would actually live in my purse. I'd never use take out cutlery again! [via <a href="http://www.econsciousmarket.com/site/Vendors/To_Go_Ware/To_Go_Ware-Conserve_Utensil_Kit_Santa_Fe/">econscious market</a>]<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMejyc1I/AAAAAAAAAU8/z_EVlzCXduc/s1600-h/cutlery.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMejyc1I/AAAAAAAAAU8/z_EVlzCXduc/s400/cutlery.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229009235227079506" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Aaand this can't live in my house until I have a baby. But when I do they'll have a rad nursery- hopefully from <a href="http://www.designpublic.com/shop/dwellstudio/3798">Dwell Studio</a> [via <a href="http://www.designpublic.com/">Design Public</a>]<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMqVU_iI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Ea7hYpkggxI/s1600-h/nursary.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMqVU_iI/AAAAAAAAAVM/Ea7hYpkggxI/s400/nursary.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229009238387654178" border="0" /></a><br /><br />*sigh* if only it wasn't $3,000. Beautiful <a href="http://www.designpublic.com/shop/brave-space-design/5439?CJPID=2665506">Bamboo Stagger Shelf</a> [also via <a href="http://www.designpublic.com/">Design Public</a>]<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMl7Hz2I/AAAAAAAAAVU/DPozqr2GAt4/s1600-h/Shelf.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsMl7Hz2I/AAAAAAAAAVU/DPozqr2GAt4/s400/Shelf.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229009237203996514" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Okay, perhaps this <a href="http://3rings.designerpages.com/2008/07/24/stink-tree-coffee-table/">Stink Tree Coffee Table</a> shouldn't live in my house... well not unless it had a glass top because I'd probably spill my coffee on it. But I heart it anyways. [via <a href="http://3rings.designerpages.com/">3rings</a>]<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsM0hbbDI/AAAAAAAAAVc/syweJ99Fl3c/s1600-h/stink_tree_coffee_table_small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SJEsM0hbbDI/AAAAAAAAAVc/syweJ99Fl3c/s400/stink_tree_coffee_table_small.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229009241122761778" border="0" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-16566073739942808202008-07-30T22:19:00.000-07:002008-07-30T22:20:17.861-07:00Stitchin' TimeSo my aunt is opening a fabric and yarn store next week and I've been doing her design work. Here's the sign and her business cards. Website will be up when her store opens and I've done some other bits and pieces. She likes the design and so do I!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJFKb-cRA2I/AAAAAAAABqM/himpXOavCo4/s1600-h/st.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SJFKb-cRA2I/AAAAAAAABqM/himpXOavCo4/s400/st.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5229042486832333666" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-13701960668346176132008-07-29T16:45:00.000-07:002008-07-29T17:19:53.958-07:00To Be of Use - Marge PiercyI'm not usually a poet kinda girl, but this one really inspires me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SI-ywvISqnI/AAAAAAAAAU0/Vy8CnRbTO_w/s1600-h/JJ+282.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SI-ywvISqnI/AAAAAAAAAU0/Vy8CnRbTO_w/s400/JJ+282.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228594242755144306" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">To Be of Use</span><br /> <br />The people I love the best<br />jump into work head first<br />without dallying in the shallows<br />and swim off with sure strokes almost out of sight.<br />They seem to become natives of that element,<br />the black sleek heads of seals<br />bouncing like half-submerged balls.<br /><br />I love people who harness themselves, an ox to a heavy cart,<br />who pull like water buffalo, with massive patience,<br />who strain in the mud and the muck to move things forward,<br />who do what has to be done, again and again.<br /><br />I want to be with people who submerge<br />in the task, who go into the fields to harvest<br />and work in a row and pass the bags along,<br />who are not parlor generals and field deserters<br />but move in a common rhythm<br />when the food must come in or the fire be put out.<br /><br />The work of the world is common as mud.<br />Botched, it smears the hands, crumbles to dust.<br />But the thing worth doing well done<br />has a shape that satisfies, clean and evident.<br />Greek amphoras for wine or oil,<br />Hopi vases that held corn, are put in museums<br />but you know they were made to be used.<br />The pitcher cries for water to carry<br />and a person for work that is real.