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sewing + knitting + whole-grain baking + anything else I simply must make

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A bowl of easy lentil soup

Soups

spicy black bean and rice soup Spicy Vegan Black Bean and Rice Soup (4/14/2016)
Bean and Cabbage Stew (4/7/2016)
Bean and Kale Vegetable Stew (1/26/2016)
Easy lentil soup with carrots, celery, and tomato Easy Lentil Soup with Carrots, Celery, and Tomato (8/9/2015)
Tomato bread soup Tomato Bread Soup (Pappa al Pomodoro) (11/18/2014)
Vegetarian school lunch chili Vegetarian school lunch chili and eggless whole grain cornbread (5/27/2014)

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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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Instagram snaps

My little girl's first haircut 🐕 I hope it helps her stay cooler this summer. Excited to see how it grows back out... This morning I had orientation for the @lostourhome kitty room at one of the PetSmart locations. While most of the kittens wanted to play, this little peanut just wanted love! What a sweetie. The volunteers here always need help so if you can pick up a shift or two please reach out ❤️🐱 #volunteering #adoptacat #rescue #shelterpets #kittens During our last camping trip, Pipsqueak and Bosco got so dusty on our walks (remember Pigpen from the Peanuts? That was Bosco) that it inspired me to design a new vest harness. I've dubbed it the Adventure Harness and I'm so excited about that cargo pocket!! Waiting for my outdoor-friendly fabric to be delivered so I can get them made ❤️🐶 custom order :: I made this poo bag dispenser to match a Mutt Love leash, so it was fun to coordinate different fabrics and colors. The red lining on the inside makes the job of putting a new roll in a little peppier. 🐶❤️ Maks stepping out and sniffing around in his new #oxforddogma plaid harness. Such a great color combo for him! custom order :: since I love to use upcycled materials in my projects, it was a good day when I was able to find the exact fabric Maks' mom requested. She loves him in baby blue + white seersucker and has been wanting to replace one of her favorite worn-out harnesses with a new one. ❤️🐶
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 I had fun making this custom project for my neighbor. He loves location-based gaming and needed a slim, belted pouch to hold his @anker_official portable charger. Like a fanny pack, but not so fanny pack-like 😛 My new machine sewed the ballistic nylon fabric like a dream ❤️ A bonus of jumping on the essential oils bandwagon: I get to sew a storage case for them! I've had this triangle print fabric forever, but never knew what to do with it. And 3000 meters of jeans gold thread, so... denim. I can't wait to get started on the #CrimsonandCloverTrainCase pattern by @sewsweetness that these little bins will nest in.
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