is there anything nicer than. . .

. . . a starry night. . .


. . . a little cabin in the woods. . .

. . . a campfire . . .

. . . a beer . . .

. . . and a coondoggie?


Although, I could have done without the wasp plague. Hey, nothing's perfect, right?

we even make real food sometimes

Yesterday was a big day at Chez Prudence Rabbit. I made actual homemade not-from-a-can-or-carton soup.

For the first time ever.

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Now that all the visitors sent my way from Heights Eats have fallen out of their chairs, let's continue.

It was a basic veggie soup with carrots, broccoli, potatoes, onions, and (gasp) real garlic.

I even took a photo of it. Cute.




I also took photos of my girldogs trying to convince me that there is a spectacular adventure awaiting us, if only we go outside right this minute.



Umm, gotta go . . . . . bye!

fun with photos

Fun with photos. No, it isn't a sweet retro board game like "Dance Party: The Dance Craze Game of the 90s," which, coincidentally, I recently found in my garage. How did that get there?

I'm talking about Poladroid, the change your mediocre digital photos into nifty polaroid-like photos craze of the 07s. Better late than never.

the next big thing

I have decided what the upcoming trend in my little fashion pond will be:



Oh, you might say, "The scarf. Ho hum, old news."

But no, this is not a scarf, my friends. It is much much more than that.

It is the neckerchief.

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It's just that someone has been taking up much of my spare time.

What's black and white and mischievous all over?

Introducing . . . Sparrow!






She's had several homes already in her first year of life, and I'm so very happy that she found her way here to her forever home. I think she likes it here, too.

featured

I'm happy to report that one of the items in my shop, A Fine Hound, is featured today at Cool Etsy Items Under $20

He is a fine hound. A very fine hound, indeed.

I heart contests about sewing

Surprise, surprise, I entered the recent Swimsuit Cover Up Contest put on by Singer and Craftzine.com. I am a sucker for a sewing contest.

My entries:

Entry #1, Patchwork Picnic. This swimsuit coverup is a modified version of an awesome vintage pattern from Burda Moden magazine, circa 1971, for a floor-length evening gown, complete with French darts, a deep V halter neckline, and a sweeping scooped back. I modified the pattern by shortening it, and by sewing the cover-up from a patchwork fabric I constructed entirely out of scraps from my fabric scrap pile. You might recognize the fabrics from some of my previous projects (that is, if I ever blogged. heh).


Here's the original pattern, Burda Moden magazine, November 1971. I think I mentioned scoring a number of vintage 70s Burda's from ebay last summer--and then to left you all hanging at the edge of your seats. It's all about anticipation.


Entry #2 Pool Hoodie. I found this amazing, thick stretch terry cloth fabric at the thrift store, calling out to be made into a cozy poolside hoodie. The pattern is Simplicity 3694, a Built By Wendy pattern. I modified the pattern by adding multi-colored piping and binding made from knit scraps and upcycled t-shirts.


Entry # 3, Beach Pants. This entry is for the pants only. The top is my swimsuit top. Yes, it is a momkini. AND I bought it at an LL Bean outlet store. Don't judge.

Back to the pants. . . . they are a modified version of the pants pattern in Sew You. I added a drawstring waist, front patch pockets with eyelets, and cropped the length. Voila, beach pants!!



And, just because he's so cute, here's Alex hanging out at the pond near the agility cabin last weekend.