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 | 6 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 →

Posted in News, Sewing | Tagged barkcloth, drawstring bags, grommets | Leave a comment

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.

Posted in Drawer Cards, It Came From the Sketchbook | Tagged arrow, Cupid, humor, pencil, romance, Sketch, sketchbook, Valentine's Day, whoops | Leave a comment

Chitterlings and Hogmaws

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Tina

Posted in Italian Market, Philadelphia, Photography | Tagged 9th Street, butchers, chitterlings, hand painted sign love, hogmaws | Leave a comment

Water, Tile and Fluorescent Lighting

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Joe_Williams

A very wet train platform at 69th Street Terminal.

Posted in Adventures in Commuting, Philadelphia | Tagged commute, convergence, Joe Williams, Pennsylvania, perspective, Philadelphia, photography, SEPTA, subway, tile, train, Upper Darby, water, wet | Leave a comment

Peas Be Mine

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Tina

Posted in Collage, Holiday, News | Tagged conversation hearts, Fritz Heuschkel, Stokely's peas, Valentines, vintage photos. collage | Leave a comment

Blue Sweethearts

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Joe_Williams

Here’s something for Valentines Day — Ella and John Capewell in a sweet pose that turned an interesting indigo blue.

Posted in The Capewell Glass Negative Collection | Tagged analog, antique photograph, blue, glass negative, indigo, Joe Williams, John B Capewell, love, New Jersey, photography, Photoshop, romance, spouse, sweethearts, The Capewell Glass Negative Collection, Valentine's Day, vintage, Westville, Willceau | Leave a comment

Heart Cookies

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Tina

It’s been a long time since I’ve dug my cookie cutters out of storage and made sugar cookies. I’m not sure why, but I used to associate rolling dough and cutting out cookies at Christmas as too time consuming. Honestly, it … Continue reading →