Author Archives: imadeitso

mini garden v.2.0 – how’s it doing?

Posted on June 28, 2011 by imadeitso

pretty well, actually. this was last year’s little spot: hey, a little haphazard maybe, but it worked. and gave us plenty every few days. you might remember when i first planted this year’s version… i put up a small trellis … Continue reading →

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melissa morgan-oakes is here today (and a giveaway)!

Posted on June 24, 2011 by imadeitso

i am so excited to have melissa morgan-oakes stopping by here today as a part of her blog tour.  if her name sounds familiar, melissa is the author of 2-at-a-time knitting books (about which i’ve written before). she has also … Continue reading →

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kids made it so: school bus card

Posted on June 23, 2011 by imadeitso

here’s a little card the kids made for the holidays last year for their favourite bus driver. i thought i’d share it here, since school is wrapping up in a couple of weeks… and a little gift on the back… … Continue reading →

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mystery shoe revealed

Posted on June 21, 2011 by imadeitso

from last time… what was the purpose of this shoe? it’s a chestnut crushing clog. of course! from the display… “This menacing looking clog was worn in…France in the 19th century for the innocent task of shelling chestnuts.” if you’d … Continue reading →

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bata shoe museum, toronto canada

Posted on June 20, 2011 by imadeitso

last weekend, i went to the bata shoe museum in toronto, canada. now at first thought, even i will admit that an entire museum dedicated to shoes can seem to be a frivolous use of space. i say “even i” … Continue reading →

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