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It was a working weekend, though I still made sure to include some time off. Saturday has become a day where we catch up on cleaning and organizing, watering plants, and starting little projects that got pushed aside during the week. I love this time, and it’s amazing how much we usually accomplish together.

A few snaps from the weekend…

1. an impromptu, clean-out-the-fridge fruit crisp was made (with crisp based loosely on my memory of Stephanie’s)

2. weeding in the warm sunshine

3. always something on the stairs, going up or going down

4. lunch in the making

5. homegrown rosemary – there is lots, being dried and stored

Not captured on camera was: the incredible mess that some critter made of the insulator panel in the hood of our car. OH MY WORD. I guess it is nesting season // The pollen clouds bursting forth from the alder trees. Have you ever seen a tree do that? It’s amazing (and a little frightful if you have allergies) // The sound of the birds these days, chattering away excitedly – yes, indeed, I think it is nesting season // The rooster that now lives up the road, and crows every morning at 4am // The bounty that Steven was paid, for revealing the name of said neighbor, to a different neighbor, who has been kept up in the wee hours of the morning (hee!)

How was your weekend? Did you drink beer and eat cabbage??

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in the studio

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It’s been tough to keep focused this past week or so. I’ve been restless, and have had so much energy -  both creative and physical. It’s a pretty fun state to be in, but it’s not always the most productive (it’s just not possible to do everything at once!). I keep thinking it’ll pass, but it’s been well over a week now. Is it spring fever? How bout you – are you feeling a change lately?

PS Thanks so much for your entries on the giveaway. I loved reading all your comments – some so heartfelt! – and I’ll be sure to try and share more about the things you all mentioned you’d like to see more of.

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a few things

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+ Amazing score from the ‘free books’ shelf at the humane society. Clothbound, from 1949, with beautiful illustrations and a lot of information. I have a nice collection of bird books going and I refer to them all.

+ Gold Pothos we hung in the bathroom last month. I can’t quite tell yet if it’s totally happy there…. maybe a little more light would be nice.

+ A wallet I made a while back, and will add to the shop when I reopen.

…A few snaps from the week, and a few words about the shop… I haven’t been feeling well this past week, which really slowed me down on my plans for reopening the shop. I’m feeling way mo betta the last couple days, and am getting back on track. Gosh, feeling dragged out and cruddy sure makes you appreciate feeling well even that much more.

I hope everyone is feeling healthy. I have been hearing about the major flu epidemic that’s happening right now. Take care of yourselves xo

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little bits of thread

 

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Some things from this week…

It’s been a week full. A full week.

The snaps above…

:: A cozy corner. I should sit there more (I sit right across from there daily).

:: Our beautiful handmade-in-the-Pacific NW wreath. A gift from our parents, who we love more than words could ever say.

:: Stocked up on tights. I wear tights a lot in the winter. Love them.

:: A little pile of wallets and clutch parts.

:: Christmas cards… winter note cards. Remember that photo?  And tea. And pomegranates!

Mostly, I just wanted to drop in before a small eternity passed by. It’s a busy time, and my head is mostly buried in piles of fabric, and my clothes covered in little bits of thread. Feeling happy, a little restless, and quite excited for a bit of a break soon.

How are you all? I hope you’re enjoying this beautiful season. xo

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lately

Rose with the sun this morning. I love that.

Feeling full of momentum and excitement these days.

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+ An order of wrap wallets, wrapped up in tissue

+ We had a little photo shoot today. The dark olive rucksack is coming back soon.

+ Some garden pickings from this morning.

+ Textiles from the archives of my shelves. I have so many amazing materials I need to start using.

+ Mountain peaks in my afternoon latte.

+ Our lovely neighbor is cleaning out, and has given us some real gems this week, including this cozy alpaca which I have just freshly washed.

It’s been a jam packed week, and I’ve been working non stop. Tonight I’m looking forward to some simple relaxation time right there on that chair with that alpaca, with my beau at my side, listening to the birds give way to the night crew, under the almost full moon… maybe even a glass of wine in my hand andsome home made pizza. Yes, that sounds pretty nice.

Enjoy the start of your weekend… xo

 

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A few snaps around the studio, via instagram.

I have been working hard to catch up from the whirlwind of May and June. The Country Living feature was blockbuster. Hoping to make some time to get a few new bags up in the shop soon(ish). I guess “soon” is relative when each day is packed full.

Happy Monday everyone! This past weekend felt eternal, in the most awesome way.

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+ I learned to make mojitos, then tried one at a restaurant… (mine are better!).

+ Family.

+ Fresh cilantro.

+ Wading together in the warm sunshine.

+ Waxing moon.

+ Warming up after a cold swim.

+ Love in a Mist, in the garden.

It’s my birthday tomorrow and one of my few wishes each year is to go swimming. Born in water in a water sign, I am in love with water. To me, summer is swimming season. With rain in the forecast we took yesterday’s hot summer day as our chance, and stole away for a bit in the early evening. It was the best thing ever.

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A few snaps from around here lately.

And right now, I am…

resting a bit, after a long productive day (that started at 4am. Wish I could do this every day, ha!).

feeling the cool dampness in my hair, wet from the rain.

hearing the swainson’s thrush singing it’s whirling song. They just returned last week and it is the most amazing music to my ears.

tasting some red wine, that a sweet guy just handed me.

wishing the washing machine would stop beeping please.

noticing my lights are on upstairs. need to be better about that.

thinking it’s time to head on up to the studio.

I hope you all are enjoying the holiday weekend. xo

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April has brought sunshine here! We have been drenched in record amounts of rain for the past month.

Lots of fun projects in the works here this week. I am continuing to plant seeds (indoors still, as the ground is SO WET). We have started building a cold frame, and are practicing the art of mortis and tenon joinery. We hung some newly built birdhouses, which have been enthusiastically well received by the birds (so awesome to observe!). Potting up all of my potted plants. Making hummus. Sprouting more and more seeds. Sewing lots of bags.

I am planning to reopen the shop this week. Yep, this week! Update coming soon.

Enjoy this day to the fullest, sweet people.

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