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