Coupon for the Spring Sampler

 

Yikes, where does the time go..... working, working, working, to bring you some awesome creations!

 

 

     

Here Kitty Kitty....

  A quick little treasury to start the morning.     

 

We are spending much of the day doing ice dam removal at my mom's house..... what a winter.  More snow and ice and freezing rain is in the forecast.   I am longing for spring, more than ever!    It's been a sad winter, and the snow is making it so much worse. 

After finishing there we are working on goods for Deerfield.  I am counting the days. 

 

 

Family Day

    Woot!  We are off for a few hours of fun.... Today is Family Day at our area Salvation Army stores!   I don't go very often anymore, as we got out of the habit when taking care of my stepdad.  But my mom is lonely and she said it sounded like fun.    I have had great success with finding fabrics here.... wool, velvet, old cotton sheets for dolls, and the list is endless.     Now mind you, the last time we went to this big store it was hubby's job to push the cart while I looked for treasures.   After two hours of shopping he was near the register, and I needed to look in one more aisle.  Next thing, he was looking for comfy clothing for my stepdad, and when I asked him where the cart was.... well oh my, you do NOT leave a cart unattended on Family Day!!!!!  So much for that.  But all's well that ends well..... I made him take me out to eat instead of chewing on him!  haha!  

  After shopping I have an order to finish and some more creations for the Deerfield Spring Sampler....which is on our doorstep.   A label I use for my beeskep tags.... sharing with you for your own creations.   Hope your day is awesome wherever you may be...

 

 

 

Snow and More Snow!

  Tis is snowy winter here and I am feeling the urge to put my thoughts to page once again.  We lost my dear stepdad a few weeks ago after devoting the past year to caring for him.  It will take some time to find a new way without him.    Matt was especially devoted to him, and caring for Tom gave him a strong sense of self worth.   My mom is so lost right now and I am thankful to live next door.  I am just heartbroken in so many ways.  I think with age, change comes harder....   After a lot of sleepless nights weighing the prospect of how to move forward, we have both come to the conclusion that some changes are in order at this time.  I am removing some major stressors from my daily life.   We will be working more on the website, and patterns, and online venues.    I will still do my favorite shows.... Deerfield, Walker Homestead, and Wethersfield have been very dear to our hearts.  We find comfort in our show people and our customers alike.  But I must also keep my mom foremost.... she has had a rough year and needs us now more than ever.    I am working on goods for Deerfield Spring Sampler.... so looking forward to it.  Sadly I lost one of my favorite customers a short time ago.  She was a remarkable woman, with great grace and glee despite her illness.  Every show she came to she would shriek with joy, and grab me and give me the biggest bear hug.   I will miss that.      But.... it gave me a bit of solace to think that perhaps when Tom passed, that she was grabbing him, and greeting him, and dancing, and saying " I know Denise too".    

    with love, on this snowy winter day.     

A Mother's Work is NEVER Done!

Wow has it been that long since I've blogged..... No wonder it looks different that it did last time.  It seems like either NOTHING is going on here, or EVERYTHING all at once. 

I had the Deerfield Spring Sampler in early March, which was very early for the show, and we had to work hard to be ready. 

 

and since then I have been loading up my space at Teaberry Treasures.... we are working on many new things all the time.  I love being in the shop, and if you're ever heading up through Enfield on Rt 190, be sure to stop by..... it's in a quaint little ancient hotel in the heart of the Hazardville Historic District. I love being surrounded by all handmade, no China crap here!!! 

 

and then, we are working outside, getting the gardens ready for planting and fixing up the birdhouses and decorating the gardens.  This time of year is pure heaven...

 

 

I'm not sure why I thought it was a good idea, but I didn't care for this dolly, and set her on my back porch potting bench.   This little momma bird has been yanking on her hair for days and days... I guess I did a good job felting her hair in.   

I just love spring.... there's always something "special" going on out in the gardens!!!

Well do enjoy your day, and thanks for peeking in...