Monthly Archives: February 2013

Shed on the Edge of the Woods

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Joe_Williams

I have a feeling that this shot was probably taken at the same time and place as last week’s Sawdust Pile. It’s in a similarly wooded area that looks to be in the process of being cleared. Paths look to … Continue reading →

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, glass negative, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, vintage, Westville | 7 Comments

The Latest Thing on the Jean Scene!

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Mrs. Crankipants

Hello, one and all! It’s Mrs. Crankipants bidding you a joyous greeting from a time before the internet, a time of three television networks, a time of diminishing expectations and a time that a million hack comedians were all attempting … Continue reading →

Posted in Blast from the Past, Curious Clutter, Mrs. Crankipants | Tagged 1973, curious clutter, grade school, Hippie, jean bag, Kohoutek, swingy denim jean bag, vintage | 4 Comments

Heaven & Hell Cake

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Tina

Heaven on your fork, hell to make. Here’s hoping you like your kitchen, you’re gonna be in there for a while! All kidding aside, this is an amazing cake. The brainchild of chef Stephan Pyles – devil’s food and angel … Continue reading →

Posted in Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged angel food cake, devil's food cake, peanut butter mousse, Stephan Pyles | Leave a comment

Elvis, Roy, & Elvis

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Tina

First of all, let me just say – God help me, I’m the mother of a teenager. You people out there with babies listen up – when strangers in the supermarket coo over your child and tell you to enjoy … Continue reading →

Posted in Collage, News | Tagged 13th birthday crown, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley, happy birthday Lloyd, Peter Leary Photography, Roy Orbison | 2 Comments

It’s All in the Details

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Tina

Posted in Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged Alexander Milne Calder, Philadelphia City Hall, public art, sculpture | Leave a comment

Sawdust Pile?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Joe_Williams

When I first got the glass negatives that comprise what I call The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, they were in glass plate boxes similar to the one pictured below. This is one of the few that were labeled by the … Continue reading →

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, early 20th Century, glass negative, John B Capewell, New Jersey, photography, Photoshop, sawdust, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, trees, Westville, woods | 2 Comments

Barkcloth Drawstring Bag

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Tina

This is a sewing project that I’ve been working on here and there with some barkcloth I found while cleaning my studio. I’m loving the huge outside pocket, which is perfect for my phone, lipstick, subway tokens, and keys. I’ll … Continue reading →

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Carrot Purée

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Tina

It was another busy weekend with no time to fuss with dinner, so Sunday was soup and sandwich night. I had a bag of carrots in the fridge, and threw this soup together in less than an hour. Easy to … Continue reading →

Posted in Glorious Food, Lovin' from the Oven | Tagged carrot purée, healthy soups, soup and sandwich night | Leave a comment

Whoops – Wrong Arrow!

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Joe_Williams

This was my Valentine to Tina. The art was going to be inked and colored in, but my schedule and I decided that the sketch looked pretty nifty so we went with that.