creative wanderings

one little word 2013: savor

savor

savor

savor

12 Reasons

1. Saw lots of family at Thanksgiving.
2. Celebrated my dad's 90th birthday with pumpkin pie.
3. Caught up with a friend by phone tonight.
4. Found some Christmas lights.
5. Got my printer working again.
6. Replaced a much needed tool.
7. Making another fabric heart tonight.
8. Took a two mile walk in the sun (brrr...) this afternoon.
9. Saw a group of snow geese floating near the shore this morning.
10. Found a new fun coffee place.
11. Looking forward to two friends coming to visit on Tuesday.
12. One piece of pecan pie left...but not for long!

a mini knitted me!

My very talented niece, Gretchen, made this mini-me...everyone was laughing when she was trying to show me that in the shoulder bag was a mini-journal (it's true I don't go anywhere without mine) and some knitting (yes, actual knitting on teeny-tiny knitting needles she made--and then knitted on!) --looks like I have started another little scarf... Anyway, this lovely whimsical handmade gift came at just the right time. It makes me smile to look at her. By the way, I do have green eyes, I do tend to dress in layers, with a hat, scarf and vest most of the year, I love funky socks, always carry at least one bag with me, journal, knitting and books... But--that is not my hair, though I wouldn't mind if it was!

When did you last play with colors?

do: start

create: anything

wish: to be brave

play: with paint

give: yourself permission

dream: with every color

beauty found me

Flipping around--
looking for something else
I happened on this page in my journal.
I like the combination of the John Lubbock quote with the labyrinth.

Beauty wasn't the point of page,
but beauty found me
as I contemplated
what exactly I was looking for today.

The Curious Nest

The Curious Nest

A new favorite place of inspiration. Looking for found objects? French antiques, religious medals, sheet music, and bobbles? How about local artists? The Curious Nest has it all--and very fun owners too.

I recommend a road trip to check them out:

The Curious Nest

2916 NE 55th St

Seattle, WA 98105

I picked up a few medals to use on my memory candles...and a few postcards...pictures in another post.

Doesn't Everyone have a Tea Tag Dove?

kitchen dove carrying signs of peace!