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Pretty Peony Blog
This was a busy month with my sister's wedding and my daughters attending a new dance studio and my oldest daughter's first dance performance with the new studio dancers. I didn't get a chance to take too many photos. In fact, I don't think I took any photos with the DSLR aside from the photos... Continue Reading →
I've been doing a ton of Youtube and Google research on the Fauxdori, an imitation (DIY) version of the Midori Traveler's Notebook, and finally found the courage and materials to make my first two. The leather were scraps...I was aware that there would be dents and stuff on them which was fine with me since... Continue Reading →
Photo taken in 2011 but I love the feel of it.
Husband and I decided to put a seat cushion on the stairs landing. I did some research on Youtube and Pinterest, took notes, then went to buy the items. Bought fabric, batting, and foam at Jo-Anne's. Then went to Lowe's for the plywood. Husband trimmed the plywood to the correct measurements then we put it... Continue Reading →
I’ve been working on eating healthier and thought I’d share some of those food. Not everything is healthy yet but I'm getting there. Deli Cajun turkey sandwich with thin pretzels and hummus. Sausage stir fry with cabbage and a side of white rice. I have reduced my intake of white rice to almost nothing and... Continue Reading →
Last Sunday was Father's Day. Got husband these pretty cool cufflinks. My 8-year-old was done with school about a week and a half ago but her class made a Father's Day gift before school ended. It's too cute. 🙂
I'm trying my hands at growing herbs again. They seem to be doing pretty well but I think I'm passed re-potting. It's been about three weeks now.
Last weekend the family went to the Renaissance Festival in Larkspur, CO. The last time we went there husband and I were still dating. This last photo was over exposed (I forgot to adjust my ISO) but I thought it looked pretty neat. The wash-out girl was actually painted white and stood very still like... Continue Reading →
Taken during rehearsal. This was a bittersweet year.
Recitals are here. I can't believe how fast this dance year went by. I'll post up more photos from the rehearsal once it's all done but in the meantime, enjoy this one of my daughter doing her jump. I was told this performance was a last minute decision add-in to this show (there are quite... Continue Reading →
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