Monthly Archives: August 2009

have sleeves, will travel

Posted on August 31, 2009 by mariko

Oh, hi. I have been a bit fixated as of late on armwarmers. Sometimes, when I am wearing a short-sleeve shirt, I get a little chilled, and looking for a cardigan can require too much effort. Pulling on some sleeves … Continue reading →

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It is here!!!!

Posted on August 27, 2009 by mariko

The gummi candies are almost as good as the book, which is to say, these gummi candies are super delicious Hello, but I have been WAITING for this book to arrive!! Yes, it is the chicken’s second, utterly glorious book: … Continue reading →

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cake

Posted on August 13, 2009 by mariko

Soon I will need to have my stomach pumped. I’ve eaten out a million meals in the last week, all festive and all fun, but it’s catching up to my girlish figure. And, there’s been lots and lots of cake. … Continue reading →

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dotty

Posted on August 4, 2009 by mariko

And some more summer sewing! I found this fabric in my stash, and I was quite delighted, since I have absolutely no recollection of purchasing it. Sad but true. The dress pattern is from this book (ISBN: 9784579112425). It was … Continue reading →

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