Thought I would share:

Some things about me:

-I collect feathers...

(and shells, heart shaped stones, pretty stones, cool sticks, etc.. you get the point)

-I am a serious multi tasker and I always have multiple projects going on at once.

Not sure if this helps or hinders me, but I like to think helps.

-I went to school for herbal medicine, but I was born to be some kind of artist or crafter.

-I love the smell of the wood stove. And the wood that goes in it.

-I couldn't live without animals. I have 2 dogs and 1 parrot, but would really like to have chickens, ducks, a bunny or two, a goat and sheep.

Basically a small farm

(the bf and I are not on the same page about this)

-I love pretty little boxes.

And paper.

I am a bit of a hoarder when it comes to sketchbooks and watercolor paper.

-I love snow and warm rainy days... and I LOVE thunder and lightening storms.

-Basil is one of my favorite herbs. It makes everything better.

-I used to love to climb trees, but sadly I don't really do it much anymore.

-I used to draw elaborate pictures of the house I wanted to live in one day.

-I believe in fae energy... since they are always stealing and hiding my teacup, keys, jewelry, phone, shoes, or whatever it is I am looking for or needing.

What are some things about you?

Hello, Faves!

I spent 4,

and I mean 4, I am not exaggerating in the least,

hours on the phone today with verizon and comcast

trying to straighten out who I am using for my phone and internet connection.

It was exhausting.

And that didn't include the almost 2 hours with the idiots at verizon yesterday morning.

Luckily, my mom came over afterwards and we went to get lunch.

I think it was good I got out of the house or a few things might have ended up smashed.

Anyways, all uncontrollable anger aside,

I got nothing really done today,

and yet still,

so I am going to just share a few faves:

Since I have been on a crocheting kick,

I totally heart this mat

via

I am in love with everything about this print.

via

I absolutely adore these photos.

Actually, pretty much everything in her shop...

And she has a wonderful blog, too.

Not to mention that she is a real inspiration for the crochet stones!

via

*sigh*

Now I feel an aweful lot better

thanks to these beautiful things!

What are some of your favorites?

Owls and Beach Stones

I have been on a crocheting frenzy the last few days,

I have already listed a few of my new crochet covered beach stones

(with the stones I have collected from one of the local beaches in my town)

in my SHOP.

And now I am making myself take a break to get some little owls finished up.

...

Here is a preview of some of the stones yet to be listed:

I am just realizing how nice it was out today

and wish that I got outside more...

hmmm,

maybe tomorrow will be even better.

Have a good night!

So today it is raining.

I am not sure how I am feeling about this after yesterdays beautiful snowfall

(which is all washes away or turning to compacted ice now)

I love winter,

so very, very much...

But after having a few teaser days at 50 degrees,

and a friend in Virginia saying that it is 70 degrees there,

I don't know, I am kind of ready for sprouts to start poking their green heads through the earth.

And although I am not quite ready for the coming season,

when it does fall upon us New Englanders,

it will greeted with thin sweaters and 'hip-hip-hoorays!'

Until then,

here are the photos I took on my walk in the snow yesterday from start before I left the house until the end of the walk.

(I am slightly impressed with myself,

which doesn't happen often,

for actually capturing a bit of the falling snow)

Enjoy your Monday, all!

Shop UPDATE

Just thought I would let you know,

I have something a little new in the shop...

A little bit different from what I normally am making,

but I am totally obsessed.

(going to the craft store right after this for some more cotton thread)

What do you think?

ice sculptures and snow

I love the beautiful sculptures and shapes ice forms in winter.

...

It is snowing today.

Beautiful big flakes.

Just the dreamy kind that I like...

So I am off to adventure in the woods with Veda.

I am sure I will have photos later (or hope to, falling snow is difficult to photograph).

a new project

This is what I have been working on the last couple of days.

I have been wanting to make these for a while after I saw at a fair I was at in December,

(I traded for this necklace and have been obsessed ever since)

not to mention the fact that I have been wanting to further develop my fairly non-existant crochet skills...

So a little while back I found THIS tutorial on The Purl Bee courtesy of Resurrection Fern.

(btw, if you don't already know about her blog and etsy shop, definitely check it out!)

I still have a loooong way to go to make the beautiful urchin like stones she makes, but I am pretty proud of how far I have gotten!

I definitely had to start over about 4 times,

but after looking up a couple of stitch tutorials on youtube and the meaning of stitch codes,

I was on my way and haven't stopped since.

I actually had to go back to the beach this morning to get more stones!

Hope you all have a shiny afternoon!

Happy crafting!!!