Sunday September 07, 2008
to see what we could see
because we were camping we drove to our favorite trails for a hike
until it started to rain on us, so we went home for a nap.
Friday September 05, 2008
the photo doesn't have anything to do with anything
except that she loves her too-big sparkly shoes. and also that I still love film.
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SO... we were planning a quick nearby camping trip for the weekend. But the weather has suddenly turned very Fallish. This morning it was 49 when we woke up, and there's a chance of rain all weekend. To perk up their disappointed and drooping faces, we may instead watch a dvd on the the side of my mom and dad's garage, eat take-out in front of the fire pit, and sleep in the tent in their big back yard. At least if it does rain or gets too cold, we can make the speedy dash home. (Have I told you we live two blocks from my mom and dad? We do.)
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Also unrelated, I didn't mention here that we're switching things up at Echoes for the Fall. Go check it out. We're excited!
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I am hoping to add some items to my shop over the next few weeks- artist aprons maybe, a couple of paintings, maybe even some small works on paper inspired by the original idea at Echoes. I won't set a date- that's too much pressure- but I'll let you know if I've added anything.
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Can anyone teach me how to knit those cool fingerless glove wrist warmers? I want some. Are they difficult? Would they be an awful first knitting project for me? I was thinking a large scarf/wrap/shawl thing might be easier, but I can't find a pattern for what I'm looking for. I want simple, plain, like a large rectangle with a strategically placed button or two. My friend Penny wears a similar one that I've got stuck in my head. Any suggestions? Leslie? Jen? Anyone?
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Well, it's taken me all morning in little bits to write this mostly worthless post. I better call it quits.
Happy Weekend!!
Wednesday September 03, 2008
renegade apple picking
We have been watching these apples grow. We've monitored and tasted them. Unsure about the variety we wondered when they turned a bit pink, and now they've started to fall.
We borrowed my mom's old apple picker and filled a big canvas bag. Sounds quaint, huh?
Now imagine the scene with carn horns and gobs of traffic, an office park to one side and a major parkway on the other.
Here's the thing. This tree? This tree is not ours (um, don't bust us, please) and it is on land that probably belongs to the city. No one maintains, sprays, prunes, or eats from this tree. Obviously. It's on an embankment at one of the busiest intersections in our neighborhood. But this family MUST NOT let this fruit go to waste.
And wouldn't you know. Right on cue, the weather today is cool and rainy and now we MUST make an apple crisp. (and when it stops raining, take a walk down for more apples.)
Maybe Fall won't be so bad.
Tuesday September 02, 2008
mourning
the end of summer.
I'm having a hard time letting go this year. Must go drown my sorrows in left-over brownies.
Seriously, it's not that bad. We had the best weekend ever. And I am looking forward to just a little bit of free/work time. (Someone tiny starts preschool today.) Plus it's already Tuesday, so we've got that going for us.
But I'm not kidding about the brownies.
Friday August 29, 2008
hooray for long weekends
A sudden storm rolled through yesterday evening with a heavy downpour and thunder and lightening. (And a rogue overhead crack of thunder at about 9 pm that sent Brian and me both scrambling off the couch away from the big speech to check our trees!) And there was cool air on the other side. In August. Who'd a thunk it? The grass here is still green green not the usual crinkly lifeless brown we see this time of year. Strange and all together fabulous.
I am so very much looking forward to this long weekend. The week kind of got away from me, so I have a long list today to accomplish. Things to wrap up and ship off. A bit of cleaning. A couple of errands. Maybe some baking. This household has a hankering for sitting outside and relaxin'. (Yo, Rach. If you find yourself bored, hungry and/or lonely, head over.)
But first, I am going in for another cup of coffee and to sneak some peach cobbler for breakfast. If you have kids, you know what I mean.
HAPPY WEEKEND!
Tuesday August 26, 2008
the good news
good morning chickadees!
Wow! Thank you all so much for entering the give-away!! You sure know how to flatter a girl.
I had a small assistant pick the winner. Can you see it? This particular assistant often has a hard time holding still. It reads: Bluebirdbaby. Erin, email me your address. I'll send the bag right away.
Of course there is one more tote in the shop, discounted quite a bit. I'll leave it in there for a few more days.
My other good news is that I'm guest blogging at Uncommon Grace today! I'm so tickled to be a part of the guest line-up (pun intended) she's hosting. You ought to go read all the 'Summer Is' series- lovely women with lovely pictures and words to make you appreciate these last fleeting days of summer. Fall is on deck, my friends. (pun intended again. hee hee.) Soak it up.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Friday August 22, 2008
the scoop
Sorry about that! I intended to post here early, but we went walking with my mom and got distracted by a biscuit covered in gravy, then a thrift store and an estate sale on the walk back. Surely you know how that goes. ; )
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First up, our Wild Guys:
Sweet Cindy at Skip to My Lou has been hosting a series of guests this week to raise awareness for the Read to Feed program, and she asked me to join in! We looked over one of our favorite books, Where the Wild Things Are, and then made our own Wild Guys. There's a quick step-by-step over there for these funny critters.
They were so simple and turned out pretty cute, but I'm always such a sucker for my kids' artwork. Please go have a look-see and check out all the other guest crafters.
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Up next is the give-away. Remember this artist tote? It's been waiting patiently in the shop. I was going to pull it to re-list later, but it's doing me no good hanging here looking nice in the studio. It's linen and cotton with the little bird on the front and is heavy and hangs low on the hip. The folks who have purchased them in the past have been pleased. Interested? Leave me a comment on this post (don't forget your email address), and I'll draw a name Tuesday morning. It doesn't matter where you live, I'll ship it to you. And hey! My quiet in-town friends. Yes, YOU! Leave a comment. You'll be in the running too.
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Lastly I want to say thank you to all of you, who come here and support me and laugh with me and cheer me on and inspire me and give me advice. It really is a fun place to hang out. I mean it. Thanks.
(Oh, and go wish Rachel a happy birthday, will ya?)
