We made some wreaths in the kitchen with greenery and flowers we picked up from the local flower market. The scents of fresh pine, spruce, and cedar wafted throughout the room along with warm spices from mulled, wassail wine on the stove.
Read MoreUnboxing my old oil paints and trying out landscape painting in our new home studio
Read MoreAs we’ve been settling into our new home this past year, rather than buy artwork, I decided to create my own depicting some of our fond memories with friends. In their own way, they help make our house a home, where we are surrounded by pieces that bring us joy.
Read MoreThere is something undeniably soothing working with your hands - the feel of clay sliding along your fingers as the wheel turns and turns. You are once lost and free as you mold a form with your hands, utterly at peace creating something perfectly imperfect, but entirely your own.
Read MoreAs the holidays approach, we’re settling into the Christmas spirit and wrapping presents under the tree. We decided to try a different wrapping style this year, using brown craft paper, satin ribbon, twine, and fresh festive greenery from the flower market.
Read MoreThe last few weeks have been hectic, but there’s something about embroidery that’s soothing. I’ve always been easily bored, so making things and the act of creating has always brought me joy.
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