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Encyclopedia of Inspiration
Uppercase magazine is a great source of inspiration and ideas from editor and designer Janine Vangool. She’s been at it for years and is now publishing what she terms an Encyclopedia of Inspiration – a multi volume endeavor that will … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration
Tagged 20th century, creativity, design, fabric, feed sacks, inspiration, textiles, vintage fabric
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Inspiration is a noun AND a verb
I seek out inspiration all around: in nature – trees, clouds, sunshine – as well as friends, family, art, and everywhere I go. I collect images online and from magazines, ideas from tv shows and blogs, objects from nature and … Continue reading
Serene Summer
Summer! The time for sun & water, driving around the countryside and waking up to sunlight filtered through the trees. Seeing my homeland hills and lakes does something for my brain like nothing else. I unwind. I think different thoughts. … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Photography
Tagged Keuka, meditation, nature, serenity, summer
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Focus
Looking back at my first post of this year {here}, the theme of focus has stayed with me. I still need to work hard at it, but thinking of it in a positive way helps! “Focus??” I originally thought, … Continue reading
Welcome 2015!
I’m sure this must be the day with the most blog posts on the Internet! New Year’s resolutions, new beginnings, new ‘to do’ lists. It has gotten me thinking about my personal new year stretching out before me. I’m always … Continue reading
Small Business Saturday & Cyber Monday Celebration
In celebration of Small Business Saturday we’re offering 20% off everything in our shop until Dec. 5th. Just enter code: SHOPSMALL upon checkout, & the discount will be applied to your purchase. https://www.etsy.com/shop/GreenWorkHandmade This holiday season, remember to shop at … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday
Tagged felt flower hairpin, felted bags, holiday season, prints, shop small, Small Business, special offer
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How to (re)make a planter
Here’s how to make a planter out of, um, a planter! (Sometimes a thing just wants to be a thing.) OK, so I had a planter that was several years old and had basically dis-assembled itself into a pile of … Continue reading
Thinking about – Spring!
Spring is springing around here, and it’s earlier than ever. While most of the country has had a seemingly never ending winter with vortices and power outages, here in Northern CA the wisteria is almost all gone. I couldn’t believe … Continue reading
Posted in Inspiration, Photography, Thinking about -
Tagged flowers, nature, poppies, spring
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I Love the Winter Olympics!
The Sochi Olympics have started and I’m inspired by all the athletes who make what they do look so effortless!
Posted in Inspiration, Photography
Tagged 2014 Olympics, inspiration, snow, Sochi Olympics, white, winter, Yosemite
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