Greek Salad

We love Greek salad.

We make it every so often but recently we've decided that this salad is once a week worthy. It's also a huge hit with the kids so a great way to get them eating lots of veggies.

Ingredients
1 can pitted black olives
1 large bell pepper chopped
1 pint of cherry tomatoes (or any other kind of tomato)
1/2 red onion chopped (or three scallions)
1 English cucumber chopped
1/2 tub of feta cheese chunked

Dressing
freshly squeezed lemon juice of three lemons
extra virgin olive oil (equal to the amount of lemon juice)
1 heaping tsp. dried oregano
2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 tsp maple syrup
sea salt to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste

You can serve it right away if you're pressed for time but it tastes even better if you leave it in the fridge for an hour or so before you eat it.

♥ Andrea ♥

Eve

I think I've mentioned a few times before how much I LOVE making things for little people. Here is my latest commission for a young person, Eve from Wall-E!

She stands about 14" tall and has pose-able arms. I love her. And so does my son who insists that I make him one too :)



Have a great Wednesday!

♥ Andrea ♥

Spring Fling

I've been talking to myself lately (OK it's been happening for a while) but recently I've been saying, 'spring, where have you been?' It was spring here for a few days. My heart leaped, my whole being sighed and then, more snow! I've been carrying a bit of resentment around with me ever since. When spring did show up for a few days, we all got out into the woods and had a lovely time. Including Marvin who thoroughly enjoys a good hike! Here are some of my favorite images from those days.





I'm just aching to get back outside and enjoy some warm weather again!

♥ Andrea ♥

A New Charles Bierk Painting

I am absolutely crazy for this new Charles Bierk painting we got at last week's Paint Rocks fundraiser. I've hung it up in our front foyer so I can look at it as much as possible. Charles is a fantastic painter, as was his well known father David Bierk.

Here's Charles Bierk's website. Do check it out, his work is very impressive.

I am totally thrilled to add this piece to our collection!

♥ Andrea ♥

A Sasquatch Story

I want to tell you the story of another Sasquatch (AKA Big Foot) who I made recently for a little girl's birthday. Here he is all combed and on his best behaviour.

He was packed up with a little card signed from himself explaining that he will be living with the birthday girl from now on and gets lonesome at times so he needs cuddles. And then, to bring this whole birthday surprise to a whole new level of cuteness, her thoughtful mother is also including this book...

Big Foot
This is so very heartwarming. I feel so lucky to have been a part of such a lovely surprise.

I hope there is spring in the air wherever you are this weekend!

♥ Andrea ♥