Moonshine Junkyard

i had a nice easter weekend, partly because i'm finally turning back into a social butterfly! (that nesting thing has had me staying home more often than not lately) addie came to town and we went to check out marmy's new digs. my mom and her hubby moved into the cutest little cottage close to town with a pretty yard and space for a trampoline for his two daughters!  it has the most charming screened-in sunporch. the girls want to have slumber parties here during the summer. my mom has a knack at making a home comfy and pretty.  her cat, nettie, helps a lot with that too. some easter eggs made by jack's two daughters. they are age 11 and 14 and very crafty. my stepsisters. wow. (i forget sometimes!) that night there was a big show down at our favorite local hang out and bar, cozmic cafe. our friend scott's band, san similar played which always draws a crowd. and this time his openers were comprised of other old friends who go w...

all kinds of goofy celebratory festivities are going on round here.... solstice night i baked. the perfect long-winter's-night cozy activity.  it rapidly became clear what my favorite baking ingredients are... butter, coconut, chocolate, nuts, more butter.... it is widely known that i love aprons , so naturally i have a collection of vintage or homemade christmas aprons. they remind me of being a little kid and helping my mom bake plates of goodies for our neighbors. in fact, i use her old one all the time and it makes me feel just like mrs claus! for baking night i pulled out my Holly Hobbie christmas apron, sorry i didn't get a good picture. while i baked away, darin made a fire and stayed busy doing this: next day we finished up our christmas shopping on main street. i decided (following a similar holiday dressing rule as sasha ) to throw on everything green in honor of winter and the evergreen. clashing shades welcome! i just g...