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April 2007
It's raining babies!
So, about my trip to Martha-ville... here is the decoration I was so proud of. Now that I see it in the official blog context,... Read more »A rare glimpse of a reclusive author
(aka: America's next top-ish model)I am a woman of my word. As promised: me wearing what I would wear if I was cute enough to... Read more »The Hopefuls
In my gardening fever, brought on by that languid warm weather, I bought a little flat of peppers, winter savory, chard and pansies. I didn't... Read more »Transportation: what to do if you're not Sonic The Hedgehog
This is my old trusty bicycle and my Vespa. The Vespa has been out of commission since November of 2006 because the head light burnt... Read more »Top Secret Martha-style Enterprises
I don't know what it is about the Pacific Northwest that has so much epitomized what I need from my own place on earth, but... Read more »Peace Apron to cheer sad souls
(and to make happy souls happier!)Hang on to your britches because there are lots of gratuitous shots of BBQ Sue in the newest peace apron...... Read more »Fresh straw at the ranch
Chickens, in case you didn't know it, used to be tree perching jungle birds. They are (or were) excellent foragers which explains how come all... Read more »Peace, rhubarb, and I think my pillow and bed are trying to kill me...
I did finally sit down at my machine and sew. But not without wrestling with it first. I secretly think my machine is alive and... Read more »The Rich Life
One of the many reasons I love my cat, Ozark, is that he is steadfast in his determination not to form a cat empire of... Read more »Donuts
Every once in a while I get the irresistible urge to eat donuts. Especially if I'm feeling at all low or physically gross. I guess... Read more »A Post Dedicated To Herb And Danette
(who didn't know each other)May Your Crazy Vibrant Asses Rest In Peace"Happiness isn't something you're born with. It isn't something lucky people bump into. It's... Read more »Am I Martha Yet?
My bank account doesn't lie to me. Martha, I am not. But look at these pretty labels my mom made for all of my bulk... Read more »Truth in advertising
Note: All the pictures with this post have mysteriously disappeared. This makes the post almost useless. I will try to restore the post to it's... Read more »Portland
(in which I break my promise to talk only of rainbows, butterflies, and Donald Trump)My mom spent Sunday helping me organize the custom bath center... Read more »Little garden graves
The store isn't open today, so I plan to work on my garden beds. When we first made them we all joked about taking pictures... Read more »The Sunday Ranch Report
When we first moved into this house and installed this very small kitty door, Chick could squeeze her way through. When I wheel my bike... Read more »Forest Whimsy opens an Etsy shop!
Forest Whimsy is my friend Lucille's company. She makes fairy houses, fairy dolls, furniture, and fairy crowns like this one here. Up until this week... Read more »Report Cards For Everyone
This morning we had a parent/teacher conference with Max. It's amazing how often we are shown how close to the tree our little apple fell.... Read more »Wide green spaces and the children who live here
Last night I sat down with my newest copy of Elle magazine which I wasn't really all that excited to read, partly because Mandy Moore... Read more »News Flash: Rhubarb is not a Hamptons affectation!
Another one of my wrong ideas has been completely blown out of the water. I always thought that rhubarb, and the miracle of eating these... Read more »Chloe Sevigny builds better beds
Hi. I'm Chloe Sevigny and I am so bored. I'm bored of my life as a fashion-forward icon. I'm so bored of the Hollywood scene,... Read more »Easter for Everyone
While I seriously enjoyed making my Easter baskets this year, I am generally pretty ambivalent about this holiday. Mostly because it has no meaning for... Read more »How to be a happy housewife
Housewife: The job descriptionThere are some people who don't believe that housekeeping is a real job. It is hard for modern people to accept that... Read more »Rhubarb Central
I picked the first harvest of rhubarb for Dominique. 1 1/2 pounds of it. As i cut the stalks I could smell the slightly acrid... Read more »Garden Gear: no jeans for this chick
Sometimes I feel a little less than hip, what with my inability to dive into the obsession for denim that so many people have. I... Read more »The store face lift: designed by Tara Bass
This store reorganization is brought to you courtesy the slave labor of my mom (Lorena) and my sister (Tara).So here's the thing, my sister Tara... Read more »How to be a happy housewife
Choosing a spouseThe single most important tool you'll need to become a happy housewife is an appropriate spouse. You can love a man, but if... Read more »This is for you Amber!
Here are all of you cool participators folded up in a pretty Terramoto bowl.I didn't want to be accused of any kind of funny business,... Read more »The winner of the Easter basket drawing is.....
Amber!!!I had a couple of pictures of the actual name drawing event. A little something nice to make the winner feel special. But I'm still... Read more »Check back after 8pm PST to find out the results of the Easter basket drawing!
(I'm up to my nostrils in a year's worth of receipts and invoices at the moment. I hope to return home to post the results... Read more »Aprons: the secret weapon
A vintage voile hostess apron from my personal collection.When you think of what a design assistant in a men's necktie company would wear to work,... Read more »Packages from far away places
You know how sometimes when you are admiring something someone has made and you find out it's for sale you think to yourself "I could... Read more »« March 2007 | Main | May 2007 »