Our bedroom needs painting, has yellowed old plastic miniblinds, and is too small for our furniture. The carpet saw better days… about ten years ago. Often, it feels more like a prison cell than a retreat. Not a great place to rest and relax. Last week, though, I changed all that and it didn’t cost [...]
Archive for November, 2007
7 Nov
Fashion!
I’ve been wondering how I would work this subject into my blog.
At the time I first read The Hidden Art of Homemaking there was a long dialogue in progress discussing the issue of modesty and women’s clothing. There were a significant number of posters who equated modesty with shapeless dresses and dreary colors. Personally, I’d [...]
3 Nov
Knitting
My 13yo made this special hat for the little girl in the picture.
She has been knitting since she was eleven years old. Her favorite projects are hats and scarves made from soft, fuzzy yarn in colors that she picks specifically for each recipient of her gifts. No, she doesn’t knit for herself. [...]
3 Nov
Knitting
Knitting and crocheting are hidden arts that have been around for a long, long time. Even when color isn’t used, knitters throughout time have come up with intricate, original patterns that make even the scroogiest person sit up and take notice.
I’ve been meaning to post some knitting projects for a while now. Of course, this [...]
2 Nov
Setting the Scene
Isn’t this a pretty breakfast setting?
p. 122Dishes should be a part of the background for the colours of the food, and as one chooses dishes there should be some variety — even if the dishes are polished peices of wood, shells, or large leaves from the jungle! Not only does this give interest, [...]
2 Nov
Art Every Day Month (AEDM)
“Every one is creative and that can come out in anything from photography to cooking to painting.” I’ve found a kindred spirit! And I don’t even know her name. Such is the blogging world. The blog is Creative Every Day…Everyday Creative and the quote is from her bio.
The Clothes LineThis is an original [...]
