Genius Block Soap Dispenser/Grater

I love this soap grater invented by Nathalie Stämpflia, a design student. I use a micro-plane grater to grate my soap for my homemade laundry detergent. I'd love to have one of these in my kitchen. I've never been a fan of liquid hand soap because the containers are way too unattractive for my taste as well as being expensive. More photos and information about Nathalie's invention here.

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Foggy Morning

I woke up to a pea-soup fog this morning at the cottage. I guess the air is warmer than the snow. All of the white stuff has magically disappeared from my balcony without shoveling it even once. You live and learn. I used to break my back getting rid of it but in the last two years I've learned to just concentrate on the front walk and drive and the lower patio and deck.

I think the fog is thicker now than when I first got out of bed. Enjoy the first Sunday of 2011. I really wanted to put away all of my Christmas decorations yesterday but did not finish. Today I shall!

See you later. *

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Pair of Cardinals in the Snow

Is there anything lovelier than a pair of cardinals on a snowy fence? I think not. Enjoy the rest of the long weekend before starting the new decade.

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Sewing Machine Power

I love this quote. "Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman with a Sewing Machine." Image from Crust Party ~ She sews with a red hot needle.

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Cats Playing Patty-Cake ~ Hilarious Video

Over 6 million hits...hilarious. Cats playing patty-cake and what they are saying.




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Kitten Mittens ~ Do Want !

I would wear these proudly if you'd knit me a pair. These kitten mittens would surely warm the hearts as well as the hands of their lucky owners every time they were pulled on. If I ever find the pattern I'll post it along with my hand measurements. :-)

UPDATE: Nancy (one of my blog readers) found the pattern.

Here's the link. Thanks so much Nancy!

Posted on 1/1/11 at 1:11 pm ~ Happy New Year

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Baby New Year circa 1937

Vintage magazine cover from The Saturday Evening Post via Mark P. Baby New Year is so much more uplifting that Father Time, right? We are all brand new today.

Wow !! I just looked at the date of this post and it's 1/1/11. What do the numerologists have to say about that? I think I'll schedule it to go live at 11:11 am. Might as well go all the way with the numeral 1.

I think this is a sign that 2011 is going to be ONEderful !!

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A Prosperous New Year

Times change but the sentiments don't. I'm always drawn to the beautiful fancy penmanship from years gone by. I'd love to see this 1904 County Clerk's ledger, wouldn't you?

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