Flower seed packets

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What a fun shot of color on a gloomy winter day!  Looking forward to spring...how much longer???

Sweaters from dog hair?

I love knits.  No matter what I do, I always go back to a love of fibers, beautiful yarns and needlework.  So, imagine the confused state I was in when I found this link to some pretty bizarre knits.  Not sure if it's creative or creepy or just very funny...I may have to start defining some limits. LOL.

 

This was blogged at: If It's Hip, It's Here: Wearing The Hair Of The Dog. Portraits Of People In Clothes Made From Their Pets' Fur.       
photos by Erwan Fichou

For those who want to do it themselves...

     

Treehouse 28

A great line of clothing that we have been carrying is Treehouse 28.  It's a small company that is not heavily distributed in stores so it is fun to have it.  They use organic cotton/lycra fabrics.  Earthy colors and great styles.  We have all of these items in the store now, tops and dresses with a 3/4 sleeve, and skirt with a banded top (not drawstring).

Available with banded waist instead of gathered tie. - Treehouse 28 at daisy jane

Treehouse 28 faux wrap dress in stock at daisy jane with 3/4 sleeve

treehouse 28 tops available at daisy jane with 3/4 sleeves

Next project?

                                              Handknit patch blanket

Handknit patchwork blanket 2

     I love these.  Such a fun knitting project.  You couldn't possibly get bored since you are always on to a new patch with a new pattern and color.  The UGLY dolls are really cute, too.

Penny pillow - Inspired by penny rugs

Folk art penny rugs have always mesmerized me. As a result, everyone around me is getting pennies for Christmas!

Each pillow has 9 pennies.  Since all the pennies are different and no color has been used twice - each pillow requires 27 felted sweaters.  I love these - there are lots more in my future...

Christmas wreath - inspiration

Wreath by Peggy at Whim du Jour

Christmas wreath detail
Originally uploaded by danenmolly

As I look at all the blogs that feature wonderful creations and things that inspire creative projects - I have to add this wreath. It was a gift to me by a good friend. I only wish that I could have this much imagination and vision to create - and then have what I imagine actually turn out as it was envisioned. Trust me, I sometimes feel like the Queen of the Flop! But then, that always leaves something else that is new and wonderful to strive for.

green birdhouse in snow

green birdhouse in snow
Originally uploaded by danenmolly

I love this pretty green birdhouse that was a gift from a friend.  It has been mounted on the pasture fence and I smile each time I look out there, especially in the winter with the contrast of the green against the snow.

Frasier Fir - I love it!

The Frasier Fir line of products from The Thymes, Ltd. has got to be one of my all-time favorites.  They have really captured the "up-north" fragrance.  Christmas trees, walking in the pines.  For me, it takes me immediately back to all of the fun camping adventures I had as a kid.  The great outdoors is now part of my daily life indoors.  These are products I use all year round in my home.

Frasier Fir collection by the Thymes, Ltd.

They make great holiday gifts.  They have beautiful packaging and they are a pleasure to receive.  Available in the store or online at Molly's, our sister store.

Winter Day in northern Michigan

As the snow is starting to fall, there is always the fear that this (from the same time last year) could be what we have to look forward to!  Lovely, yet, not so much fun for driving.  So today, I don't know whether to swear or shout "Yippee!".  Seems just a couple of days ago it was sunny and quite unseasonably warm.  Yet, here we are...winter is beginning...

Snowy Day

Kenya fair-trade bracelet

This is a fun, casual bracelet from Kenya.  I have a friend that lived there for many years who would bring jewelry from the local artisans back to the states.  Even after returning to the US to live, she has continued to work with those artisans, supplying them with outlets for their work.  It can be purchased online at our Leland store, Molly's.  At only $20.00, it makes a fun, affordable gift.

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