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  • When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Sewing

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    I don’t know about you, but when I am coping with stress or difficult times, my sewing output goes way up. As in WAY WAY up. It’s not that I especially spend more time at the sewing machine, it’s just that I switch into stress-induced Full Production Mode. Do you know what I mean? I…

  • June Blooms in the Pacific Northwest

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    Garden in Bloom: June 2014 via cottagemagpie.com Garden in Bloom: June 2014 via cottagemagpie.com Aside from my birthday month of April, I think June is one of my favorite months. The whole garden bursts into bloom and it’s such a joy to watch it unfolding every day. This garden needs a little attention. Some things…

  • Late May Blooms in the Pacific Northwest

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    Spring Flowers in the Rain via cottagemagpie.com Spring Flowers in the Rain via cottagemagpie.com The garden here evolves on a daily basis this time of year. With the mix of sunshine and rain, things are growing so fast (*ahem* like my lawn *ahem*). I find myself wanting to take a little tour every day just…

  • Early May Blooms in the Pacific Northwest

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    Garden in Bloom: May 2014 via cottagemagpie.com Garden in Bloom: May 2014 via cottagemagpie.com Luckily for me, the garden doesn’t care if it’s cleaned up or not. It just blooms and blooms anyway. This time of year is so fun with the peonies all peeking out their heads and gradually opening to a frilly, blowsy…

  • Original Bohemian Squares Quilt

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    I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to share my newest quilt with you! After I showed you all the fabrics I had gotten to put in it, I just kind of got it all done lickety split! It’s been finished for a few weeks now, so I’m glad to finally share it. This…

  • April Blooms in the Pacific Northwest

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    Garden in Bloom: April 2014 via cottagemagpie.com Garden in Bloom: April 2014 via cottagemagpie.com Spring is such a tease, isn’t it? You get those sunny days and the early flowers and you think, “Ahhh, the beautiful weather is here!” You wear short sleeves, you open the windows, you get out the quilts and pack up…

  • Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Cupcake Recipe

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    Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Cupcake Recipe via cottagemagpie.com Dairy-Free Gluten-Free Coconut Flour Chocolate Cupcake Recipe via cottagemagpie.com You didn’t think I’d hold out on you after showing the cupcakes with the peanut-butter frosting, did you? I would never do that to you! 🙂 These chocolate cupcakes are my favorite treat, and we make them…

  • Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe

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    Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe via cottagemagpie.com Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Frosting Recipe via cottagemagpie.com I don’t eat peanuts or peanut butter very often, but every so often I get a craving that only peanut butter frosting (or filling) will fix. Unfortunately, with my dietary needs, most frosting recipes will not work for me. This heavenly…