Full Bloom!

Amaryllis bloom in the back yard - May 2013

Amaryllis About To Bloom

Back yard Amaryllis - April 2013

The bulb was forced inside for Christmas two years ago and then planted in the back yard garden. Wasn't sure if it would ever bloom again. Can't wait to see its beauty. My someone special celebrated a birthday this week, so grateful to have him in my life. All the birthday wishes were greatly appreciated.
Hope all is well in your corner of the planet. Remember to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Enjoy the journey.

Love The Light

Greenbelt in morning light - April 2013

Sewing Bits

 Did a bit of sewing over the past couple of weeks which means I am slowly working through some of my fabric stash. I made a throw for the house, a quick project and super cuddly. Made up seven totes, always useful, using this pattern (minus the lining).  Also put together another infinity scarf using a wonderfully soft fabric.  Finally put together a new duvet cover and am quite pleased with it, I have posted an image on flickr. Also finished up a few quilt blocks, using up some leftover fabric from previous projects and am still trying to decide how they will come together in a quilt front or two (see flickr for images).
Everything is very green after the rain we have had. It has been a great spring for wildflowers and the roses are blooming up a storm.  The vegetables are progressing slowly but surely.  The hummingbirds have made an appearance so the feeders are out and frequently attended by the winged wonders.  Hope all is well wherever you are.  Enjoy the journey.

A Light Filled Morning

Greenbelt in morning light - 05 April 2013

Glorious Rain Has Arrived!

Raindrops on roses...  3 April 2013

Loving these April showers.
Remembering those who have gone.
Celebrating special days.
Contemplating.
Gardening.
Reading.
Enjoying the peacefulness of hand stitching.
Hope these Spring days are full of promise for each of you.
Enjoy the journey.

Spring!

More Blue Bonnets, the trees are all greening up and the sweet pepper and tomato plants have been planted.   Spring is certainly making itself known. Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.  Enjoy the journey.

Back Yard Blue Bonnets

Back Yard Visitor

DIY Alabama Chanin Swing Skirt

DIY Alabama Chanin Swing Skirt - 7 March 2013

Finished hand stitching this skirt today. It was a DIY skirt kit purchased during a sale from Alabama Chanin. I really enjoyed the hand stitching, it becomes almost a form of meditation.  What have you been creating lately?  We had a fantastic visit with family and dear friends over the past couple of weekends.  It always feels good to spend time with loved ones.  Enjoy the journey.

Roses In Winter - Still Seems Strange

Rosebud - 28 February 2013

Redbud Blooming

Only blooming in a few sporadic place, but such a nice sight. Hope all is well where you are!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Swiss Chard - Back yard garden - February 2013

Harvested Our First Turnip

First turnip from the garden - February 2013

Enjoying lately:
A new book, The Painted Girls - a gift from a dear friend
Inspiring artwork, a dress of hearts, knit hedgehog
Beautiful knitting pattern collection BTWinter13 - especially Altair, Knoll and Cypress
Nearly finished the sweater I have been knitting

How are things in your corner of the planet?
Enjoy the journey.

Enjoying The View

Tiberius enjoying the view - February 2013

Returned midweek from a brief holiday in Canada. Visited with family and dear friends, as well as renewing passports. Hope all is well in your corner of the planet. Enjoy the journey.

Back Yard Vegetables

Beets and turnips in the garden - January 2013

Created Lately

Recently I have been able to finish a whole cloth tied quilt for a wee boy who will be arriving soon. Also, a pieced and tied throw for us and a pointy elf hat for a toddler.
What have you been creating?
Enjoy the journey.

Slow Roasting Hot Peppers

Harvested this fall and air dried on the uprooted plants for the past two months. Once completely dry will run them through the blender and use in chili and other dishes, they same way you would crushed red pepper flakes. Hope your weekend is wonderful. Looking forward to the return of my sweetie very late this evening.
Enjoy the journey.

Recent Images Of Tiberius

In Full Bloom

In full bloom - 7 January 2013

A beautiful floral display has been entertaining us for the past couple of days. Plants never cease to amaze, from bulb to this colour profusion, it is mind boggling.  Hope all is well where you are.  Enjoy the journey.