A Grave Mistake?

No, it's not in a graveyard, it's in my front yard. After all, shouldn't everyones yard have a tombstone in it? Well, maybe not. My husband drug this rock from out back into the front, and now I have to make it resemble anything but a grave. Right now, I don' t think I'm succeeding. So I am adding on. More plants, a wider area, make the rock a little less intruding. After all, what do you do with something so large? Make one humongous rock garden. Only with a lot more garden and a lot less rock!

Lady Slippers

Lady Slippers, originally uploaded by laurienuske.

We found these Lady Slipper orchids on our property, they are an endangered species, protected by the federal government. They're safe here, and amazing to look at.

A Special Memory

I remember my horse days. Twenty three years ago. I have owned several horses, this was my second, Calley. I adopted her from a horse farm that sends them to slaughter for dog food, and she was set to go. Calley was in very bad shape. Her hooves had grown out so badly that she could hardly walk. She was full of worms, and gaunt. Prime candidate for dogs. With much care, she became beautiful inside and out. She was such a gentle, sweet horse. And me? I was thin. Thin! I want those days back, and I want them now. I want my horse, I want the feel of the wind on my face as we galloped in the fields. I want my health. I want to ride again, it's a goal of mine, even if it's only on the merry-go-round.

Angel Dotee

Angel Dotee, originally uploaded by laurienuske.

Help! I'm addicted! It all started with Artist Trading Cards, on Swap-Bot. While there, I discovered these little dotee dolls that were being traded, and decided to try one. Well, I'm out of control!! I have made several, have sent them to places all over the world, this one to England, have received them from all over the world, and have signed up for 20 more swaps (only because there is a 20 swap limit at a time..) with themes ranging from Angels to bugs! So what's a dotee? They were created by a woman named, what else, Dot. They are to be 4-6" in height, and must have a hanger and a "tail". You can look at my Flickr pictures for more of ones I've made, and received. But getting me out of my craft room? Good luck! These little gems have me held hostage!! I even started my own dotee group, Dote on Dotee's! Next I think it will have to be Dotee's Anonymous!

Mystery Solved!

Yes, the bag ended up in the pile! Gee, surprise!
Mystery Solved!, originally uploaded by laurienuske.

Notice how Ken mows around the junk pile instead of moving it!?

Hmmmmm...

Hmmmmm..., originally uploaded by laurienuske.

Should I try for the crumbs or would it be better served in my junk pile?

A Beautiful Gift!

There is nothing more special to me than the wonderful friends I have made through this blog. One very special one is Pearl. I have so enjoyed having her as a friend, she adds so much fun to my blog experience, and has become a close friend in my life. Today, I received a wonderful gift from her, a box full of so many beautiful things for my craft room, and to grace my walls. Thank-you Pearl, for these very special touches, your talent is amazing! I love the tags, the plaque, the beautiful box, and the laces, charms, pictures, it will all come in so handy! You are truly loved and appreciated!!