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100th Post!

February 28, 2007

Hello Dear Friends! Well, the time has come. It’s officially the 100th
post. I was thinking about doing something for the 1 year blog
anniversary, but the beginning of my blog started out kind of rocky
(ur…ugh… is this thing on??) and that’s not happening until April
anyway, so we are celebrating the 100th post instead!

I’ve been thinking about what I could give away to one lucky reader,
and well, since I’ve kind of been on an apron kick, I decided to make a
ruffle apron. I also wanted to include some of my favorite things, so
included are 2 sizes of these adorable tulip cupcake paper liners.

The yellow are for mini-cupcakes, and the green are for the standard
size. I’m also including some of my most favorite sprinkles, which by
the way would look adorable on some spring-time cupcakes! So here’s
where you come in. Seeing as you all get to know me through the blog,
I’m really interested in
knowing who you are. I know there are a lot of lurkers out there, so
de-lurk! Even if it’s only for today. I promise I won’t ask you again.
In the comment section, I’d like you to post something about yourself.
Are you a sewer, crafter, scrapper, wonder woman, are you being paid by
me to read my little blog? What do you like doing? That’s what I want
to know. And I want to know where you are from. So, do those 2 things
and I’ll have my little darling pick a name on Sunday and I’ll announce
the lucky duck on Monday. Good luck!!

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142 responses to “100th Post!”

Carol

February 28, 2007

Congrats on your 100th post! I love your insights on being a mother and a woman–very inspiring. I love keeping up on my grandson!
I live in Utah and enjoy cooking, sewing and crocheting. I have a stress filled job and love to come home and relax by reading your blog. Your recipies are awesome. We loved the Baked Ziti. I love your art and wish I could purchase every one. Carol

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erin

February 28, 2007

so you want to know about me? hmm…i’m a mom to 2 girls, i sew, i knit, i embroider, i cook, i read, i tivo, i don’t clean enough. i am from chicago, but live further south now. happy 100th! it’s a great milestone!

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debbi eberle

February 28, 2007

Wow! Just found you last week! I am mom to a college brood, still have dh and fat cat at home. I love to sew, cook and entertain. I live in Oregon. I have to tell you..you find some of the most wonderful item..about those cupcake papers!!! Yep, I’m a major lurker and you are golden (as my 22 year old daughters would say)!

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Shawnna / flipflopmom

February 28, 2007

I love to do it all – or at least TRY 😉
crafts of all kinds
and lots of scrapping (although not as much as i would like 😀 )
and I am not being paid 😉
err um
huh
where do we sign up for that option 😀
oh and I am in Houston TX

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Melissa

February 28, 2007

Congrats on your 100th post!
I love your blog. Ive been lurking for awhile now. Im a scrapbooker myself and found your blog as a link from Emily Falconbridge’s blog!!
You are one talented lady!

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Liz Taylor

February 28, 2007

hi, i just recently found your blog and i am totally inspired by it. i do it all–crafting, sewing, scrapbooking, cooking–all while taking care of 3 kids. oh, and i live in utah. congrats on 100!!
Liz
clairesmama@hotmail.com

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Rosemary

February 28, 2007

I am a crafter. I sew and just learned to knit. You have wonderful ideas! I’m not paid to look at your blog…just like your ideas. I’m in Illinois, but my heart is somewhere South.

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Kristy Walker

February 28, 2007

You have such a fun blog and are so creative. I linked to you last week and was immediately inspired by your creativity. Currently I am living in Lima, Peru with my hubby who is doing medical research. I love crafts, though my resources have been limited this year. I decided that for my creative outlet I’d try my hand at some digital scrapbooking and I’m enjoying what I’ve learned so far! Great job on achieving 100 posts!

