Today's Walk to the Beach

The Jumping Fox and The House Wife

I am a bit tired right now, but in a good way.

I spent a good chunk of time and energy shoveling snow this morning.

I haven't shoveled snow yet this year because the Mr. always gets to it first.

I kind of like shoveling snow though, it is a great work out especially because we have to shovel a "racetrack" for the dogs.

Then I had a lot of cleaning to do with Miss Poesy's play area and I had to go out and feed the birds, make sure the stove is stoked and remember to eat lunch.

I also have been working on things in between chores,

a little crochet here a little felting there, as well as some computer time too...

I am a bit of an obsessive multi-tasker.

Anyway, I am settling down to work on more things at this time and as I was checking my tumblr I found this quote which I quite like:

…What a traditional woman did that made her home warm and alive was not dusting and laundry…Her real secret was that she identified herself with her home…her affection was in the soft sofa cushions, clean linens, and good meals; her memory in well-stocked storeroom cabinets and the pantry; her intelligence in the order and healthfulness of her home; her good humor in its light and air. She lived her life not only through her own body but through the house as an extension of her body; part of her relation to those she loved was embodied in the physical medium of the home she made.

Cheryl Mendelson’s Home Comforts, Chapter One

I think it is a noble profession to be a house keeper (or house wife).

It is a job that requires skill and grace and organization and planning.

And it is something to be proud of.

...

I hope you are all enjoying the afternoon,

I am in search of my snow shoes because I feel it might be a little too deep for just regular boots in the woods.

I love the snow!

Do you like the snow?

Time flies... New banner!

Where has time gone!?!

I had 3 birthdays to celebrate this week,

I have been trying to find a place to bring my watercolors for printing.

(which is something I am finally acting on after a couple years of saying I am going to)

I have been working on more paintings,

spinning yarn,

carding wool in preparation for felted owls,

and today Andy's sister and nephews came by for the day!

And now I am trying to organize my brain for teaching a homeschooling class about fiber art.

Of course, tomorrow being Sunday,

the places in town that I wanted to get to today (but didn't)

won't be open... Errr, frustrating.

Anyhoo, I changed my banner.

What do you think?

Here is before

and after:

I think I like it, but I am sure in a week or a month I will be bored with it.

Damn my over (self) critical mind!

Hope you all have a super rad night!

xoxo

~little owlie~

Todays Accomplishments:

Today I told myself that I could take the day off, which never actually happens...

I didn't make much, but I did get a bunch of organizing/cleaning done!

It might not look like it, but this is more organized than before the shelves weren't there bofore...

I did get sucked into the internet for a little while,

but it was great inspiration!

I also made a roasted root dish and a loaf or rosemary bread.

So after we eat I think I am going to work on some watercolors.

I have a bunch of sketches that I want to expand on.

I like when things are organized and clean.

It makes me feel better and more inspired!

What kind of things inspire you?