A spiderplant began to blossom just as I needed a perk-up.
Thanks, nature. You never fail.
Random Beauty
Random Beauty: The Royal Huntress Owl Quilt
Arts & Crafts, Design & Designers, Random BeautyThis magnificent quilt is not exactly new anymore, but it’s still very much worth sharing.
At the Houston International Quilt Market & Festival in 2018, “The Royal Huntress” quilt by Karlee Porter won third place in the alternative techniques category.
“The Royal Huntress” by Karlee Porter, found via Sulky
Just look at the incredible detailing in this closeup:
“The Royal Huntress” by Karlee Porter, found via Sulky
Apparently it took over 450 hours to make, and no wonder. The meticulous piecing, incredibly detailed quilting and multiple accents all serve a purpose in the overall design. Serious kudos!
As an image, it kind of reminds me of druids in World of Warcraft. It’s also the kind of sewing I’d like to do; to be quite honest, though, I know I don’t have the skill nor patience. Especially the latter. 🙂
Found via Sulky blog.
Note: I wasn’t paid or perked to mention this; just passing along a good thing.
Random Beauty: Handful of Raspberries
Food & Drink, Random BeautyWe were lucky and despite the dry-as-bones end of June got to enjoy the first raspberries from our bushes during the Fourth of July weekend.
Thanks, nature. They were delicious!
New to Me: The Love Cats in Ukulele
Random Beauty, Stunt DoubleDuring the covid-19 pandemic, many people in my social bubble and beyond have turned not just to handcrafts but to video projects as a way to pass the time and provide comfort. I’ve seen a wide spread of projects and inspiration as a consequence, and enjoyed every one. Here’s an example.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain recorded a cover of “The Love Cats” by The Cure.
The Lovecats – Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain on YouTube
Isn’t it wonderful? I laughed out loud, it was such a fun take. 🙂
Found via Whatever.
Note: I wasn’t paid or perked to mention this; just passing along a good thing.
Random Beauty: The First Cherry Flowers of the Season
My Spaces, Random BeautyAah, the cherry flowers are out!
So gorgeous. I’ve been eager to see them this year.
Hope you have a good week ahead!
Random Beauty: Firefall at Yosemite
Random Beauty, Thumbs UpEach February, if conditions allow the seasonal Horsetail waterfall in Yosemite National Park in California to flow, the waterfall appears to be set ablaze by the setting sun. And it’s simply breathtaking!
Jay Huang via Flickr (CC BY 2.0)
The event is known as the firefall (apparently as homage to Yosemite Firefall). This photo was posted by Jay Huang on Flickr (CC BY 2.0). Thank you for sharing, Jay!
Brand New Fair Isle Mittens
Arts & Crafts, Colors, Random BeautyIn early January we had some warm temps, but then the temperatures swung again. With new snow on the ground and temperatures well below freezing, I put my brand new mittens to good use. Aren’t they super?
In a perfect world, the blues would be a little less teal-ey and turquoise and lean more towards grey, but you work with what you’ve got, right?
Thank you so much, M, for knitting them! Lurrrve. ❤
Snow-Covered Backyard
Random BeautyWe’ve had the first snow storm of the winter. In two days, we got about 12″ / 30 cm. It’s SO pretty with the trees loaded up with snow! And the sun is also trying to get out.
It’s going to be a great day, even if the town still hasn’t plowed the sidewalks. Then again, after two days of shoveling the driveway, I’m not in urgent need of a walk. 🙂
Random Beauty: A Rose Hip Bouquet
My Spaces, Random BeautySpring is my absolute favorite time of the year, but fall does have its share of beauty besides the colors. The other day I gathered a few rose hips for a bouquet from some wild rose trimmings.
And just for a little more color and volume, I added one sprig. Understated but nice. 🙂
Small Bouquet from October Flowers
After Hours, My Spaces, Random BeautyI’m both amazed and delighted over how long wild flowers blossom around here:
Granted, they’re not terribly flashy like cultivated ones, but they do give bees and other pollinators sustenance long into the fall season and provide splashes of color, too. (We keep our yard purposely toxin-free for the bees.)