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shelley

February 28, 2007

my name is shelley. i am married. my daughter is going to marry henry. well, i think they are very close in age, and both so gee darned cute, with uber crafty talented mommas..i live in upstate ny.. came across your blog through this wonderous world of scrapping. odd facts about me: i went to college on scholarship to become an actress, dropped out, blew my ride, and somehow became a nerd. aka, software implementation specialist. i have dabbled in stand up comedy and sketch/improv comedy. i am convinced, john mayer is going to dump jessica simpson and find me and i will leave my husband, as you see.. it will be like this: you see, because “my body is a wonderland” and “i don’t trust myself” with the “gravity” that is pulling me to the “heart of life” which is JOHN! “I’m waiting on the world to change” so i figure the only way to do this is to make my way to the oncenter (just saw him in concert here last night) and find a “father to be good to my daughter”…my only problem. john doesn’t know this. but, i am “as bold as love.” so, once i make my way to the concert, i’ll find John, we’ll go “slow dancing in a burning room” and i will find the “belief” to “stop this train” and tell my husband… “i’m gonna find another you”….
so, i am a self-proclaimed john mayer groupie/wife/mother/sister/friend/all around one cool chick in no particular order who loves checkin out your bloggity blog! (enough random info?) :O) take care.. talk soon… HAPPY HUNDRED!

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Karen

February 28, 2007

Hi! I’m Karen from central California. I’m married (15 years next week) and a mom of 3 sweet kids (2 girls and 1 boy). I love cooking, cookbooks, coffee, scrapbooking, and tea parties. Congratulations on your 100th post. Your blog is charming!

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Kristen

February 28, 2007

I love to scrapbook, read, I have a wonderful hubby, and we own a great business. I lurk on your blog, I love to check in and see the newest recipe and/or craft project. We even made the cookie sticks around Christmas (well, tried, it was a poor attempt- we kept breakin’ oreos and having to EAT them. The shame) But we had alot of fun doing it and I’m pretty sure that’s half the reason you write your blog. Congrats on the 100th post, and thanks for all the creative inspiration and idea sharing.

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Cheryl M

February 28, 2007

I’m Cheryl – Southern California – Orange County. I found your blog through Emily’s blog, and so on… you know how it is! I am married, do not have any children, but love to scrapbook and cook! I collect cookbooks too – way too many! Love scouring used book stores too. Love your blog!

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Chris

February 28, 2007

I’m Chris. I live in your house. I want that apron! Love the blog. I read every post. Pick me! Pick Me!

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Nicole

February 28, 2007

Happy 100th!
I am third generation crafter. I enjoy lots of different ways of making things, including but not limited to: sewing, knitting, spinning, photography. . .
I live and go to school in Memphis. I enjoy reading craft and food blogs, you fit the bill nicely. Thank you.

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Chancy

February 28, 2007

Congrats on the 100th blog! I’m Chancy from San Leandro, California and I just found your blog today! I’ve been thinking about starting my own blog, but I’m a little nervous about it. I’m not sure if I’d know what I was doing and also whether I’d have enough to say (or more correctly whether it would be interesting). I love to create…I’ll try anything at least once, but my main hobbies are knitting and quilting. I also love to cook–and I love those cupcake papers!

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Megan

February 28, 2007

I’m a friend of your Mom’s in Utah. She knew I was a new blogger (loving it!) and promised me a wonderful read if I visited your site. She was right; I’m now a very frequent visitor, keeping up on the happenings with the Moores. I love your blog! I have two small children; I’m a fairly recent convert to digital scrapbooking and a few weeks ago dusted off the sewing machine in the basement. I LOVE to cook (and eat) and I’m currently investigating The Fly Lady. This year my goal is to cultivate the domestic goddess within and your blog inspires me!

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amber

February 28, 2007

Yay! After I found your blog a couple of days ago I immediately wanted to write you to tell you you’re a kindred spirit. 🙂 But I was too shy and so I’ve been lurking. I told one of my friends about your blog and she claimed you as her “new best . . . stranger.”
Thanks for the invite to make contact. I found your blog this past Saturday when I googled “striped cupcakes.” Isn’t that funny? Your post about striped cupcake liners from Martha is what came up.
I am currently planning my daughter’s third birthday party (it’s tomorrow). I am originally from Weatherford, OK, but my husband, daugther, and I now live in Greenville, SC. I love to plan parties–love all the details. I like to bake, but my husband doesn’t like sweets!! I love to write and am thinking about starting a blog of my own to record all of the stuff I write in my head throughout the day. I have a MacBook as well and am still getting acquainted with it. I love your blog and your approach to daily life and motherhood and creative pursuits–I’ve read all of your posts in a few days! I feel like such a snoop. 🙂
Thanks for being so great! Oh, I’ve wanted to ask you–have you ever heard of Sally Jean? I wish I could buy one of everything she makes. If you haven’t ever checked out her site, try http://www.sallyjean.com. Check out her “creative fairy” charm. It says, “sometimes there was a storm in her brain.” That’s exactly how I feel! I’m guessing you can relate. Congratulations on a great blog!
amber from greenville, sc

