Construction update

If they think they are building a mansion, they are sadly off course. The House Finch couple are still adding to the nest....

now if you are thinking that it does not look too different from the last picture, you are correct, but it is the inside they are working on...the exterior is definitely shabby chic. By the time they move in..... in the meantime, I have started 2 construction projects---well, not exactly.

I am working on side 2 of the pin keep and just started April from the Snowflower Diaries SAL. Did not get as much accomplished yesterday due to sinus issues and a cat nap. Today seems promising. Did you remember to set your clocks ahead...

I always hated this practice...always fearful of not remembering and being late...of course now that I have no place to be early in the morning, I do not have to perform this task...So, if you are on the East Coast, we are now 3 hours apart.....note to family and friends in Rhode Island! Oh dear...I think I spoke too soon about the declining sinus issue.....if you will excuse me, thank you for your friendship and kind words, but I must sit with the tissue box...hope you have a good day.

Peacock and Snails in my garden

With all the wildlife we have, we do not have real snails, but we do have a Snail Vine

and after a winter's rest is beginning to send blooms.....and my favorite color too. They are so unique....It did get a bit of cold damage but after a trim it seems to be anxious to pop out all over. Hopefully it will once again cover the arbor. As for the peacock...

side A is complete and I have started on side B. The colors are off from the original design due to using DMC instead of Weeks threads but I do like how it looks. I just did not want to purchase the 10 different thread colors. This could be called a Mystery Project as I do not know what the next 3 parts are. Speaking of surprise stitching, I am waiting for April of the Snow Flower Diaries SAL to be released today. Fabric at the ready! I am also using DMC instead of Gentle Arts threads; and it is nice that many of the colors are carried into the next design adding a couple of new ones each time. Are you ready for the time change? Of course we in Arizona do not change the clocks forward or back, but my family and friends back in New England do....we will be 3 hours earlier here starting this weekend. Since I am always on my own time clock metally...it is good that I do not have to "Spring forward/Fall back" don't you think! I have already done 2 laundries and checked on the House Finch nest and fed the Hummingbirds...time to return to stitching and another cup of coffee. Great having you stop by. Thank you for your friendship and kind words....enjoy your day.

 

What does the day hold

Sometimes I just want the day to go according to plans.... sometimes I just want a day of nothing special. There are days when I can not decide what to do with my time. Shall I bead, tat, crochet, cross stitch, read...... my head swims with what shall I do. I find myself  telling me to slow down. Stop filling my head with questions and relax. Problem is that I want to do everything in my head... but my hands and time get in the way.

My Time in a Bottle..... a bit of sparkles to light up my day, a few stars to dream on and the moons to remind me to rest and the bells to awaken my thoughts. A few shakes and off I go. Speaking of going, today The Debra and I meet up at Jo Ann's to tat and demonstrate tatting. We meet so many people while there.... maybe we will interest a few in tatting. I am so glad we had time to share today....glad you took the time to stop by.... hope you have some time to have a wonderful day.....