freedom

I just finished making eleven zipper pouches for my hair stylist.  She is getting married in a few months, and she bought those as part of her bridesmaid/flower girl gifts.  I enjoyed making the bags, but it feels like it took forever.  I had to buy 11 matching zippers but could only buy them 2-3 [...]

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gardening

It sprinkled a little last night but stopped just in time for me to walk to the library and pharmacy after work.  I love days like that.  The rain refreshes the earth, and as the sun peaks out from behind the clouds everything has a very lively glow.
I planted a pot garden several weeks ago…wait, [...]

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Recommended recipes

Banana chip cookies.  Tortilla soup.  Home-made tortilla chips.  I’ve been a busy lady!  I really love to be able to make food that does not come out of a bag, a box, or a can, but unfortunately it does not happen as often as I would like.  The last few days have afforded me the [...]

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a bit of something exciting

I just finished reading through my morning news, and I tell ya…there is some depressing stuff out there!  So in an effort to bring some good news to the day, I’ll give you my news.
I’m having a little girl!  That’s right.  Sometime toward the end of August (hopefully not later than that!) I will officially [...]

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not so grand reopening

After nearly 6 months of inactivity, I reopened Irene Design today with little less than a bang (that banging sound was probably dishes falling out of the over-flowing drying rack!)  Don’t let that fool you though!  I am very excited to have a few items to put in my shop, and I am also [...]

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