What is it about Bird's Nests that we are so attracted to them? They're all over the web, on book covers, as jewelry, as decorations, on cards, in paintings, etc. What is the "draw"?:) Does it have something to do with the brown mess of twigs and sticks, mud and leaves, tenderly assembled into a … Continue reading A Bird’s Nest
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On My DPNS
Say What? For those of you who do not knit, DPNS may be a new word. It's actually an anacronym for Double Pointed NeedleS. These are knitting needles which have points on both ends (instead of just one end) and are only about 8" long. I LOVE working on DPNS! They are used for knitting … Continue reading On My DPNS
A Return to December…
Aisle 5 They stood around, the three of them as I came beside for ‘matoes. Loud and boisterous they spoke of them- this generation’s pathos. “They don’t know what work is! They’ve never had to do it! Plow the back forty, bail the hay, clean out the barn, all in a day!” I stood there … Continue reading A Return to December…
Trees are for Climbing
There are times, as a mom, you feel as if you've been privileged to witness something magical and transformative in your child's life. Such was the case last Sunday when Maddie and I ventured out to our neighborhood park. Over the years, we've often gone to the park. We swing a bit together. I sit … Continue reading Trees are for Climbing
Touch of Color
Though this sketch was made in the Fall, it reminds me of what's going on right now in our neck of the woods. Color is peeking out of the winter grays here and there! And it's only the beginning of March! Daffodils dapple the gray-brown landscape like watercolor splashes, and cherry, plum, and even some … Continue reading Touch of Color
Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
How an idea comes to life... 1. A shape pops into my head. Pyramid! 2. A question follows on its heels. How can I make that shape in knitting? 3. Paper & folding ensues. Ahh...so that's how! 4. Another question pops up. What can the shape be used for other than a sachet? 5. Leaving … Continue reading Baby Step #9: Pyramid Gift Box Pattern
Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Birthdays as a kid were always a celebration...as they are and have been in my own family. Sometimes we refer to our Birthday Month since the celebrating often gets sprinkled throughout the person's birth-month. My idea for these Birthday Boxes was to offer something to be sent to loved ones in the mail...a celebration in … Continue reading Baby Steps #3-8: Happy Day Birthday Boxes
Just Yesterday
Just yesterday I stopped in my hustling-n-bustling to watch and listen to my youngest practicing piano. It was a must-be-drawn moment. I find myself saying Just Yesterday a lot. "Just yesterday, you were yay-high." "Just yesterday, you used to say Wavy-blue instead of Navy blue." "Just yesterday you called your brother Warnie, 'cause William was … Continue reading Just Yesterday
Baby Step #2: Wonder!
A new print for my Etsy Shop! This one is titled, Wonder in the Weeds. You can read the posting that went along with it HERE. The watercolor painting was created eight months ago and since then I've been humbled to hear of how this little image has encouraged many of you. Life certainly has … Continue reading Baby Step #2: Wonder!
Ode to Watercolor
Your oozles & wazzles delight me no end. Your drips, runs, and splatters I shall not try to blend. Your sedimentary washes, your crisp clean edges Cause me to make a bouquet of pledges: ** I shall not restrict your frolicking play Only when needed to enhance your display. I will freely allow your surprising … Continue reading Ode to Watercolor