If I was there I would
2.5.07
1.5.07
Poor Sal, Again!
One of the reasons I have been away from posting lately is Sal
Poor guy is allergic to his food. Its making his skin itchy and he is licking his fur off! Sals once voluminous pantaloons are now short shorts
The tough thing is that he can't stop eating the food. Its the only food that prevents the crystals he forms in his bladder. So instead he got a shot of cortisone and hopefully he will be relieved for a while. I will have to keep an eye on him to see when he needs his next shot
The other thing that prevents me from writing is that Kristie and Andrew are going to be visiting this Thursday and I'm turning the studio into its guest-room-mode. THis weekend is gonna rock!
Poor guy is allergic to his food. Its making his skin itchy and he is licking his fur off! Sals once voluminous pantaloons are now short shorts
The tough thing is that he can't stop eating the food. Its the only food that prevents the crystals he forms in his bladder. So instead he got a shot of cortisone and hopefully he will be relieved for a while. I will have to keep an eye on him to see when he needs his next shot
The other thing that prevents me from writing is that Kristie and Andrew are going to be visiting this Thursday and I'm turning the studio into its guest-room-mode. THis weekend is gonna rock!
24.4.07
Green Garnet Necklace
I've finished the necklace I've been dreaming of making to go with the copper inlay toggle. Its 17" long, green garnets and bali silver strung on black silk.
The necklace is quite heavy, but thanks to its short length, it doesn't pull you down! I especially like it when the clasp is in the front and this piece reminds me that I MUST get a neck form because photographing it is almost impossible.
So... more photos of it later when I have better equipment
23.4.07
Saturday = Ikea day!
We spent another fun saturday at Ikea. This time it was rather rushed, because Ren had a meeting soon after, and the place was very very crowded (due to the nasty snow outsude)
We still got everything we wanted and more:
I got a couple of SLOM jars to store some jewlery making chemicals
We got one of these super-cool hangers for Rens good pants
and a rolling, self watering planter for out tomatoes
(no photo found :( )
Ren got a desk for work. they needed it to be tiny and induatrial looking:
And finally our new VÄTTERN under the sink shelf is so needed in our appartment, as there is 0 storage in the bathroom. I 'm thrilled there is no longer a pile of bottles on top of the toilet tank
the only problems is that these CAPITA legs we got for it make the cabinet too tall. I'm particularly bummed because they are pretty chrome, so now I have to find shorter chrome legs to fit under the thing, any suggestions?
Overall, very good trip
We still got everything we wanted and more:
I got a couple of SLOM jars to store some jewlery making chemicals
We got one of these super-cool hangers for Rens good pants
and a rolling, self watering planter for out tomatoes
(no photo found :( )
Ren got a desk for work. they needed it to be tiny and induatrial looking:
And finally our new VÄTTERN under the sink shelf is so needed in our appartment, as there is 0 storage in the bathroom. I 'm thrilled there is no longer a pile of bottles on top of the toilet tank
the only problems is that these CAPITA legs we got for it make the cabinet too tall. I'm particularly bummed because they are pretty chrome, so now I have to find shorter chrome legs to fit under the thing, any suggestions?
Overall, very good trip
20.4.07
Toggles gone right
I've been working on some new techniques with toggles, these are 2 that actually turned out!
This one will be in a necklace i've been dreaming of making for quite some time: Copper with silver solder inlay and silver bar
Brass toggle #1! I like working with the brass more than I thought. Its because I have some brass solder. If only I could find some copper solder!
This one will be in a necklace i've been dreaming of making for quite some time: Copper with silver solder inlay and silver bar
Brass toggle #1! I like working with the brass more than I thought. Its because I have some brass solder. If only I could find some copper solder!
11.4.07
For anyone interested
In the Evolution/Creationist debate, this is an excellent website
http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/list.html
http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/list.html
9.4.07
8.4.07
Scrabble with Lori and Mojo
Yesterday we went to Lori's house for some BBQ and Scrabble
BBQ was awesome, despite the thick layer of snow covering everyhting
Mojo is much bigger than the last time we saw him. He is so cute tho! 8 months old, very big on chewing everything!
Mojo is a Shiba Inu
After the BBQ we played some Scrabble, Renato kicked Lori and my asses. Thats why we don't look very amused
BBQ was awesome, despite the thick layer of snow covering everyhting
Mojo is much bigger than the last time we saw him. He is so cute tho! 8 months old, very big on chewing everything!
Mojo is a Shiba Inu
After the BBQ we played some Scrabble, Renato kicked Lori and my asses. Thats why we don't look very amused
5.4.07
New Hair Colour
I've needed to do this for a long time...
Not perminant, but closer to my natural colour than before. Someday soon I'll have it completely back to the natural colour. Next thing on the agenda... a badly needed haircut!
Not perminant, but closer to my natural colour than before. Someday soon I'll have it completely back to the natural colour. Next thing on the agenda... a badly needed haircut!
