tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82032404453628495632024-03-05T09:06:43.474-08:00Saint OliveSaint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.comBlogger294125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-71164289085666399032014-08-12T17:34:00.000-07:002014-11-26T00:01:30.659-08:00Courtesan au Chocolat!<div class="MsoNormal">
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-</style><span style="font-size: large;">As the school year ended and summer began, I was obsessed
with <i>The Grand Budapest Hotel</i>. As summer
is now ending and the school year is beginning, I still find myself infatuated
with the film along with many others by Wes Anderson. The Mendl’s Courtesan au Chocolat featured in
the movie stole my heart and we had to give them a try. I am “truly” grateful for <a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/make-the-pastry-from-the-grand-budapest-hotel#20figte">this sweet DIY recipe</a>, so everyone can enjoy making these darling treats. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span><br />
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</style><span style="font-size: large;">“Hoppy” Easter… clever because this is a post about Easter
and bunnies, right? Actually, this is a
post about “hoppy” beer because these little bunnies required some responsible
drinking to complete them. This was not
quite the “<a href="https://thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/">easy crochet bunny</a>,” but it was worth the effort because they did
turn out pretty cute. I tried so hard to
follow the pattern, but by the time I got to ears it was a free for all. I couldn’t do them right and each one is
different, but whatever… adds character.
I only had the patience to make one bow.
There were just too many little parts that had to be connected and stitched
together. I really had to pay attention
for this project, haha. I only intended
to make three, but there will be four because I just found another muzzle I had
made. We kept the first one and then the
others went to my grandma, aunt, and friend.
I’m saving the pattern, but I think I may be done with this one at least
for a while. Happy Easter and happy crocheting! <br />
*Suggestion: Add an oval cardboard piece
to the bottom before it’s stuffed to help it sit up. The first one I made didn’t have this support,
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-69232098982519160252014-03-31T00:54:00.001-07:002014-11-26T00:02:31.685-08:00Wonder of the World<div class="MsoNormal">
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{page:WordSection1;</style><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">“Wonder of the World," w<span class="c0">ritten by David Lindsay-Abaire, </span>is happening at <a href="http://www.esonline.org/home/4575005022">The Empty Space</a> for
the next couple of weekends… go see it!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>This play is filled with lots of laughs and the director, cast, and crew
are amazing!!!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I get to help move sets
around and help with costume changes this time around… so much fun!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I find myself picking favorite lines during
the scenes, while I wait for my cues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Each time I listen to the show, the list of favorites goes on and on…
there are too many good ones!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The gem
below inspired me to attempt a macramé purse as a prop for the show and
thankfully it turned out to be useable.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>As usual, I deviated from the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HEMEMgJ9h2I">tutorial</a> I “followed” and the single
crochet stitches that were required were almost too much for me to finish.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was meant to be though because it miraculously
got done on time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As much as I would
like to keep it (I would actually use it), I think it needs to stay with the
actress who plays Lois.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> As always, thanks to The Empty Space for letting me be involved in another great show. It's awesome to see everyone come together and the continued success of The Empty Space. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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LOIS. … It’s good to have projects.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">CASS. Yes it is.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
make mosaic tabletops.</span><br />
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LOIS. Crafty.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I do macramé.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Take a look at this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Lois pulls a macramé purse out of her
barrel.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The words “I Love Bingo” have
been stitched into it.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I made it
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">CASS. It’s adorable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">LOIS. Thank you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">CASS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You think you
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">LOIS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sure.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s real easy once you --- (Suddenly
realizes.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No, I can’t teach you
macramé!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m here to kill myself!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>What’s the matter with you?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">CASS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sorry, just
looking for things to do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">LOIS.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I’m making
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</style><span style="font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-fareast-font-family: "MS 明朝"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">I love to crochet and I love making crocheted
things to give to others, but lately I have been asked if I could teach people
how to crochet. Aye!!! I honestly don’t really know how to
myself. I taught myself years ago from a
book and my first scarf was not to scale and ended up being a fat rectangle
that went to the cat. I put it away for a
while, but rediscovered it when my dad was in the hospital. I started crocheting scarves for the
wonderful people we met at UCLA and after making more than 100 scarves (<a href="http://www.pinterest.com/saintolive/scarves-for-ucla/">here are a few</a>), I became addicted and have tried to branch out from scarves. I still have one scarf left that I need to
finish for a nurse, but I haven’t been able to complete that one just yet… one
day. Even with all that practice I still
don’t know how to make things to scale and I probably never will. I probably won’t be able to read a pattern
either or crochet a scarf the "right" way.
