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tina
Seattle
Interests: art journaling, reading, photography, i'm interested in jewelry design and construction, metalsmithing, artists books and book design, encaustics and learning.
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Everybody needs a friendship such as the two of you have.
a visit to the beautiful moss cottage
If you follow my instagram, you know I paid a visit to my friend Mary Ann yesterday. I had a lovely day at Moss Cottage and tried to capture some of it's beauty for you. I snapped the above pics before Mary Ann realized I arrived and came out to greet me. We promptly began a garden to...
It's So Close I Can Hear It Whispering To Me
"...another knot in the string of time...", A poem, a room full of rain, and an orchestral flash mob. Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at Through The Keyhole
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But You Knew There Would Always Be The Spring
Posted May 12, 2013 at Through The Keyhole
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So so beautiful. I love these gorgeous colors and designs.
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Charlotte Lyons ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Charlotte Lyons. In Charlotte's words: "Charlotte Lyons designs playful stitch samplers and panels that can be transformed with needle and thread for pillows, ornaments and accessories. She also designs fabric for Blend Fabrics. Charlott...
What a delicious stack!
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Alewives Fabrics ~
Today, we bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Alewives Fabrics. In Rhea's words: "For the past 35 years, Alewives Fabrics has been located in a big red barn in beautiful Midcoast Maine and since 2004 has been owned by the mother/daughter team of Barbara Neeson and Rhea Butler. A...
Beauty on top of beauty!
flea market finds
I went to the flea market this past Sunday. Thought you might like to see what I bought, since I love seeing flea market finds myself. The best thing I bought was a giant easel for $40.00, but I don't have a picture of that yet, still in the garage needing a better scrub down than the quic...
Stitching
Posted Jan 18, 2013 at Through The Keyhole
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The Fog
Posted Jan 17, 2013 at Through The Keyhole
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A Saturday Morning
Posted Jan 12, 2013 at Through The Keyhole
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Goodness these are gorgeous!
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Golly Bard ~
Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Golly Bard. In Holly's words: "Golly Bard is the nom de plume of artist, Holly Ward Bimba. Her works on paper include prints and original watercolor paintings for the collector with a penchant for natural history and other curiosities...
Welcome 2013
Posted Jan 1, 2013 at Through The Keyhole
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Winter Beach
Posted Dec 30, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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The Shortest Day
Posted Dec 21, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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Mmmm...wishing I could be going there this morning instead of work. Ready for some Christmas cheer for sure. Thanks for sharing!
Merry and Bright
A few days ago I went to the University Village in Seattle, to bathe in some festive cheer and get visual inspiration. I had a tight deadline to do on a creative project and needed to fill my senses with color, sparkle and light to fuel the fire. I often will do this-and the two will be comp...
Celebrating Celeste
Posted Dec 17, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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I've Been Dreaming of Hand Written Letters
Posted Nov 27, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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I shared this story with my partner who remembered when she was young, the squirrels stashed walnuts in her mom's store of canning jars. Those squirrels are hilarious! I wish I had a walnut tree just to find where the squirrels might stash the nuts. I only find walnuts buried in the ground after they start growing into trees.
The Story of the Gleaners of Glenn County
Around Glenn country there are many walnut orchards. After harvest, many of the orchard farmers have gleaners come in and pick the remaining few for one reason or another are left behind. My Aunt Louie knows of such an orchard. We went with her to glean some of the remaining few. We, my ...
Oh my...that is the best story ever. Really! She starts her sewing life by making a zippered bag. A zippered bag!!! Then gives it to you with her money tucked inside??!!! I would love to know her! Maybe she can grow up and marry my son (who is 10).
Money Cannot Buy Love, Though Twenty Dollars in a Zipped Bag is Worth a Million
Kate, my seven year old niece is in a sewing class. I started sewing when I was eight years old, so I know a thing or two about sewing. Which doesn't imply that I am good seamstress, or that I like to sew. It simply means I know a thing or two about sewing. Kate's first project involved ...
Block Printing & Hand Carving With The Child
Posted Nov 25, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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What a wonderful resources! I cannot wait to explore further.
SouleMama Sponsor ~ Magpie Patterns ~
Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Magpie Patterns. In Amy's words: "Magpie Patterns is an online pattern boutique where I’ve collected some of the loveliest knitting, sewing, embroidery and crochet patterns. With so many talented and creative designers contributing to t...
Beauty In The Streets
Posted Oct 22, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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Summer Into Fall
Posted Oct 12, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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On Vulnerability & Regret
Posted Sep 30, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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California Travel Journal & The Inexpansiveness of Time
Posted Sep 4, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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And did you get what you wanted from this life
Posted Aug 22, 2012 at Through The Keyhole
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