Tuesday, February 21, 2012

The Day After...

... was spectacular! Too bad the University of Virginia doesn't recognize President's Day as a holiday! It would have been lovely to stay at home!
The sun's golden rays made it look like the trees were on fire!

The snow cover was wet and heavy
The "B" was a Christmas present from my sister - perfect!
 

The sky was deep blue after the sun came up!
 
The Pyracantha on the back of the house.
 

Looking out back over the ridge view as the sun rises.
The beauty of the ride to work was worth the ride!


Sunday, February 19, 2012

All is calm, all is white!



What a glorious day to reflect on all the wonderful blessings in our lives. This is the first real snowfall of winter here in Central Virginia and the only thing that could ruin the peaceful serenity at our house is if it keeps coming and my husband has to go into work!

The chickens have been wondering around since daylight, but they have all gone back into their house to seek shelter from the snow.


The Koi ponds aren't frozen because it has been above freezing during the day for most of the winter.
 



I am not a big fan of snow, but I do love it when we get the type of storm that comes and goes. It is supposed to be sunny and 44 tomorrow so I am pretty sure I can relax and enjoy this one.
Have a beautiful day!

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Lately...

...I have been thinking a lot about warmer weather.



We moved to Southwest Florida for 2 years back in 2001 because of my husband's work and I loved it down there. I always hear people say they couldn't live down there because they don't have seasons, but they do. And they are just as distinct as they are further north; you simply have to pay attention. We lived on the water in Zone 10 and it was a very special time for me and my husband. I hope to one day get back to that climate, but it probably won't be for quite a few years.

The other thing I have been noticing lately is the fact that none of my blog posts have been finding their way to my Google Reader. I think it was/is a problem with Feedburner, but I have wasted so much time on this lately, if it isn't fixed, I may give up.

Enough of that! I think I will simply share some pictures from around the farm over the past year! Enjoy!

Mighty Aphrodite on Asclepias

Clematis Jackmanii
Carpe Diem

Rudbeckia Summer Magic

Thursday, February 9, 2012

This Week's On Fire for Handmade Featured Artisan


This Week's Featured Artisan is Rebecca Raige - Raige Creations!
Rebecca's creations are truly unique. Just in time for spring and summer, you have got
to check out her "Tokini's" - they are just too cute!
You can find Raige Creations on:




Monday, February 6, 2012

What I Made Monday


I haven't had much free time lately, but Feb. 1st was a close friends birthday and I was going to see her at our monthly Knitting group this past Saturday, so I wanted to make her something special. She is an avid quilter, knitter, spinner and weaver so I decided to make her one of my special pin cushions.

She is always checking out the pin cushions in my Etsy Shop, but I knew she wanted something small to carry along with her. I decided to do one of my wool felted flower pin cushions, so I came up with a color scheme that I knew would suit her and got to work.

The following pictures are what I did over the course of  three evenings last week, and about 4 hours a night. When it was finished, I almost couldn't give it away. Tell me what you think!

 
In the beginning - I cut some petals out of wool felt.
Adding the beaded border to the petals using picot stitch.
Four down, two to go
It is tedious, but well worth the time.
After they are all beaded, it is time to connect the petals into groups of three.
Beautiful hand dyed Mohair roving I used to needle felt the center of the flower - or the actual pin cushion.
And felting, and felting, and felting....
Pinning the petals to the needle felted center prior to sewing them on.
First set attached.
Second set is on - we have a flower!
Then I felted a purple center for the stamen.
Antique spool with felt on each end for the base.
 I just love how the center turned out!
View from the top.
The end!
   

Friday, February 3, 2012

Think spring giveaway at York Mountain Primitives

Happy Friday everyone!

I often read all of the blogs I follow late at night and I always seem to find something good to share. Tonight I found a new blog by Traci at York Mountain Primitives. She makes some really love Prim pieces and she also happens to be giving away this fabulous Spring Time Gathering Jar!



Isn't it wonderful!  Well if you think you might like to try to win this, go to her little corner of the blogosphere and take a stab at entering! You cab also find her wares at York Mountain Mercantile!

Best of luck to you all!
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