tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23917920788369061662024-03-13T13:35:12.484-04:00Tales from The Raspberry RabbitsA blog about my love of creating, cottages and creatures big and small. Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.comBlogger1252125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-17588677375421576422021-06-30T16:13:00.000-04:002021-06-30T16:13:36.927-04:00Lady Hannah Goldenhare - Nothing Gold Can Stay<p>Hello dear friends,</p><p>It's been a minute hasn't it? My last post was over a year ago. I decided I wanted to stay in my bubble where it was safe and use the time to simply watch and listen to what was going on around me. It was a good time to be quiet and still, not to mention grow out my gray hair! 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Pun intended. ;) I knew I was ready to embark on a new adventure and start a new chapter of my life, but I wasn't quite sure about a few things. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXZ2gX8w6zwS2kOy8CdYNj0STevhXJomiG89JADex2lmxHp9lGThtSpiqBgKNpz0WYZELypBBoM-A5RB_45DYX1ZvLd46x6k1A8Hu3UHyU0arkhwUAcaPpfr1tQm7lDetuSzD8ZavG2kA/s1280/thumbnail_20190424_160050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="903" height="372" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNXZ2gX8w6zwS2kOy8CdYNj0STevhXJomiG89JADex2lmxHp9lGThtSpiqBgKNpz0WYZELypBBoM-A5RB_45DYX1ZvLd46x6k1A8Hu3UHyU0arkhwUAcaPpfr1tQm7lDetuSzD8ZavG2kA/w262-h372/thumbnail_20190424_160050.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><p>One of those things was closing this blog. I've been in this little space in the universe since the Fall of 2007. Oh how wonderful blogging was back then. The like minded friends, the creativity, the bunny bloggers, the hopping from one lovely person to the next. The warmth and love that was shared through the ether was the best. It was a place for me to share my stories and my little world with you. So many friends, family and beloved pets have all passed on over these last 14 years, but their memories remain on these pages. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGG7pHaD_-wGgcE1479KcYJMs_64XNzPS7vV_NaTONXfw_f8b4oEhr_F8vcCCo4D23AcnwuDk3kWsETlLk4jPn4QNNyX8rfRA7DAzIgJOyibVz50Rth4IGWrkRE9fCGBnhMNix1mBmWVF/s1280/thumbnail_20180105_103929_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="720" height="386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsGG7pHaD_-wGgcE1479KcYJMs_64XNzPS7vV_NaTONXfw_f8b4oEhr_F8vcCCo4D23AcnwuDk3kWsETlLk4jPn4QNNyX8rfRA7DAzIgJOyibVz50Rth4IGWrkRE9fCGBnhMNix1mBmWVF/w217-h386/thumbnail_20180105_103929_001.jpg" width="217" /></a></div><p>Alas, things change, people change, circumstances change and the world changes too. I wasn't sure how I wanted to end this blog. All I knew is that I would end it with my favorite poem from Robert Frost. Then, just as the many, many times before, the perfect story came to me. With tears in my eyes, I knew this was meant to be the final post and it would be delivered one last time to your email as the RSS feed from Google will end.</p><p>Last Wednesday, June 23rd, my precious Hannah (Lady Hannah Goldenhare), hopped across the rainbow bridge. She made it to 12 years old and I was blessed to have her for 10 of those years. She was the oldest bunny I have ever had and I had her the longest. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TKvhyphenhyphenV2uHGu7goGPBAFnqsXMZnT1PGHBfJcDliq_tuQugtgGSiRrofIOAqhlf3UOS7InXDUA5ZHMvlPD0fPy4otxjiYsIXPy_guK_hLx1nTS0mksBwaeT_ppz0XWZzccYKLmA_pAWe6P/s1280/thumbnail_20181008_075611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="782" height="371" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7TKvhyphenhyphenV2uHGu7goGPBAFnqsXMZnT1PGHBfJcDliq_tuQugtgGSiRrofIOAqhlf3UOS7InXDUA5ZHMvlPD0fPy4otxjiYsIXPy_guK_hLx1nTS0mksBwaeT_ppz0XWZzccYKLmA_pAWe6P/w227-h371/thumbnail_20181008_075611.jpg" width="227" /></a></div><p>I know she and Harrington are snuggling together again and sharing bananas chips. My heart smiles when I think of all their stories and shenanigans I shared with you here. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JYDXue75lZM6cih1F8X9tPNDeviaRSsNXeOBk7sUpb-VSPKIHJPi7GsH5CueADiRrivfsPSQDP7ZGAz9B4afiEnmWCAXOxxvPC4dq1MJgMTntntJ910gOzFMR5yYFBoXZBUiamBAG4vD/s640/harrington+and+hannah.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JYDXue75lZM6cih1F8X9tPNDeviaRSsNXeOBk7sUpb-VSPKIHJPi7GsH5CueADiRrivfsPSQDP7ZGAz9B4afiEnmWCAXOxxvPC4dq1MJgMTntntJ910gOzFMR5yYFBoXZBUiamBAG4vD/w391-h261/harrington+and+hannah.