I thought Harriet was expressive, but Franny takes it to a whole other level.
Month: January 2014
Pig In a Poke
I mostly take reusable bags to the store with me, but when I go shopping I have to bring home at least one plastic bag for Piglet. He will climb into it before it’s empty, if I’m not quick enough putting things away. Also, if you hold out an empty bag and call him, he’ll come running and jump in it. Weirdo.
Best Dog EVAR
I made more progress on Franny’s toy basket. It’s all of two inches taller.
Progress
If you sew each stitch from back to front, the stitches are invisible on both sides.
I could stop right now and call it a cat bed.
Upcycling
I’m in the process of turning a stack of old T-shirts into a braided basket for Franny’s toys. I should be finished sometime in June.
Pistaschio Shells
Breakfast of Champions
Walking With Franny
I came home after work and took a looooong walk with Franny. The sky cleared a bit as we were walking, but it won’t last.
How I Spent My Birthday
Before
After
I left my palette sitting out last night, so while I was in the shower this morning, the cats played in it. And then they got paint all over the carpet. About twenty spots in all. I pre-treated them all with Resolve stain stick (the stuff for laundry stains), let it sit for about an hour, then sprayed it with a dilution of the carpet cleaning solution, then used my steam cleaner over the entire mess. It was kind of like magic!
Tip of the Day
I use an old cookie sheet as a palette, and I usually line it with freezer paper. It has a plastic side that works well. It curls up, though. In the past I’ve taped it down, but it occurred to me today that magnets might be a better solution. And they are!
(The magnets are from the bottom of a shower curtain liner. Piglet removes them, so I’ve got a stash.)
Shameless
I came home today to find the butter dish on the floor, minus the butter, of course. The ice cube trays were collateral damage.
Thankfully I’ve switched to buying half sticks of butter, and the stick in the dish was half gone, so she didn’t get as much as she could have. Also, I’m sure that Piglet assisted. He is a horrid, rotten, awful brat.
red paper boat 