Thursday, August 09, 2007

Lady Luck

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These little guys really get the job done and protect my oak tree from aphid attack in a fun and earth-friendly way. Usually I buy a couple ...

Vogue 2991 Jacket

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Good thing I only paid 89 cents for this pattern! Though it was an entertaining and amusing way to spend a hot August afternoon sewing a jac...

Summer Under the Stars - Myrna Loy Day!

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It's all Myrna Loy on TCM today and early tomorrow morning! First up, "Topaze" (1933), then "The Thin Man" (1934), ...
Wednesday, August 08, 2007

Ann Taylor Loft $25 Gift Cards

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They're back! From now until September 9, every $50 you spend you'll get a $25 savings gift card redeemable September 10 to October ...

Chocolate Chip Muffins

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This is our favorite, fast and easy and healthy muffin recipe. They are just as fast to whip up as using those chemical store-bought mixes....
Tuesday, August 07, 2007

Flower Power!

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Meerkat Manor is BACK! Starting this Friday on Animal Planet. It's like an animal soap opera version of "Dallas" - coincidence...

Today is National Underwear Day

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Who knew?! FreshPair does, though. They are offering a 10% off coupon code (FPNUD787) good through August 31 in case you are too busy celeb...
Monday, August 06, 2007

Today's Favorite iPod Workout Song

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John Mellencamp, " Paper in Fire " The Lonesome Jubilee Today's stats -- 40 minutes, 2.40 miles, 252 calories
Sunday, August 05, 2007

Vogue 2977 View B top

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OK, while drawings don't necessarily reflect reality, this View B top---> Granted the the cargo pants aren't the perfect pairing,...

Friday's Favorite Workout song

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The Fixx, "One Thing Leads to Another" 3:15 Pure 80's Friday's stats - 43 minutes, 2.54 miles, 263 calories
Thursday, August 02, 2007

Sandra Betzina meets Marilyn Monroe

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Actually, her Today's Fit Vogue 2977 did this morning! This fabric may look familiar, I used it in another Sandra pattern, Vogue 8151 T...
Wednesday, August 01, 2007

The new Sandra Betzina Today's Fit Vogue Patterns

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Even though I wasn't exactly wild at first over her newest three - 2977, 2980, 2991 - I bought all of them today at my super-duper Hanco...

Hancock's 89 cent Vogue Pattern Sale

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Started today, through August 5. In the national ad circular, they are advertised on sale for $3.99; but inside the store I went to - 99 ce...

Today's Favorite iPod Workout Song

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Extreme, " Hole Hearted ", 3:39 Today's stats - 41 minutes, 2.45 miles, 273 calories
Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Carol Lane-Saber is coming to Houston August 11

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The Houston Chapter of the American Sewing Guild is hosting an all-day program with Carol Lane-Saber on Saturday, August 11 from 10AM-4PM. ...

Defense against the chocolate snackfest

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These aren't bad, just enough of a defense to prevent further afternoon snack attacks. There's even 1g of fiber, 1g protein...and on...

Hello Sandwich!

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New at Target's Dollar Spot -- Is this Hello Kitty sandwich container the cutest and safest way to protect your sandwich from lunchbox s...

Yesterday's Favorite iPod Workout Song

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Tom Petty, " Zombie Zoo " 2:57 Full Moon Fever Yesterday's stats -- 36 minutes, 2.20 miles, 246 calories
Monday, July 30, 2007

Repeatable Winner - McCalls 2205

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I'm trying to remember how many times I've made this shirt. It could be 7 or 8, or even more over the years... These shirts get wor...

A Houston Institution

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I usually don't watch the local morning newscast with tears. Houston Channel 13' s Marvin Zindler passed away last night from pancre...