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><p>Hannah will forever be my "dust bunny" and I will forever be grateful for everything she inspired me to create. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhabclVdPZkQ2PzTg4xRRDjDj0EKG8Kz8SIGePIakcJgjxCdyd5EAq1nbfg9X3vGFU3ENLpNXuWGLom44kmKgN6bbPM-TwaIilyjJAl-WEmqhbLyfN0mbOhmW3KBdvgV7at3T_DAH2hYYVC/s2048/31413+026.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1909" data-original-width="2048" height="338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhabclVdPZkQ2PzTg4xRRDjDj0EKG8Kz8SIGePIakcJgjxCdyd5EAq1nbfg9X3vGFU3ENLpNXuWGLom44kmKgN6bbPM-TwaIilyjJAl-WEmqhbLyfN0mbOhmW3KBdvgV7at3T_DAH2hYYVC/w363-h338/31413+026.JPG" width="363" /></a></div><p>This chapter in my story is closing, but another one begins. You can still find me hopping around on Facebook, Instagram all under The Raspberry Rabbits and you can also sign up for a new newsletter coming soon on my <b><i><a href="http://www.theraspberryrabbits.com" target="_blank">website</a></i></b>. I will also leave this blog here for now for those who wish to hop back and visit an old story or two from this crazy bunny lady.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hJ0k-phEUAxgT-IqRLcJrNnop2XEZuiDAzcBFHb1WkboUk3-1vXDF878h-o1WqcsCuo8FYr8ciqwykEeyibU2DREvlhYq1ElEYgWsii2MkABDl7nDvyY1zMi4FDeSX-H-Zt5cQD9Tf9R/s1280/thumbnail_20171201_163112.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1065" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-hJ0k-phEUAxgT-IqRLcJrNnop2XEZuiDAzcBFHb1WkboUk3-1vXDF878h-o1WqcsCuo8FYr8ciqwykEeyibU2DREvlhYq1ElEYgWsii2MkABDl7nDvyY1zMi4FDeSX-H-Zt5cQD9Tf9R/w307-h369/thumbnail_20171201_163112.jpg" width="307" /></a></div><p>So, I bid you farewell from this blog dear friends and leave you with this poem that is perfect for my Lady Hannah Goldenhare, the unwanted Easter bunny who hopped into my heart and blessed my life 10 years ago.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1Gylkir93dqEP6wTeuZgmBH18WkEa9t17lmVnjVlckfvA3Ah5fN_4taEen9nNOcCBvsSTxUfV1IubnyDEF99rXtVXnpbKjsXeuUHfEosxqRsTVBA7P93vmc7ShHx9bbO_xQvmljIvraY/s1280/thumbnail_20190608_143131.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="415" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF1Gylkir93dqEP6wTeuZgmBH18WkEa9t17lmVnjVlckfvA3Ah5fN_4taEen9nNOcCBvsSTxUfV1IubnyDEF99rXtVXnpbKjsXeuUHfEosxqRsTVBA7P93vmc7ShHx9bbO_xQvmljIvraY/w553-h415/thumbnail_20190608_143131.jpg" width="553" /></a></div><p>Sending light and love to you always,</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnvwVPLkDtNyiDvepzbZ0jTQMzhoIJGKVMXZaZXaqByR-H7nuAAOd6qIliqq0ZOKdi8byP36cEY-H5OZGr4tcJDW9O0zwczycvuctxbQc0Ldm8ZnbHiO8JHZvAUA-1zAYrWKVtTpFtXrf/s805/thumbnail_20210223_140417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="689" height="369" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYnvwVPLkDtNyiDvepzbZ0jTQMzhoIJGKVMXZaZXaqByR-H7nuAAOd6qIliqq0ZOKdi8byP36cEY-H5OZGr4tcJDW9O0zwczycvuctxbQc0Ldm8ZnbHiO8JHZvAUA-1zAYrWKVtTpFtXrf/w316-h369/thumbnail_20210223_140417.jpg" width="316" /></a></div><br /><p>Michelle and the Bunnies</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page -->
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I have been very busy with work. My classes have all been canceled, but luckily, I have a website business that I have been growing for the last ten years. Since I work at home alone and do everything by myself anyway, I have been able to remain open. Some friends have been asking me to do videos, but my fingernails and hands are a dried up mess right now from all the hand washing and hand sanitizer. So, I'm holding off on that for a while, but will be making some eventually and I'm looking forward to sharing some inspiration.<br />
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If you are looking for something fun and creative to do, hop on over to my shop. I'm selling off all my class supplies which includes Valdani thread, Beekeeper Pincushion kits, embellishment kits, wool felt charm packs and I my last box of my book. I find staying busy with creative things helps during this time. Hop on over <b><i><a href="http://www.theraspberryrabbits.com/">HERE</a></i></b>. Thank you to everybunny who has and continues to support my small business. You are appreciated more than you will ever know.<br />
