Indoor Gardening - Peace Lily

 Good morning,

My indoor garden is much easier to control than what is going on outside.  

This pretty Peace Lily was a gift from Catherine many months (maybe even a year?) ago that came home in a small pot.  I've re-potted it, talked to it nicely, and have watered it carefully.  A little coffee helps keep the acidic soil just right, too.  It seems my Peace Lily is at peace with the world and is quite happy in our dining room! 

Catherine brought me several other plants, too, and I've run out of indoor space for them.  I'll have to get more creative about where I can put them....

All the best,

Lois

Another Storm - Another Tree Down

 Good morning,

Well, it happened again.  When our friend Bill cleared the honeysuckle along the back fence, I asked him to keep a tree that was growing in the center.  He carefully cleared around it and it looked great!

Well, that tree was happy for awhile until we had so much rain and another storm that took it down.  I'm not quite sure what the tree is, but it has very pretty little decorative leaves.  It, and another like it near the pond, is a "child" of a tree that was here when we arrived 46 years ago.  The wood is hard and the leaves don't pollute the pond when they fall.

So, another tree down.  More firewood.  There has been so much rain it's impossible to clear out/clean up the yard.  And, since this one came down, a branch from a large tree by the patio has come down....  *sigh*  Bill doesn't know about that one yet....

I know we'll have plenty of firewood for this winter....

Happy Summer, everyone!

Lois

Needlework and Wood Working Update - June, 2025

 Good morning,

Welcome to this month's Needlework and Wood Working Update!  This is where we collect images of all items completed since the last update.

Above is an absolutely elegant Large Afghan Blanket that is Creamy White and Gold.  $185.  Only one available.  More information and images are here.

 This Lap Blanket is extra long that will easily cover from lap to toes.  It's a lovely blanket for baby or to brighten a hospital room.  The colors and design remind me of childhood summers spent watching soft, pretty yellow and black caterpillars.  Those days were so much more simple without computers and cell phones.  $60.  Only one available.  More information and images here.

 This super soft Honey Gold Scarf will compliment your Fall wardrobe.  60" x 9" Only one available. $40.   More information and images here.

 This simple cloche hat will keep your ears warm;  or, you can fold up the brim.  This hat can also be used as a chemo cap.  This hat is made from the same dye lot yarn as the Honey Gold Scarf above.  More images and information about the hat here.  $10.  Only one available.

 And, finally, this is a super soft cloche hat that can also be used as a chemo cap.  With the edging folded down, it covers your ears.  $14.  Only one available.  More information and images here.

 Kjell has designed and built a Screech Owl Home and it is already sold.  The great details of his design feature safety entrance, drainage, a fold up roof for cleaning, and more.  See below to build your own!

 Kjell has published the plans he wrote for the Screech Owl Home and we have them available here.  So, if you are a wood worker, you can purchase Kjell's plans for this item for $5.

Come see the entire shop here! 

That's it for another month!  We truly appreciate your encouragement, likes, shares, pins, favorites, and purchases, too!  

All the very best,

Lois

Dinner at Chops

 Good morning,

Catherine and Erica are enjoying the dining package offered by Royal Caribbean.  This was another dinner in Chops, the Steakhouse Restaurant aboard Serenade of the Seas. 

 Not only is the food and service excellent, the views are lovely.

Ah, yes, cruising....

Enjoy!

Lois

Radiance of the Seas - Sitka, Alaska

 Good morning,

Catherine and Erica are aboard Serenade of the Seas all tied up in Sitka, Alaska.  Next to them is sister ship, Radiance of the Seas. 

 These two ships and their sister Jewel of the Seas were built especially to cruise Alaskan waters.  They are gas turbine ships so have different/fewer emissions.  

I love this size ship.  

More to come....

Lois

Mystery Towel Animal

 Good morning,

Towel animals made by cabin attendants are a fun part of cruising.  

Usually, it is easy to determine what the towel animal represents.

Anyone have any clues about this one?

;),

Lois

Celebrity Solstice

 Good morning,

Catherine and Erica are aboard Serenade of the Seas, but there are several other ships out there, too.  This is Celebrity Solstice that will be on a similar itinerary this week so they'll see her often.

What beautiful scenery!

Stay tuned...

Lois