summer projects

This summer I've been working on a few little things.

JAM- Went ollallieberry picking with Dan and Emily at Swanton Berry Farm in Pescadero. They're berries are always plentiful, pesticide free and delicious. Rian and I picked somewhere around 30 pounds of berries... whew! Emily came over on Tuesday and I taught her how to make jam. At the end of the day I'd made 7 batches of jam and felt completely sugar coated.

Emily and I also made our own labels using the end of a cork (which I carved out a bit) as the berry. I think they turned out really cute.



SEWING- I've been wanting to sew a bit but don't feel real confident with real-big-girl patterns. I found the patterns for this dress and skirt for free on Oliver+S. For all three I used fabric I'd collected over recent years and I think they came out really cute. I hope Sophia likes them! If you'd like me to sew something for you, I'll take your orders!


























GARDEN- Our summer garden is coming in nicely. I planted 4 artichokes in the yard this year and they've absolutely taken off. I love the richer, greener taste of homegrown artichokes. Soon we'll be swimming in tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, pole beans, carrots, peppers, and herbs. yum.

What's next....?