I Love Pie!

Curbed, originally uploaded by Clover_1.

So I made this amazing pie for Jayne's birthday a couple of days ago. It wasn't anything I thought I would love, but boy did I love it. It was that great slightly burnt sugar flavour, like in a creme brulee. It got rave reviews, too, so everybody loved it. And of course, I forgot to photograph it. I really feel like I'm hitting a baking stride this year. It had to coincide with my 2nd best effort to date to lose some of my extra pounds, didn't it?

The pic is of Clover and I from the weekend. She's wearing a shirt and pants courtesy of me. I love seeing her run around in the little things I make for her. I just love seeing her run around. I'm so proud to be that little bean's mama. Those pants are my favourite, too. Super simple, and they fit her really well. I woulda made her 10 pairs if she had any need for them. I suppose I could get started on my fall sewing, but she always grows faster than I expect, so I'll wait until at least August before I get into that.

I've been out of the sewing room for a few days now. I always feel antsy and anxious when that happens. Even when things aren't going super smoothly with a project, I always find crafting and sewing a relaxing and therapeutic experience. Maybe tomorrow I'll be able to get to something tomorrow.

Outside is my Favourite Place

We got new old patio furniture last week. Clover and I spent a good chunk of Friday painting it. Well, I painted the furniture; Clover painted me. Its brown, not normally my favourite colour, but I was incapable of making a decision at the time, so I let Clover pick. Its called Gingerbread House. Her room is Banana Split. Someday I'm going to regret letting her choose the paint because it has an appetizing name.

Since we got said patio firniture, we've had breakfast and dinner outside every day. I love it so much! I used to have my coffee sitting on the back steps, then I upgraded(?) to a plastic chair. But now Clover and I (and Evan, too) both have a place to sit. I got to sit and read a magazine the other morning with my coffee sans whining, crying, or begging and pleading to watch TV. I could definitely get used to this.

Sometime in the next few days, I'll make cushions, take photos and post a pic of my new favourite room.

Yay Blog!

Thinking Pose, originally uploaded by Clover_1.

So after a lot of hemming and hawing, and thinking and talking, I have finally taken the plunge. No new photos so here's one of Clover wearing the first dress I ever made for her.