TA DA! Finished in no time. Six little wreaths with velvet ribbons. I used a handspun, hand dyed wool from La Lana Wools that I carefully stored for decades. Directions in the first comment. 🧶🪡🎄 #knitting #christmas #knitsky #wreath #diy #handwork #needlework #ornament #winter #green #handdyed

I'm so excited! I just purchased this Glorafilia Swans needlepoint kit on Ebay, adapted from a wallpaper by Walter Crane. It's unopened & perfect. I'm thrilled. My early Christmas present to myself! 😀 #needlepoint #glorafilia #swans #art #artistic #needlework #williammorris #waltercrane #arts&crafts

Darling George nestling into the tops of the sofa cushions just over my shoulder. He can make almost any place look like the coziest, most comfortable kitty cat bed. This is his new favorite place, next to my head. 🧡🐱 #cat #catsofbluesky #catsky #kitty #georgethecat #orangecat #orangetabby #love

At this time of year George thinks he's invisible. 😅 #cat #kitty #kittycat #georgethecat #george #fall #fallleaves #leaves #autumn

I saw this vintage Christmas wreath and am using it for inspiration to make one of my own. I have TONS of MCM vintage ornaments and just ordered 50' of vintage Italian made silver tinsel garland for the base from Ebay. Photos when it's finished! #christmas #christmaswreath #vintage #mcm #diy #craft

It's rainy day in Portland today, so I started another Cloudberry Scarf Bandana. This time, Tahki Homespun Donegal Tweed 100% wool worsted yarn from my stash, & size 9 (not 5) needles. It will be substantially larger than the last one. The free pattern: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knit #knitsky

Cloudberry Bandana Scarf is a super easy knit. 1x1 rib staggered every 2 rows with decreases at each edge row. Knit on size 5 needles with Berocco Ultra Alpaca from my stash. 1-1/3 skeins. The pattern is free here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knit #knitsky #cloudberry #knitscarf #knitbandana

Blocking Cloudberry Bandana Scarf (knit in Berroco Ultra Alpaca 50% Alpaca 50% Wool in dark purple heather from my stash.) More photos of color later. The pattern is free from Purl Soho here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knitsky #knitting #wool #cloudberry #purlsoho #berroco #alpaca #scarf

House of Guiness, UGH, I can't even get through the first episode. A big snore fest. Hard pass. #houseofguiness #series #prime #ugh #sleepathon

George and the garden Buddha commune often. 🧡🐈 #cats #catsofbluesky #orangecat #georgethecat #buddha #garden #friends

I worked for Sidney Pollock during the post production of Out of Africa. He invited me to join a dinner with he & Bob Redford. It was an interesting conversation about projects, writing, development & scripts. A talented man, but mostly, you were nice & that's what I'll remember most. #robertredford

A gorgeous find at Goodwill today, (unsigned, and trust me I looked!) I'll be keeping this one. 😀 #thrift #thrifting #goodwill #used #crystal #crystalbox #decor #decorate #lovely #treasure #treasurehunting #livingroom #elegant

I redid the art in a corner of my family room. I framed all the bird prints myself, from an Italian calendar. I sprayed the mattes black so they'd be cohesive. I had 3 of the 4 frames, got the top right one yesterday from FB for $10. Love it. #thrift #art #marketplace #birds #decorate #diy #prints

I recently saw this on glorafilia.com & marveled at using embroidery & needlepoint together. I really love the idea of it & intend to give it a try. For those who don't know, Glorafilia is one of a handful of truly great needlepoint designers/authors/kit makers. #needlepoint #embroidery #glorafilia

I found these two pewter birds on FB Marketplace yesterday. They seem quite happy in my dining room. In Portland we have a saying, "put a bird on it," so I did! 😀 #pewter #bird #antique #portland #putabirdonit #decor #decorate #thrift #thrifting #antique #vintage #sweet #charming #velvet #silver

Happy birthday to my birthday twin, Queen Elizabeth 1. #happybirthday #queenelizabeth1 #queen #party #letsparty #birthdaycake #cake #happy

Currently reading The Secret Life of Sunflowers, the story of Vincent van Gogh's widowed sister in law, who is entirely responsible for the legacy and world wide fame of the artist. I hear it's great from a good friend and former knitting student. #art #artist #book #library #vincentvangogh #painter

Found a better (to-scale) lampshade today on FB Marketplace (23" in diameter & 14" tall) for the $14.99 Goodwill lamp I bought yesterday. The shade will be recovered in black silk faille taffeta (thrifted years ago) that I have in my stash. Then it will be perfect. 😀 #thrift #thrifting #lamp #diy