Thankfully, my friend Lisa is a crocheting and knitting master and a way
better teacher. She started a Stich ‘n’
Bitch group and our first meeting was a blast!
We decided to meet the following week at a <a href="http://www.dagnyscoffee.com/">local coffee shop</a>. To our surprise, a group of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/irishheritageclubbakersfield">musicians</a> were
also meeting and we got to enjoy some wonderful music and a little
Baileys. I had some leftover green yarn
and was able to make fourteen of these <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5MwVlMj_Rmk">shamrocks</a> to share before we headed out. The best part was that they all found a home
with the musicians and their supporters who were also enjoying their
music. CHEERS!!!… to such an unexpected,
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-48128625762411783902014-03-01T01:06:00.003-08:002014-11-26T00:03:13.465-08:00HCSD!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">What does HCSD stand for you ask? It's short for <a href="http://www.food.com/food-holidays/chocolate-souffle-day-0228">Happy Chocolate Souffle Day</a>, which is celebrated on the 28th of February. I stumbled upon a reminder from a friend about this important day and turned to our favorite baker, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOIrG375k1I">Dulce Delight</a>. We decided to open up the <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/dulce-delight-kit/products/souffle-au-chocolat-kit-special-valentine-s-day">V-Day kit</a> we got from her and, even though it was a rainy day, got to baking. Surprisingly, souffles are not difficult to make at all and I think we just may be celebrating them more often. :)</span><br />
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-54503931449920709412013-12-25T01:49:00.002-08:002014-11-26T00:13:47.308-08:00Ring in the New Year 2013 Craft Swap<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Another craft swap has come to a close and this time the theme was Ring
in the New Year! We went with the silver and gold idea, but love what
our swap mates came up with... snowmen bells and a New Year themed
quote... too perfect for the theme!</span></span><br />
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keep organized, so we were pretty excited to find this little gem thanks to our
favorite, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Threadbanger">ThreadBanger</a>. We had high
hopes of submitting some art that year, but things happened, which didn’t allow
the art to happen. BUT… we held on to
the dream of one day making it into the planner and this was the year it
happened!!! We were given September for
the month-at-a-glance and a four-week section in August and September. This planner is packed full of original art
submissions and radical historical dates throughout, so you can learn some
interesting facts each day. Big thanks
to Slingshot for lettings us be a part of <a href="http://slingshot.tao.ca/">this year’s planner </a>and for sending a
few copies our way. </span></span><br />
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similar one we saw at a décor shop. We
had one of those “I could make that” moments and this time we actually made
it!!! The awesome scarecrow candy display
and the felt photos were mailed to us.
The scarecrow has been on display since we got it and the photos (which
were a special request) will be used for some fall speech vocabulary
activities. I hope the students love
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Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-72199391775017028612013-09-16T22:48:00.000-07:002014-11-26T00:09:52.353-08:00Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Crust Kit<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
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<span style="font-size: large;">*Sigh* I don’t even
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<span style="font-size: large;">This is simply the most delicious <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/dulce-delight-kit/products/chocolate-tart-with-hazelnut-crust-kit-1">chocolate tart</a> we have ever
made! It melts in your mouth, tastes
amazing at room temperature, and just as amazing out of the freezer. I did spare a few tiny slices for my
coworkers to try and they loved it as well.
This was so unbelievably easy to make and it came out perfectly. Another important aspect to note is how well
this tart slices when it’s sitting out or straight from the refrigerator. It was rich in flavor and texture, but not
overpowering and it had just the right amount of sweetness. The hint of raspberry in the honey was the
perfect touch. This will definitely be
made many more times for others to enjoy.
