Category: Creative endeavors
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The Pregnant Project
I hadn't intended to start anything when I walked down the basement stairs. Nope I didn't. My only thought was to block the newly knitted sweater I had just finished for "O". But what to my wandering eye did appear but an old worn out carpet with the looks of wood under there. So…
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Gnome Week:A-Gathering and A Giveaway
During this festive time of year, gnome's and their homes ring out with the sounds of songs,games, dancing,joking,and stories. To ensure that those who they watch over will also take part,they leave for us on the Sunday after Thanksgiving a basket filled with wrapped books. Wrapped in twine and sealed tightly with a gnome's seal. …
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Gnome Week,Day 1: “Make Magic”
It is not an uncommon practice in Scandinavian countries to talk about the "gnomes" around us. These tales are usually propagated by loving and doting grand-parents. Mine were no exception, and so it was that we would hear of our very own house gnome taking care of the horses,helping in the garden,cleaning up the kitchen…
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Merry Making Business
When all is dark it's time to make some magic. May you have a weekend of togetherness and creativity. See you Monday.
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A fairy village rebuild
Last week I did mention that the fairy tree was moulting right on top of the fairy house. Starting with sticks,moss and stones it was time to give our garden fairies something to live in for the winter. Using moulted pine material the walls filled in nice and quick. Approaching from behind the village…
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The Naked Umbrella
I've been stashing my yarn in a very large suitcase, just waiting for the day I had time to wind it all and start my various dreamed of projects. Once wound, I could beautifully display my stash within my wooden cabinet. There's just one problem…….where's my swift? It has been in the same place for…
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Under the Hatch
What if you turn right instead of left ? I have walked in Nashville so many times that I have acquired walking patterns. This time however, I was giving a first time tour to Mimi and Omi, and so I walked this way instead of that way. It was the coffee sign that lured us in.…
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Fetch and Build
From my desk I hear closet doors opening, heavy grunting, things being hurdled down the stairs. From outside I hear one young voice yell,"We need sticks!" ……I hear feet racing through the hallway, my office door jiggles, and the door explodes open. "Hi mom" he says as he opens the big armoire, grabbing…
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