Shopping in Temecula
This past weekend we drove down to Temecula, California. So many garden shops and antique places to see. Maybe next time we'll plan to stay a little longer so we can hit all the wineries too!
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A rain chain in the desert?
Ok, so I bought a "rain chain" and I live in the desert. I love the rain! The problem is, where we live we probably only average about 4 inches per year. I first saw a "rain chain" in the movie " Memoirs of a Geisha," and I've been fascinated with them ever since. The purpose of the rain chain is to redirect the run off of water from your roof and when the water fills the cups it acts like a fountain. I searched the internet and found many beautiful copper chains some of which were very expensive. Oh well, maybe if we move somewhere where it rains more often, then I'll think about it. Then one day, I was visiting our local home store and in the garden section they had a rain chain! It wasn't real copper, so the price was right but to me it was beautiful. The funny thing was, three different people that worked there didn't even know what it was. Maybe it was a mistake that the rain chains were sent to that location since ever...
Spring Fever
Morning coffee and the paper Wow, spring is finally here! What a beautiful weekend this has been. There are so many projects that need attending to indoors, but I just can't bring myself to spend the day inside! The early mornings are still cool and breezy so I'll just sit here for a "minute" with my cup of coffee and read the paper while I water the plants. The " minute" turns in to a couple of hours and the paper turns into a good book. Ok, I'll run inside and put a load of laundry in, that way I'll feel like I'm getting something done. Humm...it's afternoon now, a perfect time to make some "sun tea." I'll just sit under the umbrella with my book and wait for the tea to be ready. After all, that's not enough time to start another big project indoors, and I'll just have one glass of iced tea with fresh mint while I wait for the laundry. Well, I did finish a load of laundry and folded the clothes while I fill...
An afternoon in my craft room
These are a few of the pin cushions I made. You can find the pattern in the Summer 08' issue of Sew Somerset.
My new blog...where to begin?
Maybe the best way to begin is to say "thank you" to my friend Linda www.myhappyplace-linda.blogspot.com for the inspiration and creativity that she shares through her blog. Since I am new at this, I'm sure my blog will be a little "rough around the edges" at first. Maybe eventually I'll be able to inspire others and share the things I love more easily as I continue to explore the world of artful blogging.