The boys and I decided to go on a hike on Thanksgiving (I know, that was over a week ago already...crazy) since the sunny days now are limited, we just happened to luck out that day.
above: White Bird's Nest, according to the book in this post.
A good day for noticing the details.
A small blog break as we visited family, but I'm back. I'm doing a bit of test by posting from my phone, we'll see how this works.
Anyway, these amazing eggs are ones that Boo and his cousins decorated together. I think they look like jewel boxes.
We had a bit of a thunderstorm today and more is planned for tomorrow. A bit of excitement and it means warmer rain!
The blooms have been incredible. The forsythia is waning, but the daffodils are still going strong as well as some of the ornamental fruit trees and grape hyacinth. The oregon grape is just starting to bloom its vibrant yellow. Boo blowed the first dandelion seed head of the season on Easter Sunday. And I'm glad to have the moss in my Western Oregon pores dry out soon!
I hope your spring is starting out lovely, or fall if you're a reader far South of here!
A quick note to say that if you enter "HOLIDAY2011" from November 25-28, 2011 at checkout in the shop, you'll receive 10% off. In addition, if you spend $50 or more, you'll receive five "FOR YOU" gift tags for free (a $6.25 value)! Shop handmade!
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Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you enjoy some fantastic squash of some sort...hopefully local. The squash above is a Chirimen from a farm nearby....cut in half, roasted with Earth Balance and salt, and then topped off with a bit more Earth Balance, salt and pepper. It would also be amazing with brown sugar instead of pepper. Mmmmm.
Knight Vampire Skeleton with a Bat Mask is the official title of what Boo was for Halloween. I think T. Rex would approve that it was scary enough.
In other news, I may do a large shop update soon. I usually list items when they are finished and photographed, but I've been sitting on several completed pieces and several almost completed pieces. So, I'll see where I'm at and let you know when I plan to update the shop...stay tuned!
I hope your week has been treating you well. We went from summer straight to winter...we had a dusting of snow the other night which usually only happens a few times a year. Brrrr.
Time to take down the Christmas decorations, including these glitter pine cones that Boo and I made a couple of years ago.
I sort of miss the holidays, maybe because we didn't get to spend it with the rest of the family. It just wasn't the same, but I am so grateful for my boys and we had a quiet, cozy day with just the three of us. I learned that keeping my expectations from going out of control really helps make the day enjoyable. The night before, we left out carrots for the reindeer, a cookie (from Starbucks...I was not about to brave the market and Boo and I got bit to drink too), milk, and celery for Santa (because Boo thought that Santa should have something healthy to eat with his cookie...yes, I do say that on a daily basis)...memories.
Oh, I've listed a couple of vintage items in the shop.... Graffco Map Tacks (red) and an Orange Plastic Creamer. I would keep that creamer if I already didn't have a couple of creamer/sugar sets...it's orange!
Also, I've been on the hunt for quick, inexpensive, healthy, vegetarian meals to make. I have some that I make quite a bit, but I don't want to get to the point of tiring of a particular recipe. I like to mix up the grains and legumes...black beans one night, then quinoa, then yellow lentils...that sort of thing. If you have a great recipe that fits the bill...please share the link!
Happy Saturday dear readers!
We went over the hills and through the woods yesterday. The fir and pine (and spruce, if there were any) were freshly flocked. The road was ice most of the time, but it was a beautiful, sunny day.
Happy New Year!
Just a little note to wish you a Merry Christmas if you celebrate it!
I found these two recently. I have yet to decide if I'm going to keep them or not. I think I adore them, but I'm not sure. They may end up in the shop next year come holiday time or I may not be able to part with them. Either way, they make me smile.
I hope this holiday season is going well for you. We're going to have a quiet Christmas, but life has been hectic, so maybe that's okay.
Merry Christmas!
It's snowing as I write. The flakes are small and few and seem to be falling in slow motion. It is helping a bit in this weather that my Christmas Cactus is blooming.
I think I'd like to get a couple more of these in different colors, maybe a fuchsia and a white one.
I've never forced bulbs in the winter. Have you? Which one(s)? I think it's a wonderful reminder of growth when growth is halted outside...even in green Oregon.
On the topic of plants, I've listed a set of four plastic flower frogs in my shop. They aren't new, but I'm not sure if they are vintage...so I've listed them simply as a supply. I think they work nicely to hold name cards at the holiday table. Thanksgiving is in two days...I hope you have a lovely meal.
Here's the flower frogs...
Also, A big thank you to the rikrak studio for this feature. A post inspired by tatting.
Stay warm and cozy today...and if you're someplace warm...send me warm thoughts.