<br /><br />Marge Piercy <br /><br /><br />The picture is from our travels in <a href="http://southernconstellations.blogspot.com/2008/01/clean-fed-happy.html">Bolivia</a>. I love the shot.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-5141155179788848932008-07-28T19:39:00.001-07:002008-07-28T19:44:57.393-07:00Final StitchesThis is a website I designed the graphics for and <a href="http://themuellers.ca/">Karl</a> coded. <a href="http://finalstitches.ca">Final Stitches</a> is a long arm quilting service, so if you have the urge to make a nice big quilt, do up the top and they can quilt it for you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SI6DBqgWtEI/AAAAAAAABpU/u8pjPcrnSqo/s1600-h/d3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SI6DBqgWtEI/AAAAAAAABpU/u8pjPcrnSqo/s400/d3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228260282036827202" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-29946273952561715242008-07-25T12:01:00.000-07:002008-07-25T12:25:52.069-07:00Friday Five1)Adorable ceramics at <a href="http://www.pepeandfriends.com/">Pepe and Friends</a>, I love how these are cute and whimsical, but not too precious. This is Rif and Raf, the salt and pepper set. (via <a href="http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tabletop/pepe-and-friends-ceramics-by-camila-prada-057601">the kitchn</a>)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIoks1fTt-I/AAAAAAAABos/3pgjJ9hVgRA/s1600-h/rif-raf-500.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIoks1fTt-I/AAAAAAAABos/3pgjJ9hVgRA/s400/rif-raf-500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227030670208120802" /></a><br /><br />2)<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13670389">Pin Strip Set by Shim and Sons</a>. So this is a fabric covered pin board with four covered tacks, very cute, my office wants it :P<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIomWF9Xb0I/AAAAAAAABo0/2ocFYbPL5WE/s1600-h/il_430xN.32942724.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIomWF9Xb0I/AAAAAAAABo0/2ocFYbPL5WE/s400/il_430xN.32942724.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227032478515425090" /></a><br /><br />3)Cuuuute Products by artist <a href="http://www.shinzikatoh.com/english/online.html">Shinzi Katoh</a> (via <a href="http://ohjoy.blogs.com/my_weblog/2008/07/andrea-likes-sw.html">Oh Joy</a>). She even has fabric!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIonSfj-RqI/AAAAAAAABo8/sztLWS3pPRU/s1600-h/b-14.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIonSfj-RqI/AAAAAAAABo8/sztLWS3pPRU/s400/b-14.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227033516180391586" /></a><br /><br />4)Have I blogged about how much I love <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/jmaranez/2684506515/">j.m.aranez's peg bears</a>? Also this one is in fabric by <a href="http://www.laracameron.com/">Lara Cameron</a> who I adore.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIon-BWDe5I/AAAAAAAABpE/evgt5n1ii_g/s1600-h/jul202008d.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIon-BWDe5I/AAAAAAAABpE/evgt5n1ii_g/s400/jul202008d.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227034263983192978" /></a><br /><br />5) My life is a constant battle between knowing that giftwrap is wasteful but really really loving it. A lot. <a href="https://www.shopheidi.com/">Heidi's</a> is soooo pretty. (via <a href="http://www.hostessblog.com/2008/07/creative-gift-wrap-by-heidi/">HWTM</a>)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIoosETUVwI/AAAAAAAABpM/mmmyfw8FvfI/s1600-h/mainWrapColl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIoosETUVwI/AAAAAAAABpM/mmmyfw8FvfI/s400/mainWrapColl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5227035055051003650" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-63008256005768846632008-07-24T13:29:00.001-07:002008-07-24T14:24:20.591-07:00Guerrilla Greywater<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIjvqwtoHLI/AAAAAAAAAUs/s5MkLyDOjzM/s1600-h/greywater.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIjvqwtoHLI/AAAAAAAAAUs/s5MkLyDOjzM/s400/greywater.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226690885473279154" /></a> This post has been inspired from <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/">Apartment Therapy Re-Nest's</a> post on <a href="http://www.re-nest.com/re-nest/blogging/blogging-the-east-bay-express-kill-your-plumbing-057152">Kill Your Plumbing</a>. (And yes, I borrowed their photo too!)<br /><br />I always turn off the tap while brushing my teeth, washing my hands, etc. And I've recently started filling a mason jar with water while I'm waiting for it to get warm enough to wash my face, and then use that water on my plants. But I can do more!