We have a plum tree that has given us more plums than I have ever seen. Ever. I have actually never eaten a plum until this year, off of our...

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E Here is one of the nicer Welsh quilts that I have seen for some time.....nicely quilted with some lovely patterns.....with a nice flow...

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A vintage Antique Bronze Hibachi or coal brazier, early Meiji period (1868-1912), featuring beautifully sculpted birds on branches or on pine trees. The detail of the carving is amazing. In excellent condition with the original patina. It is signed on the bottom by the artisan who made it. This Hibachi looks wonderful on its own. It could also be used as a planter. It could also be mounted as a low lamp very successfully, which would show off the lovely decorations on the bronze base. The lamps I have seen with a hibachi base are really stunning. Perfect to add an Asian touch to many possible decors. 12" diameter, 10" high. less

The Zebra swallowtail is one of my favorite butterflies. I’ve often seen this butterfly while hiking woodland streams and watching for spring wildflowers. And I have seen it in our Lexington, Kentucky, backyard twice in the last two years. This photograph is special to me, because the butterfly is one I raised, and it was … Continue reading "Zebra Swallowtail butterfly life cycle"

A box of craft materials is an unclaimed treasure for children. Last night we had to finish making the biography poster for Leah's proje...

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I have seen many avian pet owners to get concerned over their birds' diet, toys, and cage. And as a new parrot owner, I used to be all worried about these

Have you seen the new Jawsome collection from Bird's SVGs? It is so much fun!! For some reason, I couldn't stop thinking about how I could use these cards for Christmas. Before the collection was even released, I was making a list (and checking it twice) of puns and sayings I could use with this fabulous fish. Here's the first one: and when you open it up, you get the singing shark wearing a Santa hat on his dorsal fin for the holidays! I laugh every time I look at it! Next up, I turned this guy's frown upside down and gave him a Santa hat too. I also thought it might be fun to put a candy cane in his teeth - I just tucked one in there for now, but might make it double sided before I secure it onto the card because you can see it from the inside too! On the inside: Searching online, I found a graphic with a hilarious little edit of the Santa Claus is Coming to Town lyrics. I'm thinking about sticking it on the inside cover of the Santa Jaws card. It goes: I see when you're swimming, below you and your wake. I know if you taste bad or good so beware for goodness sake! What do you think - should I add that, or is it too creepy for Christmas? I created the alternate sentiments myself using fonts Milkshake and Arial Black. I jazzed up the colored words with one of my new favorite products - Wink of Stella in clear. It adds a lovely shimmer to any project and I find I'm putting it on almost everything I make! It's hard to photograph, but you can kind of see it in this picture on the red SHARK letters. Since I made a list already, I thought I'd share a few more Christmas puns to go with this Jawsome collection: ~ May your days be merry and bite ~ Sea-cret Santa ~ We fish you a merry Christmas ~ Season's Eatings I sure had a lot of fun making these cards and the pop-up shark was very easy to put together if you watch Bird's assembly video. I can't wait for an excuse to make them with the original sentiments. I love the Happy Birthday tag with the bite out of the corner - so funny and clever! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you have a fin-tastic day!

This meadowlark was a recent request. I confess, I’ve never seen one before – probably because I don’t have a meadow tucked up here in the woods the way were are. But, he’s …