tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31995288440988856002024-03-05T12:27:22.990-05:00when skies are greywhen skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.comBlogger286125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-24323561620109140002014-11-28T09:25:00.000-05:002014-11-28T09:25:17.025-05:00<a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/15691004408" title="Wolf, Bear and Lion by kimberley, on Flickr"><img src="https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7548/15691004408_1d01184c9a_b.jpg" width="1024" height="883" alt="Wolf, Bear and Lion"></a><br />
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Recently made a few new pieces for the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/HermanMarie">shop</a>. A certain bob-tailed cat decided to get in on the photo action :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-18162224530191219762014-02-09T12:26:00.000-05:002014-02-09T12:26:14.061-05:00Wooden Furniture<iframe src="https://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/12413289793/player/9ea04379f2" height="678" width="1024" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe><br />
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Wow, it has been so long since I've posted here, I nearly forgot how to do it. I've been meaning to get back into the swing of blogging again and have a friend that's been urging me to, so why not start here :) This past month I've used up a pile of wood we've had sitting on the side of our house for just this purpose. I have always wanted to grill table for the much needed counter space when cooking outside, so I built this bench. I've used it several times since and it works so well, I've wondered how I've ever done without one. After gaining some confidence with the table, I made this bench for some additional seating. I really love how they have tied the area in so well, creating this beautiful (to me) and cozy outdoor eating space. <br />
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Went on a trip to Tennessee about a month ago. It was so refreshing to experience spring. Here in Florida, we basically live in varying degrees of summer so an actual season in such a beautiful place was wonderful to see :) And so many creeks everywhere, my favorite!<br />
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The second to last photo is the tornado shelter on my Grandfathers property. It is a concrete shelter dug into the side of a hill, with space enough inside for a cot and a chair. It would make the best clubhouse for a kid.when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-45544899911191022232013-03-04T12:11:00.000-05:002013-03-04T12:11:25.963-05:00New Wood<br />
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Three new designs for <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HermanMarie">the shop </a>:)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-65640117327379965932013-03-01T10:21:00.000-05:002013-03-01T10:21:00.736-05:00Garden<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8517879155/" title="015 by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8517879155_41c99731c0_b.jpg" width="1024" height="678" alt="015"></a><br />
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Some pictures of my garden, taken about 2 weeks ago. I am now noticing how much it has grown since then and become a lot wilder, partly because I haven't been working in it. We eat from it daily :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-64987400735303362972013-02-22T15:42:00.001-05:002013-02-22T15:42:40.365-05:00Morning Dew<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8497799173/" title="DSC_0029 by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0029" height="678" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8371/8497799173_00a2cfb400_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
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Some photos from a beautiful dewy morning this week. I did a quick pickling on the jalapenos from last week and they came out delicious. We put them in burritos, burgers and lots more. I am going to start posting weekly so thanks if you have hung around this long :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-55282607808513533682013-02-14T11:03:00.000-05:002013-02-14T11:03:26.615-05:00Valentine's Day<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8473986258/" title="DSC_0652 by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img alt="DSC_0652" height="673" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8383/8473986258_0af52d235c_b.jpg" width="1024" /></a><br />
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Good Morning! And Happy Valentine's Day. A new Mr. & Mrs. Mook, some jalapenos I will be pickling later and the clothespin Valentines my little guy made for his class 3 years ago. This year he opted for store-bought and for me to make fresh cinnamon rolls for the class instead.when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-37889109382449519412013-01-24T10:19:00.001-05:002013-02-22T15:46:11.922-05:00Cat and Dog<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8410545295/" title="052 by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8081/8410545295_5c5c17ed73_b.jpg" width="1024" height="678" alt="052"></a><br />
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I am having some computer monitor problems around here (I'm working on an temporary CRT right now) so I thought I'd post some cute animal pictures in the meantime. My mom's new puppy, Jackson and my cat Herman. He looks kind of mean in the last picture, but he is so sweet and just telling me politely that he would like some food now ;)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-82149596270437349572013-01-09T11:43:00.000-05:002013-02-22T15:48:12.830-05:002013<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8365145984/" title="Sparklers by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8518/8365145984_a9800705ea_b.jpg" width="1024" height="678" alt="Sparklers"></a><br />
