My name is Sarai, I live in Portland, OR and love to make things.
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Friends, I am pleased to announce that I have unveiled the latest collection of Colette Patterns! We’ve also revamped the website, expanded our payment options, and are offering gift certificates. I am very excited! Please check them out and spread the word!
Isn’t chard beautiful? This is my fall garden. It looks a little battered because it’s been raining, but it’s pretty hearty. I planted dragon carrots (they are small and deep red), parsnips, broccoli, chard, and kale. I am a big fan of winter greens, especially kale.
We have a wood-burning stove in our kitchen to help keep it heated. We are getting the hang of using it, making fire and keeping it burning slowly through the day. It’s incredibly cozy and smells wonderful. Kenn is very proud of his newly found caveman firemaking skills. We have a huge pile of wood [...]
Hello, I’ve missed you. Things have been insane around home/work lately as I prepare for the next launch of the patterns. But I’d like to share some beautiful fall things from around my home, if nothing else than as a reminder to breathe deeply and appreciate life as we move ever closer to the holidays. [...]