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was so so hungry after work today, so I decided to make some hummus. If you are so so hungry, you can make some too thanks to<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42cQC7xwwMg"> SandCastleInc.</a> All the flavors are delish!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tuesday was our lucky day because three <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/">Dulce Delight</a> baking
kits were delivered to our doorstep. We
wanted to take pictures in natural light, so it was all we could do to wait
until the next day to open our treasures.
It was definitely worth the wait because they were jam-packed with fun
surprises. Every item was perfectly
labeled, jarred, bagged, and packaged with care. I love the reusable muslin bags and weck jars
that house some of the ingredients. All
the ingredients are premeasured, which saves so much time and the quality is
outstanding. The sweetest ingredient
included was measured honey contained in a weck jar. There was also a FULL jar of <a href="http://www.fattoadfarm.com/goats-milk-caramel/">Fat Toad Farm’s Farmstead Goat’s Milk Caramel</a>. This will
be utilized for our favorites… macarons!
I have tried to make these little <a href="http://saintolive.blogspot.com/2012/02/french-macarons.html">macs in the past</a>, but I failed at the
filling. I have lusted after Dulce
Delight’s <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/dulce-delight-kit/products/chocolate-french-macaron-kit">Chocolate French Macaron Kit</a> and can’t wait to get baking. We also had to grab the <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/dulce-delight-kit/products/chocolate-cups-with-chocolate-mousse-inside">Chocolate Cups with Chocolate Mousse Kit </a>and the <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/dulce-delight-kit/products/chocolate-tart-with-hazelnut-crust-kit-1">Chocolate Tart with Hazelnut Crust Kit</a>. As if these kits weren’t awesome enough,
gifts are also included in each package.
Our kitchen welcomed a <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/kitchenware/products/milk-bottle-mint">mint ceramic milk bottle</a> (I have also lusted
after this item), a <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/kitchenware/products/storage-bowl-with-flowers">floral glass storage bowl</a> (complete with resealable lid),
and <a href="http://shop.delightdulce.com/collections/kitchenware/products/colorful-wood-spoon-set">Tala wooden spoons and pastry brush set</a> (with pastel painted handles). We also received floral fabric that can be
used to display the final products, step-by-step recipe guides with color
photographs, helpful tips complete with music suggestions, and an ingredients
list. The only fresh items we need to
provide are eggs and heavy whipping cream… check!!! We are ready to go and are excited to celebrate
Friday and the weekend with a little baking.
We’ll be posting our results within the next few weeks, along with a
couple of surprises. If these kits are
anything like the <a href="http://saintolive.blogspot.com/2013/07/christmas-in-july.html">Heart Patterned Cake Roll</a>, we will be in dessert Heaven. </span></div>
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-90770320448480042922013-08-30T00:24:00.000-07:002014-11-26T00:15:30.685-08:00Patches!!!<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Who doesn't love patches??? Especially ones from our favorite,
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Threadbanger">Threadbanger</a>. If we had a patch to give back to them they would get a heart, but they would have already earned it years ago. Anyway, this summer we escaped to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/ThreadBanger">Camp Threadbanger</a><!--3--> and created four awesome projects. Here are our results...</span></div>
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-79608250058887416222013-08-16T23:19:00.001-07:002014-11-26T00:12:24.254-08:00Christmas in July and Home Office 2013 Craft Swap<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Here's our latest swap swag. We sent away the first two pictures and received the four pictures below. So fun... love them all!</span></div>
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-86004627570729951172013-07-26T22:41:00.001-07:002014-11-26T00:15:47.312-08:00Picking Daisies<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">It’s hard to believe that it has been a week since we were
in SLO visiting <a href="http://www.pickingdaisiesinslo.com/intro.html">Picking Daisies</a>. They
have the best selection of modern quilt fabric and are known for their cotton
napkins, which can be shipped if you’re interested. We’ve been to the store before, but last
weekend we visited to actually take a <a href="http://www.pickingdaisiesinslo.com/index.php?c=242">napkin making class</a> and learn how to sew mitered
corners! What a fun day! Included in this full day of sewing and
instruction were all the extra tools needed to complete</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> a set of 4 dinner napkins, 2 cocktail napkins, and 2 practice squares. The class materials included </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">the coolest fabric marking pen EVER that
disappears when ironed, fabric that can be preselected from the store and is
prepped and ready to sew, coordinating thread, a point turner, a napkin ironing
template, instructions, and a 20% off fabric coupon</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;">. All you need is a sewing machine. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"><br />
As my mom sewed away, I unfortunately had to go write a paper at a local coffee shop.
