Sunday, February 7, 2010
Saturday, February 6, 2010
334 - I'm Going To Like It Here
We had just finished lunch today when someone came to our door. It was a delightful woman named Carol from the Welcome Wagon. Dude, the Welcome Wagon. She sat with us at our dining room table and told us all about the stuff to do and services available here. Wow. What a fabulous little friendly town.
Thank you Bowmanville for being totally awesome.
331 - Honey, I'm Home!
Hello my darling Redd-Heads!
Everyone has arrived in Bowmanville safe and sound.
Our house is even bigger than we had originally thought, even with all of our stuff set up. Our main floor managed to have room for Ash's play room, our living room AND a dining room.
Rogers screwed up with our internet so instead of getting it on Saturday we didn't get it until yesterday morning. 4 days without internet is entirely too long.
Since moving here we've been eating at home more often now that we're settled. Last night I made a delicious Thai chicken dish in our brand new Crock-Pot! And yes, it is a Crock-Pot brand so I don't have to say slow cooker lol.
So far Bowmanville is fabulous. Everyone here is so nice. If you pass someone on the street, they say hello to you. Being from a big city this seems so insanely foreign to me. It's nice.
Anyways, that's all for now. I have to go dig through my studio and try and get it organized so I can re-open the shops.
Also, Unikeys!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
329 - Tomorrow
Holy crap. Tomorrow I am taking the train with Ash and my mother to Bowmanville. Tomorrow I leave Ottawa. Tomorrow I start a new life, a hopefully better life.
To counteract this crazy serious entry, have a picture! Look how crazy cute they are! AHHH!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
328 - Lookie What I Made
Check out what I made! Once I'm settled in the new place (holy crap I move on Friday!) I'll take studio pictures and list them in the Emporium.They're super cozy, 70% acrylic and 30% wool
Also, Smug Cat is Smug
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
326 - Leaving on a U-Haul
So I’ve managed to completely forget to tell you guys something really important. We’re moving at the end of the month! And not just a little move across town, we’re packing up and headed for a new town, Bowmanville. My sister and her husband and my four nephews live there, so we’ll have family close by.
We’re going to be moving into a cute little house.
It has a big back yard for Ash to run around in, an extra room for Paul’s office and the coolest basement EVER!
Yes, it does have an awesome fire place and wood panelling for walls! This super awesome basement is going to be my new studio. It will have plenty of light because it’s a walk out into the backyard.
There are two other very important reasons why this house is totally awesome. One, it is just one small walk away from The Bowmanville Zoo. And two? My house can totally eat your house.
We’re going to be moving into a cute little house.
It has a big back yard for Ash to run around in, an extra room for Paul’s office and the coolest basement EVER!
Yes, it does have an awesome fire place and wood panelling for walls! This super awesome basement is going to be my new studio. It will have plenty of light because it’s a walk out into the backyard.
There are two other very important reasons why this house is totally awesome. One, it is just one small walk away from The Bowmanville Zoo. And two? My house can totally eat your house.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
325 - Friday Funny
Have a fabulous weekend my darling Redd-Heads!
If you're in Ottawa be sure to come by Babylon on Saturday @7 to see me at my last show ever!
Friday, January 1, 2010
323 - Birthday Bonanza!
So The Dame's 25th birthday is tomorrow! There's a 25% off everything sale in both shops from 12 till 12. But, since you guys are awesome and read my blog, you can get in on it early! From now until 11:59pm Jan. 2, put "Happy Birthday Bonanza!" in the notes to seller and I will send you your refund back via Paypal.
Come and grab your favourites before someone beats you to them!
http://reddhynes.etsy.com
http://damenamedredd.etsy.com
Saturday, December 26, 2009
322 - Nomtastic Cheesecake Brownies
I'm a bigger girl. I love to eat. While at Craftalicious in November there was a lady who sold cheesecake brownies and I was in heaven. I've been craving them ever since. Well, I found a recipe for them and they are damn tasty. Try a batch and I know you'll agree. I mean, c'mon! Brownies=awesome. Cheesecake=awesome. So it stands to reason that Cheesecake Brownies=NOM NOM NOM!
Ingredients
- 1 (19.8 ounce) package brownie mix
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (you can even use light if you're so inclined)
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup white sugar
Directions
- Prepare the brownie mix as directed by the box. Preheat oven to temperature indicated on box. Grease an 8x8 inch pan.
- Spread the brownie batter evenly into the pan. Using an electric mixer, beat together the cream cheese, egg and sugar until smooth. Dollop the cream cheese mixture on top of the brownie batter. Swirl together using a spoon or knife or finger.
- Again, listen to the box and bake it for however long it says. I found with mine that the minimum time was just perfect. Brownies will be done when a toothpick or knife or finger inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan (if you can wait that long), then cut into bars and serve.
- Become the envy of everyone you know. These are just so damn good.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
320 - Yarn Artists, You Need This!
Are you a knitter or crocheter? Are you tired and winding balls by hand? I know I was! That's why I got my hands on one of these babies!
The Royal Yarn Winder is a fabulous investment! They are a little pricey but they are MORE than worth it. As an example, I just wound a 400g ball of yarn into 5 more easily handled balls of yarn in all of 5 minutes. Okay, so they aren't so much balls as little centre pulled cakes, but they don't roll around and are awesome. You need one.
Monday, December 14, 2009
318 - Redd's Annual Cardigan - Progress
I've been on a hiatus from my cardigan. Not because I wanted to, but because I had to. So far, this December, I've sold 10 Jayne Cobb hats. TEN! So needless to say every waking moment was knitting for customers, leaving no time to knit for me.
Now that I haven't made a hat in a few days (phew!) I decided to take a crack at this sweater again. I'm just about done the second sleeve. Hooray!!
Sunday, December 13, 2009
317 - New Year means New Plans
So 2010 is shaping up to be very different than 2009.
I've been brainstorming for new directions for Dame Named Redd Designs. The answer that came to me is The Beautiful Dame. I've always wanted to try my hand at soap and eyeshadow and 2010 I will make my pipe dreams a reality. It's going to be EPIC!
Friday, December 11, 2009
316 - Friday Funny
There is SO much going on in the world of The Dame right now.
Please all cross your fingers and send good vibes and maybe by this time next week I can share some of it with you!
Have a fabulous weekend my darling Redd-Heads!
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