I found a couple of amazing lamps today at Goodwill (35" & 37" tall). They were $9.99 and $14.99, had the shades. I thought I was going to sell the one on the right, but it looks so good in my living room that I'm going to keep them both for now. #thrift #thrifting #goodwill #lamp #vintage #decor

Any time I make a new little kitty spot on the deck, George finds it right away. He has about 7 of them that it rotates between. So adorable. Doesn't he look cozy? 🧡🐱 #cat #catsofbluesky #bluesky #orange #orangecat #george #georgethecat #wicker #deck #garden #gardencat #boycat #sweet #adorable

TA DA!! Estate sale haul! 4 terracotta pots, roll rimmed, Italian made, secateurs, green pot, wrought iron plant stand, blue hand thrown pot, skinny twig wreath, wicker plant stand, and a solid wood column lamp. It was a very successful day. #estatesale #thrift #garden #thrifting #bargains #treasure

Went to an outdoor antique market in Oregon City this morning & found this wonderful piece for my garden. It encompasses all my favorite things: birds, leaves, wreath, wrought iron, and rust! It will be charming filled with blooming flowers on my deck. $20. #garden #wroughtiron #sculpture #gardenart

It's finally time to let this antique French baker's table go. I've always intended on replacing the wood top with marble. But at this point I just don't have room for it, so I'll let someone else do it. It's on FB Marketplace for $495. Choose your own marble! 😀

Just had to show you this AMAZING original, signed, painting I just bought on FB Marketplace this morning. $100. It's 42"x42". I'm currently redoing my very large landing. I think it works here. 😀💛

Cutting & arranging Blue Sea Holly Thistles in the garden. The vase/pot was a thrifting score that I repainted black from a bright yellow that doesn't work with my decor. #sunday #garden #vase #arrangement #blueseaholly #thistles #decorate #thrift #thrifting #DIY #make #do #bloomsky #bloomscrolling

Just in case you ever need/want to draw a rabbit, here are the proportional dimension from which to work. A Google search identified that this image is at least 10 years old, but not the artist or origin. #art #artmaking #drawing #proportion #painting #animals #rabbit #skill #rendering #sketching

Oh my this is BEAUTIFUL! It's Flourish by J.J. Wong. On Ravelry here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... 🧶 #knit #knitting #knitsky #jjwong #flourish #ravelry #knittingpattern #stunning #beautiful #sweater #knitsweater #artpiece #art #artistic #gorgeous #artist #talented

This incredible IG artist, blooming_wire, makes flowers with wire and beads. Here's a link to her amazing work: www.instagram.com/blooming_wire/ #IG #blooming_wire #wire #wirework #art #artist #flowers #beads #talented #artsky #flowersky #amazing #lovely

I've been BUSY! Sorry everyone, life has me running 60 mph. I'm definitely not complaining, it's been fun but exhausting. Thanks to @kathyg10.bsky.social for checking on me! I'll make an extra effort to be present! This is by Childe Hassam. Couch on the Porch, 1914. #art #artist #childehassam

Currently watching Gemma Bovary, a retelling of the classic French novel, Madame Bovary. It's beautiful. Set in an idyllic French village. Free on Prime (with a couple of ads.) #gemmabovary #French #MadameBovary #classic #literature #movie #prime #beautiful #interesting

How I love the library! From The Ground Up The Story of a First Garden by Amy Stewart was purchased today from the used book section & is the perfect little summer read. After I finish it, I think it will reside on the bedside table of the guest room for my friends to enjoy. #garden #book #library

I love thistles. This is Globe thistle in my garden. They feel so Tudor-esque, which to me is quite romantic. #garden #gardensky #globethistle #thistle #tudor #henry8 #flowergarden #flowersky #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #PNW #PNWgarden #mygarden #Oregongarden #charming #romantic

I've lost count of how many Acer Shawls (by Kourtney Robinson) I've knit, but I'm sure I have one in every color now. Love these. Such an easy & quick knit. Ravelry Link: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... 🧶 #knit #knitsky #acershawl #kourtneyrobinson #ravelry #shawl #bulkyyarn #quickknit #wrap #scarf

Gorgeous white hydrangea that was a gift from my next door neighbors when they redid their garden a few months ago. I think it is happy. 😀🌿 #garden #whitehydrangea #hydrangea #flower #flowergarden #mygarden #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #cottagegarden #cottagecore #charming #beautiful #sweet

