Taking the train to Portland

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Accidentally growing mint

Our mint plant has grown huge. I re-potted it and trimmed it back a week or two ago. Oh course, I saved the prunings for cooking and beverages. I put it in a cup of water to keep it fresh.

But, I guess mint is one of those plants that puts out roots in water. And once something sprouts, I can't kill it. (We have a potato and ginger that got planted because they sprouted too).

So, I put the mint in the window where it could get a little more sun and grow strong (and used jess's wine glass idea), and today it was ready for repotting. Hope you like your new home little guy!

Also, you are so fabulous with your tilting swirl.

Happy birthday Rosei! (belatedly...)

Rosei is one of my best and oldest friends, and her birthday was 7/26. This is what I made her for her birthday. I've been picking away at them for the last couple of months. And now I've mailed them, so it's ok to post!

I guess I'm going through a pastel phase....

Paper wisteria

Lavender sugar

Rainbow pear pincushion


The heart headed man

Walking to work through the park today

It's noisy for the first bit, but I love the trees. And the new entrance to the Japanese garden!























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Cat couldn't be bothered to get out of bed today

She makes it sooo easy to go to work


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Regular gifts from Daiso

I have developed the habit of buying things for people every time I got to Daiso (the Japanese dollar fifty store). Especially people whose tastes I know well, or who are especially appreciative (little Asha is on her way to being crossed off that second list...)

This blue glitter nail polish is for Asha, and the ginkgo leaf cookie cutter for Jess.

The kiwis are growing

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Lavender festival at last.