Artists-in-Residence
Growing Up Looks Like...
February 14, 2012
Where your journey takes you, I do not know. But I do know the joy is mine in watching it unfold.
Christmas ~ Creativity
December 29, 2011
One of my favorite things about this Christmas season was making and buying handmade gifts for my family. Having accepted that I can't do it all (and frankly, I don't want to either) I found great joy in supporting other artisans and crafters. I echo Heather's sentiments, "It feels like ...
Living in a "Doll" House
December 23, 2011
No, I don't mean we live in a small house. I've already talked all about that. And no, I not referring to these doll houses and miniature medieval castles. Those are currently still stored in the black trailer in our yard because there is "no room at the inn" (sorry, ...
I DO Believe in Magic
December 18, 2011
I believe in the magic of making - secrets and hidden surprises (covering the drying rack with a blanket and building plastic bin walls for crafting privacy in our small living space). I believe in the magic of snow. Lots of snow! Snow to ski and snow to play. And ...
The Girls' Gotta Journal (a Gadanke gift for you too!)
December 12, 2011
Brienne is our born writer. If she hadn't come along (how sad that would be) I wouldn't have known that such children actually existed. We've got a reader, an artist and now, a writer. The older two aren't quite so keen to put thoughts to paper but I'm learning to ...
Toques (Knits By Nana) ~ What's Your Craft?
December 5, 2011
Toque - A winter hat. Pronounced tu·k. From Wikipedia (I know, the most trusted reference around): The fashion is said to have originated with the coureurs de bois, French and Métis fur traders, who kept their woollen nightcaps on for warmth during cold winter days. Such hats are known in ...
A Sweet & Simple Birthday ~ Dolly Turns 9
November 26, 2011
There have been birthday years with little friends and parties. But having moved two weeks ago, Dolly's birthday this year was a sweet and simple affair with crafts, a fairy movie and special foods. A day dedicated to our princess. As is our tradition the birthday girl chose the meals ...
