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spicy cheese and lentil pupusas

Beans and lentils

spicy black bean and rice soup Spicy Vegan Black Bean and Rice Soup (4/14/2016)
Bean and Cabbage Stew (4/7/2016)
spicy cheese and lentil pupusas Spicy Lentil and Cheese Pupusas (12/15/2014)
Whole wheat sourdough pita with hummus, spicy carrots, and fried eggplant Middle Eastern Mini Feast (11/23/2014)
Southwestern bean and polenta bake Southwestern bean and polenta bake (6/13/2014)
Buckwheat bowl (5/20/2014)

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About me


A career break gave me with the opportunity to focus on my hobbies and adopt a little dog, leading me to create a new handmade business. With Oxford Dogma I get to combine many of my passions: pets + learning + design + making. I celebrate the intentional, structured, and methodical. Cute animals, nature, books, and chocolate + p.b. make me happy.

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Bosco will rest his head anywhere, but we especially love it when he rests it on his sister #roadtripbuddies The last of the summer Extra Small Pocket critters are up in my shop. I'm probably not going to be making this product anymore except for special orders, so if you'd like to snag one check the link in profile! . #summerstyle #gingham #preppy #dogtoy #plushtoy #doglover #dogmom #furkids #furbaby #pamperedpooch #ilovemydog #spoileddog #dogsofinstagram #lovedogs #sewing #handcrafted #littledoglove Maks, looking cute and handsome in a plaid Comfort Vest Harness made especially for him. I also made a matching collar and silent ID tag. It's part of his summertime Ralph Lauren look 😉 custom order :: this summertime harness is made for a little Morkie who's about 10-12 lbs, and doesn't do bling ❤️🐶 She lost a few teeth at her dental cleaning which made me sad... But she gained a new quirky and charming smile! 😁 My little mountain man! Bosco and Pipsqueak got tons of good use out of their Adventure Harnesses during our trip to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. And it was easy to wipe off dirt and mud. I need to make some adjustments to the ID pockets but otherwise I'm very happy with them. If your little dog could use a more rugged version of the Comfort Vest Harness, message me and we'll get your order in!
My latest @becraftsy class got a lot more complex than the landscapes class! @sharisketcher shares an excellent tip to slightly change the color as you paint across an area for interest. Sometimes it's a little cooler or warmer, darker or lighter. My #Craftsy class project for the Sketching Landscapes in Pen, Ink & Watercolor course with @sharisketcher is rather dark in the midtones, and I'm still working on leaving more white areas. But what a great project to go through from start to finish! I sorta thought I could learn it just by watching the class...um not so much. I continually learn the lesson that actually DOING the thing is what makes progress. ⠀ ⠀ #sketch #watercolor #inkandwatercolor #stillmanandbirn #betasketchbook #escodaversatil #danielsmith Experimenting with a tall and narrow format in this sketchbook spread. The designer in me likes to have constraints, even self-imposed ones 😛 I'm happy this case is finally complete! It was my first time sewing with piping, and I got some unexpected twists in it, but I like the structure it contributes to the case. This project also taught me how to do a hinged top with the wrap-around zipper, something that looked so daunting but @sewsweetness has great directions. Now to fill it with my #essentialoils 😍 I keep hearing how turmeric is so good for us, so I'm trying to work it into more dishes. This one has turmeric, cinnamon, cumin, garlic powder, and olive oil tossed with shredded carrot, almonds, and raisins. It's not for everyone but if you like Indian curries and briyanis I recommend it! #vegan #plantbased #healingspices Art day with @mbalkon ❤️ Left us both kinda saying "why don't we paint every day?!" #watercolor #sketchbook #watercolorwreath #danielsmith
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