Author: psaugust

duck season

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Cats / fashion

A burst of cold rain came through town last week and gave me an extra excuse to finally wear this mallard sweater. And a new bandanna for Maggie, since she loves to sleep in the fabric pile so much during sewing sessions.

I heart Dexter

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My Dexter silkscreen print arrived in the mail today.  Thanks Roshan! I decided to go with the first season because I like Dexter best when he’s all bloody. The upcoming days will be busy for me. I have lots of things on the agenda, but somehow I found time today to buy a straw fedora. Random.. Big dinner party this weekend. Excited!

heavenly creatures

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Pauline: There are living among two dutiful daughters. Of a man who possesses two beautiful daughters You cannot know nor yet try to guess The sweet soothingness of their caress The outstanding genius of this pair is understood by few, They are so rare. Compared with these two, every man is a fool The world is most honored that they should deign to rule And I worship the power of these lovely two With that […]

tea and sweets

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home sweet home / Phamily

My love of tea and Japanese tableware on display. Imagine my excitement when I scored two cast iron tetsubin teapots at Ross, of all places! Mexican guavas. They were packed in the back corner of Central Market’s fruit and produce section. I couldn’t resist its fragrant aroma. My sister’s little watermelon sprout. It’s growing a  few millimeters a day. Spent the Halloween weekend chilling at my sister’s place, trying out new recipes, sipping hot tea […]

cornicopia

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Cooking / food

I’ve been excited to try out these recipes for awhile now. I’ve always been a fan of pate chauds and was very surprised to find out that they are ridiculously easy and quick to make. So voila! my very first pate chauds, or what my mom likes to call pate so. They were so delicious! I think I’ve recruited two fans already. Also been meaning to try out the Barefoot Contessa’s truffle filet of beef […]