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Some sparklers, lit at midnight on New Years Eve. We spent the days following lounging around, hanging out a bit with family and friends. I am hoping it sets the tone for the rest of the year. <br />
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Recently watched <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2129928/">Bones Brigade</a>, LOVED IT.<br />
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Babble listed me in their <a href="http://www.babble.com/crafts-activities/kids-crafts-ideas/top-50-etsy-parents/home-goods-herman-marie#anchor">Top 50 Etsy Parents</a> a few months back, pretty cool :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-90309941839158730832012-12-12T10:59:00.003-05:002012-12-12T11:00:15.723-05:00Strange Plants<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8266391581/" title="041 by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img alt="041" height="453" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8224/8266391581_1244c7e148.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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A couple more strange plants for the shop. I made them about a month back but am just now getting around to putting them in the shop.<br />
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I was lucky enough to go to <a href="http://miamibeach.artbasel.com/">Art Basel in Miami</a> this weekend! Once I get my pictures organized I will try and get some up here.when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-59630608044037664912012-12-06T16:00:00.000-05:002012-12-06T16:00:15.598-05:00Lion<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8250985018/" title="lion by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img alt="lion" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8070/8250985018_fd0926c260.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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A new lion for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HermanMarie">Herman Marie shop</a>, I think he's pretty cute.<br />
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The tree pillow is made by the lovely <a href="http://www.satsukishibuya.com/">satsuki shibuya</a> :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-22031967312729419822012-11-26T09:50:00.001-05:002012-11-26T09:50:40.519-05:00Beach Trip<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/8220039437/" title="seagulls by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img alt="seagulls" height="375" src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8204/8220039437_ef1cd3d544.jpg" width="500" /></a><br />
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My absence from this space has been due to a very rough time as of late. Two months ago to the day, I lost my dad. Our family is a close-knit one and this has left us all a bit lost, struggling to find our way back to a new normal. I don't normally get personal here, but I felt wrong moving forward without mentioning such a big thing. It has given me such empathy, knowing there are so many people carrying their losses with them. <br />
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Theses photos were taken at the beach on my Dad's birthday. He missed it by just a few weeks.<br />
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I am excited to be back here though, creating new things. I will try to follow this post with some new art, I need the pressure of some sort of deadline. And a new camera (still in the box) needs to be tried out :)<br />
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A new plant for the Herman Marie shop, a nice match to the one from last week. Can't seem to get enough of the mustard yellow, pink and black combination. <br />
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Another thing I can't seem to get enough of: the <a href="http://thexx.info/coexist/">new xx album, Coexis</a>t. <br />
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Two new designs for the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HermanMarie">Herman Marie shop</a>.when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-33055763343393504512012-07-26T11:01:00.000-04:002012-07-26T11:01:01.224-04:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7629632286/" title="kimchi by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8002/7629632286_efece7cdbf_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="kimchi"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7629633210/" title="kimchi by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7248/7629633210_c0c7b39d2a_z.jpg" width="640" height="492" alt="kimchi"></a><br />
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It seems I have fallen into my predicable summer slump in blog-land as I have for many years prior. It's both the uninspiring time of year in this super hot place I live as well as some life events that caused a bit of hibernation. My camera has been virtually unused in the past few months but I did pull it out in an attempt to be a bit more active in the place :) These pictures are showing just a bit of the HUGE batches of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimchi">Kimchi</a> I have been making. Since I had so much, I was finally able to eat as much Kimchi as I wanted. But unfortunately I kind of overdid it. I am officially over kimchi for a while, but I know I will be back to it eventually ;)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-33168603076110313362012-05-09T11:56:00.001-04:002012-05-09T11:56:43.142-04:00Random<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7165287378/" title="Little Bear by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8005/7165287378_c513f23370_z.jpg" width="640" height="491" alt="Little Bear"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7165285334/" title="Beastie Boys by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7245/7165285334_4b66eb5f18_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Beastie Boys"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7165283550/" title="Avocado Love by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7165283550_287d4e1b76_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="Avocado Love"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7165279048/" title="drawings by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7165279048_ab3f1aca7f_z.jpg" width="640" height="364" alt="drawings"></a><br />
