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Amanda, I love you. I KNOW you and you inspire me every single day. You are courageous and honest and you do it all without "hired help" or without dwelling on the negative. I wish more people could focus on the positive...what a world this would be. I know that I, for one, am so very happy and grateful that you are in my world. So much love. xo
Commented May 5, 2011 on four little kittens at SouleMama
four little kittens
There's been a little action in my studio this week. Not from me. And there's been a birth here this week. Also not me. As Adelaide tells the story, her cat Piper marched into the house on Easter morning, on a mission. Heading straight to my studio, and a soft and cozy basket full of precio...
This made me cry. I have never lived in a house longer than 3 years so I have no idea what it must be like to pack up and move away. It's wonderful looking at all those photos. But just think of all the memories you will make, and are making, in your new home! xo
Commented Sep 29, 2010 on goodbye/hello at SouleMama
goodbye/hello
Eight years ago this very month, Steve, an 18month old Calvin, our two pups and I, moved into this house. This house we have called home ever since. That winter, we cozied into the space and made it ours in preparation of all the growing and changing that our lives had in ...
Delurking here to say your blog brings me pleasure :)
Commented Aug 12, 2010 on ten things at SouleMama
ten things
Ten simple things bringing me great joy right now: :: my Little Boy Forager. :: his (thrifted) style. :: his too. :: her seriousness in "saving the food for winter!!" :: kid projects, in progress, scattered everywhere in our house. :: baby nieces in need of handmades ...
Ellen, thank you for putting on such a wonderful event. We left with much goodness at great prices and we feel good about doing good :) We are happy happy happy!
Thank you!
Brandie
Commented Sep 19, 2009 on Sneak Peek: The De-Stash Stash at PURL DIVA*
Sneak Peek: The De-Stash Stash
If you have been in the shop recently you may have noticed that I have been a little stressed. I have a a good excuse! I've inventoried, priced and labeled all the wonderful yarn that has been donated for the De-Stash Do Good event! That's over 700 items! (And that's in addition to all the ...
i am totally digging the shirts.
Commented Sep 16, 2009 on her shirts at SouleMama
her shirts
{As an aside, the Chocolate Cake from The Art of Simple Food by is quickly becoming my new stand-by. Yum.} You'll have to bear with me for just one more birthday post, because I have to share with you these ridiculously fun shirts we made. I mentioned last week that the boys had seen Amy Karol...
you can do it!! and it will be lovely. and she will love it.
Commented Aug 31, 2009 on thoughts on the eve of September at SouleMama
thoughts on the eve of September
For breakfast on Saturday we had apple pie. Not just any apple pie, but the very last apple pie of the 2008 harvest season. Last fall, in my near-baby-nesting-harvesting frenzy, a whole lot of pie filling was frozen. And oh, we have enjoyed that pie all year long. I spaced them out carefully...
cal is looking so big...and darn cute. i love that you took him to the baseball game. i think that will be a memory he will cherish forever. xo
Commented Aug 24, 2009 on savoring summer at SouleMama
savoring summer
This weekend.... I followed summer to Hadlock Field for a date with my boy. (Photos by Calvin & Mama) There were signed baseballs, ballpark food (oh my), game plays described in great detail by my date, foggy fields, really great seats (thank you Uncle Steve &...
aw! i love how they are lugging all the gear in that first photo. and i wish your shore wasn't so far from my shore :(
Commented Aug 18, 2009 on savoring summer at SouleMama
savoring summer
On Monday.... we followed summer to the shore. Where has the season led you lately?
it was such fun! but ummm....photos by the *lovely* jen. photos by brandie. am i not lovely? ;-)
Commented Aug 16, 2009 on the party! at SouleMama
the party!
{photos courtesy of the lovely Jennifer Judd-McGee and Brandie Mayes.} I try not to post photos of people who haven't agreed to such, which make party photos always a little...well, funny...and also sparse! But here are just a few from Friday night's HANDMADE HOME celebration at Long...
oh! that letter satchel to store your grandparents letters...amazing. and riley just adores her elephant satchel. it's storing all her letters nice and safe. xo
Commented Aug 12, 2009 on HANDMADE HOME :: ezra's letter satchel at SouleMama
HANDMADE HOME :: ezra's letter satchel
*** *** *** Thanks so much for all of your words these past few days - they've been so nice to read. Before we move on from HANDMADE HOME, I want to round out the week telling you about just a few more favorite projects in the book. (And a note for those of you waiting on books from my shop - th...
well, that is just brilliant.
Commented Aug 5, 2009 on for handkerchiefs at SouleMama
for handkerchiefs
I love the way in which crafting things for 'home' can truly impact the most basic, simple and mundane everyday moments - adding just a bit of comfort in the form of something handmade. Washcloths. Diapers. Quilts. I'm definitely drawn to utilitarian, functional home sewing like that. And this...
happy birthday, steve! we feel very blessed to know you. very blessed, indeed.
Commented Aug 5, 2009 on 40! at SouleMama
40!
Today, we've got some celebrating to do. Because this sweet, happy little boy? Today he's forty!! I met Steve just days after his 30th birthday (and I thought he was 'old' - ahem). He was full of adventures, tales of travels, and a sparkle in his blue eyes that told me his adventuring ha...
i am so glad you've embraced this space...because it is lovely.
