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I am so happy you have decided to visit my blog. Here you can see some of my musings, creative projects, recipes and whatever else catches my fancy. You can also check out my social media.
Watercolor Doodles
I was in the mood to dig out the watercolors the other day. It had been a while since I last did one, so I decided to try a few doodles to scrub off the rust, so to speak. I didn't have too much of a plan besides trying a sunset or two. That evolved into using scrap...
Pattern Review: Pineapple Peacock Shawl
This is going to be a pretty short review. I have made this pattern a few times and really enjoy making these. They work up pretty fast, but you will need to watch your counting. Be sure to lay it out occasionally to ensure there are no skipped repetitions! I did...
Blast from the Past
Years ago (2015-2017) I had the privilege of living out a childhood dream - to be in a band. I never shared any of my videos and photos on my blog, but it was an experience! We were known then as Psychedelic Revival and played mostly 60's music. As the new year...
Hippie Bench Revamp
A few years ago My folks were getting rid of an old beat up bench that they had, so I decided I could take it and have a few more years use out of it. Well, after a year, the middle board rotted and I thought it had outlived its usefulness. But, being who I am, I...
Pokemon Graph-ghan
TIPS This is my first graphgan. It has crossed off one thing from my huge bucket list whilst simultaneously making what, I hope, will make my friend happy (and warm) during these cold months in PA. This is my first attempt at doing a graphgan. I created the pattern...
Pattern Review: Basic Bralette
Using some leftover yarn I had, I decided to give the basic bralette pattern by Morale Fiber a go. Overall, I found the pattern extremely well written and it worked up pretty quickly. I am pleased with the result, with a few caveats: 1. Check your gauge. I *never*...
Bastet: La Chatte Noir
I have long loved Art Deco/Art Nouveau and Poster Art. Back in the late 90s, I saw Théophile Alexandre Steinlen's 1896 Color Lithograph poster for the cabaret called Le Chat Noir. I had always wanted to try my hand at doing a version of the poster but never got...
Reading by Candlelight, Episode One: “Second Best,” by D.H. Lawrence
Welcome to the first episode of "Reading by Candlelight!" I thought it would be fun to share some literature with you read by candlelight for some relaxing ambiance. In this episode, I read "Second Best," by D.H. Lawrence. Read more about D.H. Lawrence:...
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