There's something about this time of the summer that I really enjoy..... yes, the heat is just awful, but the pace of life is nice and so slow. I love getting up early and strolling around outdoors with my coffee. Everything is peaceful and so still. Well.... almost everything. The cicadas are deafening! Sort of like a million little aliens have invaded our trees. It's one of my favorite sounds, and it's pretty much 24 hours a day right now. An enjoyment of mine is watering early in the day. It feels good to keep everything alive, and looking well. Of course some plants are wilting back, but that's to be expected this time of year. Indoors, the house is cool. We have a very old home, but it's open with gobs of windows. Because of all the trees, it's very shady here, but the light streams in and creates beautiful shadows across the wood floors. The cats doze on the screened porch all day, my husband works on his photography in his studio, and I work on my various creations, read, and make daily trips to our neighborhood farm to plan meals. Throughout the heat, I've continued to design, hook, and sew. And I'm talking heat! 108 yesterday, and my car was up around 112 while out and about. But my studio has become my little oasis where I'm currently listening to to the CD "Leaving Van Gogh". As a result of staying put and working, I've completed these two bags that are listed in My Little Handbag Shop.
The above is my "Stone Cottage Tote", based on my stone cottage home. My current color love is poppy and gold. This little bag is 8"x8" with a 28" strap.... with vintage buttons for closure and strap attachment.
This next bag is my "Rosy Tote". I really, really love working with the browns, reds, and greens. This bag is 8"x10" with a 36" strap. I found these really sweet old buttons to add to this bag. The ones that hold the strap to the sides of the bag match the smaller versions on the strap. They're a gold metal with a pale peachy little inset that may be ceramic, but I'm not sure. The one on the front is that same old gold with a brown large pearl shaped center. Ive hooked rosy bags before, but I used a more willy-nilly hooking approach this time to hooking the roses. I really like the effect.
I received a much awaited package in the mail this week. One of Susan Jenkins charming ceramic hearts.
I have been waiting for the perfect one to show up on her blog, and I had to be fast, because they vanish quickly. This one is so wonderful with her hand painted sweet little cottage scene. I'm not really keeping it outdoors, but have it hanging over the corner of an old mirror above my mantle. Susan is also an exquisite painter. If time, pop over to Susan's blog and check out her work.
That's it at my doorstep. Try to stay cool and hydrated. And wishing you a happy and stress free weekend!
xo
dulcy
This next bag is my "Rosy Tote". I really, really love working with the browns, reds, and greens. This bag is 8"x10" with a 36" strap. I found these really sweet old buttons to add to this bag. The ones that hold the strap to the sides of the bag match the smaller versions on the strap. They're a gold metal with a pale peachy little inset that may be ceramic, but I'm not sure. The one on the front is that same old gold with a brown large pearl shaped center. Ive hooked rosy bags before, but I used a more willy-nilly hooking approach this time to hooking the roses. I really like the effect.
I received a much awaited package in the mail this week. One of Susan Jenkins charming ceramic hearts.
That's it at my doorstep. Try to stay cool and hydrated. And wishing you a happy and stress free weekend!
xo
dulcy