Commented Jul 29, 2009 on Creative Space : Studio 2.0 at SouleMama
Creative Space : Studio 2.0
I thought we'd take a little tour inside my work space today, if you'd like. It's taken me a while to take many pictures of it - truth be told, because it's taken me a while to really like it. But I do. I really like it. Even (or, especially) when Adelaide calls it my "funny little porch room...
um...wow. those are incredible! can we come over for a class?
Commented Jul 28, 2009 on family stamps at SouleMama
family stamps
On days at home with all these sweet little ones, when it's raining, when we're in a funk, and/or when all else fails? We go to the art store (locals, we looove Artist & Craftsman!), where sometimes all it takes is a 'fancy new pen' for everyone to shift their thinking and get...
love that bag! and those bits of yellow...nice.
Commented Jul 22, 2009 on just a bit of yellow at SouleMama
just a bit of yellow
Well, I suppose it was only natural that after all that orange - just one day after making that funny little bag - that I made myself this one. A bit of palate-cleansing, perhaps? It's as simple as a bag can be, really. I've had this vintage linen piece, with the text stamped onto it...
much love to you, soulepapa.
Commented Jul 16, 2009 on SoulePapa Blogs :: Since Last We Met at SouleMama
SoulePapa Blogs :: Since Last We Met
Since last we met, I saw a boy that didn't feel well refuse to stay out of his last baseball game of the season. He played, and we exchanged knowing looks as the chills crept into his little body. He went home and straight to bed. He fell asleep with his game shirt on... I saw an almost four ...
You are such a good person. Love you!
(and i know you want to keep that hat...just a little, right?)
Commented Jul 15, 2009 on many, many hats at SouleMama
many, many hats
{Dr. Telemaque of the Caps Haitien project, introducing the Safe Birthing Kits. Photo courtesy of Konbit Sante.} I've just posted two very special notes from Haiti on the Mama to Mama website. Do check them out when you have a chance - they are beautiful, as are all of the contributions that ...
harpie's grampie sweater...i love it! that last photo of him is just the sweetest. okay, and i am thinking of making one now. cuz it's just that cute.
and i love the bit about your grampie. so sweet. xo
Commented Jul 9, 2009 on the grampie sweater at SouleMama
the grampie sweater
Last night, I put those new buttons on Harper's new sweater. It's the Baby Sophisticate sweater (created by, and available for free on Stockinette). Knit all in one piece, from the top down. And with an aran weight yarn (this is Mission Falls 1824 wool), it was a super fast knit (I started...
sounds like the perfect day. does this mean something was finished that requires buttons...hmmm?
Commented Jul 8, 2009 on a button hunt at SouleMama
a button hunt
So it rained yesterday...thereby nixing our plans for a backyard sit-stay pool-knit vacation-at-home action. Instead, we turned the day into a treasure hunt - the search for The Perfect Buttons. ("Perhaps my favorite kind of treasure hunt, Mama!" Seriously, that girl.) When The Buttons weren'...
that photo of you on the dock makes me very happy. i am praying for some sunshine your way!! xo
Commented Jul 2, 2009 on coming soon :: going now at SouleMama
coming soon :: going now
coming:: Look, look - Handmade Home! My early copies have just arrived, which means your copies are right around the corner! The official publication date remains August 11th , but I'm guessing (not promising!) they might be headed your way a bit sooner than that even. You can find Handmad...
NO WAY!!! I wish I could have joined you :(
Commented Jun 26, 2009 on yellow! at SouleMama
yellow!
The fairies of thrifting threw a little sunshine my way yesterday. Yellow!
amanda, you're brilliant. that skirt is the absolute best. and i know i say this often, but i really would wear one in my size. it's so great!
Commented Jun 24, 2009 on dress, reconstructed at SouleMama
dress, reconstructed
Remember this dress? I posted about it here a few months ago. It turns out it really was too small (Heather's got great pattern errata up now, so if I made the dress again, we'd be all set). Adelaide just couldn't get it on and off easily..and so it sat. But, really. That fabric is just too p...
oh! i didn't know you were making that shawl! it looks great...and makes me all wanty to make another. so so great. love the color. and now i am also wanty for that shirt. hm. think i can sneak in there before i leave tomorrow?
Commented Jun 23, 2009 on the cool days of June at SouleMama
the cool days of June
{photo by Calvin} We're in (the middle of) a long stretch of rain around these parts. A really long stretch. (I just read that temps in the Northeast are running 10 to 20 degrees below average. Yup, that sounds right.) While the plants in the garden are slightly stunted, the rain coats...
that is some serious papa loot! looove the yoga bag.
Commented Jun 23, 2009 on a weekend - and a bag - for Papa at SouleMama
a weekend - and a bag - for Papa
Despite the rain dampening all beach & boat plans, I'd say we did alright making a celebratory weekend for our special Papa. Chocolate cake, baseball, hammock hangouts, and rainy walks. Oh, and a little bit of handmade lovin' too. Art, poetry, a handmade baseball bat, and...a new y...
oh goodness me. he is way too cute. i can't handle it...it's been too long!!!
Commented Jun 19, 2009 on crafting for food at SouleMama
crafting for food
Will you look at who's decided it's time to eat? I tried telling him it wasn't time. I tried telling him he wasn't missing anything. And then I got more insistent and told him that his role as fourth baby was to stay a baby. That he should stop this request for food, this demand to craw...
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