Summer Days

Summer Days

I have been quiet, I know. Summer days have completely taken over me. My family and I have been basking in the glorious sunshine and hanging out with old and new friends. Usually I’m away exploring new territories in the summer but this year, since we’re...
Life with Dexter

Life with Dexter

We’ve had Dexter for almost two months now. And even though it took me a while before agreeing to having a dog in the house, I must admit that I’m glad we have one now. For one thing, it’s teaching my girls responsibility. For example, Mica wakes up...

Crocheted Mary Jane Shoes

Catching up on some saved TV shows with the family. So while watching an episode of “So You Think You Can Dance”, I crocheted a pair of shoes for Rinoa using worsted weight yarn and jute for the sole. (I got the pattern on Etsy.) I made a pair for my...
Singed Art + A Very Funny Story

Singed Art + A Very Funny Story

In the cover of my Nostalgia Art Journal, I’ve incorporated some burnt book pages. Burning is an interesting way to add an aged, weathered look to art projects. I like the unpredictable results I get from burning paper. The scheduled brownouts in my hometown...

Zentangles for Kids

Zentangles is simply doodling with more intention, more focus. It’s meant to be fun and relaxing. The girls are always wired so I thought I’d get them in a hypnotic mode with this activity. They both did a great job although Rinoa gave up coloring in the...