<br /><br />Here in <a href="http://www.victoria.ca/common/index.shtml">Victoria</a>, we pipe all of our grey and black water out to the ocean. All grey and black water means is the water that's from your sinks (grey) and from your toilet (black). I won't even get into the ecological consequences of having everything we put down our drain going into the ocean - that's for another day. (If you want to know more, check out <a href="http://www.poopvictoria.ca/">POOP</a>: People Opposed to Outfall Polution for some good info). But just the sheer fact that water going down the drain has <span style="font-weight:bold;">(a)</span> not being touched by anything (ie, waiting for warm water to come) or <span style="font-weight:bold;">(b)</span> has been used to wash hands or dishes (using biodegradable soap, of course!). Those hardly justify -in my mind- the idea that this water is useless now. <br /><br />So my question is why are we wasting this water? There are severe water shortages happening globally, but here in Canada we feel so disconnected from those issues. I suppose it's because <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/water/">we hold an estimated 20% of the fresh</a>, accessible water in the world. Which means we should take action now and use our water more wisely! <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">How?</span><br /><br />I want to put in a <a href="http://www.greywaterguerrillas.com/greywater.html">Guerrilla Greywater</a> system in my home -- they have a specific page for <a href="http://www.greywaterguerrillas.com/for_renters.html">renters</a> too. There's a woman I know who's disconnected her kitchen and bathroom plumbing so the water drains into a bucket that she uses to water her plants and lawn. Providing you're not washing anything toxic, plants and soil naturally breakdown the chemicals in that water. Regardless, it's Reducing and Reusing! <br /><br />And that my friends, is something we all need to get better at doing.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-32362586772302712392008-07-23T17:29:00.000-07:002008-07-23T22:04:59.268-07:00Adventure to Discovery IslandYaarrr! I think I should wear an eye patch when landing on Discovery Island- if I were a pirate I'd hide my loot there. (Psst, random fact: did you know pirates wear an eye patch so they can go inside without needing time for their eye to adjust to the dark- they just switch the patch to the other eye! True Fact - <a href="http://mythbusters-wiki.discovery.com/page/Episode+71:+Pirate+Special?t=anon">Mythbusters</a> said so!)<br /><br />Anywhoo. Discovery Island. It was swell. I brought out all my readings and notebook for this course I'm taking...and forgot a pen. And no one else had one. I'm taking an intensive course on <span style="font-style:italic;">Community Research Methods.</span> It's 13 weeks of material crammed into one loooong week. <span style="font-style:italic;">Me? Stressed</span>...just a little.... I spent 12 hours at the school yesterday. Ugh.<br /><br />Back to Discovery. I love it there. <a href="http://insideastudentshead.blogspot.com/2007/05/discovery-island.html">We go every year</a> with a rad friend who has a tinnnny tin boat. It takes a couple of trips to get us all there.<br /><br />Joel was having fun playing with his new lens I bought him for a late birthday present. (I spilt water on my new camera at Sam's wedding, the optical lens is shot.) <br /><br />I really feel like I'm having a string of bad luck. Bad luck comes in 3's right? 1. Jewelry tools confiscated 2. Broke camera 3. Stressed? Does that count? Am I waiting for one more? <br /><br />See this is what happens when I don't post for a week. I have too many random thoughts when I do post. <br /><br />Pictures - Enjoy! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNNhRE6nI/AAAAAAAAAUE/Ul54dpp3WAU/s1600-h/DSC_01.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNNhRE6nI/AAAAAAAAAUE/Ul54dpp3WAU/s400/DSC_01.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226441893482916466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNNk_dmQI/AAAAAAAAAUM/nedrvSNoqF8/s1600-h/DSC_02.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNNk_dmQI/AAAAAAAAAUM/nedrvSNoqF8/s400/DSC_02.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226441894482778370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNN44Ox2I/AAAAAAAAAUU/evVuHQmRa7w/s1600-h/DSC_03.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNN44Ox2I/AAAAAAAAAUU/evVuHQmRa7w/s400/DSC_03.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226441899821156194" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNOHs7Q3I/AAAAAAAAAUc/FuHDvCip5l4/s1600-h/DSC_04.