Author Archives: hokeypokeytad

hokeypokey 22/28
We were on vacation this weekend in Izmir, Turkey. It is a beautiful city and we enjoyed the Agean Climate and the relaxed atmosphere. I captured the reflection of a palm tree in a glass of water. I hope that

hokeypokey 22/28
We were on vacation this weekend in Izmir, Turkey. It is a beautiful city and we enjoyed the Agean Climate and the relaxed atmosphere. I captured the reflection of a palm tree in a glass of water. I hope that

hokeypokey 14/28
A bit of leaves. We are half way through the month. I look forward to this all year and am sad to say there are only 2 weeks left. It is great to see what everyone else is

hokeypokey 14/28
A bit of leaves. We are half way through the month. I look forward to this all year and am sad to say there are only 2 weeks left. It is great to see what everyone else is

hokeypokey 9/28
The softie is taking shape http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/928/

Hokeypokey 8/28
I am beginning a scotty softie following this pattern http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/05/softie_scotty_d.html http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/february-8-2014/

Hokeypokey 8/28
I am beginning a scotty softie following this pattern http://allsorts.typepad.com/allsorts/2006/05/softie_scotty_d.html http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/09/february-8-2014/

Hokeypokey 5/28
The roses are multiplying. http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/februar-5-2014/

Hokeypokey 5/28
The roses are multiplying. http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/06/februar-5-2014/

4/28 hokeypokey
a rose with leaves http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/04/february-4-2013/

2/28 hokeypokey
Added bits of purple today http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/02/february-2-2014/

2/28 hokeypokey
Added bits of purple today http://hokeypokeytad.wordpress.com/2014/02/02/february-2-2014/

hokeypokey 13/28
Today I resumed a UFO. Here’s the first bit.

hokeypokey 12/28
I did today’s post at work, very slow day. I learned some very simple origami folds and made a box, a bird, a coat, and a pinwheel.

hokeypokey 12/28
I did today’s post at work, very slow day. I learned some very simple origami folds and made a box, a bird, a coat, and a pinwheel.

hokeypokey 11/28
Click here for the gif of the chickens pecking. It is done! I bought this kit years ago, moved it from the apartment to out house to the Korean apartment. It was a fun winter project like I thought it

hokeypokey 11/28
Click here for the gif of the chickens pecking. It is done! I bought this kit years ago, moved it from the apartment to out house to the Korean apartment. It was a fun winter project like I thought it

hokeypokey 9/28
We worked on this for a half hour tonight, but now it is bed time. Hopefully we’ll finish tomorrow.

hokeypokey 9/28
We worked on this for a half hour tonight, but now it is bed time. Hopefully we’ll finish tomorrow.

hokeypokey 8/28
Today’s TAD is to begin a die-cut paper project that I bought years ago at Heavenly Soles (R.I.P.) Iti s completly cheesy and fun. It is the Mexican Peck box crank toy. Mike and I worked on it for half-an-hour

hokeypokey 8/28
Today’s TAD is to begin a die-cut paper project that I bought years ago at Heavenly Soles (R.I.P.) Iti s completly cheesy and fun. It is the Mexican Peck box crank toy. Mike and I worked on it for half-an-hour

hokeypokey 6/28
This is an UnFinished Object from last year. Two-color, felt coasters in two flower patterns with contrasting color stitching. I got the pattern from the great Zakka Sewing book. It is one of my favorite DIY books.

hokeypokey 6/28
This is an UnFinished Object from last year. Two-color, felt coasters in two flower patterns with contrasting color stitching. I got the pattern from the great Zakka Sewing book. It is one of my favorite DIY books.

hokeypokey 5/28
Today’s little project was to make mini-quiches for the rest of this week’s breakfasts.

hokeypokey 5/28
Today’s little project was to make mini-quiches for the rest of this week’s breakfasts.

hokeypokey 4/28
for today’s Thing-A-Day I finished the brioche in a loaf. It might be a little ugly, but it is sweet, butter, eggy bread goodness and I am very happy. It made breakfast yummier.

hokeypokey 4/28
for today’s Thing-A-Day I finished the brioche in a loaf. It might be a little ugly, but it is sweet, butter, eggy bread goodness and I am very happy. It made breakfast yummier.

hokeypokey 3/28
This is one of our favorite ways to make chicken soup taste a little like spring. We put sliced cherry tomatoes, spinach and peas at the bottom of the bowl, then

hokeypokey 3/28
This is one of our favorite ways to make chicken soup taste a little like spring. We put sliced cherry tomatoes, spinach and peas at the bottom of the bowl, then

hokeypokey 2/28
I made a brioche dough Saturday, it will sit in the fridge until Monday morning.

hokeypokey 29/29 = 1
I am ending on a beginning. While in Kyoto this winter I went to a monthly flea market at the Toji temple where I found some amazing silk pieces to turn into a skirt. I bought 2 orange and 2

hokeypokey 29/29 = 1
I am ending on a beginning. While in Kyoto this winter I went to a monthly flea market at the Toji temple where I found some amazing silk pieces to turn into a skirt. I bought 2 orange and 2

hokeypokey 28/29
We’re nearing then end and I am just beginning a new project. I think I’ll keep using this site. I didn’t care for posterous last year. I never got comfortable with it. I know wordpress is a bit awkward, but since Mike

hokeypokey 28/29
We’re nearing then end and I am just beginning a new project. I think I’ll keep using this site. I didn’t care for posterous last year. I never got comfortable with it. I know wordpress is a bit awkward, but since Mike

hokeypokey 27/29
Wow! Another day is done. I made a word wall in the classroom today. I made refried beans and an enchilada bake tonight, and I worked on the sleeve in between. I often feel like I don’t get much done

hokeypokey 27/29
Wow! Another day is done. I made a word wall in the classroom today. I made refried beans and an enchilada bake tonight, and I worked on the sleeve in between. I often feel like I don’t get much done

hokeypokey 26/29
Today we turned the enchilada sauce into enchiladas! It was awesome. It took 48 hours to get the full flavor of the sauce, tortillas imported by a friend returning from home, and a trip up north for cheese. They were baked in a

hokeypokey 26/29
Today we turned the enchilada sauce into enchiladas! It was awesome. It took 48 hours to get the full flavor of the sauce, tortillas imported by a friend returning from home, and a trip up north for cheese. They were baked in a