Another Handmade Gift

I've been obsessed with making bags lately, and there's partly made, abandoned, and finished bags all around me. This owl made it into a birthday present.

Romanesco!

The discovery of this amazing new broccoli called Romanesco at the farmer's market, and purple carrots has caused great excitement in our kitchen. And the making of many spring rolls. A great way to get those fresh veggies in. We use avocado, orange and purple carrots, and romanesco.

Kid Fashion

The last couple of hours of mine have been spent in the cheeky world of Ilana Rosengarten, author of Mommy Shorts blog. So entertaining!!! My favorite post was the one on Sophie the giraffe and toe-ing the fashion line with kids. I'm sure the pressure in NYC must be huge. I wonder how we would do in thrifted t-shirts and handmade backpacks...