found gold

We are still renovating our house and had to go into what I would call the "mystery" part of our house, to reposition the dryer vent. Thrilling, huh? It is a crawl space with a window and plants growing in it. I have always wanted to know what was in there. Besides finding old boards, curtain rods, one corn cob and scraps of old linoleum. I found a old paper from 1948 (built that year) in great condition and this old wash basin. I was so excited, clean it up and tried to figure out what to do with it. Most people would toss it, not me! But I envision a round painting/collage that I could mount into the middle of the basin. Perhaps the theme has to do with hand washing clothes. I am open to other ideas, anyone?

hens and chicks

This summer we are adding a back porch to our house, and these sweet hens and chicks needed to be moved. I've been collecting odd cups and containers, who knows why... but then it hit me. Why not use them for a new home for the succulents. I had so many plants that I gave many away to a new home. I love the way they look in the funky cups. You could even use old muffin tins, bread pans, pie plates, etc. Tip: If you have a ceramic drill bit, make a small hole in the bottom for drainage. The hens and chicks don't need much but sun!

the creative mind

Recently I received a challenge from my local food coop to create some hair / pin clips. This is my desk after about two hours. I looked up from the pin I was working on and saw such a lovely mess! I had to take a photo. The creative mind when revved up, is messy, out of control, or perhaps like a honey bee... on to the next beautiful flower, gathering and humming.