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNOHs7Q3I/AAAAAAAAAUc/FuHDvCip5l4/s400/DSC_04.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226441903800271730" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNOElMQ4I/AAAAAAAAAUk/2d5jRu0BVyM/s1600-h/DSC_06.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SIgNOElMQ4I/AAAAAAAAAUk/2d5jRu0BVyM/s400/DSC_06.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226441902962525058" /></a>Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-15609062092801501522008-07-23T14:42:00.001-07:002008-07-23T14:44:52.997-07:00On Hanna's Desk...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIemSkn10VI/AAAAAAAABn8/nvk7_JNT6L8/s1600-h/july23.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIemSkn10VI/AAAAAAAABn8/nvk7_JNT6L8/s400/july23.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5226328730585387346" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-14340563485178839252008-07-21T16:26:00.000-07:002008-07-21T17:06:39.650-07:00In which Hanna wants to live in the dirtSorry about the absence, which on my part has to do with busyness laziness and distraction :P. Can't speak for Jen but I think she was camping.<br /><br />So I've been reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Hand-Sculpted-House-Practical-Philosophical-Building/dp/1890132349/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1216682892&sr=8-1">The Hand Sculpted House by Ianto Evans</a>, well my mom took it out from the library and I hijacked it. Anyway it's good times. I'm very interested in cob building for a few reasons:<br /><br />- They are cool looking in a hippie way. Which makes me think they could be cool in a Hanna way as well.<br /><br />- You can design and build them yourself. No machines, no contractor. I mean it might take a while, but people do it.<br /><br />- They are wonderfully energy efficient.<br /><br />- Did I mention I would design it myself? Hello window seats in every room!<br /><br />- Cheap like dirt. Ahahahaha. Well except the the dirt part. By which I mean land.<br /><br />- They are well suited to our climate of snow and rainness in BC, which many other natural methods of building are not.<br /><br />Anyway, it's catching on in BC (because we're a bunch of hippies out here) and you can actually attend a <a href="http://www.cobworks.com/workshops.htm">weeklong workshop</a> on Mayne Island and learn how to do it. Which would be helpful. Also people in BC have managed to get building permits. As opposed to the advice in the book which is to build in the woods so THE MAN can't find you. Erm, no thanks.<br /><br />Here's some Cobby inspiration for all of you who think I'm nuts and need convincing:<br /><br />- <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/61226750@N00/sets/72157594436733999/">A cob house on Mayne Island</a>:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUh01CyHqI/AAAAAAAABnc/77t1bITdpsg/s1600-h/332011477_cc2c7355d3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUh01CyHqI/AAAAAAAABnc/77t1bITdpsg/s400/332011477_cc2c7355d3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225620134108995234" /></a><br /><br />- <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/howardjr/sets/72157601495454731/">A house on Cortes Island</a>: <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUiinIP97I/AAAAAAAABnk/oHXq3uHiTvo/s1600-h/1143445308_10442ed7bc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUiinIP97I/AAAAAAAABnk/oHXq3uHiTvo/s400/1143445308_10442ed7bc.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225620920647808946" /></a><br /><br />- Photos of <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/eco-sense/sets/72157600040396645/">this house near Victoria</a> being built:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUjIBuF0jI/AAAAAAAABns/t_cxPaKxiHk/s1600-h/2419314695_d64e809683.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUjIBuF0jI/AAAAAAAABns/t_cxPaKxiHk/s400/2419314695_d64e809683.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225621563441009202" /></a><br /><br />-And here's <a href="http://www.cobworks.com/maynegallery.htm">some cottages done by Cobworks</a>, the company in Mayne through their workshops:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUkTRTJNmI/AAAAAAAABn0/8mCc-vljRCo/s1600-h/hildecobinsnow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SIUkTRTJNmI/AAAAAAAABn0/8mCc-vljRCo/s400/hildecobinsnow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5225622856113141346" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-44622803499174826582008-07-16T15:13:00.000-07:002008-07-16T15:14:56.911-07:00On Hanna's Desk...Birdies!