A I recently confessed, I’m a lifelong gardener. However, in the last few years Earth has had little need to “fear my botany powers.” After a couple of bad falls on the ice a few winters ago, it was hard for me to get low enough to garden. I needed some kind of raised bed for easier access. Signy and Pascal created a sturdy base for my project last May. Later, Ty filled it for me. Well, thanks to my…
Artdog Images of Interest Do you believe in second chances? Second acts? Second careers? How about onsite recycling? Today I have a lineup of repurposed items you might want to reconsider for their gift-wrapping value. You might be surprised and delighted with some creative ways to re-use things that it’s possible you have already lying around. And anyway, it’s almost Christmas! Who has time to go out for wrapping supplies, when there are options available at our fingertips–if only we have the…
Bonus Artdog Images of Interest This month’s pre-Christmas Images of Interest have focused on creative strategies for wrapping gifts. In today’s “bonus round,” we’ll look at creative ways to re-use various kinds of fabric and notions, to brighten up your gifts with a creative wrapping touch. Consider it a new take on the old phrase “fabric of the imagination.” H. Camille Smith uses leftover fabric trim to add texture and color to gift-wrap. Wrapping a shipping tube? Use a fabric…
While not a cure-all, you might be surprised. Sometimes the best cure for depression is something that gets us out of ourselves and focused on other things . . . . such as the love and needs of a puppy or rescue dog. Consider adopting a canine companion from your local animal shelter, if you’ve started to feel as if no one really cares about you. There’s no mistaking when a dog loves you! Of course, that love must be…