Today, since I’m in the midst of novel writing–can you detect a hint of drudgery in my voice?–I’m going to share some clever and fun DIY project ideas with you. I’ve been saving them for after my novel is done. When that manuscript gets sent off, I’m so taking some time to make some pretty […]
The Creative Habit
I did not feel like writing yesterday, nor today. I thought of all sorts of excuses not to sit down at my desk. There was some laundry to be done–maybe a sweater or two…and two pairs of jeans. There was that bill that came in the mail on Saturday; I really should be paying it–oh, […]
Miniature Fairy Gardens & Fairy Hats
Liliana and I have just mailed a box of acorn caps to my friend Clare and her daughter, Isabelle, to use as fairy hats (or whatever other clever devices they come up with!). Which has started me thinking about what special projects I should do with Liliana this summer, because as all you Northerners know, […]
Knitting
I’ve said it before, but I long for the day I’ll have a little time to pick up knitting needles again. Seriously, it’s like finger yoga. Last night, Dan and I had a splendid time sitting and talking out on the deck, kept warm by the roaring fire. We came in as the sky darkened, […]
The Creative Family
I bought The Creative Family by Amanda Soule a year ago when it came out, and I’ve just pulled it off the shelf again, refreshing my memory of everything I want to do with Liliana. For a peek at Amanda Soule’s lovely, thoughtful, creative blog, go here. For her other projects, click on the various […]