baby deer

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One of the highlights of the year here has been seeing the little spotted baby deer appear. This spring we have been waiting, observing a couple of very pregnant moms graze and relax in the yard, and finally, early one … Continued

happy earth day

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It’s Earth Day today! I think it’s a wonderful thing that a special day was set aside to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth, but admittedly I usually forget when Earth Day is, and it comes and goes before … Continued

woollies

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I found the mother lode of woolly amazingness the other day. It’s pretty hard to find natural wool blankets at the thrift stores around here, and especially ones that are in nice condition and come out of the wash smelling … Continued

the happy blogger

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Hi! I just discovered that the Happy 101 blogger award has been passed along to me, by my blog friend Julia of rennes handmade (Thanks Julia!). “The rules of the award are simple: list 10 things that make you happy … Continued

subtlety and contrast

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This January light… …where shadows are softer. …and the sun shines brighter …and the darker days make everything appear so soft. I’ve been soaking up this seasonal shift of light.