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SH5vXYq7x6I/AAAAAAAABm8/lo9PrEB24DE/s1600-h/bb4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SH5vXYq7x6I/AAAAAAAABm8/lo9PrEB24DE/s400/bb4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223735065346557858" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SH5v-sghxrI/AAAAAAAABnE/ZGc2k4NErlI/s1600-h/bb3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SH5v-sghxrI/AAAAAAAABnE/ZGc2k4NErlI/s400/bb3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223735740686517938" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SH5wKriFTDI/AAAAAAAABnM/Ds41AErqLnY/s1600-h/o1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SH5wKriFTDI/AAAAAAAABnM/Ds41AErqLnY/s400/o1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223735946583034930" /></a><br /><br />I drew them up on the computer, printed them onto cotton and presto! I kind of love them a lot. But I'm willing to part with a few, you can buy them on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5556670">Etsy Shop</a> as well as my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13358192">magnetic paper dolls</a> and some prints. More prints to come!<br /><br />I'm also still working on the sketch I showed you last week as well as refinishing some furniture. Fun times!Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-53303156928190109042008-07-15T09:17:00.000-07:002008-07-15T09:47:01.891-07:00Strawberry Fields<a href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SHzUAc2hJZI/AAAAAAAAAT8/A3njSxlMLKs/s1600-h/strawberry_field.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SHzUAc2hJZI/AAAAAAAAAT8/A3njSxlMLKs/s400/strawberry_field.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223282772052878738" /></a> Photo from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/alteredworks/23134412/">Flickr</a><br /><br />I had a delightful weekend...and I too, got sunburned. Gosh Hanna, when will we learn?! I have a nice v-shaped burn on my back and some (more) pink on my chest. I now have a mini bottle of sunscreen that I'm keeping in my purse.<br /><br />My friend, Megan & I went strawberry picking at <a href="http://www.dansfarm.ca/">Dan's Farm </a>, which about 25 mins from Victoria. Whew- that was a good workout for the legs! I picked a flat of berries, which took about an hour and was only $35! Then we drove around to other farms in the area (there are tons! See <a href="http://www.islandfarmfresh.com/">Island Farms Fresh </a>if you're coming over to Vancouver Island). I also picked up some plants that will (hopefully) survive in my dungeon of a basement suite, some Wildflower Babes Honey, and a lavender bunch for my bathroom. Mmmmm. Then another friend, Heather & I, washed, sliced and froze the strawberries on waxed paper trays Sunday night. <br /><br />With my strawberries I'm now making shakes every morning. I decided that drinking two (large) cups of coffee pre-food every morning wasn't doing much for my metabolism. So for the past 2 mornings I've made Joel (hubby) and I shakes using: <br />* 2c. strawberries<br />* 1 frozen banana <br />* 2c. natural yogurt<br />* 1c. tofu <br />* 1t. honey<br /><br />I put it in my coffee mug and drink it when I get to work (45 minute commute) and it's still cold and delicious! <br /><br />I can't wait for raspberries and blueberries to start in the next couple of weeks!Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-82982383157451066892008-07-14T21:46:00.000-07:002008-07-14T22:08:33.463-07:00Hooray for sunburns!So I spent yesterday at a local organic farm and greenhouse. The Painted Turtle, our local art gallery/shop organized an event. Pretty much artists were to come out, do some art, sell some work, and in the end donate the piece we finished to a silent auction to support the art's community in Creston. Only about 6 of us showed up, but we had a good time and I got an excellent sunburn on my leg. Just one leg. And just one part of the leg, but man it hurts.<br /><br />So I set up my table:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHwuwMXbCqI/AAAAAAAABms/0QG3JUtB8p0/s1600-h/table.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHwuwMXbCqI/AAAAAAAABms/0QG3JUtB8p0/s400/table.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223101073330997922" /></a><br /><br />Started off in the shade but the sun chased after me. Eventually a couple of the ladies dragged me (happily) over to their tent where I had some shade and company. We got more people through than I had feared (no one came for the first hour or so) and in the end I sold two magnetic paper dolls, a mini print and two bird toys. Toys shaped like birds. Not toys for birds. I had to clarify that. More on the birds later.<br /><br />I donated and owl toy and an owl print to the auction, but here's what I was working on out there:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHwwqlBrSQI/AAAAAAAABm0/E_PD_c2VzBA/s1600-h/birdystiches.