My boys just got this great book for Christmas. It’s a beautifully illustrated, sweetly narrated story about a little boy who has an idea and how he takes a journey with it. In the beginning of the book, the “idea” is portrayed as a golden egg with a crown and the boy and his environment are rendered in black and…
Tag: crochet hearts
Renewed
When was the last time you were alone for more than 24 hours? If you are a parent, the answer probably is “before kids”. I did the math for myself and I came up with 7 years. It had been 7 years since I had spent time alone with myself, and only myself…no girlfriends or family or overnights with my…
Playing Hooky (part II)
Fishing is not the only hooking that’s been going on this summer. I’ve also gotten quite a bit of crocheting done recently… surprisingly. A huge creative surge of ideas has taken over my brain lately, which is always a great place for my brain to be…it’s the hands that don’t always have the time to follow through. (This is the…
Crochet Hearts of Love
I have been meaning to post an update on the You Are Loved project here on the blog, since I know many people might not be on Facebook. (If you are on FB however, and haven’t yet liked the You Are Loved page, you can find it at: https://www.facebook.com/crochetheartsoflove) It is really starting to take shape in many ways. Since…
Stitching Lately
Stitching has a way of slowing you down. It makes sure you focus on exactly what’s right in front of you, but allows your mind to wander, thoughts to drift, future plans to be made and new ideas to take shape. It’s been a sanity saver for me in the past few months and a way to process the loss…
Stitched Together
Look at this crazy old picture!! Doesn’t it just scream the 70’s??? That is my Nanny and GG (her mom) crocheting an afghan on our awesomely striped couch with my little brother Tattoo (no that’s not really his name, but if you watched any TV during the 70’s, then you know who he looks like) in the foreground. I love…
Recently
It sure does feel like summer here in Napa. The temps have gotten into the high 80’s already on several days. The first scorcher brought out the need for ice cream! Here’s a little collage of what we’ve been up to lately… Fishing (well sort of…) Eating watermelon and playing in the sandbox with his best friend. Hugging trees. Holding…
