ok..really guys.. which one?...

they are both featured in Toast.... our newest obsession filled with STUFF to buy...
useful stuff that is.

I have been using mason jars.... but have been drueling over the first style of glasses down below for a while... only thing is.. children will break all of them b/c they are handblown and fragile.

children will not break the others as they are "duralex"... I thought I might get them b/c they are like the mason jars ...but aren't mason jars....

maybe I need to just call matt... does he have that style ... do you know?

what about these?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002Y0U4K

which ones say... dirty french to you? LOL

which glass?

http://www.toast.co.uk/range/tableware/handblown+glasses/handblown+glasses.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory2.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dtableware%26seoterm%3dtableware

or

http://www.toast.co.uk/product/tableware/6KDG1/duralex+picardie+glasses.htm?categoryref=%2fcategory2.aspx%3fcategoryid%3dtableware%26seoterm%3dtableware

searching for towels.

undeniably david will hate these and ask for the "normal" terrycloth towels back...

but I think they are fabulous.

http://www.tomorrowsworld.com/Organic-Cotton-Waffle-Weave-Bath-Towel-p/05-1910n-bt.htm

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000VXK7A4?&tag=shopwiki-us-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325

http://www.amazon.com/Egin-Tekstil-Traditional-Towel-Pestemal/dp/B000VXIEB8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=hpc&qid=1237481405&sr=1-5

Salt Pig...

1. Ceramic interior keeps salt from retaining moisture in steamy kitchens or humid climates down south
2. The large opening is to access salt while cooking
3. Keeps debris from falling into the salt. The side opening keeps debris from settling as it does when salt is in an open bowl.

"Most people seem to say that the opening resembles the snout of a pig & that's where the name came from. However an old Scottish definition of "pig" is a jar or pot made of earthenware."

Apparently, I love all things Scottish even when I have no idea that they are Scottish.

information taken from http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/358131

 

thanks Laurel.

http://highdeserthome.blogspot.com/2008/05/more-on-blessings-of-housework.html

thank you Laurel for this blog...what an amazing explanation of what we were talking about?! Interesting how this topic seems to be a universal one. That just seems to make it more about our calling as Christian wives and mothers than it is about a personality type.

oh.. and I am getting out my Gifts of the Sea again and starting afresh. I haven't read it although I have tried to. your mother gave me a beautiful old copy. wow... I have such great friends. I loved these experts that she quoted and can't wait to read more.

am I amish? no. I am not.

This is one of my favorite blogs. If you haven't read it...you should. http://www.dressaday.com/dressaday.html

I had recently informed you of my desire to create an modern day 18th century wardrobe.

let me tell you how it is going. I finished my winter dress. (yes, I realize it is spring) It fits wonderfully. I used the new look pattern 6587. It has about 4inches of ease in it so, of course, using my duct tape dress form, I altered it. This is a great pattern. Very easy to make. I added french seams b/c growing up sewing with Peaches...
www.peachesbarnes.com you just have to make french seams in everything. hand stitched the hem which I had lengthened to make it more conducive to gardening and cleaning house...bending over an insane number of times...etc. I used the bodice with out the collar. SO! what has been the response, I have been told my numerous friends that I look Amish.

since when did a sweet summer dress with pockets equal a change of religion and separatism? Never, I'd wager. SO! I am wearing my "amish" dresses especially since my charming husband thinks they are beautiful.
I will be posting pics soon.

I have had little success with the stays. Although very comfortable! they definitely give a specific shape and it is hard to hide. But, I haven't given up hope. I think with the summer dresses it should be more indistinguishable. I will make another update after I get the buttons on the new summer version.