Appalachian Chic

Ah, Stones

Makes me want to go back to New England and collect more stones.

 

 

 

Release

  Yesterday I was getting ready turn onto our main road to go home. On the right side I saw a little box turtle getting ready to cross onto the road. Yes even in Washington DC there is wildlife! I quickly put on my hazard lights explained to my Mom the rescue operation since I was driving and she quickly got out and rescued the little lady in distress. The kids and I took her to our local park with woods and streams and let her go! What a wonderful feeling! The kids said good bye and said well wishes to our little lady!

Thoughts and Inspiration

May you live all the days of your life

 - Johnathan Swift

 

 

               taken at Castle In the Clouds in New Hampshire

Finding my Inner Child

   This week I am finding my inner child. I took a peaceful walk in the rain, I rode the waves, and explored tidal pools! Have you searched deep inside and found yours?

Feeling Centered and at Peace

This Moment...

                  A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

 

        Jack swam his first strokes by himself at our local pool. In celebration of this amazing feat we took an icecream break!

Joel is so Inspiring!

 

Around the Studio

 

It's the little things in life that make you happy,smile and laugh. I decided to take some pictures of the little things in my studio that create these wonderful things for me.

 

 

Colorful Spools

                             My colorful thread spools and clay sun by a Michigan Artist.

                           A rug I wove at John C Campbell Folk School.

 

               Washi Tape

 

         

               My Clay Frida's from Mexico

                        A page in my new 2013 journal image from Seedling Design

           A print from A South Carolina painter Lulie Wallace

  An embroidery design on a Guatamalen garment.

              A magazine clipping of a dress from Natalie Chanin/Alabama Chanin from at least ten years ago when I first read about her garments.

 An original gouache by Etsy Artist Aya Rosen on a playing card.

 

Coop CO-OP

  My mother and her two neighbors this past spring got together and formed a coop co-op. They have eight hens of varied species.

This is one of Jack's highlights on his visits to see his grandparents.

 

 

                 

                          Feeding them Chicky Snacks

 Checking the boxes for fresh eggs.

   

Happy Christmas!

         Merry Christmas From Our Family to Yours!

 

         The Rockefeller Tree, NY City