Sweet face, books and day off!

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My day off was a combination of things....found this book, which I had so long ago. I remember
it was sort of sad but Mayas strength is inspiring. It is about her confronting her own life with strength and dignity. Her tragedies and strengths.

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This book is hilarious! It is like your best friend being, lets say blunt and honest about what you should eat. She does not hold anything back including swear words. lol!  Overall I can say I agree with what the book espouses, but there are some things that I think can be balanced. They recommend being complete vegetarian and at one point in my life I was an extreme vegetarian. I know it was easier to win the weight battle, but there has to be a balance because each person is unique. I will take the "hay and leave the sticks." Meaning what I feel works best for me.

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A fun book to dream of beautiful rooms.....

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I finished this little dolls sweet face... I am pleased.....

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 I sketched in my little journal and dreamed up new creations and ideas.....

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chatted with daughter #1 on line, ate way too much chocolate (but I bought the one the Skinny Girls book recommended so I do not feel too guilty..lol!)http://danareva.hubpages.com/hub/Organic-Chocolate-VS-Regular-Chocolate I paired my lovely chocolate with bunches of

 of hot tea.

Have a lovely day <3

a little bit "risky"

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I have been restless for the last few nights as I have not felt 100% so while laying in bed awake I began
to think of my little Christmas project and I decided  to transform the quilt pieces into a woven piece...
a little bit risky, but I think once it all comes together into what it is meant to be it will be perfect.

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yesterday morning before work daughter #2 and I took a quick picture together. I love these

little moments we share. We giggle and have fun and it makes my day before work brighter.

: )

Alike and Yet Not!

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I am participating in Jude's Magic Feather Project.

http://spiritcloth.typepad.com/spirit_cloth/the-magic-feather-project.html

I thought it would be fun to start with Jude's black and white feather.

I plan on stitching a few of these little feathers and of course doing a few feathers in my own interpretation.

The feathers that are gathered will go toward a charitable purpose for children. I like that!

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This is a wip. The fabrics I am using are sooo special because they were given to me.

The colorful fabrics in the background came from a dear friend in Switzerland. 

The fabrics are Japanese and are being made into a quilt for victims of the recent Tsunami in Japan.

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Some hand dyed lovely bits of fabric sent from

http://gerdiary.blogspot.com/

Thank you Gerdiary! <3

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This is daughter #1 on the far right in Russia. She went with her school.

What a beautiful building...http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xf7nc9_the-st-basil-s-cathedral-in-moscow_travel

I can not wait to hear about all the stories she has to tell : )
<3

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A little day time moon....

Summer has flown by in a blink of an eye!

I am trying to relish every moment I can.
Have a lovely day!

Wolves, pottery and rings...

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daughter #3 and her "imaginary" wolf friend.

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My daughter insisted I not embroider the clothes on the wolf, formerly a fox. She said it was

"creepy" to put clothes on animals and so, I embroidered a bit of fur and green grass to cover the iron-on print.

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My daughter is pleased with her new picture : )

<3

This is the most charming pottery I have found:

Watch the slide show. I promise it will bring a smile to your face.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/juliewhitmorepottery/show/

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These rings are amazing!!!!

Romantic and brilliant:

http://www.lukejerram.com/projects/portrait_projecting_ring 

http://www.lukejerram.com/projects/talking_ring 

<3

A little more quiet time outside today:

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Working on Grandmother's/Spring quilt.

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and look! what appeared....a little feather magic : )

A rare moment with daughter #2. She has been "on the go" this Summer and I really enjoy our time
together. 

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A sweet kiss!