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• An Away-Weekend with My BFF

  

  A weekend away with my friend Kathy up in the mountains, what a delight!Great food, good weather in Basalt and a time to catch up.Looking at art in galleries... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Sheltering (linked to a Sheltering Tree)

  

  Sheltering wings, a thought and verses...linked to a Sheltering Treesource (Bing)"He will cover you with his feathers. Under his wings you will take refuge.... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2012 SELF EXPRESSION

• October is ...

  

  Breast Cancer Awareness Month, if you didn't know already.This logo is on the front of one of my favorite black t-shirts, and I wear it with gratitude. Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Wordless Wednesday Photo

  

  It struck me as being cool. The curves are the same and those colors mimic! Linking up with Wordless Wednesday.And this links to WOYWW post. It is a 90%... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Greenhouse is Alive and Well

  

  Our Greenhouse on the Grand Lawn seems to be working out fine (the "Grand" references the husband's blog livingthegrandlife). Last evening at 5 PM the ambient... Read more

  Posted on 09 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Mme Ramotswe & Pumpkin Soup

  

  Purloined from others' blogs and the Soulbrush Etsy store for a rendition of Mme Ramotswe, as well as the biblical verse that says "what has been will be... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• How To Prune Philodendrons

  

  Now that seems like a silly post title, "How to Prune Philodendrons", but if you get as many Google referrals as I do, you will notice that the search term... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Church Banners: 26th Week in Ordinary Times

  

  Today begins the 26th week in the church liturgical calendar of Ordinary Times prior to the Christmas Season. Decorations were changed from the ones posted... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Knitting and Household Tips from Long Ago

  

  One of my favorite things to do is look back at old references. And of course, knitting patterns hold my attention, and housekeeping tips are fun to look back o... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• This and That and Some Knitting

  

  Something new for fall decoration, cheap, colorful and making the living room smile with cheeriness: colorful plastic acorns. Now really, don't they look like... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Fairies' Tea Party and You Are Invited

  

  Inspiration Avenue Invites Your Blog Participation atClick here for signing up!Go here for signing up to post some pictures of your favorite little fairiy... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Older Books Now on Kindle

  

  Being enamoured of English country life, I was delighted over the summer to learn of an older book by a Scottish author coming onto the Kindle format. I... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Almost Officially Autumn

  

  A scenic September day in ColoradoAspen on the MesaAspen by Jumbo Lakewild daisiesI picked wildflowers and colorful leaves to dry for future craftsCosmos to... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Knitted Socks Ready in a Casual, Chic Sort of Way

  

  Yup, two weeks later, here they are, as shown on the Mr.'s hands:I used Knit Picks Stroll in a 75% wool, 25% nylon fingering weight wool. The pattern is here.... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Now We Have a Greenhouse

  

  First we started out with our dog run area which we no longer use as a dog run because our fur babies are so spoiled they won't go anywhere without a human by... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Dragonfly Challenge

  

  Every week, Inspiration Avenue has a blog hop where people post around a central theme, a theme that changes from week to week. This week, it is all about... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Meeker Sheepdog Trials

  

  Nine of us joined the Museum of Western Colorado van for another adventure in the Colorado outdoors yesterday; we drove up to the Meeker Classic Sheepdog... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Shrinky Dink Charms: Downton Abbey Peeps

  

  Making shrinky dinks is not just for kids, although they would have fun making them. This site has a good tutorial, but you can just buy a package (six sheets... Read more

  Posted on 05 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• Good Bye Summer

  

  good bye to our flowers...goodbye to summer excursions and a trip to see family...and hello to fall decorations, golden foliage, hot stews, two new tv dramas,... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS

• How to Make Two Sided Baby Blankets

  

  Mary Cassatt (1844-1926)Hot off the press (ironing board, if you will) are three baby receiving blankets. On each, one side is flannel and the other side is... Read more

  Posted on 31 August 2012 ARTS & CRAFTS