Self Portrait

Self Portrait
Originally uploaded by Green Kitchen.

How did I know, half my life ago, that this is how I would look and feel today as a mother of two small children each getting over a cold and one of them teething. I'm feeling lonely today, so Bitter Betty's coming down to save me. I know I'm not alone in this weird, isolated job that they call motherhood.

My sister: Wardrobe Remix(ing) it Up

Hula Hoop
Originally uploaded by becktress.

My sis was a featured Wardrobe Remix(er) on Bits and Bobbins' blog yesterday. The Wardrobe Remix thing is kind of like craft blogs for clothes horses only it's a flickr pool with over 3000 members! Becky's on day 57 of posting a daily photo of what she's wearing. If you like vintage dresses you should check out her flickr set. I think she's past 100! They made super cute Moo cards.

Sneak Peek: A mini quilt for Julie Knoblock

mini_quilt_jk
Originally uploaded by Green Kitchen.

I truly am the slowest swapper ever. Just ask Samantha, Tricia, Alice (not technically a swap, but I did promise that I'd mail her some craft supplies, which took me about five months to do), and now Julie. I don't even want to look back and see how long it's been since Julie and I started talk about this mini quilt swap. I've been enjoying hers now for at least a couple of months. This here is a little sneak peak at the one I'm making for her. It's almost done! Part of my delay is that I started a different one and couldn't get anywhere with it. Finally I gave up on it and made a new one in less than a week. I like how it's turning out. Soon Julie, soon.

P.S. Check out Julie's interactive painting project. You get to help art direct a painting.

New Vintage Wardrobe & Misc.

NVW_button
Originally uploaded by Green Kitchen.

I know I should be posting a film strip style photo collection of myself as a follow up to the other two, but damn if I can't figure out some "fun idea." In addition to figuring out a theme I'd have to bathe, fix my hair, pluck hairs, match clothing, etc? That could take weeks.

Not much crafting is going on at my house these days. The little guy is walking and demanding a new level of attention.

Thank you to everyone who is still leaving comments. I used to reply sometimes, now it's almost never. I used to at least go visit the blogs of everyone who commented, but that's lessening, too. This two kid business is definitely busy. We survive by leaving the house, striving to have as much outdoor time as possible. I think I'm a couple years away from being back in tip top blogging shape. Until then I'll try and sneak in some crafting and posting at night and lurking to keep up with everyone.

On an exciting craft note, my friend Bethany from Bitter Betty is starting a sew-a-long of sorts called New Vintage Wardrobe. The idea is to sew contemporary clothes from vintage patterns and share the trials and tribulations with each other through blogs and the Flickr pool she started. She's already posted a couple of super cute outfits that her 11-year-old son photographed. Who knew mowing the lawn could be so fun.

Like Son, Like Father

d_bowler
Originally uploaded by Green Kitchen.

I think our 4-year-old gets it from his father. You might recognize the squinty-eyed pose from Little Big Man — he's "breathing through his eyes." If there was a voice-over with this photo you'd hear D saying, "That was the end of my religion period. I ain't sung a hymn in a hundred and four years."

Click here to see a larger version of the photo at Flickr.

And, for a little more bowler fun check out Bitter Betty's cool Magritte-esque photo.

rockstar

rockstar
Originally uploaded by Green Kitchen.

Age: 4
Favorite music genre: Rock
Favorite band: The Police
Chooses own clothes: Yes
Dresses for dinner: Yes

Click here for a larger Flickr version.

Carlos Fund Auction Ends Today

Just a reminder that the Carlos Fund Auction ends today at about 8pm PST. Click here to go straight to eBay.