Handmade whipped cream The presentation lacked sophistication. My sad, coconut flour Dutch baby It was actually an accident that I planned Dutch babies for tonight, Shrove Tuesday. We don’t celebrate it as such, it being a more Catholic tradition, but as a nod to my childhood I’ve done this on the past. Because I wasn’t … Continue reading Dutch Babies and Strawberries
Month: February 2020
Sky on Fire
Scenes from around the house
Nothing much; just how the house looked the other afternoon. It’s feeling quite comfortable. There are still some things to be done, to be sure, but we’re mostly there.
Antique Mall
Friday I took Flopsy and Duchess to a nearby antique mall for Flopsy’s birthday present. I hadn’t been there before and it’s larger than the one I’ve been to several other times. She picked out an end table with magazine rack underneath to hold her record player and (some of) her records. She also found … Continue reading Antique Mall
Renovations
We simply must get this dollhouse stripped so we can begin painting, etc. The girls have waited a long time. This morning I stripped off by hand all of the electrical tape and most of the wallpaper (which is unfortunately rather hoard-like, and glued too well). I brought out a spackling chisel and some sandpaper, … Continue reading Renovations
New Week
Yes, this is Tuesday and not the beginning of the week, but sometimes I get a late start.* There’s always so much optimism in the beginning of a week. I imagine how productive I will be, how I will stick to the diet, how I will wear my step-counter and exercise more, how I will … Continue reading New Week
Bibbity-bobbity-broom
Even a four-year-old can do it! Seriously, look at that! Did you know you can stand your broom upright? No, it doesn’t have anything to do with the date, or the earth’s tilt (which stays the same - science, people...), but the fact that it has a low center of gravity. I was happy to … Continue reading Bibbity-bobbity-broom
Comfort
Indiana and mutual comfort
The past week
My heart is heavy and I couldn’t get past it to write any blog posts. Just now I decided to face up to it and just post and get it over with. Friday we lost Smokey. He was hit by a car. I found out through a neighborhood post about a grey and white cat … Continue reading The past week
Ancient Faith Artisans
I have some exciting news! Cozy House Curios is one of 24 Orthodox shops being featured on a special page on Ancient Faith! I strongly encourage you to go to the page to check it out. You can find almost anything: Orthodox cards, icons, carved coffins, prayer ropes, embroidered bags for blessed bread, saints peg … Continue reading Ancient Faith Artisans
Praying With My Feet 