Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers. Isaac Asimov Knitting to me is simply thinking through my fingers Chloe 1. Starting a new pattern for … Read more “Christmas Knitting…and no, I don’t think I’ve left it a wee bit late”
Category: handwork
How I clean closets: a tutorial
Words, once they are printed, have a life of their own. Carol Burnett My own personal closet—the one with THREE rails and room for 50 pair of… Read more “How I clean closets: a tutorial”
Sewing, washing crystal and putting things aways
I loved words. I love to sing them and speak them and even now, I must admit, I have fallen into the joy of writing them. Anne… Read more “Sewing, washing crystal and putting things aways”
New curtains…every thing is purchased and measured…cover chairs, bedspreads….and dining room chairs
Dreams are illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. Marsha Norman I have about ten inches extra with my tapestry, so I bought 11… Read more “New curtains…every thing is purchased and measured…cover chairs, bedspreads….and dining room chairs”
New knitting project
Gosh, I love the yarn here at Three Irish Girls. Everything is custom dyed, so the only caveat is to make sure you get enough for your… Read more “New knitting project”
Last things
The last thing you worked on: My cross stitching. I’m doing four botanical flower works and will frame them alike and then hang them in my corner of the sitting room.
First place you’ll go tomorrow: The post office for mailing boxes.
Current inspiration: Martha Stewart and her Christmas ideas. Some of them are just awful but some of them are exactly what I’m looking for. I have an entire list of projects for next year! Stockings, beaded icicles, crocheted snowflakes and about six other projects.
One thing people will be surprised about you: I collect vintage linens and laces, especially hand embroidered pillow cases. They make me feel special. It’s a dying art but one that just adds a little bit of love to such common household items.
Favorite new color: Pink in all of it’s forms….from blush to crime scene red. I have eight rooms in my house painted in different shades of pink. Just love the colors and how they change in the sunlight.
Your best trick when entertaining: Buffet. I have an island in the kitchen, if we’re eating inside and three antique stoves on the veranda.The result? Relaxed atmosphere and you get to spend more time visiting and less time fussing
Best place to unwind: We have a liveaboard at the marina in Morro Bay. There is nothing so relaxing as sitting on the deck and knitting or cross stitching. The gentle lap of the waves, the rocking of the boat and the sounds of a hundred different birds (the marina is in the middle of a huge bird sanctuary).
Most valued possession: I have my babies hands cast in dental plaster. The mold was so detailed that you can see the little wrinkles on thier little fists.
Last thing you bought for the home: I took a lithograph in to be framed (it goes on one of the walls in the lobby) but it shouldn’t count because it’s not going to be ready for a while. So…pink towels for the master bath . I love fresh towels.
What’s left on your wish list?: Folding laundry and putting it away. If I do it on the bed, I can watch TV which makes the whole chore just fly by.
What are your answers?
Where Did May Go?
Mike had back surgery ( a success! I don’t hate his doctor anymore). He has two more spinal surgeries scheduled and then he will get his colostomy… Read more “Where Did May Go?”
Spent the entire day in a doctor’s office of one kind or another
Mike has to get clearance from this cardiologist for surgery to reverse his ostomy….and I guess I looked so bedraggled that we’re getting in on Thursday for… Read more “Spent the entire day in a doctor’s office of one kind or another”
I’m in the market for a handbag organizer
I’ve downsized my handbags from the REALLY BIG ONES I used to carry into work. I’m looking for a mid sized, tote-ish leather bag and of course,… Read more “I’m in the market for a handbag organizer”
Here is the plan for the library drapes. Opinions, anyone?
I measured my windows and since these drapes will go to the floor, I’m going to have to piece them. So here is my plan (I have… Read more “Here is the plan for the library drapes. Opinions, anyone?”
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