Wardrobe Wednesday

Last week I logged onto Green Valley Crafts – home of Wardrobe Wednesday – to discover that Clare has introduced weekly themes…and I was way out, but being an English teacher in a former life, I have to admit a penchant for thematic presentations. This week’s theme was Including something made by Me! And here […]

Charmed By…

With thoughts of creating a thrifty yet homely and hospitable space in Scotland that finally brings ALL our beloved things from around the world into one place, I have been casting about in my spare time for inspiration. In the meantime, I have also tripped over a few things that have me longing for disposable […]

Ten Things of Happiness

Right now there is a lot buzzing about in my head…here are few things that are making me happy. How about you? 1. The wonderful images created by Bianca Gomez, especially the wonderful birds she created for Poolga.com: 2. Cucumbers, they taste so good right now…looking forward to when they will grow in my yard: […]

Chalkboard

Credit to our lovely friend Denise almost ENTIRELY for this crafty activity. She provided the inspiration (though I can’t for the life of me find the link she originally sent) and modeled it in her own kitchen and as a gift for a wee friend of ours last year. Then she also left me with […]

A Teensy Bit Crafty

Summer doesn’t really make me feel like battening down and spending time being crafty. But there is some impetus right now to (a) finish up projects before we move so that they are ready for the autumn/winter when we arrive (b) use up some crafting supplies so I won’t have to ship them or dispose […]

Hats

Way back in November I cast on a hat for Kazuo for the winter. I am such a slowpoke knitter, esp when I only do a row or two once or twice a week. But some lovely peaceful girl-alone nights in the past couple of weeks finally led to the end of the hat. Just […]

This Moment

{this moment} – A Friday ritual. A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you’re inspired to do the same, leave a link to your ‘moment’ in the comments for all to find and see. […]

Winter Sewing/Crafting Pt II

Finally my poor sewing machine has made the journey to and from the Brother Repair centre in Tennessee and is home safe, sound and in great working order again. But the wonderful generosity of Tarah meant that I managed to get a few crafty projects off the ground over the winter – especially given how […]

Winter Sewing – Part I

Cushions are my latest obsession. I do go through phases. They are nice and easy to sew, and I can construct a couple while Kazuo is sitting at the table watching me sew if they are cut out the night before. Before Christmas, the only handmade Christmas presents I managed to construct were the two […]

Crafty Amazingness

Last year when I had a rare crafternoon with Julia (and my sewing machine jammed irretrievably), she was working on the most incredible paper cutting delights with some old Funk and Wagnalls Encyclopedias. Imagine my joy when she presented us with our very own masterpiece for Christmas: Here is a side view, including the lovely […]