-cough cough-

Is back dating posts allowed? Haha.

Cause I think I may do that over the next couple weeks to make myself feel better about how long it's been since I posted last! -guilt guilt-

Ah well. Life happens.

I am still alive though! And those that follow me on instagram know I have been a busy bee! With new sewing projects and much much winter baking. 

I will make an effort this weekend to finish some more pressing posts. AND the mead is done. So I have to start figuring out how I bottle that. 

Promises promises. ;) 

-Andrea

The Half-Assed Hobbyist

So. That was a thing.

Um. Hello? -echos-

I'm back...?

Turns out that my 'busy month' turned into a 2 month unintentional hiatus. 

I am alive though! And working on a new bunch of projects! (That project burst finally showed up. Better late than never!)

My sister's wedding was magnificent! (Definitely going to be much prettier than mine. Haha.) She got married at the historic Hotel MacDonald in Edmonton overlooking the river valley as the morning sun streamed in through the windows. Le Tear. I miss Alberta a lot. It's people, it's weather and it's memories. But most of all the sunshine. 

After we got home we had one day to have a laundry-a-thon and repacked for the Fiancé's work trip to Amsterdam! It was a last minute trip but well worth the flight. It's no wonder Holland has inspired so many artists to paint it's lands. It's freaking Beautiful. Everywhere you look. 

I will say though. It's really nice to be home. To sleep in my own bed. To wake up to the same view. <3 

(Also back to posting stuff. Haha.)

-Andrea 

the Half-Assed Hobbyist

Plundering Mind Banks

With canning season winding down I find myself in need of some new projects. Come on burst of creativity! Where are you?

In the mean time! I've made some yum spicy pickles (that, full disclosure, may be actually too hot to eat. We will see in 5-6 weeks!). 

The next month is going to be nuts. My sister is getting married in Edmonton and I am part of the bridal party. I just finished making her cathedral length veil, complete with Swarovski crystals. (Ooo La la.) And then afterwards, the Fiancé and I are jet setting to Amsterdam. Surprise! Haha. 

Welcome to the whirlwind that has been the end of the summer and beginning of this fall. 

I guess it's not boring, at least? Bonus? XD

-Andrea

The Half-Assed Hobbyist