Ornament Wreath
on Nov 20, 2009 in create feather your nest holiday It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…… Ok, so here’s the thing.  I am usually not one of those people who starts thinking about Christmas before Thanksgiving.  But this year, thanks to the economy, I just got furloughed.&#...

We have a Winner…
on Nov 18, 2009 in just for fun grow of the Winter Garden Giveaway! Commenter #26 Amanda Mae  says: “I would LOVE to win this!! I just started a "Baby Bucket List" of things that I would like to do and accomplish either pre-pregnancy or pre-birth, and a full garden...

Pretty Holiday Pillows – Freezer Paper Stencil Tutorial
on Nov 17, 2009 in create tutorial feather your nest sew holiday I just finished up these sweet holiday pillow covers. If they look familiar, it’s probably because you’ve seen these in the latest Pottery Barn Catalog:Pottery Barn ImageI thought they were cute, but not cute enough to fork over $29 each plus tax...

Making Faux Mercury Glass
on Nov 10, 2009 in create feather your nest I’m really enamored with all of the Mercury Glass I’ve been seeing in catalogs lately. I think it’s so pretty and shiny. Perfect for holiday decorating.Target Ballard Designs TargetThe other day when I was rummaging under my sink, I came acros...

Monday Menu – Quick Risotto
on Nov 9, 2009 in cook If you’re a true Italian chef who doesn’t mind standing and stirring your pot of Risotto, this recipe may not be for you.  But it you’re like me, and you don’t have time to linger over the stove, give it a try.  My friend Christine...

Sunday in my City
on Nov 8, 2009 in sundays in my city In honor of Veteran’s Day this week: Sculpture at the Veteran’s Memorial Building. Yellow Ribbons on Main Street. Check out Unknown Mami for more:...

Franklin’s New Digs
on Nov 3, 2009 in create feather your nest Pets Meet Franklin.  Franklin is our Russian tortoise. When the weather was warmer, Franklin spent a lot of time outside in our raised garden beds.  We thought he was safe, but one weekend he disappeared on a bender.  We found him three...

Monday Menu – Roasted Pumpkin Soup
on Nov 2, 2009 in cook Another soup recipe!  It must be fall…  This soup is great with a grilled cheese sandwich on a brisk fall night.  It’s an adaptation of a recipe by Alice Walters from “Chez Panisse Vegetables”. Roasted Pumpkin Soup 1 sugar pu...

Sunday in my City
on Nov 1, 2009 in sundays in my city   "Pleasanton Centennial”   A collection of three pieces, each tiled with scenes from Pleasanton's history: the fairgrounds, agriculture, the Ohlone Indians and the railroad. Horse outside of Christensen’s Tack Room.
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Winter Garden Giveaway
on Nov 1, 2009 in just for fun grow My favorite seed company, Renee’s Garden, has offered up a collection of seeds recommended for fall planting.  If you live in an area with a mild winter climate, these are perfect for a fall/winter garden.  If you live in a colder climate...