Thank you.
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
An Ecstatic Kickstarter Update
We did it!! You guys helped us fund this special project, and we are so excited. We are waiting to receive all of your contact information and will begin getting your rewards ready. It's going to be quite an undertaking (there are 107 backers!!), so please be patient with us, but we're hoping for an early summer mail out!!! Thank you again, you're amazing--stay tuned for updates and preferences.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Monday, April 29, 2013
A Crocheted Baby Blanket
A baby nephew is coming, and I decided it was time to put my money where my mouth is and make something lovely. I started out using the Crocheted Granny Square pattern in cream, but it the squares were a bit too big with wider spaces for little baby hands. So I took our existing pattern, shrank it up a bit and used a light taupey-grey yarn. Here are the pictures I took along the way:
The concept
Piecing
Scalloping the edges
Blocking and ironing
Finished!
I love the granny squares in solid colors. It brings a whole new feel to the pattern. What do you think? Ready to make your own?
The concept
Piecing
Scalloping the edges
Blocking and ironing
Finished!
I love the granny squares in solid colors. It brings a whole new feel to the pattern. What do you think? Ready to make your own?
Friday, April 26, 2013
Assemble recipe: Summer Crackers [oh yeahhh...]
If you read our former Neatloaf blog, then you may have seen (or even made) this wonderful treat. My mom made these for me as a kid, every summer whenever we went to the beach. I have a feeling that the only reason she always brought these is because they are already crunchy, and we wouldn't realize we may be eating some sand here and there...I digress. Anyone who falls prey to a taste-test is immediately addicted. I encourage you to make this marvelous, easy recipe this weekend and enjoy with a glass of spiked lemonade and hopefully a sun break or two.
Ingredients:
• 2 boxes or bags of oyster crackers
• 1 small package of Hidden Valley Ranch dry/powdered dressing
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil (olive oil can sometimes overpower the spices but is better for you)
• between 1/2 teaspoon-1 tablespoon (according to taste--see photo for my recommendation) garlic powder
• between 1/2 teaspoon-1 tablespoon (according to taste--see photo for my recommendation) lemon pepper
Place crackers in large bowl with lid and then add spices. Pour oil over the top, stirring gently between pours. Mix well to coat. Put lid on bowl and shake until all spices are mixed into crackers. Keeps about 2 weeks in Tupperware, and are even better on the second day!
Here are some more summer snack recipes. Enjoy!
Baked Kale Chips
Home Canned Garlic Dill Pickles
Tartines with Mozzarella, Basil and Nectarines
Raspberry Brie Panini
mmmmm!! Have a good weekend!
Ingredients:
• 2 boxes or bags of oyster crackers
• 1 small package of Hidden Valley Ranch dry/powdered dressing
• 3/4 cup vegetable oil or olive oil (olive oil can sometimes overpower the spices but is better for you)
• between 1/2 teaspoon-1 tablespoon (according to taste--see photo for my recommendation) garlic powder
• between 1/2 teaspoon-1 tablespoon (according to taste--see photo for my recommendation) lemon pepper
Place crackers in large bowl with lid and then add spices. Pour oil over the top, stirring gently between pours. Mix well to coat. Put lid on bowl and shake until all spices are mixed into crackers. Keeps about 2 weeks in Tupperware, and are even better on the second day!
Here are some more summer snack recipes. Enjoy!
Baked Kale Chips
Home Canned Garlic Dill Pickles
Tartines with Mozzarella, Basil and Nectarines
Raspberry Brie Panini
mmmmm!! Have a good weekend!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Those Girls: Do You Exercise?
Everyone is different. I get that. And I realize that I am a slim person, and some might think I have no room to talk. However, I am very unlike certain (albeit, awesome) bloggers who have had several children and eat pizza and burgers nearly every day (it seems) and still seem to be drop-dead gorgeously thin. There's nothing wrong with this--it's just luck of the draw. I have a hunch that this is why people don't like Gwyneth Paltrow (my personal favorite).
Photo from our Instagram
However, there is something to be said about taking our lives into our own hands. I know so many people who are fantastic at managing their careers and home lives, yet exercise is just not a priority, and they feel it. A sluggishness sets in when we aren't moving our bodies as they were made to. I have been that person for the past three months. My huge amount of work and my comfy couch and the Seattle rain and "I have a headache" are all great excuses for why I shouldn't go running: but I will tell you this--once I get back in the habit of daily runs, I am unstoppable. I never felt better than I did the few weeks before my wedding. I was running three miles nearly every day, eating like a champ (lots of veggies and lean meats), drinking tons of water and taking vitamins. I will say that it was totally easy. It wasn't hard, and that's the annoying part. I was down seven pounds from where I am now, and had gained a crazy amount of muscle. All of that muscle has turned to wine and cheese by this point. And why is it that I just can't seem to get out there? Why do we fight against things that will make us feel great?
