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My first quilt, finished
I finished my first (independent) quilt! This truly was a labor of love in regards to time investment, but it's oh-so-gratifying to finish a long term project. It wasn't difficult by any means, but took diligence and perseverance. I love the...
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Sunrise, sunset
Hello! I've been meaning to write up a few posts that are floating around in my head, but haven't had a chance to do so yet. In the meanwhile, here's snapshot of how I'm occupying my time:
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Finished modern colorwork cowl
It's done! This is technically my second colorwork project (the first being a simple hat for Nicholas), and one that certainly stretched my comfort and taught me the correct way to hold multiple strands of yarn.*
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Low-key Austin in a day
We love when friends and family come to visit us here in Austin. Some friends from college were driving through on a road trip and had one full day, the fourth of July, to spend here. We took a fairly laid-back approach to showing them around the...
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Lately, early July
These past few weeks had a different cadence to them. My work schedule was a bit more sporadic so I ended up with long stretches of time off work (and more time and energy to make things!). Along with that came a wave of feeling overwhelmed, which I...
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Works in progress, creative planning, & excess
I do little check-in's, now and again, to help me organize current and future projects. I'm currently feeling a little scattered, project-wise with far more in-progress projects than normal, but I'll get to that. It's quite the list!
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Turkey, kale, & sweet potato skillet
I haven't posted a recipe in quite awhile, but I wanted to share a meal that been in frequent rotation for the DeVries family lately. It's fast, satisfying, served in a bowl, and colorful, and these are a few of my favorite things. Also, the heat...
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My summer beauty routine
Summer officially starts today, or tonight, if we're being technical. But realistically, it's felt summery-ish for a few months now. I'm calling this a post about "my summer beauty routine," in Austin, it's my hottest-six-months-of-the-year-routine.
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Early summer sweetness
I've written a few weighty blog posts recently, if you can tell where my head and heart are. But life is a mixture of weightiness and levity, isn't it? And both of these can bring joy. Here is a list of some of the more mild, lighter things I'm...
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Red yarn, five tries: A metaphor
I've had a sweater's worth of red yarn in my stash since May 2012, originally intended for a cardigan. I actually knit most of the pattern and when it came down to the second sleeve, I decided the fit was a bit off and the style wasn't worth...
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Fruitful comfort
I think about comfort a lot. I think most of us do? I like all the cozy, comfy things you can imagine, from activities to settings to the "feel" of our home. I love the idea of hygge and fika and creating an atmosphere of comfort and I love the idea...
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Tuesday love, lately
I don't have a lot of words for today, but it's a still a good day! Rather than in paragraph form, I wrote a list of what I've been up to:
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Finished Arctic Cardigan
We're nearing the end of May, or as the knitting/sewing/making world refers to it, Me May May, which is a wonderful ode to handmade wardrobes. I figured that now was the best time to devote a moment to one of my semi-recently finished handmade...
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The daily joy
I've felt a bit like I'm floaty lately, unmoored. This happens periodically, typically when I fill up my days—for weeks on end—with busyness and distraction. Too much media and not enough things that fill me up in a lasting way. I've hear it said...
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Austin adventuring & family visits
Whenever we have family time, we cherish it. So this past week, when Nicholas' parents and his sister (and their two pups!) came to visit, we were thrilled. We stayed in and around Austin for the most part, visiting local restaurants and parks and...
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Finished Sencilla cowl
I wanted to take a moment to document a recently finished knitting project: the Sencilla cowl. I haven't had much time for knitting in the last few weeks between working and family visiting (which I'll post about soon!), but I'm hoping to build some...
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Fullness
This past weekend was shortened for me. I worked all day Saturday, which left just Sunday free for rest/activities. And yet, it was one of those magical days that even though every bit was enjoyable, it seemed to stretch on and on.
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Lately: What I'm loving right now
Simple, protein- and veggie-focused meals.
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Progress toward creative goals, spring 2017
At the beginning of the year, I made a set of "creative goals" for 2017. In March, I wrote about my progress toward those goals, and I'd like to check in regularly and update my goals as they change and/or write about progress in general. So far,...
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The blog turns three!
I'm in the midst of a stretch of shifts at the hospital, but I wanted to pop in to say, "Happy Birthday, blog!" or something equally cheesy. However, with utmost sincerity, I want to thank you, the people who keep coming back to read about our...
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An Arkansas getaway
When I was eleven, my family visited Arkansas for spring break with some friends. It may not be what most people think of as a typical "vacation hot spot," but then again, maybe that makes it more appealing. It is a beautiful state—lush, green,...
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Easter scenes & sights & sounds
We had a quiet Easter this year—slowly ushering in the day that gives us so much hope—the day when death was defeated, once and for all. Jesus cannot be held down in the grave. And what hope springs from that truth!
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My favorite smoothie
I'm not what you would call a "smoothie person." I enjoy them, but I don't crave them. It's likely in part due to the fact that we don't own an awesome blender—just a food processor and an immersion blender. And so far, I haven't felt compelled to...
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This city, this day, this moment
Today is a joyful day. It's not really a special day or an adventurous day or an exciting day (unless you're me) but I woke up excited to live out the day ahead of me. Resting time isn't wasted time. Someday, my days will look really different and...
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Share what you love
I talk about knitting a lot, I know. I enjoy so much about it and it's a constant source of creative inspiration for me. But it has other benefits:
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