May is here

Last year I was at a show right now. It was one of those shows that I had many, many high hopes for and it was a HUGE busy. That is kind of how those work. It’s the sneaker shows that do well (you know, the ones that you don’t think are going to). I […]

Looking forward while looking back

I’ve mentioned before that I’m a musician. I’ve played piano for years upon years, the bassoon for years, and listened to it as long as I can remember (I had siblings that were all crazy for it as well when I was very young). My sister took me to the Monkees summer tour in 1986 […]

A mystery

It is a mystery to me why three different varieties of hostas have appeared this spring in the spot where I only transplanted one last summer. Because hostas last well into the fall months, I’m not sure why these two were not growing in that spot before I planted the new one. However, there they […]

Piles upon piles

I feel surrounded by jewelry, chain, wire and beads this week. I’ve been doing nothing but making necklaces, earrings and knit wire bracelets since Sunday night (and yes, in that order). As far as necklaces and earrings go, I have multiples of everything in almost every color. Bracelets aren’t as simple since they really are […]

List? What List?

Well, I didn’t quite get to everything on my list but that’s kind of how it’s supposed to go… right? I did get the custom order finished and baked bread. Hmmm – 2 out of 6 isn’t too bad. Okay – it’s horrible. Oh well, I’m not bothered by it. I’ll get to the other […]

Project for a week’s end

I finally finished spinning that corespun I intruduced to all of you on Wednesday. I was a bit slow about spinning this week – but the outcome was worth it. Since the sun is long gone at this point, I’ll wait until tomorrow to get some killer photographs and post them for the world to […]

Little accomplishments along the way

As I’ve mentioned a few times, I’m participating in a challenge to spin everyday in April. It’s day 15 now and I’ve hung in there. I believe I talked about how this challenge would allow me to spin for myself along the way. I am happy to say that just in 15 days, spinning for […]

It’s taxing

HEY YOU! Did you get your taxes done? It’s April 15, I do hope you took care of that. If you did, or even if you didn’t, come over to IdyllHands or Woolyhands and enjoy free shipping on any and all of your purchases today! I’ll refund your shipping via Paypal. So go pre-spend that […]

Unsure

I’m still unsure about the new look for my blog. Is it too much pink? Just enough pink? Fine the way it is? Erin, calm down, it’s just a blog? Don’t worry, I’ll leave it for a bit more to decide if I like it. I’ve found myself sitting behind my beading table a lot […]

What goals… where?

Ahhhh, to be a cat. Lounging in the sun would be my great accomplishment of the day. Perhaps my owner would share some of her lunch meat with me? Maybe she’ll stop and give me some cuddles and pettings behind the ears. Yes, that wouldn’t be a bad day. My goal this year has been […]