This week's project has been sitting on my craft table in varying stages of "almost done" since April 2014. It was originally going to be a Mother's Day gift for my Grandma, but I didn't complete it in time. I've worked on it a bit here and there since then, but I decided it was time to finish it up this week. It's made from this pattern by MyGurumi that I found on Ravelry.
Read MoreIt's a new year and that means new things for me to post about! I haven't worked on any chainmaille projects in a really long time, but this week I was inspired to dig through everything collecting dust on my craft table and make these chainmaille earrings since Blue Buddha Boutique announced it's going out of business this spring
Read MoreJeff and I stayed home for Christmas this year due to lack of time off and to avoid holiday travel stress. This was the first time in I don't know how many years that I put up my little Illini Christmas tree (without lights because those were lost until about two days ago). I also received the ceramic Christmas tree that my Mom made in the early 80s for Grandma I that I inherited. I love it, but couldn't find any cat-free space to put it and there's no way I would risk it breaking due to their curiosity.
Read MoreA couple months ago, my coworker friend came across some cat butt coasters and sent a picture of them to me. I thought they were hilarious and decided to make them as Christmas gifts for my aunts and cousins who are also cat people. I found this Peeking Cat Butt Coaster pattern by Upper Crust Crochet on Ravelry and set to work.
Read MoreIt's been a while since I posted pictures of my furry children, so here they are:
Read MoreOur annual Seattle Transplant Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving turned out as delicious as ever.
Read MoreHK and I took another trip to Patsy James Nail Spa last weekend for some much needed girl time. I really wanted the grape gum color that HK got on our last trip in addition to sparkles. Patsy did a beautiful job combining the two and my nails currently look like this after 1 week (in blurry cam, my specialty):
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Welcome! I'm Sarah Liz, the resident cat mom, food lover, crocheter, crafter, and nail art enthusiast behind Orange and Shiny. Thanks for stopping in!
