{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Inspired by SouleMama.

Resurfacing

Hi there.

It's been a long time. 

A reeeeeeally long time when I look at the date of my last post.

Today was actually the first day I have opened up this blog and looked at it since I posted last April.  I guess I was scared and ashamed to even look at it because I suppose it would make me feel like a failure.  But the reality is, I have had to focus on other things in the mean time.  Mostly, because mothering a young child is EXHAUSTING much of the time.  Don't get me wrong, it's been the best few years of my life but let's be real...I don't get the kind of sleep I used to.

Well, she's 2 now and little Miss Independent with a capital I so I've decided to once again spend some time here.  I always loved doing this, whether anyone else reads it or not.  And I feel like this is going to be a remarkably creative and abundant year for me.  So let's just see where this road takes me...

I responded to this blog post with the following:

"I too have waged war on depression off and on as far back as probably the start of adolescence. I guess if I really think about it, the happiest I have been has been as a child and now in my 30's. Perhaps because I have tried to bring back things that are rich in the childhood years such as imagination, creativity, living in the now, less time spent worrying, an enthusiastic sense of humor, more time spent with family and surrounding myself with caring, loving people. It also helps that I'm mothering a young child and I try to remember to try to see the world through her eyes."

And that response is what I want to start off this creative pilgrimage, if you will, so that I can remind myself from time to time why I am doing this and why it's important to me.

Thank you...

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Inspired by Soulemama.

Sorry for the lack of posting!  It's been a rather full week!  Enjoy this beautiful weekend!

{this moment}

{this moment} - A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember.

If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.

Inspired by Soulemama.

 

 

 

Have a happy weekend!

Vintage Finds

It was a beautiful day last Thursday and I was stricken with spring fever.  Unfortunately I wasn't quite set up yet to start a little gardening.  Sooooo I ventured out to Claremore for some antiquing.  And some local fresh dairy products (more on that later!)

I found lots of things I loved but here is what I came home with:

Perhaps my favorite item was this set of 4 mugs for $6.  I think they will become my new favorite coffee cups.

Next up was an array of cool vintage cookbooks.  I was in need of a book on canning and preserving for this coming season's bounty of fresh veggies and berries.  I also bought a book on preparing lamb so I will be able to tap into my great local source at Shepherd's Cross.
Also, I have plans of acquiring a pressure cooker for both canning and meal preparation.  Luckily, I came across a book that will help me out there as well.

And lastly, I found this gorgeous Scandinavian (I think) sign...

 

The ONLY problem with it is that I launch into a rendition of "Wilkommen" from Cabaret every time I look at it. 

Which I guess is only a problem if you are around to hear me.

Some simple pants from Daddy's shirt

 

I've had some men's shirts hanging out in the fabric bin waiting to be used for a while.  Jeremy gave these to me to cut up and reuse. 

I'm in the midst of a flurry of sewing for the kiddo and others for spring and summer.  I'm going to try to make her several pairs of pants and skirts.  This was my first pair for this season.  With prices of just about EVERYTHING rising, why not reuse some things that might not fit anymore?  Plus, you will be consuming less.  Which will make you feel better about yourself.

So here's what I did...

First I cut out the larger bits of fabric in between the seams.  (Side note:  remove and save your buttons too for something else later!)   I'll probably use mine in future knitting projects.

Then I pinned my pattern to the parts of fabric I wanted to use.  I'm using the "Huck Finn Pants" from Heather Ross's Weekend Sewing.  They are meant to be highwaters/capri's which I thought would be great for the outdoors and gardening.  Right now she just looks a bit Erkelish in them but still cute.  In a 'nerdy chic' kind of way.

 

Here I "strategically" placed the pattern over the already existing pocket so I don't have to sew one on later.  I'm so s-m-a-r-t.

And, oh, what's this?  Some cute britches on a half-dressed girl?

 

See?  Nerdy chic.

Turns out they are great for climbing...

playing...

and lounging...

and perhaps more lounging whilst ignoring Mama with the camera...

I see a lot of ignoring Mama with the camera in her future...

Gypsyfied

I believe I've said it before but I'll say it again...I like the Gypsy flava.  Today's post will be short and sweet (since nap time is almost over for SOMEBODY). 

First up I'd like any of you to consider buying this for me for my birthday.  (It's 7/17 if you don't already know).  I mean, I can't really afford an $80 price tag, but maybe YOU'RE rich or just feeling generous...or you just really really like me a LOT.  It's pretty stinkin' cute NO?  And since the husband won't consider letting me have the real thing, I think it's only fair right?

I'm pretty for certain I would wear the heck outta this ring.

Or perhaps this butterfly necklace.

Also, wouldn't the kiddo look awfully cute in these?  I think so.

And speaking of the kiddo wearing something adorable, take a look at what I made for her yesterday:

It's from this book:

Just tie a scarf on her head, throw a few gold chains and some big hoop earrings on her and she'll be telling your fortune in no time.