Tracy's

 

Our latest venture into new restaurants landed us at Tracy's Saloon and Eatery. And it was delicious. There were nachos that tater tots instead of chips, veggie burgers, vanilla malts, and really fun music, which every generation at the table knew.

Wet Paint

If you live in or around Saint Paul, and you have never been to the wonder that is Wet Paint Art Supply Store... Go Now!

Making Monday: Teddy Bear

 

In an attempt to use up some of the materials we have sitting around this Bear pattern got chosen. He is very friendly, though he was not very easy to make, I am happy with the result. His blue body is made from corduroy upholstery, his shirt scraps from Ghanaian fabric and his shorts are simple brown cotton.   

Selling Color

This piece sold recently and our proposal for Northern Spark 2013 was accepted.  More information on that to follow, but make sure to check us out at the Festival.

Looking

We have begun looking at houses to buy.  Quite exciting process.  We are looking for one with a porch, hardwood, four bedrooms, garden space, and places for awesome artsy things to happen.

Making Monday: Paper Chains

Our crafty young people were very creative with a paper chain project making them into hats, scarves, and very silly earrings.  This group is all over the color wheel with their choices, which is great to see.

Crafty Kids

Our crafty rock stars hard at play.  Today, we should find out about a proposal we sent in.  Waiting for the outcome is usually the hardest part.

New Growth

Our nephew seems to be growing by the second.  His favorite things thus far: smoothies, string cheese, and toilets. 

Making Monday: Sculpture Play

These things will someday soon become a cool outdoor sculpture.  Many a good time to be had working on it.

Victor's Cafe

This month's restaurant was Victor's Cafe. There was a wait even on a snowy Sunday afternoon, but it was a fun place to wait. With standing room only and walls covered in writing, we had a never ending supply of conversation and things to look at. The food was great, (Cuban food is so good!) and really everything was lovely, I would highly recommend going.

Bread!

I have totally fallen in love with this bread recipe. The only thing I do differently, is vegan butter alternative instead of butter. I have also found that when I braid the dough and bake it that way I can just pull chunks off and eat it as straight bread. I would highly recommend at least giving it a try, though highly time consuming, it is totally worth it.  

Making Monday: a Late Valentines Card

In the rush of everyday life this Valentine didn't even get started before Valentine's Day, but I say better late then never. A little knit heart, a simple white card, and a heartfelt message, later, happy feelings all around.

PIE!

Some days you just need some pie. 

World's Largest Lite Brite

At Union Station in St. Paul, they World's Largest Lite Brite was lit up.  It has over half million pegs which were placed by over 600 volunteers.  It was glorious to see it go from dull to lit.

Making Monday: Duck Tape Rings

In a somewhat silly turn of events, we had our Duck Tape class on the floor.  It was probably the best one yet.  The kids decided to make Duck Tape rings.  Quite clever, really.

Movie Tent

Tent in the middle of the living room + "Face Off" on the television + smoothies in hands = relaxing evening.

A Little Bit of Art

Making Monday: Pot Holder

Looking at some photos online I was inspired to crochet a vintage looking potholder. Once we figured out the pattern it crocheted right up. Though larger than I would have liked it will be lots of fun to put fresh pies on it.