Jewelry. It works as adornment, identification, religion, art… It fulfills many different purposes, depending on its creator’s intent. Me, I like playing with sparkly stuff. This lovely bead is from a local bead shop and it took me hours to … Continue reading →
With the way the economy is, jobs are challenging to find. The landscape of the job search has materially changed in the last five years, with new tools like LinkedIn and old tools like networking even more valuable. One tool … Continue reading →
Ever wonder where things like reins for bridles, belts, pet collars, and trim come from? If they’re not leather, they’re most likely woven (though there are many other ways, for example, spool knitting, but I digress). The type of loom … Continue reading →
Curiosity. What’s that they say about it? It killed the cat? Not a very auspicious axiom for those of us who are afflicted by it. The thirst for knowledge can be an anodyne to modern life, the bustle and invasion … Continue reading →
I haven’t tried Hardanger embroidery myself, but it’s lovely stuff. A textile art from Norway, it’s traditionally done on white fabric with pulled threads (that’s what makes the little holes) and raised, textural stitches. Expert artists can work on fabric … Continue reading →
Used book sales are a lot of fun, because you can find all sorts of things that are now out of print. I have several collections of different subjects, and one of them is what I’ve decided to call, Home … Continue reading →
One of my favorite books is Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach. One of her fundamental suggestions is to write a daily list of five things for which we’re grateful. She believes that it is a life-changing exercise and I … Continue reading →
Gardening. I love to garden. I adore the smell of loam, the feel of the plants in their new home, and to play with flowers. I love getting the fruits of my labor: coming outside to pick peppers and tomatoes … Continue reading →
Ferries are a trip. Their wide bottoms make them stable in the water, so it’s unlikely they’ll capsize. I’ve been on two, so far; the one pictured above is the Bainbridge Island ferry off the Sound from Seattle. The other … Continue reading →
Fancywork. It means fancy needlework or crochet, even tatting, that is decorative. It was popular during the Victorian era and brought us all sorts of neat things like tatted lace edgings and crochet doilies and such. For anyone interested in … Continue reading →