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHwwqlBrSQI/AAAAAAAABm0/E_PD_c2VzBA/s400/birdystiches.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5223103175894714626" /></a><br /><br />My paints are in storage for the summer and oils take too long anyway, so I went for embroidery. I sketched it out and then stitched freehand while looking at the sketch. I'm pretty pleased with it as it's my first real embroidery project. Now I just need to learn some stitches...<br /><br />Any suggestions as to what I should do with it?<br /><br />Oh, aaand I sold my first Etsy item yesterday, hooray!Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-28965683708294380172008-07-10T23:29:00.000-07:002008-07-10T23:35:43.171-07:00Something Blue!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SHb-vrO-API/AAAAAAAAATs/7ZZET5615SQ/s1600-h/SamWedding.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp0.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SHb-vrO-API/AAAAAAAAATs/7ZZET5615SQ/s400/SamWedding.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221640912995483890" /></a><br />Sam's wedding was all blue. Blue <a href="http://ourdivineinspiration.blogspot.com/2008/07/wedding-bliss.html">dresses</a>, <a href="http://ourdivineinspiration.blogspot.com/2008/06/on-jens-desk.html">necklaces</a>, and of course candy! <br /><br />I loved it. She placed little dishes of blue candy on every table. It sucked setting it out...because too much of it made it to my belly. Yum Yum. <br /><br />The favours were homemade fudge with blue hearts tied on. <br /><br />So cute.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-65108033006618918652008-07-10T10:29:00.000-07:002008-07-10T10:33:24.953-07:00Cute Freebie<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHZH3uwlK9I/AAAAAAAABj8/IgZjk8e62uc/s1600-h/bookplate.gif"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHZH3uwlK9I/AAAAAAAABj8/IgZjk8e62uc/s400/bookplate.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221439840752839634" /></a><br /><br />You can download these adorable bookplates by <a href="http://theblackapple.typepad.com/inside_a_black_apple/">Emily Martin</a> (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=991">The Black Apple</a>) for free at <a href="http://craftsanity.com/?p=390">CraftSanity</a>. You can enjoy the podcast while you print them onto sticker paper and then? Cuter books for all!Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-20510845069806829242008-07-09T20:31:00.000-07:002008-07-09T20:33:01.603-07:00On Hanna's Desk...Domestic Bliss - a work in progress<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHWC151bDZI/AAAAAAAABj0/vNSPSBRBeTs/s1600-h/bliss1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp1.blogger.com/_UjBcle1NoHo/SHWC151bDZI/AAAAAAAABj0/vNSPSBRBeTs/s400/bliss1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221223205575527826" /></a>Hannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18416332641505948246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1813149245163004913.post-26161099124392892102008-07-09T11:36:00.001-07:002008-07-09T11:53:52.776-07:00On My Desk...<a href="http://bp3.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SHUJO6gZQoI/AAAAAAAAATk/luBo2UtVAR8/s1600-h/tools.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://bp3.blogger.com/_CTU9mLYMzmk/SHUJO6gZQoI/AAAAAAAAATk/luBo2UtVAR8/s400/tools.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221089494833906306" /></a><br /><br /><br />My desk is going to look pretty bare for the next bit. While coming back from Calgary I was late getting to my plane, it left at 6:20- I got to the airport at 6:05. So all my luggage that was suppose to be checked because it has 'dangerous goods' had to come on board. That means all my cosmetics were confiscated (because we all know that <a href="http://www.veganessentials.com/catalog/giovanni-shampoo-products.htm">Giovanni Organic Shampoo & Conditioner </a>might actually be a bomb!) Besides my pretty-products they took all my jewelry tools. All of them. Needlenose, flatnose, cutters, wire straightener, crimper, roundnose... gone. And it'll cost me over $200 to replace everything. I got a great deal on them since I was working at <a href="http://www.victoriabeadworld.ca/public/index.html">Beadworld </a> when I bought them, but now I don't and will have to pay full price. <br /><br />I know they're 'just things' that can be replaced, but I sure can't afford to replace them anytime soon. <br /><br />Calgary's Airport stole my creativity.Jenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17947601515624641070noreply@blogger.com1