I made cute little copper wire hangers for my mason jars. I'll hang them from shepherd's hooks around my deck. (Last year I used black twine, it didn't hold up & became fragile.) #garden #craft #crafting #masonjar #flowers #flowervases #shepherdhooks #copperwire #easy #diy #make #flowersky #bloomsky

I really don't like "cleaning." It takes too much time away from expressing my artistic soul. But, today I had an epiphany while doing the c-word. It's clearing energy. I literally could feel less denseness when I walked through a cleared space. #cleaning #clearingenergy #spiritual #artistic #soul

The booming has started, so I've cranked up the French Cafe Music to soothe sweet George. He's found yet another safe kitty spot under the coffee table. FYI there are NOISELESS fireworks. #4thofjuly #noiselessfireworks #animals #cat #georgethecat #catsofbluesky #beking #animals #july4th #frenchmusic

George (a fluffy big 19 pound boy) just discovered a huge basket that fits just right. Sweet boy. I'm so glad he's settled in before the terrible booming starts. My heart goes out to all the animals who will be terrified tonight. #july4 #4thofJuly #georgethecat #cat #catsofbluesky #catsky #animals

A little wrought iron haul on FB Marketplace this morning. 3 topiary frames & a candelabra, $5 ea. Afterwards I swooped by Home Goods and nabbed a few terracotta pieces for my garden collection. #garden #gardendecor #topiary #candelabra #FBMarketplace #thrift #thrifting ##terracotta #terracottapots

I'm working on a large vintage needlepoint canvas during some very hot days just south of Portland, OR. It will be an 18"x18" finished pillow. Now I'm off to water a very thirsty garden. 😀🌿🌸 #needlepoint #vintage #vintageneedlepoint #garden #gardening #flowers #blooms #cottagecore #charming #pillow

Yes it can. 📖📚😀

Chinese ground orchids (also called Hyacinth orchid) spotted in a neighbor's front yard on my daily 3 mile morning walk. They are so beautiful. I'm in zone 8b. #garden #gardening #walk #3milewalk #chinesegroundorchid #hyacinthorchid #flower #flowergarden #flowersky #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling

So sorry I've been absent for a couple of days. Roof needed repairs after tree cutting by neighbors landed all the limbs on it. Today tree arborists hired by me took several large limbs off that overhang my roof so repairs can begin. Life! 🙄 #mygarden #sweetwilliam #roof #trees #life #soitgoes #sigh

Reminding myself (and you?) that I need to knit the lovely Peony Moon Scarf or Stole by Anne Hanson soon. It's on Ravelry here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib... #knit #knitsky #scarf #stole #PeonyMoon #AnneHanson #lacescarf #knittedlace #knitscarf #knitstole #lovely #knitting #warm #beautiful

These lilies were such a shock of color in the mature green landscape of the historic McLean House. Very cheerful. #garden #orange #orangelily #lily #lilies #flower #flowersky #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #cheerful #shocking #PNW #PNWgarden #mcleanhouse #Westlinngarden #woodlandgarden

A quintessential PNW garden landscape. Very green, with lots of old growth trees and shrubs. The gazebo has been newly rebuilt in the back garden of the McLean House. #garden #gazebo #maturelandscape #landscape #green #PNW #PNWgarden #mcleanhouse #OregonGarden #westlinngarden

In the back garden of the McLean House sits a little pond that's fed by a waterfall (the wasn't on today.) Charming. #garden #mcleanhouse #westlinnoregon #pond #gardenpond #charming #PNW #PNWgarden #shadegarden

There was a formal rose garden at the McLean House and these old fashioned yellow roses smelled heavenly. What a lovely afternoon with the garden club. #garden #gardenclub #mcleanhouse #westlinnoregon #rose #yellowrose #flower #flowersky #bloom #bloomsky #bloomscrolling #oregangarden #PNW #PNWgarden

Today's Garden Club meet up was at the McLean House in West Linn on the Willamette River. Built in a Colonial Revival style in 1927. It's utterly charming, as are the gardens. #garden #gardenclub #mcleanhouse #westlinn #westlinnoregon #1927colonialrevival #cottage #charming #floral #rosegarden

The Gooseberries are ripening. And they are yummy! #garden #gardening #gooseberries #berries #yum #yummy #mygarden #PNW #PNWgarden #Oregongarden #gooseberrypie #pie #cobbler #muffins