I've been busy!!!

I've had a more than a few people give me grief for not posting ANYTHING for the last few months. Sorry.

I have started a new venture. You can find me HERE.

I may be back! not sure yet where I'm going!

Winter Woolies - Layer it on!

New goodies for sale!!!

These are all made from upcycled wool sweaters.

It's getting a little cold here in NS and the time has come to break out the woolies. I'm one of those people that is Always cold and wearing in a million layers.

A girl can't have too many fun mittens and this year it's also going to be arm warmers.

If you can't wear wool next to your skin, just throw a pair over your

l/s tee or thin knit sweater.

There is no such thing as too many layers!!!

As always, you can find these beauties at

Love Me Boutique on Birmingham st

or you can send me an e-mail to place an order.

pipandpipper@gmail.com

Handmade Nation

Thanks to Chara At Love Me Boutique, I spent a most enjoyable evening at the Atlantic Film Festival

I'm not really much for the theatre but I had to go check this out.

Handmade Nation

"It brings the indie craft scene to the big screen. Long-time crafter and first-time filmmmaker, Faythe Levine, sets out to document the DIY movement sweeping the nation.

She Travels across the USA, interviewing dozens of artists, crafters and designers who are embracing the marriage of historical techniques with punk sensibilities and the DIY ethos. Together, they form a growing community that is spreading an appreciation of handicraft and inspiring a whole new generation to do it themselves."

Hey, That's Me!!!!!!! I've been inspired.

For anyone who is doubting themselves about their choice to do it themselves, build a

small business and make a living doing it; you have to see this documentary.

You'll definately be inspired.

Check out this site for more information.

They did it Again!!!

Those sweet girlie girls over at Fashionable People, Questionable Things have given me the shout out again. Thank you ladies, you have such great taste!

For those of you that haven't checked out this fantastic Halifax blogging duo, you're missing out!!!

Get on over there and check out my 5 mins of fame.

The Tide Came In.

Have you ever really watched the tide come in? It's kinda neat. You can actually see it rolling in.

I took a little (we had no plans)road trip last week and ended up in South Maitland just at the right time to watch the magic.

It was only a matter of minutes and the sand disappeared.

I can't believe I've never done this before.

You can even go Tidal Bore rafting. That'll be another post.

If you haven't been to the Bay Of Fundy to check this out, you don't know what you're missing.

Another Local Talent!

Lindsay Hicks @ Love Me Boutique

You have to check these out! I recently bought this print at Love Me and I Love It.

This picture doesn't do it any justice; the colors are much more vibrant and happy.

You have to check out Lindsay's site and then hit Love Me to pick up your own signed copy. They don't carry prints of everything, but there are some other really cool street scenes to choose from.

Here's a little bitty of some other things she's done.

My Favorite Photographer is at it Again!!!!!

Patricia Sampson aka "Patty-cakes" of

Patricia Sampson Photographics; never ceases to amaze me.

She has just recently won 3rd place in the star shooter photo contest. She won with this amazing pic of "Grace" Check it out here.

I'm in awe.... isn't it fantastic?

More amazing photos from this HALIFAX talent on her New website

www.psphotographics.com

check it out!!!!

I've been slacking!!!!

I know I've been slacking in the bloggidy department.

We finally had a stretch of nice weather, my fiance Big Mac came home from the Wild West and I've got a really Big project (and of course a bunch of little ones) on the go.

Not much time for sewing or blogging with all this sun. (yes I'm in Nova Scotia and Yes, it is raining today)

I'll try to be a better host and post more often. I've got some fun pics to share this week.

I hope you are all having as great a summer as I am.

check back soon. Jen

New Watches!!!!!!!! Brighter colors;

I can't keep them in stock !!!!

these are available at Love Me Boutique or

E-mail me directly.

pipandpipper@gmail.com

Did I mention that I got a Shout Out from fellow Halifax bloggers?;

Fashionable People, Questionable Things

It's not a huge shout out, but they did mention my watches. check it here. It's right after the 5th pic.

I know it's silly of me, but it's so cool at the same time.

Actually this blog is kind of fun, it's become one of my daily reads. There's a little bit of everything in there; What to wear, what not to wear and what's supposed to be cool at the moment.

Thank goodness someone is following the trends, I certainly don't. enjoy!!!

Where is the summer going?

I've been a busy bee so far this summer.

As you can see my grass is growing.

Before

After: I know it's not the prettiest, give me time.

I've made more watches. Brighter colors!

Bird mobiles for Love Me Boutique. These aren't just for babies!