Running is not for everyone. A lot of my best friends are Yoga masters, and I will tell you right now: I will never go to a Yoga class with you. I have gotten up early a few times to try Yoga out and I always find myself asleep on the floor with carpet lines in my face. It's too relaxing--I need some pick up and go (thank you, MIA and Kanye for running with me). Some people respond really well to kickboxing, or walking, or swimming. You have to find your niche--and the exercise that you can do and not dread. Dread is not helping anyone. Speaking of--with summer coming, you know you'd rather be eating and moving and feeling the way you want to.
And ps., I hate this too: but sugar is your enemy. Sugar is my enemy. Sugar is what makes you want to sit instead of move. Some people get their sugar from their coffee, or bread, or wine (ahem, me), or donuts, or fruit cocktail disguising itself as healthy. Regardless. Cut that out--I'll try too.
I'm starting back now (as of right this second)--maybe not on my wedding crazy-lady-routine, but definitely on a regular schedule again. Want to come with me?
Photo from our Instagram
However, there is something to be said about taking our lives into our own hands. I know so many people who are fantastic at managing their careers and home lives, yet exercise is just not a priority, and they feel it. A sluggishness sets in when we aren't moving our bodies as they were made to. I have been that person for the past three months. My huge amount of work and my comfy couch and the Seattle rain and "I have a headache" are all great excuses for why I shouldn't go running: but I will tell you this--once I get back in the habit of daily runs, I am unstoppable. I never felt better than I did the few weeks before my wedding. I was running three miles nearly every day, eating like a champ (lots of veggies and lean meats), drinking tons of water and taking vitamins. I will say that it was totally easy. It wasn't hard, and that's the annoying part. I was down seven pounds from where I am now, and had gained a crazy amount of muscle. All of that muscle has turned to wine and cheese by this point. And why is it that I just can't seem to get out there? Why do we fight against things that will make us feel great?
Running is not for everyone. A lot of my best friends are Yoga masters, and I will tell you right now: I will never go to a Yoga class with you. I have gotten up early a few times to try Yoga out and I always find myself asleep on the floor with carpet lines in my face. It's too relaxing--I need some pick up and go (thank you, MIA and Kanye for running with me). Some people respond really well to kickboxing, or walking, or swimming. You have to find your niche--and the exercise that you can do and not dread. Dread is not helping anyone. Speaking of--with summer coming, you know you'd rather be eating and moving and feeling the way you want to.
And ps., I hate this too: but sugar is your enemy. Sugar is my enemy. Sugar is what makes you want to sit instead of move. Some people get their sugar from their coffee, or bread, or wine (ahem, me), or donuts, or fruit cocktail disguising itself as healthy. Regardless. Cut that out--I'll try too.
I'm starting back now (as of right this second)--maybe not on my wedding crazy-lady-routine, but definitely on a regular schedule again. Want to come with me?
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Outtakes: From Scratch to Success
Just a little reminder about my class with Go Mighty--one student will win a $500 grant toward their business goals and a free consultation from me! Go Mighty is a really great group to get involved with--they are basically in the business of helping people's dreams come true. They helped me get this class together because it was one of my goals on my Go Mighty Life list. Sign up for the class in get involved here: SIGN UP!
The last day of shooting was a bit ridiculous, so it gave me the idea to make a little Outtake video for promotion. Grady (my chihuahua) was a bit nuts that day, which is who I'm talking to off camera. Enjoy and share the class info!
The last day of shooting was a bit ridiculous, so it gave me the idea to make a little Outtake video for promotion. Grady (my chihuahua) was a bit nuts that day, which is who I'm talking to off camera. Enjoy and share the class info!
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
Monday, April 15, 2013
Published: Uppercase #17
Guess what? We've switched up our writing venue for a spot in the 17th issue of Uppercase Magazine--editor Janine Vangool is one of our Favorite Friends!
In this special stationery issue, we are profiling Rosanna and Joel Kvernmo of Iron Curtain Press (more favorite friends!) before they make their way to the National Stationery show. It's an honor to be in the colorful pages of Uppercase, and we hope you will pick up a copy in our online shop! Happy reading!
In this special stationery issue, we are profiling Rosanna and Joel Kvernmo of Iron Curtain Press (more favorite friends!) before they make their way to the National Stationery show. It's an honor to be in the colorful pages of Uppercase, and we hope you will pick up a copy in our online shop! Happy reading!
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