Monthly Archives: January 2011

Second Submerged Succulent Floral Arrangement: Succulents & Twig

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Jenny

Remember when I went to that floral design class in Venice last summer?  Where I made the submerged floral arrangement? Well, as part of the class, they gave us the vase and a sheet of paper that told us of … Continue reading →

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Pepper and Onion Roast with Soft Indian Spices

Posted on January 26, 2011 by Jenny

I made this recipe a couple of times a few days ago and I just can’t stop thinking about it.  It’s light, it’s healthy (as far as I can tell) and SUPER tasty and flavorful.  The recipe comes from my … Continue reading →

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Descanso Gardens Wreath-making Class

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Jenny

Last year (in 2009) I signed up to do a wreath-making class at Descanso Gardens and loved it.  They trim the trees in their gardens and then have a class to instruct people on how to create a wreath.  Very … Continue reading →

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Glass Class Update: Pictures!!

Posted on January 22, 2011 by Jenny

I picked up my glass pieces on Wednesday, after a half-day at work.  I was so excited to see them, and I was not disappointed.  Some of them are sort of different from what I expected they would look like, … Continue reading →

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Craft Night with Morgan Moore

Posted on January 21, 2011 by Jenny

Wanting to get into the holiday spirit by crafting up something nice to display, my friend Amy invited me to join her at a craft night held in West LA by Morgan Moore.  Amy had been following this woman’s blog … Continue reading →

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Tasty Treat: Triple-decker Citrus Popsicles

Posted on January 18, 2011 by Jenny

I saw this recipe a couple of years ago and I bookmarked it because I thought it looked so tasty.  The major reason why I didn’t make them when I first saw them is because I didn’t own popsicle molds. … Continue reading →

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Glass Class

Posted on January 15, 2011 by Jenny

Yesterday I went to a glass class at the Stained Glass Supply in Eagle Rock.  My sister-in-law Gretchen was going for a Christmas (or maybe birthday?) present from her parents and it was given as an option for me for … Continue reading →

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