</span><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> When I returned I got to see her awesome
napkin results. I think she’s on a
napkin making roll because we left with a pile of neatly folded fabric and a
handmade wooden napkin crate. Can't wait until the next time we get to visit this fun shop. </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-size: large;"> </span> </span><br />
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Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-9317674257110099082013-07-25T03:24:00.001-07:002013-07-25T03:26:39.240-07:00Christmas in July<span style="font-size: large;">Merry Christmas… in July!
We just love <a href="http://www.delightdulce.com/">Raiza Costa</a>, so when she opened an <a href="http://www.delightdulce.com/2013/07/dulce-delight-shop-is-open.html">online store</a> we were
super excited to try her baking kits.
She freely shares her recipes and tips on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/dulcedelight1">YouTube</a> and we have already
made some of her <a href="http://saintolive.blogspot.com/2012/04/fight-nights.html">delicious treats</a>, but we definitely wanted to support her and
love her first kit that was sent out… the <a href="http://www.delightdulce.com/2013/03/heart-patterned-cake-roll.html">Heart Patterned Cake Roll</a>. She packed her Dulce Delight box full of
goodies that were all individually separated and labeled. The white chocolate endured some trauma
during the shipping process due to the heat, but it tasted just as delicious as
would be expected. We watched her
tutorial to get some visual tips and then went for it. We were a little nervous to just flip the
cake over from the pan to powered sugar dusted parchment paper, but it was
really no big deal. We did "ooh" and "ahh"
when we finally got a glimpse of the bunny design… very impressive and such a
cool technique to learn. We recently saw
Spamalot at the <a href="http://www.pcpa.org/">PCPA</a> Solvang outdoor theatre, so we figured a red bunny was a
good choice. ;) </span><br />
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Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-1394699137393235762013-06-27T22:52:00.002-07:002014-11-26T00:16:07.495-08:00Patriotic 2013 Craft Swap <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just finished up a fun red, white, and blue themed craft
swap.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There was a little delay with the
Post Office, but everybody got their packages in time for all the July 4th
festivities.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We sent out two U.S.A.
themed magazine bags and included a vintage pin with both.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We received this super cute wreath and I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>think it's <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>actually made from a pool noodle... how
creative!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's just so fun and festive.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, we got this awesome U.S.A. bunting
pillow!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I don't know if we have a set
style, but this would definitely be considered "our style" if we did.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We're really into buntings at the moment, so
this is the perfect fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The string at
the top is crocheted<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and the letters are
felt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Love, love, love!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It's so cool to fill our house with things
people have made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span><br />
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Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-73761718077116774692013-06-27T22:32:00.000-07:002014-11-26T00:16:38.500-08:00Summer Fun Fair<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Instead of the usual Fireworks Booth, <a href="http://www.esonline.org/">The Empty Space</a> will
be having a Summer Fun Fair and we want you to join us in all the fun!!! <a href="http://www.bakersfieldcalifornian.com/entertainment/theater/x76207573/A-summer-fair-with-a-retro-feel">Here is an article</a> about the event that was
in our local paper and Saint Olive is featured... so exciting! We have been busy little crafters lately, but
all the hard work is paying off because we have some really great crafts coming
your way this weekend. We teamed up with
<a href="http://carlastudios.blogspot.com/">Carla's Studios</a> last weekend and made a TON of beaded jewelry. Check out Gyspsea Journeys to read the whole
story and be sure to visit us this weekend! </span></span><br />
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Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-16289120628683652682013-06-26T02:13:00.001-07:002013-06-26T02:14:49.388-07:00Color Me Mine<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Just painted this ceramic cheese plate this evenings with some friends from run camp. Excited to see how all our projects turn out. Hopefully, the kiln gods are good to us.</span></span><br />
