Art for the sake of peace and harmony

Talent comes in many forms and sometimes it's from something we do just to keep our brains firing at full speed or to bring harmony into our lives. Whatever the reason, hobbies are actually very good things and being artistic is a gift. A friend sent these examples of what she's been working on in craft groups online and in-person. Frankly, it's awe inspiring. She's been quilting, working on reverse appliqué, and embroidery. Below are examples of her latest endeavors. The quilt blocks can be arranged in any pattern one likes, so she's still working that out, but you get the idea.

Cuddle buddies

Sorry - just can't help it. Had to share, yet again, the cuteness overload that is Nick and Nellie cuddling. Well, not cuddling so much as staring at me and wondering why the treats are no longer forthcoming. 

 

Love my wild critters, but they can be pesky

The Critter Café outside the laundry room has been thriving with squirrels, big banded pigeons, ravens, crows, jays, a variety of dainty birds, and a wonderful assortment of lizards. All good. Lately, however, an unidentified critter has been wreaking a bit of havoc on the planters along the fence line. Mind you, those planters have been in my thoughts for a while, as they are slowly (finally) starting to rot away. The jade plants that were once thriving have totally given up. Fine. Just one more chore to do. (Sigh). Nothing like a nudge to get things moving. 

It started when an area was dug up and there was styrofoam scattered all over the place. If you're wondering why styrofoam is in a planter -- don't ask. You really don't want to know. Anyway, I walked out to feed my furry and feathered guests, only to come upon this sight:

Naturally cleanup is still in progress, and replacements are still being decided, but here's the next big project looming on the horizon as soon as the heat subsides a bit. Yup - ALL gotta come out. In ten years, we may actually see some progress.