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The beginning of a blanket. Today I stitched these panels together.
I'd hope to do more making today but the garden was calling...
So excited to find a rose blooming. This one is Stanwell Perpetual.
Cheers! (Seltzer and Rhubarb cordial)
Celebrating spring, roses, and the 100th day of making something for a year of making. I'm a bit behind as I've missed a few days, but I'm okay with that.
New post up at bee creative cooking.
The weather has been incredibly beautiful.
Lots of time in the garden.
I have a friend that has been jumping for joy.
This morning I sat out on the porch and finished this.
I didn't have quite enough to finish the edge so I added some hand-spun to the mix.
It worked well and has me thinking about how things are more interesting when they are all mixed up.
New post up at bee creative cooking with plenty of mixing.
Yesterday I made a mess...
Today I cleaned it up:
My books haven't been this organized in years. There is a rhythm to organizing and cleaning.
This week I've mostly been knitting and spinning:
There is a rhythm to this as well.
And to gardening. Bend and pull, bend and dig.
First rose of the year.
I don't think it's ever bloomed this early. (Lady Banks rose)
I am currently reading, A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver and found:
"Rhythm is one of the most powerful of pleasures, and when we feel a pleasurable rhythm we hope it will continue. When it does, the sweet grows sweeter. When it become reliable, we are in a kind of body-heaven. Nursery rhymes give this pleasure in a simple and wonderful way."
I'm going to be thinking about this tomorrow as I recite nursery rhymes to the toddlers I work with...
I think I am sliding into being quieter here because of the almost daily posts on instagram.
One important thing that I've learned about myself is that I tend to be more productive in the morning.
And even more so that there are rhythms to creativity. Time of year, time of day...there is a rhythm to it all.
This weekend I tackled a few big projects:
A lot of gardening. On the right, where the wire baskets are, I planted garbanzo beans and onions. To the left I will plant more beans in a couple weeks.
And painting the living room, which is going to need a second coat.
I've found that because of the orientation of my house (facing Northeast) and the amount of light let in by the windows, that lighter colors end up looking very washed out at certain times of the day. This blue just keeps on glowing.
It makes me very happy!
To follow up on flow hives, a friend (Deanna) sent me a link describing why they may not be a good idea (Milkwood).
It's a very interesting article, well worth reading even if you aren't interested in bees. For me, the most interesting point made is about how we, human beings, interact with nature. Is a technique sustainable or simply easier for humans?
Having said that, I also believe that doing something the way it's always been done isn't necessarily best. There is usually room to question and explore. It's more a matter of making thoughtful and informed decisions. Of being reflective.
I was more impulsive than thoughtful when I bought these, but at least I was informed. Local and organic.
Flowers from opening day farmer's market.
Next year I am planting Anemones.