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09 Oct, 2007

Found: old/new plates

By andrea tomkins in Oh! Things!

Found at the SallyAnn for $2.99 each.

The girls have claimed them as their own. I think Emma appreciates having a separate compartment for ketchup.

One of two new/old plates

And here’s a photo of the mark on the back.

I have been scrolling around eBay for other pieces in this design. Some of them are pretty sweet.

I really debated buying these dishes. You have to admit, the usefulness of having two divided dishes is a bit, well, it’s a bit limiting.

I went back and forth a few times, the last time I took them in my hands and walked around the store with them. I thought about it some more, and realized that if I didn’t buy them I would regret it.

I bought something else too. It’s a special little thing… I bought it for Sarah, and I hid it in a place I hope she’ll find it. I’ll show it to you tomorrow. :)

 

I am glad I took Ms. Porter’s suggestion (from the comments of this post) and lit the candles in our fireplace-that-isn’t-really-a-fireplace.

I really like the effect:

the full effect

 crow by candlelight

08 Oct, 2007

Happy Thanksgiving …

By andrea tomkins in - Westboro,Ottawa,Photography

fall leaves fall

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My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.

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