And I've been hangin out with these two lovely ladies. Katie and Marissa.

Here we are outside the Paul McCartney concert. We thought we'd just do a drive by, but ended up sitting double parked just off Robie st. for the whole show. Amazing!!!! $135 for what?

New Website - Patricia Sampson (patty-cakes)

I know I've mentioned her before and it won't be the last time..... she's my bfriend and the best damn photographer in the city of Halifax .....

Introducing Patricia Sampson's brand spankin new Website,

You absolutely have to check it out. There's even a picture of me and big mac in there somewhere. Now if that's not worth it.......

CONGRATULATIONS PATTY-CAKES!!!!!!!!! IT'S FANTASTIC!!!!!!!!!

Warm wooly!

Another custom order finished.

I know, I know, it's supposed to be summer and we shouldn't even be thinking about wool. Well if your living here on the east coast, it's been nothing but rainy, muggy and cool in the evenings.

Perfect for a little snuggle under a new up-cycled wool blanket.

Blankets are approx 2' x 3'. $55.00 each

Available via e-mail or at Love Me Boutique HFX

They can be made to any size. Just send me off an e-mail with your size request and I'll give you a price.

Don't wait for the cold weather to order, these things are HOT!

CD/DVD Cases - NEW PRODUCT

So, I have a new product. I didn't plan on it, it just happened.

You may recall me mentioning my favorite photographer/friend/the reason I started sewing again; Patricia Sampson AKA Patty-cakes. Well she NEEDED something fun to put her cds in when she presents them to her clients. Apparently they is nothing suitable for a reasonable price. This is where I come in.

Jen..... do you think you could make something. The girl knows I'd do anything to help her out.

So here we are: CD/DVD cases, $8.00 each, min order 10.

They are made from 100% cotton with a fusible interfacing on the inside to make them stiffer.

There will be other colors available and I will do custom orders.

I'm not set up to take orders on line right now so just drop me a line at pipandpipper@gmail.com and I'll do what I can to help. If you have any questions don't hesitate to ask! Jennifer

Rainy Weekend?

It may not look like it right now, but it's supposed to rain for the next 3 days. We are on the coast however, so you never really know what's going to happen.

With that in mind, I am preparing for "being stuck in the house"

I hate being stuck in the house!

It'll be a weekend of cleaning, organizing and sewing!

I have a few projects I've been meaning to try; it's my rainy day venture list.

I'll post a few now and save some for the next anticipated rainy day.

Make something creative this weekend and have fun.

Ruffle tube top at Happy Together

How cute is this, I'm going to try it with an old t-shirt.

Shirred Pillowcase Top

By Betz White

Totally rad Naptime Pants over at ...The World More Beautiful

I have a pj pant obsession!!!!

Love this!

Sneak Peak!

I've got some goodies on the way.

Greenhouse - How "They" did it.

So, blogger will NOT allow me to upload the rest of my how to pics. I'm not techy enough to figure out what I'm doing wrong. No advice needed, I'll never remember it anyway.

I did however, promise more pictures to a few people. This is what I have.


They laid all windows on the ground to get a general idea for the height and width. 4 walls, 4 layouts. If you end up with a small extra space, like over my door, fill it with a screen or piece of wood, up to you.

They framed in the windows(3 at a time) on 1 wall then put it together; for the other 3 walls they built the frame first (lots of measuring and leveling) got that standing, then screwed in the windows. (caulk everywhere, 12 tubes, 2 bulk packs of 6 from Kent)

I think Big Mac is a little obsessed with caulking and you probably don't need that many tubes.
Almost everything we used to build this palace was stuff we or Sherri(side kick, bff, muscle) had from other projects; 2x4, 2x6, concrete post things for the base, screws and nails.

They did buy the corrugated fibery sheets of stuff for the roof. 15$x 3 a sheet at Home Hardware. Safer idea than putting windows on the roof.

In total I'd say we didn't spend more than 100$ and I know it could have been done for less. Some builders are fussy and need things to be just so.

If anyone would like to see more pics I can try and send them to you by e-mail, just drop me a line.

You have to get yourself one of these. I can't bear to part with him.

We Need More Sun!!!!!

Rain Rain go away!!

I'm trying to grow some grass!

It looks soggy and miserable!

Does anyone have any pointers?

All of the other plants are loving it.

Fire bush

My 30 year old Rhododendron needed the shower.

I love ferns!

Even the Lady Slippers hiding in the trees perked up. Aren't they fantastic?