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-3235997844000219372013-06-22T02:17:00.001-07:002013-06-26T02:14:36.080-07:00Beer for the Boss <span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">My first year of working as a Speech Pathologist came to a
close about three weeks ago.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This year
went by so quickly, but in that short amount of time I met some really
wonderful people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This new environment
ended up to be the perfect fit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had
two wonderful mentors (one is family now), supportive coworkers and supervisors,
a beyond caring secretary, and a fantastic boss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a long journey to get to this point
and I still have a ways to go with regards to schooling to complete a Masters,
but I am so thankful to finally be where I am.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>And to celebrate, I gave beer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>But... not just any beer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One of
my sites was an hour commute, which is pretty far.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One weekend, I stopped at a bakery to enjoy
lunch with my mom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This restaurant's
location happened to be about half way to the site I was working at.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While we waited for the order, I noticed a
beer that came from the same area where I worked.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had to grab it... my mom had to add a few
hand sewn kitchen (or shall we call them "bar") towels... and this had
to be the perfect gift to end the year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I still have two in the fridge waiting to toast in the new year when
August rolls around.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cheers to rewarding
careers!</span></span><br />
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Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-20418543866035190082013-06-09T22:41:00.000-07:002013-06-09T22:43:09.388-07:00Bird SwapI traded an egg shaped dish towel and apron, for this wooden bird. So... in... LOVE!!! <br />
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<br /><!--3-->Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-78137185478459390072013-06-09T21:55:00.002-07:002013-06-09T22:24:35.632-07:00Junk Journals/Bobbies SwapThis post has been extremely long overdue. It has been months (almost a year) since I received the sweetest package in the mail from Chacoy over at <a href="http://livinginlalalandblog.com/2012/10/tattletale-tuesday-12/">Living in La La Land</a>. I got in touch with her after we participated in a craft swap because I feel in love with her journals and bobbies. She agreed to swap something with me. Life was chaotic at the time and I've since then forgotten what I had sent to her (if I remember, I update this and post a picture). I haven't forgotten what a beautiful journal and fun bobbies she sent to me. The bobbies are so sweet, fun, and colorful. The junk journal is put together so well and has tons of secrets stashed away like a chalkboard page, pockets, pinwheel, paint, a ribbon closure with charm, and so many other fun details. I can't thank her enough for sharing her talent with us. This journal will be filled with wonderful memories and happy stories.<br />
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Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-78594034611139236272013-06-07T01:07:00.000-07:002013-06-07T01:07:09.632-07:00JournalsWe made journals! Check out <a href="http://gypseajourneys.blogspot.com/2013/06/van-art.html">Gypsea Journeys</a> for the details. If you want to make your own, check out <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SeaLemonDIY">SeaLemonDIY</a> for some awesome tutorials. She has the best book binding lessons, along with other fun ideas.<br />
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<br />Saint Olivehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578287772504926046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8203240445362849563.post-28947813134933266932013-05-26T19:14:00.001-07:002013-05-26T19:28:53.129-07:00Gypsea Journeys!<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">We have super duper exciting news!!! We no longer have to craft just at home anymore. Thanks to our house on wheels, we can craft anywhere. Hints have been dropped <a href="http://saintolive.blogspot.com/2013/02/love-is.html">here</a> and <a href="http://saintolive.blogspot.com/2013/04/spring-2013-craft-swap.html">here</a> regarding the newest member of our family and it's official... our new love is in our driveway right now waiting to take us on tons of adventures. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As always... thank you to <a href="http://www.linnadesigns.com/">Linna</a> for the awesome banners!</span></span><br />
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