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We had a great time at the Halloween party. I've decided not to make costumes on the day of the event! It worked out okay this time, but I probably gave myself a few more grey hairs.

xoxo

char

Costumes

Holy pumpkins! After a marathon sewing sesh today, our Halloween costumes are finally finished. More photos to follow!

Happy Halloween!

xoxo

Char

Wine Stoppers

September was a busy month and I'm finally getting the chance catch up on blog posts!

Here are some of the finished wine (or oil & vinegar for the non drinkers) stoppers that Rebekka custom made for our wedding favors. They were perfect and it was so awesome to finally see the real thing after oogling over a sketch for so long.

xoxo

char

Guest Book Details

Jeff, Sawyer, and I decorated the rest of the pages for the guestbook in time for our reception.

Here are some details of the pages:

Happy collage!

xoxo

char.

Black Berry Pie

Growing up in the pacific northwest, my favorite after school snack at the beginning of the school year was a heated slice of blackberry pie in a bowl full of cold milk (whole of course). For the first time in about 13 years I baked a blackberry pie. With the exception of a couple slices I brought over to C & B's house, I ate the whole thing and loved every bite!

This is the pie filling recipe that came from my dad's mom Virginia:

4 c blackberries

1 to 1 1/2 c sugar (I use 1 c)

1/3 c flour

1/2 tsp cinnamon

2 1/2 tbs butter

1. Mix the dry ingredients

2. Mix the dry stuff with berries

3. Pour in pie shell

4. Put cubes of butter on top

5. Cover with crust

6. Bake at 425 for 35-45 minutes.

If you're lucky, I may share my pie crust recipe in the future.

xoxo

happy baking

char