c is for cookie.

I think I have a case of baking fever. (Probably the best kind of fever to have.) This week, I made Ina Garten's Oatmeal Cookies. A tried and true recipe! I really should stop making cookies. Knowing that there are fresh baked cookies in the kitchen is really bad for my health. Eh, you only live once, right?

This can't be good.

The yarn basket is now overflowing. In my quest to knit every cute project that I see, I have run out of places to store yarn. The contents of this basket have actually spilled over - a definite sign that someone needs to take my debit card away from me. No more yarn until at least...one (okay, okay, two!) projects are finished.

Are you ready, fingers? We've got work to do.

Embroidery love

So, embroidery. I have this love affair with it...yet I've never actually tried it. How that works, I'm not exactly sure. Chalk it up to crafty obsessions, I guess!

For the past couple of years, I have been eyeing the adorable Penguin and Fish alphabet embroidery patterns. I mean, really, how cute are these?

Wouldn't this little guy look adorable in a child's room? Thinking of ways to bring these littles guys into my life...

sneak peeks

I love a good sneak peek. Seeing the previews at the movies is my favorite. Looking for a present under the tree with my name on it gets me giddy. Here a few sneak peeks of my week.

1. Coca Cola container doubles as a house for the remotes.
2. Finding ways to display old windows.
3. Happy 4th of July!

baking

It's hot outside. Really hot. Above 100 degrees. What better way to stave off the heat than to bake, right?


Made these peanut butter cup cookies from Real Simple. Used my new mix master, cookies sheets, and measuring cups that were given as shower gifts.

And yes, I must admit...I did sample the dough. Must make sure it's edible, right?

Yum!

The Fourth

I l.o.v.e the Fourth of July! Hamburgers, parades, fireworks...the list goes on. And yes, I DO wear my red, white and blue to celebrate! Here are a few things I wouldn't mind wearing to watch the fireworks!

the fourth by iwugrad05 featuring slouch shirts

Sew no!

Growing up with a grandmother and mother who both know their way around a sewing machine, I finally went and bought my very own Brother last summer.

And do you know where it is?

Still in the box. ((blushing))

You see, things just...got away from me. Wedding planning, work, making up excuses for not even taking it out of the box. It's been very tiring, really.

So, with summer upon us, the wedding is over, I feel like I have a little free time to play around and figure this thing out.

So, we need to start with the basics. I have always loved the cute ideas over at the Purl Bee. Here are just a few that I think might be perfect to get me started: 

Simple Dishtowels (It has simple in the title, so this would probably make a good start!)

Molly's Handmade Napkins (I love the idea of making napkins specifically for a holiday celebration!)

Linen Stacking Pillows (There is something SO rustic and homey about these!)

I am realizing that all of these projects are rectangular...do not require a lot of cutting...and seem fairly straightforward. Just the starting point I need!