The Long Long Winter
Oh my… this winter is taking so long! It’s half way through April and we are still having snowstorms. You know I LOVE snow… but in April… not so much. Come on, Spring… be assertive. Tell winter that he has had his turn and now it’s yours. He’s being greedy and we are not amused. […]
Snapshots from Winter in New Hampshire
I’ve taken some videos from our winter here in New Hampshire and thought you might like to get a glimpse into how magical it’s been for us. I haven’t really shared video here before and cringe a little at my voice and tone of excitement… I just can’t seem to be calm when the […]
Snow, Glorious Snow
Gosh, it’s beautiful when it snows here in New Hampshire. All around, it grows super quiet and peaceful. And then gentle snowflakes fall like confetti, covering everything in a blanket of white magic. The snow tickles our noses and lands on our eyelashes. And then it sparkles in the sunshine. It squeaks under our feet […]
Happy New Year from Snowy New Hampshire !
Happy 2017! May you have a wonderful year ahead, filled with love and laughter and lots of meaningful memories. May you find your happy place, may you be courageous in the choices you make and may you encourage your own personal growth so that you can leave 2017 a better, kinder and braver being […]
Lovely Lichen and Fabulous Fungi
I love the rain. I love the way the rain cleans the air and the trees and bushes so that everything looks bright and colorful. This how things should look. And, I love that rain brings mushrooms. This gift might be what I secretly love most about the rain. We don’t get rain very often […]
Leaves
Gorgeous leaves. A pallet of nature. Brown’s of every shade. Wet earth. This is winter in Southern California. I’m so grateful for our mild winter where our days are crisp and clear and we wear jeans and a sweater and the occasional scarf. Tomorrow, though, we are going to spend the day in […]
Beauty After The Rain
At last. It has rained. Beautiful, soaking, cleaning rain. Thirst quenching rain, moss-making, lichen-loving rain. Everything is SO BEAUTIFUL after the rain. So, of course, we set out to see our favorite nature spot in her colorful glory : Treasures EVERYWHERE! Blessings and magic, Donni
Winter Magic Craft Box : Available Now!
Such exciting news… the Winter Magic Craft Boxes are on their way to lucky children all over the world. THEY ARE ENCHANTING! This is a reminder to all of you whose children will be receiving a Magic Craft Box… please let your child open the package herself. Opening the box will be an experience all […]
Tutorial for Warm Knitted Fingerless Gloves
Everyone needs new gloves for winter (or Spring or Autumn… gosh darn… I’d even wear these gloves in summer!) Lori, from Beneath the Rowan Tree is here with her tutorial on how to make them. The tutorial is written for kids and she says that they can be knitted in an evening … perhaps they’d […]
Winter Inspiration.
January January opens The box of the year And brings out days That are bright and clear. And brings out days That are cold and gray, And shouts, “Come see What I brought today!” – Leland B. Jacobs I am finding the whites and creams and pale colors of winter so calming and am feeling […]