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Judy in Carefree

February 28, 2007

I’m a wife, mother, and grandma who loves to scrap, craft, sew, knit and cook. I live in Carefree, AZ, but am originally from the western suburbs of Chicago. I found your blog though a comment on Emily Falconbridge’s blog when you made the button flowers. I’m still waiting for the directions. I love your recipes and craft projects. I’m also a holiday junky!

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islandginny

February 28, 2007

Well… I live on a small gulf island on the west coast of Canada. When I get a chance I quilt and sew crafts. I really like the ruffle aprons.

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The ‘Chard

February 28, 2007

I’m hoping that I’m the only male reader who doesn’t live with you…is that unique enough to win the contest? The craftiest thing I’ve ever made is a tin can covered in felt to look like Santa Claus with a drawstring top that looked like a cap. I still have it. Yup, my craftiness peaked in the first grade. This is why I need the apron–I can’t make anything and your ruffle apron would make a great wedding anniversary present for Betsey on April 9th! She loves everything you make!

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The ‘Chard

February 28, 2007

Betsey just informed me that the contest is a drawing. So much for being unique and untalented.

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Kris

March 1, 2007

Hi! My name is Kris and I live in Northern New Jersey. I am a mom/step-mom to 5 kids. He had 2, I had 1 and we have 2 together. Ages 22 & 18 (his – boy, girl), 18 (mine-boy), 12 and 6 (ours – boy, girl). When I’m not in a gym or on a field somewhere, you can find me doing just about anything. Right now I’m into photography. I need to get back to sewing and I make a lot of my own beaded bracelets.
I found your site through Flickr where I saw a link for your adorable aprons, which I immediately printed out the instructions for, and bookmarked your site. I hope to make one of these SOON to wear on the occasions that I get to cook or bake, instead of getting it all over my clothes (like I usually do!)

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Angela D

March 1, 2007

Okay… I’m a Mother, Wife, Lover, Nurse, Chef, Caretaker, Organizer, Dreamer, Poet, Scrapbooker, Friend, Sister, Daughter….I’m just a woman from Ohio.
And cupcakes are like the perfect food. I’m not sure why… but I’m obsessed with cupcakes….and taking photos of the cupcakes.
The apron is beautiful. I would love to win this apron… because I know I’m not talented enough to make one.
Congratulations on your 100th post… and continue joy, happiness and health in the upcoming year.

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julie (jane’s apron)

March 1, 2007

I’m a paper crafter…love to make simple cards, collages, and other vintage inspired things. Right now, my favorite papers are vintage sewing patterns. I have a really cool 1960’s sewing machine that I’d like to learn how to use…to make aprons! Happy 100th post!

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Ellie

March 1, 2007

Hi! This is my first post ever on anyone’s blog! I am 42, married, mother of 2 elementary aged children. I work part time and have been starting to goof off a bit at work (as is evident by how closely I follow some of these blogs I’ve discovered). I am crafty but not near to the level of professionals such as yourself! It’s very inspiring to see what you do! I live in Lexington, VA – home to “Chef Messy” whom I have never met but, if I bumped into on the street, would give a warm hello to! Thanks for keeping me inspired and I hope I win your apron as sewing is definitely not my area of expertise…

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jane

March 1, 2007

I’m new to your blog but it’s lovely _ i’m a newbie quilter and old veteran cross stitcher. congrats on post 100!

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Mindy

March 1, 2007

I’m new to your blog. I’m a scrapper. Live in Utah and have a little one. Not too much to say about me. My friend in my ward told me about your blog (she heard from your Mom). So that’s about it. Love what I’ve seen of your blog so far. You are very talented.

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Jennifer

March 1, 2007

I hope you aren’t too overwhelmed by getting what you asked for 😉 ! I am a mama, a wife, the admissions’ director at my son’s elementary school, a quiltmaker, knitter, scrapper, crafts-of-every-stripe enthusiast, a cook, gardener, photographer, collage-maker, nature lover, rubberstamp collector, card maker…the list goes on! I currently live in a very small town in Massachusetts, was born and raised in Chicago, and wander the blog world freely and happily. I’ve totally enjoyed looking at and reading your blog and congratulate you on reaching 100!