4.4.07
"My best friend said...
...that if you were a few years younger he'd date you" - Student
"Uh... thanks! I think?" - Hollie
"Uh... thanks! I think?" - Hollie
30.3.07
More Toggles
New Toggles are finally at my Etsy store:
I should have a few more comming soon too, and perhaps a new shape!
I should have a few more comming soon too, and perhaps a new shape!
26.3.07
Saturday = Dinner Party
This Saturday we had the awesomest dinner party to date
The Challenge: One Vegetarian and One Nut Allergy
The Solution: marthstewart.com
I should have taken some photos of the food, but didn't so you will have to use your imaginations
I made Broccoli Calzones, fried chickpeas, and lentil green curry with tofu
Renato made vegetable and chicken (separately) skewers with sweet sauce
Dessert was a banana tart, which I've made before but thought would go perfectly
Erin and Jason brought over a beautiful bunch of flowers which I just had to take photos of. Inertia especially loved this bunch of flowers, making it a little difficult to photograph them in the sun.
25.3.07
Dotty Setting
On Friday we spent the night with out friends dog Dotty, she was alone for the night and needed some company
Dotty doesn't like having her photo taken much, but she does like belly rubs!
Dotty doesn't like having her photo taken much, but she does like belly rubs!
23.3.07
Taxes
Renato and I went to get out taxes done yesterday at the H&R
We were planning on having to pay back probably $2000, because Renato's last job did not pay into taxes... so we had saved up.
However, we also started a small joint buisness last year. What a great idea that was! In the end both Ren and I got a *little* bit of cash back. The saved up $$ can go onto student loans and nasty credit, yay!!!
I tried to hug the tax lady, she did not let me complete the gesture.
We were planning on having to pay back probably $2000, because Renato's last job did not pay into taxes... so we had saved up.
However, we also started a small joint buisness last year. What a great idea that was! In the end both Ren and I got a *little* bit of cash back. The saved up $$ can go onto student loans and nasty credit, yay!!!
I tried to hug the tax lady, she did not let me complete the gesture.
22.3.07
Another Wacky Spot
This comming Wednesday, Ikea's big sale will be on the MARKÖR TV storage unit, Regularly $399, on sale for $199!!
It's beautiful, but even with the $200 markdown, it is out of my price range. I am hoping one of these Wednesdays there will be a nice area rug on sale, because mine's not looking so hot anymore
It's beautiful, but even with the $200 markdown, it is out of my price range. I am hoping one of these Wednesdays there will be a nice area rug on sale, because mine's not looking so hot anymore
19.3.07
I did it
I finally got up enough courage to propose to Renato
I did it this Sunday, in the park, it was snowy and cold but I even did it standing on a nice little footbridge
Here is the ring I gave him (the one on the top)
its made from the wood of a wine barel, made by Craftsman (craftsman.etsy.com)
And... He said YES! So I'm engaged
Yay!!
I did it this Sunday, in the park, it was snowy and cold but I even did it standing on a nice little footbridge
Here is the ring I gave him (the one on the top)
its made from the wood of a wine barel, made by Craftsman (craftsman.etsy.com)
And... He said YES! So I'm engaged
Yay!!
15.3.07
Hollie Buys Stuff
I don't usually buy a lot of stuff most of the time. Yesterday was an exception. It was Wacky Wednesday at IKEA, so one item was at a CRAZY low price. This time it was a TOVIK wadrobe: Normally $269 - Yesterday $69!!!
Renato is going to turn it into a Jewelry bench, it will take some time, and hopefully I can post some progress photos, but it should turn out awesome
Renato put it together yesterday so we could get an idea of what we are working with. Nailing made a lot of noise and guy downstairs got a little miffed. Ne said some not so nice things while banging on the celing. OOPS! He's probably more pissed bacause I asked him not to smoke in the building.
I also bought some pillows so that I could finally use the pillow covers Julie and Natalie gave us for Christmas, they are a beautiful creamsicle colour!
Did you see what they got Sal and Inertia for christmas? Sweet!
I also came home to find 2 books I ordered on Amazon 2 weeks ago had already arrived! I am very excited to look through both of them, it'll take some tim tho... they are both HUGE!
Renato is going to turn it into a Jewelry bench, it will take some time, and hopefully I can post some progress photos, but it should turn out awesome
Renato put it together yesterday so we could get an idea of what we are working with. Nailing made a lot of noise and guy downstairs got a little miffed. Ne said some not so nice things while banging on the celing. OOPS! He's probably more pissed bacause I asked him not to smoke in the building.
I also bought some pillows so that I could finally use the pillow covers Julie and Natalie gave us for Christmas, they are a beautiful creamsicle colour!
Did you see what they got Sal and Inertia for christmas? Sweet!
I also came home to find 2 books I ordered on Amazon 2 weeks ago had already arrived! I am very excited to look through both of them, it'll take some tim tho... they are both HUGE!
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