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Have a wonderful weekend. We are having a birthday party at our home for a loved one. Sunday rain is expected, I can't help but feel a little excited for a cool summer rain.

Loves!

Happy Monday!

Okay, so most people don't celebrate Monday morning with that much zest. I am still on vacation though and relishing every Monday morning that I am not at work. Life has been quite busy lately, but not incredibly interesting. Whenever I watch a great fulfilling movie and it ends I always imagine every day in those characters lives as being continually interesting and rich. It's a pity to think of great characters doing laundry and cleaning the bathroom.

We have been blessed with lots of sunshine lately which has triggered something within my garden - my once weak plants are exploding and happily soaking up the rays. While weeding the other day I spotted some tomatoes growing. My tomato plants have become so thick that it was almost hard to spot them.

So lovely. I love gently bending back tomato plants, just touching the plant makes my hands smell of tomatoes. Delicious.

My many cucumber plants are all flowering. I had great success growing cucumbers last year, I'm anticipating a nice crop for this year. Pickles perhaps?

I've also been knitting lately, still working on a scarf for my beau. I took a break yesterday to work on a new pattern I had seen - It's called a seed stitch. I think it turned out quite nice. I'm still working on some tension issues, but I'm sure that will come with experience.


The pattern in front is the seed stitch, the one behind is just a plain garter.

I should mention that the happy apple and pear fabric is from Daiso. I have oodles of fabric to use up and shouldn't have purchased it, but it was too adorable. I keep dreaming up projects to use it up.

That's my little update of what has been going on here. I am still working The Quilt. The Quilt has become a title in itself, no longer is it a sweet fun project that was intended to amuse me in the summer months. Instead it has become this massive endeavor that is now covering my kitchen table. I am in the actual quilting stages which is exciting, but hard on my back. I will probably finish quilting today and just need to do the binding on the edges. I have no idea how people make these regularly for fun, the amount of work is immeasurable. I can't wait to be finished, I know it will feel like a big accomplishment.

How is your week so far?

Loves!

Thursday

Some days I feel like I get everything done I've set out to. And some days, like today - just the laundry gets hung up. The dishes stay dirty, and the bed remains unmade.

And you know what?

I'm okay with that. I spent much of today relaxing in that empty chair in the above photograph, sipping on homemade iced tea (using this recipe still, it's so yummy). The pug curled up on my lap and we just enjoyed the breeze. I feel like the luckiest gal in the world in these moments.

Do you have any fun plans for the weekend? We are planning a small camping trip which will hopefully include more relaxing.

Loves!

Weekending and Sewing

Happy Tuesday! There was a long weekend here in Canada so today feels like Monday. Our long weekend was lovely and busy. We made our first big purchase in forever, some outdoor furniture. It felt like such a grown up purchase, but we did so enjoy having a little bbq last night and eating outside on the new table and chairs. The photograph above is my favorite way to have salmon. Sea salt and a bit of lemon juice. Let the fillet sit for 10-15 minutes to mellow then bbq.

This week work commences on the quilt. I think I underestimated exactly how much work this project will be, but it is enjoyable. I'm certain I will be proud of the finished project. I keep sidetracking and starting on other small sewing projects for fun.

Recently I made this cute pincushion. I used a pattern from paper.string.cloth it was easy to follow and only took a few minutes to complete.


I also started on a Dresden Plate. I read a few quilting blogs and kept seeing these lovely quilt blocks everywhere. I love the history of sewing. For example the Dresden Plate was popular in America in the 1920's and 1930's when making quilts. I love that people are still making quilts that were made almost 100 years ago. If you are curious about Dresden Plates the tutorial I used is here. I need to remember to take some photographs of mine.

I'm planning on a quiet morning here, perhaps working a bit on my knitting and enjoying a cup of tea. Have a wonderful Tuesday.

Loves!

Happy Friday!

This eve we went to Steveston for some yummy fish and chips. We sat on a bench and dined, watching the boats come in and out of the marina. It was romantic and lovely. Summer has finally hit Vancouver and the warmth is inspiring.

Have a wonderful weekend friends! And a wonderful long weekend to my fellow Canadians. Do you have any fun plans?

This Weekend

We went to Ikea with friends and I bought the fancy white quilt pictured above. I love layering fabrics and different blankets.
I made a big batch of chicken stock from scratch. My house smelled like soup.
We ran errands. There was a lot of driving involved but it felt successful to get it done.
I watched movies. Something like 6 movies. 4 movies alone yesterday. I haven't done that in years.
I made some cute felt food. I was inspired by adorable felt food from Etsy.

Here is my salad,



We also visited my landlords beautiful farm. He pulled potatoes right from the earth and tossed them in a bag for us. He also pulled up some onions and dill for us.


I cant wait to roast these babies up this week.

Otherwise I was in my sweatpants most of the weekend. It was lovely and relaxing. I just started a big pot of Chicken and Rice soup (recipe, Nourishing Traditions). I think a delicious soup for dinner will be the perfect way to start the week.

How was your weekend?

Loves!

Weekending

I love weekends. I find myself just a little bit happier and content with the world when they arrive.

This weekend we we celebrated Canada day at the ocean and bought freshly made lemonade.
I hung not one - but two loads of laundry on the line.
We watched a scary movie with good friends. I only covered my eyes a little.
I visited with out of town relatives. I love hugging someone you haven't seen in a year.
The garden was weeded once more and Barry did most of the watering. I love his interest this year in the garden.
Lots of good food was cooked and many dishes were hand washed.

This afternoon I made homemade mayonaise. It was delicious.



I used the recipe in Nourishing Traditions. Next time I think I'm going to add some fresh herbs.

How was your weekend? I'm certain my American friends are getting ready for July 4th tomorrow!

Loves!

Happy Sunday!

Sunday evening has arrived. I am pleased to say this is my last week at work and then I am on vacation. My excitement is bubbling.

This weekend I held a three week old newborn. Gosh it was lovely.
We played Mario Kart with friends, that game can be so addicting.
I went to the fabric store alone, which I always love doing and picked out a nice cotton print on sale. Just because it was Sunday.
I sewed for hours to realize I had done everything kind of wrong (there was a zipper fiasco). So now I need to buy a stitch ripper because I can't seem to find mine.
I consumed a grande Starbucks green tea frap.
I also had a delicious maple donut. Lots of treats this weekend!
There was some time spent in the garden lovingly weeding and watering. I also mounded up some soil for my potato plants. The picture at the top of this post is an Instagram photo of that.
We had some sunshine today so I hung a load of laundry on the line. I love the way my towels smell right now from the fresh breeze.

The pug and I also played in the grass for awhile. She'll chew on just about anything.


How was your weekend?

This Weekend

Beds were made.


Delicious snacks were had.


Kitty yawns were plentiful.



Plants were watered.


Cool drinks were consumed.


Potato plants sprouted.


Breakfast oats were soaked.


Copper was put up to defend bean plants from nasty slugs.


And a movie was enjoyed by good friends (so much laughter).

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I hope yours was wonderful too.