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Connie Heitner

March 1, 2007

Hi! I too found your blog through Emily Falconbridge. I live in Buffalo, NY and work fulltime teaching in special ed. My favorite thing to do at this monent is stamping and making mini-books of memories. I love reading your blog with all the recipes and crafty projects you do, just like reading a magazine. Keep it coming!

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Meghan

March 1, 2007

I am one of the so-called “lurkers!” I love your blog! I found it on Chef Messy’s “blog love” tribute. Your recipes are amazing and I love all your pictures! I think Monte Cristo sammies have been the favorite so far. I made them for my husband and he said, “I had something like this at Disneyland…” Funny!
I’m originally from Honolulu, moved to Utah as a teenager and I currently live in Boston where my husband is in dental school. Boston is the best isn’t it!? I just had a baby in January and am loving being a stay at home mom. She is a champ sleeper so I have all this time to be “crafty”, which I love! I’m currently into sewing. I love designing my own patterns and such. Right now I have an apron in the works.
Sorry for the novel…Happy 100th post!!

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Crystal T

March 1, 2007

Gosh…. I get all nervous introducing myself. 😉 Like in Kindergarden. HI- My name is Crystal. I am living in Clarksville, TN. I like to sew, bake, embroider, read, crochet, and eat bon bons.(I threw in that last part just to see if you were still with me.)I adore your blog- Full of goodness and eye candy. Happy 100 dear!

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Cheryl

March 1, 2007

De-lurking. Living in Indianapolis, but from Canada. I enjoy crafts – right now it’s wool felt that I find myself drawn to. I check in almost daily to see if there are any new posts. Love your stuff. Found your post via Emily Falconbridge’s. Congrats on your 100th post!

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Jamie

March 1, 2007

Hi! I’m new to the blog thing. An American from Chicago living in London with a 2 year old little boy. Getting ready to move back to the states…San Fran this time! I love pretty things, love to be creative, love to cook…have done very little of that for the past 2 years!…but your blog makes me hopeful. Can’t wait to try your recipes once I have American ingredients again!
Congrats on your 100th!

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Vicki Grobels

March 1, 2007

Good Morning –
I’m from Southern California – a naive to this warm weathered state.
I am an ARTIST – at least that is what i always tell myself, however my seven year old said to me “you’re just a scrapper”. hmmmm…
I scrap, I do art journals, make little make and take books – anything to do with pretty papers, vintage items, flowers etc.
hope i win!! take care – V.

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meg

March 1, 2007

Well, it’s a small price to pay for a chance at your lovely prizes: I stumbled onto your blog via Chef Messy, and have to keep coming back for more (Moore?). Here in Houston, I spend my day cramming in as much sewing as my boy will allow. The mountain of scraps is becoming unbearable, but that doesn’t deter me from adding to the pile. One of these days, I’m going to whip up a ruffly apron or two (if I don’t win one ahem) I like to cook and love to bake, and have the “sand in my hourglass”, if you will, to prove it. If I were paid to read blogs, oh how rich we would be….
Happy 100th!

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abbey

March 1, 2007

Wow, tons of people read your blog, Morgan. How cool! I have always loved to cook and bake, but I wasn’t so into scrapbooking/sewing/general crafting when we lived in Boston…it’s been developing as the babies have made their entrance and inspired me to be more of a homemaker. I do enjoy the blog…keep it up and congrats.

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Andie

March 1, 2007

I gladly read your blog for free! lol. I love your cookies (an instant fav in my house) and your ruffle aprons (DH laughs at mine).
Well I’m Andie, I’ma photographer (well I’m working on my portfolio) and crafter, and artist. One day maybe I’ll be a “name”! =) I live in Texas but raised in S. CA!

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Laura F.

