I’ve never minded the first batch of Spring dandelions. Something about them takes me back to my childhood. I remember the feeling of excitement as I would rush over to a dandelion; hearing the satisfying snap as I plucked it from the ground, and watching with delight as the downy tufts swirled around my head [...]
I stayed up way too late the three nights before Easter, making these for the kids. They weren’t as big of a hit as I had hoped (it’s hard to compete with sugar first thing in the morning), but who are we kidding, I was making them for me anyway. I am hopeful though, because [...]
A few months ago I signed up for elsie marley’s mobile swap 2009. Each person that signed up was paired up with two partners; one to whom you would send a mobile, and one who would send you a mobile. Last week I had the honor and pleasure of receiving the mobile that was made [...]
I am loving these stripes…
with these polka dots…
and this baby.
I am in love with this post that Soule Mama made a few days ago. I have often struggled with what kind of place to make this; whether or not to keep it light and fluffy, or to include some of the day to day challenges [...]
About once a month (twice if it is a good month) I pop into my local fabric and quilt store, Blooming Stitches, for some fat quarters to add to my stash. I love going there for many reasons, but mainly I find it to be a cheerful place with friendly, helpful people (like the proprietress, [...]
A wise friend once told me that life is not perfect, but it is filled with perfect moments. The trick is to recognize when you are in a perfect moment, and then time seems to slow down, and you completely immerse yourself in the moment, drinking in every detail, and committing it to memory.
This afternoon [...]