:-) Well, I may end up having another crafting disaster to share soon-- we shall see. I'm planning to see if it's possible to spray varnish Marshmallow Peeps to preserve for a centerpiece display. This could be very, very cute... or very, very melty. I don't know enough about Peep physics to be able to predict the results on this one. The Peeps are currently drying out in a bowl on my dining table. I suspect they know something is up. They look suspicious. :-) --Jenn http://web.mac.com/thriftshopromantic/iWeb/

I just purchased a rug off of Ideeli. This site sales samples and maybe overstocks and is mostly clothing but every week adds new household and decorating items. A friend told me about it after she purchased a duvet for her bed. I got a great deal on a rug! The rug is gorgeous but I was really nervous ordering! I bought a dress, too :) Now I check it twice a day. They put deals up for a couple of days and then take them off. Today they have a smaller version of the rug like the one beekeeperswife has in her family room. Here is a link that might be useful: Ideeli

heres a company that I had bought patterns for years The Winfield Collection" www.winfieldcollection.com Bill

Do you have a good local library? I go to the garden or craft section, and peruse the books, and usually leave with an armload. What I've found is maybe one project in each book that I even have an interest in, so there isn't any one book that I can recommend...