The Trilliums Are Blooming !

Well Into Spring!

So things are a little different everywhere these days and certainly have been for weeks now. I trust this finds each of you healthy and sane. I have been able to finish several crafting projects and have read a few books, which is always gratifying. My days begin with a walk around our neighbourhood, which is a habit that had ebbed a bit this Winter. I have rediscovered how truly wonderfully invigorating and mind clearing it is, a great way to begin any day. Take care of yourself and loved ones, remember the importance of being kind and generous. Be well and enjoy this continually changing journey we are all on. ox

Images:
Our Tiberius several days ago enjoying the morning sun.
A shawl I knit as a gift for a friend who generously sent me the yarn as a surprise.
A completed quilt front, part of a quilt that is a gift for my sweetheart (a long overdue project).

Our Kitty And Snowfalll

Greetings, dear ones!
Yesterday morning was spent shovelling the driveway clear of 30 - 40 cm of snow, there was so much snow! Today the temperature has dropped and the sun is shining. Grateful not to have more snow to contend with today. Tiberius makes the most of the sunshine during the winter months, he loves soaking up the rays whenever he can. Wanted to share a couple of images of our handsome kitty.
Thoughts of the coming seasons came to mind when I happened upon the following words by Sylvia Plath:
"So come, and slowly we will walk through green gardens and marvel at this strange and sweet world."
Take care and be well.
Enjoy the journey. xo

2020: Love, Hope and Joy

It has been a good start to the new year. I have been reading books more consistently, made up a tote bag for our niece who turned 13 on the 13th, knit up a toy cow as a gift for a wee mite, as well as visited with Mom and my twin sister. Over the past year I have been trying to incorporate into gifts, the embroidery samplers Scott's paternal grandmother created while she was alive. By making several throw pillows, a quilt back and this tote, then gifting them to family who have appreciated them immensely. It warms my heart being able to breathe new life into a craft that was created by a talented and well loved family member.
A daily mantra I have been repeating: I am healthy, joyful, grateful and resilient.
Be well and take care of each other.
Enjoy the journey. ox

December Has Arrived

Snow has fallen, melted and fallen again. Winter has not been officially declared yet but it feels like winter is upon us. Tiberius makes the most of the sunshine when it makes an appearance these days. That kitty of ours brings us so much joy. The full moon last night was the last of 2019, as well as being the last of the decade. It was another beauty, of course. I didn't make the time last night to pull out the tripod to take a properly exposed low light image of the moon. The image above is quite moody and turned out okay, regardless. May this holiday season be full of wonder and magic. Take care of each other and enjoy the journey. xo

More Beautiful Decay

Found during a walk in the woods,
Be well and enjoy the journey. ox

Autumn Colour

It has been a beautiful Autumn, the leaf colour has lasted for quite some time. Only in the past couple of days, with all the rain and wind, have the majority of the leaves fallen from their branches.
Be well and enjoy the journey. ox

Late Summer

My dear sister and her sweetie came to visit earlier this month. We had such a wonderful time catching up. She and I went out early Sunday morning for a hike and the top image was taken from the lookout. We have been very fortunate that the kale, swiss chard and herbs have grown quite well this season and provided us with a bounty of greens. The plants have thrived under Scott's attention this summer. An ongoing knitting project I set myself this year was to use up leftover yarn from previous sock projects. The result has been a growing collection of mismatched socks, so very satisfying. I am certain everyone has a favourite pair of jeans they would wear until absolutely threadbare and full of holes. Inspired by the visible mending movement I finally repaired a hole in the knee and reinforced the surrounding area of a well loved and worn pair of jeans. Take care of each other and enjoy the beauty and wonder that surrounds us. ox

More Summer Blooms

Views from the garden in July.
Enjoy the moments of wonder. ox

Recent Projects

Summer projects:
Toadstool dolls and leaf set, pattern by Susan B. Anderson found in Taproot Magazine Issue 32
Tote bag, modified pattern found on The Purl Bee
Pillow covers, a commission, pattern found here
Enjoy the beauty and adventure. ox

More Summer Blooms

Plants:
Campfire Rose
Peony
Lamb's Ear
Enjoy the beauty and the journey. xo

June Blooms

wildflowers...

great are the affairs 

of bees

- Julie Warther

A Quilt, A Tote, Trillium Blooms And Decay In The Woods

Gradation gifts, Trillium blooms and decay found during a walk in the woods.
The embroidery tulip sample on the quilt back was crafted by my husband's paternal grandmother, so wonderful to include and honour her work.
Enjoy the journey. ox

Recent Creations

A bit of quilting and knitting for a loved one expecting this summer.
ox Enjoy the journey.

A Morning Hike

Happy Spring!

Went for a morning hike today. 

Finally checked out a different trail nearby. 

Beautiful view from a lookout about a 1.5 km (25 minute) hike in from the road.

Find more images here.

Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.

Take care and enjoy the journey.

"Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change." 

— Brené Brown

So Much Snow!

Happy 2019! What a Winter we are experiencing. This week saw a huge storm move across the province, dumping a considerable amount of snow in most areas. Thankful for the ability to clear snow, a home, the support of loved ones, our kitty and my darling. Find more photos at my Flickr account, link on the left side of the screen.
Links of interest:
A good read
Loving these images
Interesting podcast
A favourite episode
Take care of each other.
Enjoy the journey.

Autumn 2018

Images above:

• a completed hand knit shawl (pattern link)
• fungi found during a walk in the woods
• our Tiberius enjoying the Autumn sun

A few interesting quotes:
Never trust your fears. They don’t know your strength.
- Athena Singh
Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts. 
- Winston Churchill
Trauma creates change you don’t choose. Healing is about creating change you do choose. 
- Michelle Rosenthal

Be well, stay curious and look for the wonder every day.
Enjoy the journey.