A star for February

Busy day yesterday but I did make my February Origami Star~~~

Having all the fabric cut and ready to press and fold is great. I hope to have each month's star made within the first few days of each month. This being a short month I would like to enjoy this on display for the entire month. After this it will be added to my metal display which coincidently has12 hooks.
Amazing how much more paperwork I filled out yesterday for the upcoming surgery. First  there was the paperwork to update my old file with the surgeon and now the pre-op stuff...yes I have the date...Monday the 11th but no time yet. So it was important to get this finished as well as the earrings because use of the right hand will be limited for a time. I do have a few books waiting to be read and friend Robyn has one for me to borrow. Not sure about the typing, so the blog will  maybe sporadic. I do not baby myself so we will see what happens day to day.
We are having a cloudy day today with rain possible in a few days. Temps are not too bad...around mid 60s. It is sad to read how the monsoon and flooding are hitting Australia and the Arctic cold is making it impossible for sections of the USA.
This week I will get the lanai cleaned and ready so I can sit out there weather permitting and read. The winds have brought in many leaves and lots of dust. One of these days I will eliminate the leaves with having it screened in! I will be going to friends house later  today...details to follow tomorrow! Glad that we had a chat today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

It's February!

Well now...a new month and new things to look forward to. What things you may ask.... warmer weather, working in the garden and more ambition. That is what I am telling myself and what I am sticking to.

I know the garden need some work... waiting for better hand days. This is what I found the other morning...someone was digging and chewed the irrigation line! It may be one of the bunnies...they love to dig shallow places to rest in. Last year there was a resting spot outside my bedroom window. I have recovered the spot but not as yet repaired the line. My hand is not nimble enough to reattach a line. This will be one of those things I mentioned. Before you think you need an eye exam...yes, the picture is blurry.
A few months ago on Facebook there were pictures of Bathroom Dolls holding toilet paper...they were available on Etsy starting at $80.00. I told my cousin Janice that as nice as they were that was a bit too much $$$$ so.... Gladys was already sitting in the bathroom …

Denny gave this sweet wooden doll to me after I had foot surgery...quite a few years ago. We found her at a fair while I was walking with crutches and had a pink terry cloth robe just like her! Don't you just love the slippers!!!!!

My second pair of Russian Leaves earrings are complete and have been dipped. This is such a nice pattern and relaxing to bead. The designer even has given permission to sell them which not many will do. My next pair will be in blue I think. Rather than buying more beads I will try to use what I have on hand.
The weather report is telling us we may be getting rain. That is okay as we need it. The temps are really enjoyable in the 60s. I may get to sit outside later today. I have my fabric strips ready for my next origami star; maybe that will get done today. I am happy that you took time to stop by today. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. 

What happened to January?

Amazing how spoiled we can get. The weather has been really nice but I am chilly and it is in the 60s! I know, The Brother Alan is freezing his....well anyway he is cold back East. It won't be long before he will be here to enjoy some nice weather. Can you believe that it is almost February? Where are these days going? I know I am not alone looking for these lost days. I guess it could be thought that nicer weather will be arriving.

A few months ago Oliver the bunny moved out of my garden and out to a large bush on the sidewalk. I can see him from my bedroom window when he is out catching sun. The entrance to his new home is just to the left of him... a small opening to the interior of the bush. If you look closely you can see the dark hole. It is coyote mating season now through March so I do hope he remains vigilant and safe. I check the area daily for evidence of any coyote activity.... so far it is all good.

Since re-doing the kitchen window, my beautiful hummingbird does not hang in the window...at least not at the moment. So I found him a spot on the mantle..... looks pretty with the reflection. Today is make more nectar for the hummers living outside. I still want to hang a feeder outside my bedroom window.

Yesterday while wandering around the garage I found this! I bought 2 of them months ago and forgot this one was still in the box. The box says a computer table but that is not how I use the one I put together.... I use it as a table in my bedroom when I am beading.... perfect height and size for my chair. Now to get this one out of the box.
Already went for a short walk.... chilly air but it felt good. There is swishing in the laundry area and the Bissell is waiting for me. So off I go because once again the House Faeries are lost in space.
Glad to chat with you this morning....thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.

Herbs and flowers

If the temps stay as  predicated… it  will be Spring! Of course as Shelly says, "Phoenix doesn't have a Spring! Winter straight to summer." We are suppose to reach 70s all week. The sunrise was a beautiful pink sky but by the time I fetched the camera it was gone. At the moment there is fluffing and swishing happening in the laundry area. The Bissell is waiting for a walk around the place.

Yesterday I gathered some found flowers from the craft shelf and brought Spring/Summer into the living room. Something to greet me each day.

I am ready to snip some green onion shoots this week. These have rally done well sitting on the little chair. Usually the little red chair sits on the floor by the other plants but every so often I bring it up to get extra light. It does well in less light though.

Out in the garden, my Rosemary plant is continuing to grow bigger and bigger. This was a 6 inch pot 12 years ago.... it is pretty much on it's own as it hardly is ever watered. Now it is around 3 feet high and 4 feet wide. Love the smell of it every time I brush by.
Thanks for the compliments on my new hairdo...always pleased with how April does my hair. To answer the doctor questions.... yes I will need surgery (waiting for the date) on my hand. He also found some other issues that will require care in the near future. I should be able to use my hand...limited...right away but yes, with limits. I thought I would get some meals ready to make things easy. A beef stew and couple of pot pies are a few things I thought of...not too much as I like things freshly made.  I also will make my February Origami Fabric Star before as I know it will not be easy with a hand healing. The pieces are cut and ready.... just need to press and fold into shape. That about covers what is happing here at Mi Casa. So nice to chat with you. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Remember...if you do not have a blog where I can return the visit and comments, please email me your email addy so I can respond to you.