…a tendency towards excessive precision and attention to trivial details…Tumblr (3.0; @persnickety)http://persnickety.tumblr.com/<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV5mcfht9M0GlczPI_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What a cool idea! <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/02/suitcase_turned_pet_bed.html">Making an old suitcase into a pet bed.</a>  My cats would love something like this!</p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/26739999http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/26739999Tue, 19 Feb 2008 13:37:23 -0500<img src="http://8.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV49iymexg8VrM7Wx_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’ve got some never-to-be used tea pots (which I can’t bear to part with) that might make perfect outdoor candles.  I think I’m going to have to try a <a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/01/teacup_candles.html">version of this</a>…maybe not fill the whole things with wax, but fill them with stones and put a candle in the opening…that could be cute, right?</p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/23895663http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/23895663Wed, 16 Jan 2008 07:39:33 -0500<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV46tcc0eHViRpCKT_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>It’s <a href="http://www.designspongeonline.com/2008/01/diy-wednesday-january-9.html">this kind of beautiful stuff</a> that makes it impossible for me to throw scraps of anything away!</p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/23737976http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/23737976Mon, 14 Jan 2008 10:06:00 -0500<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV3g302elo9a1t16s_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>If I can get ahold of those seaweed sprinkles, I think this <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/santos/98151416/">temari ball sushi style</a> would be a practical way for me to have sushi at home for lunch all the time! </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/22436838http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/22436838Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:07:27 -0500<img src="http://20.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV3g2xppdfcgJo9sb_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I think <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/kitsa_sakurako/459874696/">these desert sushi</a> would be great fun to bring to a party. </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/22436710http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/22436710Wed, 26 Dec 2007 18:05:35 -0500<img src="http://13.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV3060d0wG2oeEhUw_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>What a great idea! <a href="http://littlesesameknits.blogspot.com/2007/04/super-easy-diy-sock-blockers-tutorial.html">Make your own Sock Blockers</a>. </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/21674226http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/21674226Sat, 15 Dec 2007 14:47:21 -0500<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV29d0g5jfeUxqiCc_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I’m totally enamoured with these <a href="http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall07/PATTbacktobasics.html">socks from Knitty</a>.  So simple, but just a bit different.  The toe and instep construction particularly intrigue me. </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/20270797http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/20270797Mon, 26 Nov 2007 20:33:35 -0500<a href="http://www.puccimanuli.com">http://www.puccimanuli.com</a>: <p>The dolls and toys at <a href="http://www.puccimanuli.com">puccimanuli</a> are absolutely beautiful. What I don’t understand is why more of them aren’t designed to be actually played with by children. </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/19573774http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/19573774Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:44:04 -0500now<img src="http://10.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV1uf8q8jqpA0TU0V_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This <a href="http://www.tinyliving.com/store/product/1890/storage-cube/">Storage Box/Stool</a> looks like it might be excellent for our home. $85 </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/19573386http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/19573386Fri, 16 Nov 2007 09:39:28 -0500<img src="http://14.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV1dzvm4bOehI5Bpn_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.sunset.com/sunset/Premium/Food/2004/12-Dec/CocoaJar1204/CocoaJar1204.html">Two yummy looking recipes for jar hot cocoa.</a> </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367137http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367137Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:45:03 -0500<a href="http://www.textilemuseum.org/care/brochures/pestbusters.htm">How to kill textile pests.</a>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367090http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367090Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:44:09 -0500<a href="http://draw.labs.autodesk.com/ADDraw/draw.html">Considering moving the furniture? Try this free visualisation tool.</a>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367071http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367071Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:43:41 -0500<img src="http://11.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV1dzsq5lmwDFuKPw_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This<a href="http://www.gtj.org.uk/item.php?lang=en&id=7998&t=1"> Monmouth Cap fascinates me</a>.  I think someday I will need to create my own version. </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367015http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18367015Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:42:47 -0500<img src="http://12.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV1dzeo5x8mmivAKW_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Isn’t this just a <a href="http://www.oboiler.com/picket/picket.html">cute Idea for hiding those ugly cords</a>? </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18366375http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18366375Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:31:52 -0500<img src="http://6.media.tumblr.com/B8KBACcoV1dyho45yTgPtpst_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is the <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/beret-purl/">free pattern</a> that got me obsessed with berets.  I can’t wait to design my own.  </p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18365007http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/18365007Sun, 04 Nov 2007 21:06:11 -0500<img src="http://7.media.tumblr.com/16316406_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>This is dangerous.  <a href="http://www.moo.com/products/postcards.php">Moo is now offering post cards</a>.  I wonder how long I’ll be able to resist! -$1 per postcard (!)</p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/16316406http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/16316406Fri, 19 Oct 2007 18:27:26 -0400<a href="http://lesindiennes.com/lesindiennes_flip_book.html">Beautiful Indian Woodblock Prints</a>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/16118292http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/16118292Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:29:36 -0400<img src="http://15.media.tumblr.com/16118166_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Clean, young, and a little on the folk side.  I really like <a href="http://www.jenniethepotter.com/products/5_yarn_ball_sauce_bowl.htm#">this bowl from Jennie the Potter</a>.  I’d love to see it in larger sizes as well (this one is $12 and only 4 inches is diameter.</p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/16118166http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/16118166Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:28:36 -0400<img src="http://23.media.tumblr.com/13817932_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>How cute is this <a href="http://www.ariadneknits.com/blog/?p=511">knitted fox toy pattern</a>? I love the little overalls with the hole in the seat for his tail.  This is exactly why we have a stuffed animal embargo at our house.  Because we have no children and absolutely no excuse for any more stuffed animals!</p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/13817932http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/13817932Mon, 01 Oct 2007 12:43:37 -0400<img src="http://22.media.tumblr.com/13607238_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>I am almost certain I will buying this once life settles down a little.  Our bathroom is tiny and <a href="http://www.tinyliving.com/store/product/483/over-tank-tp-holder-%2B-dispenser%2C-2-roll/">this would be a most helpful floor space saver</a>.</p>http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/13607238http://persnickety.tumblr.com/post/13607238Sat, 29 Sep 2007 14:46:15 -0400