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Feeling sort of blah lately but I don't like this place being stagnant for too long, so here are some randoms.<br />
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-Such a sad week, losing two major inspirations in my life. RIP <a href="http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/beastie-boys-co-founder-adam-yauch-dead-at-48-20120504">Adam Yauch</a> and <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/09/books/maurice-sendak-childrens-author-dies-at-83.html">Maurice Sendak</a>. <br />
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-Have been enjoying gardenias in bloom all month. The last one is in the above picture (along with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Bear_%28TV_series%29">Little Bear</a> wearing a Beastie Boys button, a small tribute in my room :) <br />
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-Avocados have been on sale lately so I've been taking advantage and eating them every which way.<br />
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- A couple of drawings found in my little guy's school folder that made me smile.when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-27815375431967327322012-04-22T15:49:00.000-04:002012-04-22T15:49:36.127-04:00Lightening Bolts<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7103309725/" title=""After" chair cushion by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7084/7103309725_a03dee9ec4_z.jpg" width="640" height="599" alt=""After" chair cushion"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7103309735/" title="chairs by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7185/7103309735_e2f9acbc8b_z.jpg" width="640" height="497" alt="chairs"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7103309717/" title=""Before" chair seat by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8015/7103309717_966b403d5c_z.jpg" width="640" height="553" alt=""Before" chair seat"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7103309721/" title="In progress painting fabric by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8155/7103309721_4ce69ccf3f_z.jpg" width="640" height="483" alt="In progress painting fabric"></a><br />
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I was asked a while back where I got the lightening bolt fabric for the chairs in my living room. And since I am procrastinating on an annoying project today I thought I would finally get around to showing how I made the fabric. I used contact paper and measured and cut the bolts out and then painted an upholstery weight fabric with acrylic paint. A little labor-intensive but it worked :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.oldbrandnewblog.com/">Old Brand New</a> has a <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/dabitos-modern-meets-classic-mixhouse-tour-169574">house tour on Apartment Therapy</a>, so cool :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-15038385384816402462012-04-15T11:20:00.000-04:002012-04-15T11:21:07.741-04:00Mulberry Tree<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7080099335/" title="mulberry by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7199/7080099335_9811b07bb4_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="mulberry"></a><br />
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It's one of my favorite times of year, when our mulberry tree is producing its sweet, plump berries. This year I have vowed not to let any(or many) go to waste. So right before the sun sets I climb up the ladder, surrounding myself with its leaves and pluck away, eating as I go. And always feeling so lucky to have this tree.when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-16710493004886410552012-04-10T09:21:00.000-04:002012-04-10T09:26:32.566-04:00Nice Wall<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7064278213/" title="mushrooms by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7064278213_34f2dfa423_z.jpg" width="480" height="640" alt="mushrooms"></a><br />
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This photo was taken by Rike, the sweet owner of <a href="http://www.bastisrike.de/">bastisRike</a> who makes lovely stationary, stamps and much more. Rike sent me this photo of the mushrooms they purchased from Herman Marie and I think they've been given such a lovely home :)<br />
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Today I am finally back to work after a little hiatus. I love normality!<br />
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A fun video my friend Ryan sent me : <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oW_t_m-5w1Q&feature=youtube_gdata_player">Casiokids</a>.<br />
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What a nice surprise to see <a href="http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2012/featured-seller-sandra-eterovic/?ref=fp_featured">Sandra as the Featured Seller on Etsy today</a>. Congrats!when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-1206947364489731122012-03-26T16:16:00.000-04:002012-03-26T16:16:01.739-04:00Plants<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/7018640343/" title="plants by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7018640343_9b6d54266b_z.jpg" width="640" height="486" alt="plants"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6872520292/" title="sleepy plant by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7091/6872520292_3761126e83_z.jpg" width="640" height="525" alt="sleepy plant"></a><br />
