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goldenrod_spider_0We discovered a Goldenrod Spider in the lavender this week. They can change their color to yellow or white, depending on the camouflage they need.

goldenrod_spider_1They don’t make webs, but instead hunt for insects on the ground or on flowers – though usually on white or yellow flowers.

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There are a lot of spit bugs in the lavender this year, which may have been it’s disguise in this case. The day after we found the spider, we were reading that bees were among the bugs they especially attack (if only they ate spit bugs), so Steve went out to see if it was still there (the lavender patch is a huge bee magnet).

goldenrod_bee_0To our amazement (and maybe a bit of chagrin), he found it sucking the life out of a bumblebee! Poor little bumble. Definitely interesting to witness though.

(Any of the photos can be clicked to view larger.)

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The first foxgloves of the season are starting to bloom. They are deadly poison if ingested,  but one of the prettiest wildflowers I can think of. I saved tons of seed last year but then missed my window to sow them in time for blooms this year. They are pretty proficient at reseeding on their own though, and we have some hardy stands of them that seem to get a little bigger each year. Foxglove stands out as such a symbol of summer to me.

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wild things

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There is a whole lot of lounging and ruminating happening around here these days. The bucks seem wily and restless, and the does are very restful. Babies should be born any day now!

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mid may

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Planting and smelling as many flowers as we can. Sewing for the arrival of a new little one in my family. Working hard, playing too. Soaking up these long, sunny days.

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love letters

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Sometimes you enter my view unexpectedly, and I catch myself saying aloud, “he is so damn cute.”

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tiny letters, to my love ♥

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spring things

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Hi there. I have been a bit absent here! I think I could blog everyday with a little something about the garden, but I am trying not to completely flood the blog with garden talk :) Life has become relative to being outside these days, and anything that isn’t outside seems to get a wee bit neglected. This spring has been pretty incredible. It’s been gentle and soft and just plain lovely, and I am feeling so grateful for it, spending as much time in it as possible.

I have been carving out time to work on a collection of new works for the shop as well. It’s been super fun, though relatively slow, with lots of stops and starts. I’ve been trying to just have fun with it, without pushing too much; going at it a little differently than I might have in the past. I’ve been a little bit discouraged lately with all the sameness out there. It can seem like a thousand reproductions of the same few bags are coming out of the woodwork, and it’s getting a little bit strange and a little bit frustrating – particularly when you see some of your own work, and the work of your cohorts, in some of those reproductions. That’s a topic for another time though, and that aside, I guess I’m glad for the nudge toward making some changes. One of my favorite things about working for myself, is the freedom to explore.

This week we’ve been watching the swallows come and go from the boxes we put out for them last year. So far it seems like we have more of them this year. They are great for keeping the bugs down and it’s impressive to see their acrobatic, aerial maneuvers as they snatch bugs from the air. A very pregnant doe laid in the yard for a few hours last week. She looked so relaxed and restful, with another deer close by to keep an eye out. It’s getting close to the time where there will be baby deer bouncing around again. Ah! and right this minute I see an osprey flying over, with a big branch in it’s grasp. They are building their nest across the cove, in the same tree they do every year.  So much activity right now!

 

How’s your spring looking? What gets you excited during this time of year?

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planet earth

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Happy Earth Day! I love this beautiful planet so much it makes my heart ache, puts a lump in my throat… and if you really get me going it brings tears to my eyes.

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a few things

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+ One of a kind pencil case here

+ Reaching for the light, and too pretty to ignore

+ New / revised tote coming to the shop soon

 

It’s pouring rain here and rather stormy today. This is the most rain we have had in a long while! I am worrying about my peas, which I put out last week, hoping the slugs aren’t going hog wild on them. They can do so much damage in so little time. When the rain lets up a little I’m going out to check.

I’ve been working on some new bags and am getting closer to completing some. It’s been hard to make the time for new work for quite a while. I have a lot of projects started though, and it feels like the wheels have really started turning this week. It feels great, and creates a fresh excitement around going to work each day. Heading up there now to finish up some orders before the weekend.

Enjoy your weekend friends, rain or shine. Be back soon…

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03.22.13

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It’s hard to believe it’s already Friday! These days have been so full, time seems to be just racing by. I have a lot to accomplish today, and then I am looking forward to a little time off this weekend to plant more seeds, do some digging in the dirt, and if the weather holds – maybe we will get out for a hike. It’s beautiful this morning. Have a great weekend. Happy spring xo

Photos above from my instagram @in_fusion. Come find me there if you like!

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love letters

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You can’t keep your hands off me, like we’re in silly new love ♥ We hold hands, and bring smiles to strangers when they see our happiness together.

 

tiny letters, to my love

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