surrendering

I finally finished Ila’s Christmas gift. In the days leading up to the big day it became more and more clear to me that it wasn’t going to be finished in time. There was just too much to get done. I decided to just let it go.
I’m finding this is the key to happiness these [...]

Happy Holidays

Wishing you a very happy holiday!  See you soon.

last minute gifts

4 years ago I made these pieces for Sosi for her first Christmas.
Wanting to keep the tradition alive, I decided to make one for Ila this year (although it is technically her second Christmas). Over the few past weeks I have been planning, working, reworking and staring at this piece for her.
I can’t think of any other [...]

simple pleasures

This week’s Small Fancy theme is “simple pleasures”.  Watching Sosi sleep is one of mine. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything quite as beautiful as Sosi sleeping .
I’d love to hear what you think of this little collaboration between Mia and myself. I’m loving it. It is feels like my good friend is a [...]

quiet moments

I have a little 4 (almost 5) year old home sick with me. We made crayon cakes with her old crayons that have been sitting around for years. They were a bit hit, except for her hurting herself cutting the crayons (see the bandaid).

These little cakes are great for making big messy fun drawings. I think [...]