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I made these cute plants for the Herman Marie shop last week. But between having one of our favorite friends visit and enjoying a somewhat relaxing birthday yesterday (I decided painting my living room walls would be a good present to myself?), I never got around to taking photos of them. So here they are at last :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-46693157237404990672012-03-21T15:49:00.000-04:002012-03-21T15:49:29.454-04:00Above the forest<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6857669582/" title="woods by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7258/6857669582_4ee7a52603_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="woods"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6857669586/" title="the view from atop the tower by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6041/6857669586_7c7a875aaf_z.jpg" width="640" height="428" alt="the view from atop the tower"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6857669608/" title="alligators by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7060/6857669608_d2af614efd_z.jpg" width="640" height="462" alt="alligators"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6857669606/" title="ferns by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/6857669606_0fd21f8ff4_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="ferns"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6857669574/" title="sunset hike by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/6857669574_83f4003043_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="sunset hike"></a><br />
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Some more pictures from recent hikes. One was in the middle of the day and the other had us hiking as the sun set. Both beautiful walks.when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-86611935989719124622012-03-16T11:50:00.000-04:002012-03-16T11:50:30.080-04:00Mook Home<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6841333830/" title="Mooks at home by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/6841333830_78749e15e9_z.jpg" width="640" height="532" alt="Mooks at home"></a><br />
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Having my bear home from school has been nice (sleeping in is so cozy!) BUT I am really frustrated with how hard it is get any of my work done. Above is a picture from a Mook home I had in the shop a few weeks back. Next week I plan on diving back into making things :)when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-79981091854175954792012-03-12T12:10:00.002-04:002012-03-12T12:10:36.256-04:00Creek time<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6830212662/" title="crab sailor by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7210/6830212662_8b94ede415_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="crab sailor"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6976361145/" title="sailboats by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6976361145_ee144c4e8d_z.jpg" width="640" height="450" alt="sailboats"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6830212164/" title="sailboats by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7059/6830212164_59fbcc5487_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="sailboats"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6976337243/" title="minnows by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6976337243_e72a1bc0e4_z.jpg" width="640" height="461" alt="minnows"></a><br />
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My bear has been off from school for the past week so we've been spending lots of time together. Our playing styles differ drastically. My style mostly takes place inside my own head and involving lots of setting up while his is one of acting out things, lots of talking (ugh!). Luckily, I remembered one thing we both love. And that is hanging out at a creek. Some lucky fiddler crabs got their first sailing lesson ;)<br />
<br />when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-53168115642009219752012-03-07T10:50:00.000-05:002012-03-07T11:00:13.045-05:00His, Hers and Its<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6961870213/" title="his, her, its by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6961870213_9aa21548bf_z.jpg" width="640" height="428" alt="his, her, its"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6961902707/" title="his and hers by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/6961902707_35f632d995_z.jpg" width="640" height="511" alt="his and hers"></a><br />
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Better pictures of "His, Hers and Its". They will be in the shop in a few minutes :)<br />
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Fine Little Day has a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FineLitttleDay">vintage etsy shop</a> !<br />
<br />when skies are greyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07331938586719676908noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3199528844098885600.post-28337117578405726222012-03-06T16:33:00.000-05:002012-03-06T16:33:32.401-05:00<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6813823370/" title="his, hers and its by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7189/6813823370_1738100479_z.jpg" width="640" height="489" alt="his, hers and its"></a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/11735489@N04/6959916353/" title="its by my grey sky, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6959916353_e0d3cbc6b5_z.jpg" width="570" height="640" alt="its"></a><br />
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Here are the completed new designs I had posted about last week. Unfortunately, I waited until late afternoon to photograph, hence the strange hue. I've decided I will take some better pictures before putting them in the shop.<br />
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Funny introvert cartoon</a>.<br />
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