Pink Purl

Quiet Time...

We need quiet time to examine our lives openly and honestly... spending quiet time alone gives your mind an opportunity to renew itself and create order.  --Susan L. Taylor

A lot happening these days that I don't get to write/share about here, as the days flurry past and are so full...

Shop-keeping has taken over temporarily, and there have been many packages going out thanks to the DE-STASH SALE at my old Pink Purl shop. I am adding the last items there, and the sale will continue for a few weeks yet, and then I will close the shop.  This close will then be a permanent one.  Grateful though I am, this sale has meant little time to focus on my new shop PranaLight. There has been little time at all for creativity in general, and I'm feeling that.

My guideline for the New Year of Live Slow--Live Well is something I have to keep reminding myself of lately... Slow down...

So with slow down in mind, I will be taking a digital sabbatical for some days to recharge my batteries a bit and to take time to dig into some creative projects burning for my attention.  I also would like to get a start on some early spring cleaning.  It may be too cold to throw open the windows and air the place out... But I can begin by washing curtains & linens, dusting & de-cluttering, seeing to those neglected corners and get the energy flowing around here again!  During the winter things become stagnant.  And I fear I also am becoming stagnant as a touch of winter blues settle in.  (We're still covered in snow here, and no signs of spring for many weeks ahead here yet.)  So some actions in positive directions!

Also during my break I am considering some ways to spruce up our small kitchen. It is a teeny, tiny square of a room that is hard to decorate.  I'm thinking a new, fresh color on the walls might be a lift, so looking at paint chip colors.  And these two wonderful fabrics--a sort of shabby-chic/country French-inspired print and a red-stripe--will be used to make a new curtain. Touches of red might be a fun accent--a slight departure from my "usual" pastels only... So I've cast-on to knit a pair of red pot holders in anticipation of a new look for the kitchen. I'm not sure we'll get to accomplishing painting & other things in mind for the kitchen during my break... but we'll see!

My shops will remain open during my break.  I will try to be around... But for for now, I'm going slow... ;o)  See you all soon!

With Love,

Stopping for Blessings

Sometimes I need
only to stand
wherever I am
to be blessed.
— Mary Oliver (from-- Evidence: Poems)

Just standing still and feeling the blessings flow... Wishing you all a weekend of time to just stop, enjoy, and bask in the glow of this beautiful life!

With Love,

P.S. The gorgeous purple orchid was a Valentine gift from my Dear Husband... ;o)

Tea, Roses, Love...

Tea... is really a picnic indoors. --Alice Walker

On Saturday my lovely young nieces, sisters-in-law, and mother-in-law came over to join me for a tea & craft party... a little belated Valentine fun--just because!  I took a few quick photos while setting the table before everyone arrived-- and before everything got eaten and whisked away for some fun craft-creating time!  I made up a pair of craft-gift packages for my nieces.

I love all white in decorating or china, but on Saturday I added touches of pink & blue for the simple table setting... I like informal best.  A great accent was this little quilted table mat with cupcake motif in pinks & blues that my dear friend Melanie made & sent to me.  It arrive just in time for the tea party and served as resting place for the hot tea pot--thank you so much, Melanie! :o)

Tea is a cup of LOVE shared, I think... Sharing some LOVE with you all today... Happy Day, my dear family & friends! :o)

With Love,

Some Things Sweet

Thank you for the LOVE wishes the other day... I hope all of you have had a love-filled week! Due to a computer problem, I've been slow to visiting everyone and responding to emails the latter half of this week.  I am hoping this problem will be sorted out during the weekend, thanks to Dear Husband, my tech-geek!

Due to lack of time and pc-hiccups to prepare a good post today, I thought I'd highlight a few pieces that are available at the big DE-STASH SALE happening at my old Etsy shop.  Because it's Friday, and the week's been busy... a little soothing eye candy... ;o)

 

Lovely wide pink eyelet lace... Sorry this item is now sold... The trims are selling fast!

Looking for a bit of GLAM to liven your wardrobe?  This wonderful bling-y rhinestone buckle comes with a length of wide black satin ribbon for making up into a belt!

Set of Sapphire Blue Ribbons... I have put together many ribbon packs that feature several 1 yard (1 meter) lengths of ribbons, ideal for sewing, clothing, accessories, scrapbooking, card making and other smaller projects. Quick... the ribbons packs are going fast too!

 

Yes, you'll also find a little bit of fiber in the shop too... like these 3 skeins of cotton in a soft light brown shade.

Dramatic black bridal/couture applique... There's a variety of trims & embellishments in the sale--great for adding a luscious extra touch to clothing, accessories and more!

 

How sweet are these?!  White tulle flowers--just the thing for festive occasions, scrapbooking/card making--lots of decorative options!

Supplies for jewelry & accessories making...There's a lot of beads, findings and  even some vintage jewelry pieces in the shop, including this  pretty vintage gold child's necklace with monogram.

I'll be back, hopefully glitch-free, and with a "real" post early next week.  We have family coming over this weekend, so I'll be in the kitchen baking this afternoon. Scones or Lemon Pound Cake, anyone? Wishing you all a lovely weekend!

With Love,

Valentine Love

"You are love.  You come from love.  You are made by love.  You cannot cease to love."
--Hazrat Inayat Khan

Sending all my dear family, and all my dear friends everywhere, LOVE this day!  :o)

With Love,

P.S. The Love Flag  in the photo is a new one I made for us for Valentine celebration, it hangs in our entry hall...