Crazy for TEA

I recently was given a small vial with a "mushroom" in liquid in it. It was a Kombucha "baby". I have brewed several batches quite successfuly and highly recomend it as a peppy (if somewhat tart) little beverage. Here is a picture of my jar of fermenting tea. It tastes like hard cider but gives the pep of a few cups of coffee without the jitters. Just be sure to drink a lot of water too.If you are a brewer might i suggest brewing with a Chai tea or a green tea with lemon, Yummy! I find them to be less vinegary and I don't need to blend the end product with fruit juice. Although, if blending with juice I really like apricot juice. I am totally smitten with my 'shroom (that white layer on the top is the "mushroom") . Yes it looks very weird and so far I can't get Chris to try it. I will keep trying because it's supposed to have immune boosting properties and who couldn't use that! 

Instructions for use

I am trying to make a "hang tag" for my lanterns. I like the design I've come up with. My friend/sister Stephanie helped me with that part. The problem comes with what and how much to say on it. It needs to be small and to the point and represent "me"... (I may be over thinking this.) 

So here is the long list of what needs to be said:

-The "roof" gets hot when Lantern is lit so please extinguish through a window or with the  switch and allow plenty of time to cool.

- To keep pest from setting up house place cedar chips/oil or mothballs inside (if lantern is to be left out doors).

-Please be sure your lantern is in a safe location, as they are both fragile and heavy, please be aware of toes, tails and snow shovels.

-Use warm soapy water to "clean house" as needed.

-Never leave candles unattended.

-Take some time everyday to enjoy being you!

The short list is... 

-The lid can get HOT! please be careful! 

-If left outdoors mothballs or cedar will keep bugs away.

-Enjoy!

So, What do you think? I might not have comments hooked up so if you'd like to email me feel free. 

I'm Back!!

Phew! I did it! I reset my pass word and here I am. I have been busy in my studio and out and can't wait to tell you all about it.... but I must, sorry. I promise to post again VERY soon! 

Time Flies... light speed

I can't believe it has been two years already. Harriett was just getting over an ear infection but still managed to have a good time at her party. (It was touch and go there at first.)  Her bangs need a trim but under all that hair is a happy little tot! I think every one had a good time. We are heading to the beach next week. Lots of cousins = lots of fun!

Weekend with Dirt

Still getting the hang of picture posting. This weekend we (yes, I do mean mostly Chris) moved alot of dirt around. Top soil. We need to build up our flower beds (yes, I do mean make them from scratch) and fill in the valleys in our lawn. We got the dirt on Thursday while Harriett was at daycare. When she and I pulled into the driveway she said, " Oh, that's alot a dirt. I need shovel." So she got one and got to work...

Weekend with Cousins

Last weekend Chris's brother Nick came up with two of his three beautiful children, for Chris's birthday. Lauren (then 6 now 7) and Heather 4(?). We all went to the Bronx Zoo:) Probably I enjoyed it more than anyone else... Well fed wild animals like to sleep and in their "natural" habitats they are usually hidden. I'm sure Harriett thinks snow leopards are rocks. But we all had fun being together. Or lunch picnic included some tastey cupcakes! Lauren's had blue frosting!

Back at home it seems our humble abode did have enough toys for the girls... The hammock was a big hit with Lauren and the umbrella is a lot more fun for a person small enough to spin than some one not quite tall enough to open it's full umbrellaness, Oh to be little (or big). 

P.S. That ugly shed behind Heather is now on It's way to the Landfill!! 

A NEW NEW LOOK!

Thanks Mike! Doesn't this look great!? And easy to use!!! (if I can do it anyone can!) Sorry everyone for all the exclamation points but  I am that excited! Look, I can even italicize. Yes, I know that doesn't seem like much to all you computer folk out there but for a compuphopic person like myself I appreciate the little things.

I finally got to visit with my friend Tim this morning. He and his wonderful wife Molly just had a little boy (april 16th) Hudson, who is cute as a bug! Some kind of yucky bug has been going around our household this spring so we all resisted the urge to ooh and ahh 'till now. He is really a beautiful baby, I'm sorry I forgot my camera. Next time.

Well, enough rambling on in public... I'm off to my studio. Teapots! Yum!