i followed chris into the woods where some american beech had fallen.
you can come too.
i look forward to seeing what he will create from his forage.
i thrifted a suede skirt a while back to have on hand for patching up any needed repairs.
i admit to being a bit excited when i found a few holes in the elbows of my favorite sweater.
i love elbow patches.
sunday started with a brisk morning walk.
then for the second time this weekend we went here. this time to celebrate my sister’s birthday. i got the falafel.
and while we were there i received a surprise belated birthday gift. my dream dining room chairs! yes i am in love.
i arrived home to a sewing party. since hannah got a sewing machine for christmas we now can have two machines going at once.
and the super bowl party last night gave me a good excuse to finish my stripey cowl along with a few glasses of red wine.
it felt like the weekend started a day early.
yesterday began with an oatmeal breakfast with my dad.
then out to lunch here.
a new book.
a few thrifted goodies including a parka, a pair of much needed wellies, a button down shirt that speaks spring, and a pair of caramel colored oxfords.
2 haircuts.
and a film fest created entirely by young folks.
i vote for 3 day weekends more often.
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i think certain mugs deserve a little limelight now and again don’t you?
i bet you all have your favorite mug that gives you that comfy cozy feeling.
i know i do.
i de-cluttered the shelves and pantry (something i admit to having a little addiction of) getting rid of what i didn’t need and only keeping what i absolutely love and use (yes i am keeping with that mantra of mine).
what was left were my faves, all of which have some sort of history and purpose and all which are used by different people in our home.
many have been thrifted including my newest fave, the white bennington mug.
some have been handmade.
and others were gifts including the nicholas mosse mugs given to us on our wedding day.
my mugs are a little like my clothes.
some days i use the same mug over and over like a comfy sweater that goes on each morning.
and others only get used for a certain special occasion like that vintage black dress.
and then there are those that i had forgotten all about, and it feels as if i have a brand new wardrobe.
wow did i really just write an entire post on mugs?
automata, sometimes referred to as mechanical toys are marvelous small machines that utilize most of the
mechanical processes which can be found in almost every modern machine employing cams, gears, ratchets and cranks.
along with wrestling a few bodies out of bed a few mornings each week, my day does start with a little calmness too.
sometimes it’s hard to get moving in the morning.
i never got to writing out that new years list.
but i do love a list.
so since there is only one more day before we turn the calendar
here is a little inspiration for February (don’t know about you but i always have to write out February a few times before i get it right).
watch this
and this.
some valentine knits.
a beehive is definitely in order this year.
spoon oil all of my woodens.
make a poodle skirt for a sock hop birthday party for a certain almost 10 year old.
finish a quilt for that almost 10 year old.
put together my seed and plant order. thanks for the reminder shari.
make some plans for a little get away. i like the looks of this or just this please.
and i’ll end this list with some cake.
life throws some serious curve balls.
this week i found myself opening up and thinking about something that i never thought i would.
fun and exciting and a little scary all at the same time.
it’s been a good mental exercise (even in the wee hours of the night)
but like i said before i look forward to what comes next.
even if it involves getting out my catchers mitt.