March 1, 2007

Hello…
My name is Laura.I live in Western North Carolina.I’m married with two girls ages 9 and 12.This is our first year homeschooling and it’s been great.I wish we started earlier!
I’ve been a knitter for about 10 years.I also love to bake,make jewelry,draw,and love thrifting.Lately I’ve been experimenting with needle felting,sewing,and crochet.
I found your blog about a month ago and I really enjoy it.Right now i’m making your lentil soup and plan trying the chocolate chip cookies next.
Thanks for sharing your artwork and life. :}

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Louise Burrows

March 1, 2007

Cool Blog, lovely pics too. I am a cupcake maker (one of a handful in Switzerland) I am a dedicated Hausfrau for permit reasons! originally a teacher by trade. I am looking after 2 crafty mad girls at home.

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teresa mcfayden

March 1, 2007

Oh my gosh….how very generous you are with such lavish party gifts!! I lurk on our log on occasion and it always makes me smile. Your aprons….so colorful, fun and divine!! Those cupcake liners are just magical! I’l do all of them justice…promise!! 🙂

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jenny Lofgren

March 1, 2007

Wow, so many people!! Morgan,you amazed me when you first moved to LA, but now you actually intimidate me! You are AMAZING! I have to admit, you have inspired me so very much to expand my artistic “abilities” – though it never fails just when I finish something new(er) you have done something similar and yours is always millions times better. So, you’ve also caused some frustration, but more so you’ve inspired me. I LOVE your blog, and Trent and I miss you, Chris and Henry a lot! Glad to see your doing well. My interests: baking, painting, scrapbooking, and sewing. I love it all! Take care! Oh, we now live in Wisconsin and are freezing! Miss ya.

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Karen

March 1, 2007

I love,love,love your blog! Plus, you have the same name as my sister, and I don’t know too many Morgans! I am primarily a knitter, although I’ve been dabbling in sewing and scrapbooking.

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mary

March 1, 2007

I love your recipes!!! I made the oreo pops for neighbor gifts for Christmas and everyone LOVED them!! Also loved the whole wheat chocolate chip cookie recipe-delicious!! I LOVE to scrapbook!! Thanks for sharing so many cool recipes! You’re awesome!

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Jan

March 1, 2007

Hello. What a great way to get people to comment. I am from Houston, Texas. With two daughters off at college and one to go I have rediscovered my sewing machine. Your blog is great. This is my first time to comment, though I lurk on crafting blogs all the time. Congratulations on the 100th post.

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cakebaker_cakemaker

March 1, 2007

Hi, my name is Karen and I’m from Australia. I’m am a wife, mother of two grown up children, carer of two elderly parents. I’m a cakemaker/baker.
I have tried a lot of crafty things but always come back to baking.
I was drawn to your site through a link (can’t remember which one now) when I saw the cute cupcake papers you have.
Happy 100th post, what an achievement:):)

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kristy delashaw

March 1, 2007

I just found your sweet blog today. The photos caught my eye. You have a great way of putting things together visually. I can’t wait to make your pasta salad – I love sundried tomatos!!!

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Joan G

March 1, 2007

Hi. I just found your blog recently, but i can’t remember how…I do enjoy it. I’m Joan from Baltimore, Maryland. I love to garden, quilt, read and collect (plants, fabric, vintage cards, old paintings). I work part time delivering auto parts. And I really enjoy blogs, so much inspiration and encouragement.

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Lori

March 1, 2007

I found your blog through a link. I live in So Cal with my hubby and 4 kids. I love to read and cook. My baby is just 3 months old so I’m not doing much crafting right now, but want to learn how to do digital scrapbooking. Love your fun blog!

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Janay

March 1, 2007

Hi. My name is Janay and I am from Canada. I came across your blog awhile back and come back quite often. I really enjoy your style and love to see what you have posted next. 🙂 I am a wife and hopefully soon a mother 🙂 – We are in the process of adopting right now and waiting for someone to choose us to raise their child. I like to tease that I am a “closet scrapbooker” because my husband would have my head if he knew how much I spend…hehe. I wasn’t really into crafts until a few years ago and started a little more hardcore when a friend of mine opened a scrapbook store in the town we live in. I enjoy it alot and am just starting to venture into new, fun, and exciting little projects that I find on others blogs. Congrats on your 100th post! Cheers.

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robin

March 1, 2007

I found your blog through emily… I love to cook and have tried several of your recipes. I share your love for Ina as well..I’m a scrapper ..5 kids.. and a wana be photographer. I also love aprons!!! And don’t have one yet. Retro stuff makes me happy. Nice to meet you finally.

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