This weekend was tummy bug recovery; cleaning the disaster that was the house after both Dan and I were under the weather; extra knitting time (cast off and number four); started sprouts on a window sill; art with markers, and craft sticks, and glue; gazing at the bright of the full moon’s face; enjoyed this […]
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Jan
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Jan
This week has held moments of joy and moments of trial. When those moments of trial have hit I’ve been struggling more to keep my head up. But as I strained to climb mole hills which had become mountains, I finally remembered to chose gratitude. It comes as no surprise to me, I’ve practiced gratitude […]
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Jan
Last week Corrie and I introduced a joint project we’ve been dreaming about for a (longish) while. With the same word in mind, we’ve kept ours eyes open through the week to capture a photo of the chosen word. This week’s word was shadow. Corrie is revealing our photos over in her space today and hosting […]
23
Jan
on needles: downton, stripes & a yarn date
Posted by Rachel Published in books, knitting, yarn along**Last day to enter my second anniversary giveaway!** Knitting has been even more than the usual amount of excitement this week. Oh yes, I am knitting quite the same things I was knitting last week. The Downton Cowl is very nearly finished – I’m taking out one chart repeat hoping I don’t have to break […]
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Jan
rooibos latte delight::dairy free & vegan
Posted by Rachel Published in in the kitchen, live well, sweetMy dear in-laws have a fancy espresso maker. It’s so beautiful, I’m a little afraid to use it. Nevertheless when we visit them it calls to us with its promise of hot drinks and foamy milk. We throw caution to the wind (as caffeine is notoriously unkind me), I twist my father-in-laws arm to make […]
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