For the last several weeks now, I have been diligently working on a project that is so close to my heart. I am thinking a series of these projects, for starters, will be a good thing. I have spent so much time on this, hour after hour but loving every bit and piece and stitch. [...]
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A New Project
Posted in animals, Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Cats, compassion, Decorative, fabric/collage/applique, Memories, personal journal, Ruminating, Seasons, Slow Living on March 9, 2011 | 7 Comments »
Informed by the Desert
Posted in Art, Clothing, Dyeing, Inspiration, Memories, Nature, Places, Travel on February 27, 2011 | 18 Comments »
For some reason, I have never been a huge fan of the desert. Maybe it is the heat and the lack of shade or lush foliage that leaves me feeling parched, both physically and spiritually. However, having spent two nights there on Thursday and Friday, I have come away with new awareness and appreciation. My [...]
Foundlings
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Clothing, compassion, Indomitable Women, Memories, Places, Ruminating on February 24, 2011 | 19 Comments »
I had never heard of the Foundling Hospital or its heart-wrenching history until Selvedge magazine came out with an article on this in the Sept/Oct 2010 issue, #36. To quote from the article written there: “Opening in 1741, the Foundling Hospital in London took in the babies of unmarried women. Not a hospital in the [...]
Two Textile Museum Exhibits
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Clothing, Decorative, Dyeing, Going Green, Inspiration, Memories, Places, Travel on February 18, 2011 | 13 Comments »
Almost two weeks ago, my husband and I left on a flight to Alexandria, Virginia. We were finally meeting a new grandson and welcoming back a son and his family from Germany. We had such a memorable and wonderful time seeing our two grandchildren and catching up with news and life. One of the days [...]
Journey to Julia
Posted in Friendship, Indomitable Women, Memories, Places, Travel on February 18, 2011 | 11 Comments »
On Wednesday morning I headed up I-5 to Olympia in the snow and rain to meet my a blogging friend, Julia. It is funny how we perceive some of this social media. When I told my youngest daughter what I was doing her response was, “Is it safe, Mom?” I think most of us who [...]
Ann Wood and Fortuny
Posted in Antique/Vintage Textiles, Art, Decorative, Fabric, fabric/collage/applique, Inspiration, Interior Design, Memories, Nature, Places, Vintage Clothing on February 3, 2011 | 8 Comments »
About a week ago, I was roaming around the internet viewing blogs and allowing myself simple entertainment. I came across the blog of Ann Wood. It is worth a visit when you have time. In November, Ann visited the Fortuny Showroom in NYC, and she may collaborate with this company and use their incredible fabrics [...]
Creative DNA
Posted in Art, Decorative, Indomitable Women, Inspiration, Literature, Memories, personal journal, Ruminating, Seasons, Slow Living on February 1, 2011 | 14 Comments »
Recently I was reading another blog (and that is another subject for another post), and came across a reference from Twyla Tharp’s wonderful and inspiring book, The Creative Habit. I am devouring the book a second time. Every morning, before my walk, I sit down with a cup of coffee and Twyla. I write in [...]
A Gift
Posted in animals, Cats, compassion, Memories on February 1, 2011 | 14 Comments »
I have been busy working on these sachets for the last week. I decided I wanted to do something for the staff at the cat hospital for all the care and sensitivity and support they gave me through and during Lauren’s illness and passing. I also felt a project like this would help me heal [...]
A Remembrance
Posted in animals, Cats, compassion, Family, Memories, Ruminating, Seasons on January 20, 2011 | 17 Comments »
This morning my sweet kitty, Lauren passed away. She had been ailing for the last several months with renal failure. I feel her loss so deeply and want to remember her in this space, to pay tribute to her life and her remarkable presence in our lives. I adopted her from the animal shelter five [...]
Grandma time
Posted in Family, Memories, Places, Seasons on December 29, 2010 | 7 Comments »
We are taking care of little Lincoln while his mommy is on a business trip until Thursday. What a great holiday we had with family and so many great memories. I will be back in the new year when the house is quiet and my thoughts more focused. Jeanette will be glad to get back [...]
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