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Monthly Archives: October 2011 I took a walk in the woods today. I was on a mission to collect samples of greenery in preparation for an upcoming holiday event later this year. I was all alone up there in that forest, surrounded by evergreens, eucalyptus and various native shrubbery. A strange combination I know, but still my walk was... 
October 13, 2011 - 4:59 am
Happened upon your blog and I’ve enjoyed your art quilts, which are so beautiful. I too revisit “The Artist’s Way” occasionally–such a useful book! Lovely photos, too.  What a difference three months can make! Jamey and I took a ride out to Hana yesterday. It was unusual because he had the day off and the kids were in school, so it was a day-date with my husband… out to Hana… to do yard work of all things. Really, I enjoyed this much... by robin 3 comments 
October 13, 2011 - 8:51 am
Wow! What a difference those three months make! That’s the tropics for you. This will be such a special place in the end. 
October 11, 2011 - 12:43 pm
Ah, Balinese architecture! I could TOTALLY see you living in a house built in that style! I can understand how daunting this seems, but ah, what an incredible thing to have done at the end! Do you have a general contractor yet? Are you supposed to keep that area weeded? Seems to me like that whole area’s gonna get plowed under/dug up when whatever foundation needs to happen happens. I guess I’d look for the easiest way to do the minimum to the area that ultimately is going to be under a building! (A big weed whacker and some strapping teenage boys ready to take on the world comes to mind…) 
October 11, 2011 - 11:32 am
This is very exciting. A few important things I have learned that may be useful to you: 2. Think carefully about what you love and go for it. Our architect adviced no skylights. We put in small ones and wish we had done several more that were three times as large. 3. Be thoughtful about where the electrical outlets go and how many you may need. A few high up, near the ceiling are handy for some things, like hanging lamps or lights for a design wall. 4. Remember to have fun with it – it can become a chore! Yeah for you – how exciting!  Oooo October! What a month you are going to be for me! As you can already tell, quilting, painting and blogging are pushed aside as travel, activities and life in general take over. Its all good though; feeling engaged, plugged in, and connected is working wonders for my spirit. The weather is already changing. Yes,... by robin 2 comments 
October 7, 2011 - 8:27 am
Robin, I like what I am seeing on your design wall. That piece has lots of potential! 
October 7, 2011 - 4:00 am
How lovely is your writing! “The whales have returned, the waves are beginning to roll in, and the wind is tossing the clouds around…” It makes me long to be there. Here in Manitoba Canada, we are have a long summer indeed with temperatures still in the high 80s and even 92F. in the past couple of days. Seasonal for us this time of year is in the 45 to 50 degrees F.range. Thanks for the lovely post. |
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