Little Nut

Peanut came to me about 6 years ago via a Petsmart adoption. His little 1.75 pound self was sharing a cage with some mammoth chihuahuas. He's a special case they told me. Rescued from horrendous conditions from a puppymill in Live Oak, Florida. He had to get all but 5 teeth removed due to malnutrition. Plus, his social skills were severely lacking. I sadly ended up leaving, but Sam turned around to buy him because he knew I loved him.

His name was foxy, but I renamed him
Peanut because of his size. I should have named him Wiley because he looks like Wiley Coyote.


He is my sidekick. Loves me and only me. He's loyal....thinks he's fierce but now has no teeth in his mouth. Which, by the way makes his tongue hang out. He has a face only a mother could love....which I do.

New kitchen Eats

I bought this lovely can

of grapeseed oil from La Tourangelle. It is supposed to have a light nutty flavor, plus alot of health benefits. You can go to this website... http://http://www.buzzle.com/articles/benefits-of-grape-seed-oil.html


to read about the benefits.

Also, the jam from Maury Island Farms, which is all natural, looks amazing. I am making filled shortbread cookies with it today.

New Finds

These two were great TJ MAXX finds. I have other pieces similar to the skeleton that I bought last Halloween.

They started putting their Christmas stuff out today and I had to buy this Santa with the moon because I love vintage moon faces.

Path to Enlightenment

Abby and I began our 6 week beginning Buddhism classes on Sunday. It was such a peaceful place. I have never meditated before...but Abby and I both had the same experience during the 3 minute exercise. It literally felt like we were sitting there for 10 seconds. Wild. It will be an interesting journey for both of us.

Plum Color

I had bought these Japanese eggplants at the Asian Market last week with intentions on making an Asian dish. However, they found themselves converted to an Italian meal. The color is so beautiful. I want hand dyed yarn in this color. I stuffed them with a mixture of ground sirloin, sautéed garlic, celery, eggplant, paprika, parmesan cheese, and a homemade tomato sauce. Of course no Italian dish would be complete without a coating of melted Italian cheeses. They were rich...but good. Even my son ate them. However, I refrained from using the word eggplant.

Vintage Chunky

I found the cutest pattern for the cutest hat. Take a look. It's in Berrocos book #302 called Vintage and Vintage Chunky. I substituted Hulda yarn by Louisa Harding because VC was nowhere local to be found. The vest called Americano is a must make also. I will buy the yarn while up North. Patience is not my virtue. As stated by one of my friends, I love instant gratification. But will hold out for VC.

Vampire Knit Project

I received my copy of Vampire Knits. There are alot of cute projects. I fell in love with the Lore Hoodie. Off to my LYS, yarnworks, and after fondling many skeins, I bought a skein of Berroco Ultra Alpaca. It looks like a light bluish teal. This will be one of my train projects while going to Salem in October.