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Grandma’s Marathon
*that’s me! nice socks : ) i think my dad took this photo.
When I was a kid, volunteering for Grandma’s Marathon in my home town of Duluth, MN was absolutely the highlight of my summer. My parents were the captains of the 8 mile station for many years and the marathon was simply [...]
Playing Hooky
It’s been 2 glorious days of warm sunshine and blue sky here in Seattle. Alas, it is Seattle, and the rain should make a return tomorrow. I’ve been missing the warm and sun for so long I just had to bask in it while I could. So for the last couple days I played a [...]
Spring Fever
I’ve been pretty absent from my blog lately. But, that stops now! I have a few more things still to share with you. So, what have I been busy with? Besides studio time, I’ve been quite a domestic goddess. Here is what my last couple weeks have been filled with…
Making a kitchen wall organizer and [...]
Back from Vacation
We’re back from our fabulous Cabo vacation! I can hardly believe it’s all over already. I tried very hard to be in the moment knowing that time would go too fast and I would be sad when it was all over. Being in the warm sun was beyond fantastic. I’m so ready for spring and [...]
A Cabin Getaway + Tools
My sweet husband and I took the dogs on a last minute cabin getaway this weekend to Lakedale Resort. There is just something about getting away even if it’s just a little ways away for a little amount of time. It was restorative. It was cozy and wonderful. It was just what I needed. There [...]
November…
Wow! It’s November! This weekend was full of goofy Halloween antics. Scary movies, pumpkin chocolate chip bread, pumpkin carving (single handedly by Hubs), pumpkin seeds roasting, costumes, trick or treaters, waaaayyy too much candy…you get the idea. The hubby and I thought it was hilarious to dress up our dogs. Kyra was a pumpkin and [...]
I Made a Cake
I made a cake. That’s just about the most exciting thing that’s happened here at the Staples’ lately. Ever since mid summer, I’ve been having health problems and dealing with not feeling well, doctor appointments, tests, etc takes an awful lot of time and energy. I’ve been a bad blogger! I promise to be a [...]
Day trip to Bloedel Reserve
On Sunday, the husband and I jumped on a ferry to Bainbridge Island to check out 2 places. The first was Cafe Nola. I had heard they have an amazing brunch, and boy do they! I had their Carmel Pecan French Toast. So good! Amazing Bloody Marys too…We then headed to Bloedel Reserve for a [...]
My day…
Went to the gym.
Got a hair cut.
Contemplated the haircut.
Decided I love the haircut!
Took a picture of my new haircut.
Tried to figure out why I always look so mad when I take a photo of myself.
Got in the studio.
Got a gift from Lulu.
Threw the beloved pink elephant for Lulu…many times.
Tried to convince Kyra to come and [...]
Custom Rings and Weekend Review
Saturday, I spent the day with my sister shopping and eating. What a JOY! We had so much fun! Even though we both live in Seattle, we hadn’t seen each other in a couple months. So, needless to say, some serious sister time was in order for both of us. For those of you with [...]