Author Archives: mariko

sewing soothes the savage turkey

Posted on November 25, 2005 by mariko

I braved the sub-freezing temperature in my sewing room and did a little stitching the other day. I had purchased a desk chair at IKEA, but it’s not a cushy chair, and there was nowhere to attach my lumbar cushion. … Continue reading →

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gobble gobble

Posted on November 23, 2005 by mariko

Look what came in the mail today: My very own Rosa Pomar doll! My life is now complete.

Posted in other crafting | 12 Comments

to knit or not to knit

Posted on November 20, 2005 by mariko

Now that we have moved north, Peter is lobbying hard for a handknit sweater. In California, it never got quite cold enough for him to wear sweaters on a daily basis. I have only knit one sweater for him, and … Continue reading →

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welcome to my sock inferno

Posted on November 18, 2005 by mariko

Once upon a time, I really enjoyed knitting socks. I used to crank them out–all kinds of kooky colors and patterns, fun fur trim before people even thought about novelty yarns. Now, though, I totally suck at knitting socks! I … Continue reading →

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Blogging by Mail 3

Posted on November 16, 2005 by mariko

Cathy of My Little Kitchen was the gracious hostess of the latest round of Blogging by Mail. It’s a food swap of sorts, and this time it had a bit of a holiday theme. I received my package yesterday from … Continue reading →

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cupcakes

Posted on November 14, 2005 by mariko

It was a fairly productive weekend. I finally set up my sewing room. It’s not perfect, but it is functional! I also did some baking. I know artificial food coloring is supposed to be bad for you, but I’ve been … Continue reading →

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alotta chocolatta

Posted on November 12, 2005 by mariko

I am well aware that Targ*t is an evil corporation, and I know Megan is going to beat me for going there, but what’s a weak-willed gal to do when said corporation decides to introduce a mega line of chocolates? … Continue reading →

Posted in candy/chocolate | 6 Comments

el norte

Posted on November 10, 2005 by mariko

My friend Wendy and I ventured north to IKEA yesterday. Peter was very jealous because we took the Sprinter, and he is obsessed as all get-out with Sprinters. We stopped in Chehalis, Washington, at the Kit Carson restaurant for breakfast: … Continue reading →

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ahhh, the bad blogging continues

Posted on November 8, 2005 by mariko

What up, peeps! I guess my life is just so uninteresting lately that I have nothing about which to blog. Thank goodness for Carolyn (formerly of GirlReaction). She sent me this link that not only cracks me up but makes … Continue reading →

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I keep forgetting to blog

Posted on November 6, 2005 by mariko

Yesterday I didn’t turn my computer on at all! Today I intended to finally set up my sewing room, but that didn’t happen. I did, however, seek inspiration at the Fabric Depot. They were having one of their famous 30% … Continue reading →

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