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Back in January, I went to the local Arbor Society tree sale. I gave them a donation and received 5 little trees. I'm super excited that each of them has wee little leaves! Yaaaaaaaay! This one is some sort of cherry tree. It gets pretty big, but will take years to grow.<br />
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Then I had a lovely surprise! Mama turtle laid eggs in my flower bed near the garage. She picked the perfect spot as it is safe here. I'm keeping an eye it and hopefully sometime between late June and early August the babies will hatch.<br />
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It's fascinating to watch them dig the hole and "plant" the eggs. When she was finished, she headed back to the ditch near my neighbor's yard that leads back to the marsh land behind our homes.<br />
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When she got to their yard, I decided to give her a first class flight to the ditch. Mainly because I didn't want the neighbor's kids catching her and wanting to keep her as a pet. I was the same way as a child, but as an adult I know to let nature be. We do more harm and can kill them trying to keep them as pets.<br />
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Next, these are some gorgeous sights of Spring from my neighborhood walks.<br />
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I must say I have really enjoyed my new sunroom during this time. First, it's so nice not to have my furniture covered in pollen for weeks. Second, it's the perfect spot for reading and an afternoon nap on Sundays. Looking out at the trees is so peaceful. Sabrina has a bed under the couch and loves to lay there while looking out the windows at the birds and squirrels.<br />
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David and I enjoy having our Sunday dinner on the back deck. Hearing the owls and birds and watching the squirrels run around is the most wonderful thing. I made my veggie sausage with spinach and green pepper the other night. I can't drink wine anymore (makes me sick as all get out) so I now enjoy Kombucha, which is better for me anyway. ;)<br />
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I have worked from home for ten years so it's not hard for me and I love it. I count my blessings every single day that I get to be here with my babies. Of course, they spend most of their time all snug in their beds and refuse to help me with any kind of packaging or computer work. hee,hee,hee.<br />
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Happy Hannah Day was May 2. My unwanted Easter bunny is somewhere around 11 years old and has been with me for 9 years. Even though my sweet girl has arthritis, she still dances for her salad in the morning. She is just precious and is proof that bunnies are a long term commitment and are not disposable/starter pets for children. In truth, I was really happy that pet stores weren't selling bunnies this year so my local rescue wouldn't be overrun again in the summer. It's the saddest thing.<br />
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We have been on "Stay at Home" orders for almost 6 weeks now. I only go to the post office and the grocery store and wear a mask and practice social distancing. Social distancing is so easy that even bunnies can do it, but there are others who are clueless.<br />
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After a recent trip to the post office and observing the various people in there and in the parking lot, I drove home having an anxiety attack about it all. I came to the realization that people are going to do what they want to do. I have no control over any of them, only myself. I will continue to trust science, scientists and facts and simply do the best I can to protect myself and others.<br />
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My favorite place in the world has always been my home. It's my safe haven and now more than ever it's my bubble where, if only for a few moments, the world fades away and there is love, kindness and simple things to be grateful for all around me.<br />
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I hope you too have a bubble and stay safe.<br />
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Light, love and hugs,<br />
Michelle<br />
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<script type="text/javascript" async data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></div>Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-829313565373024202020-04-01T16:35:00.000-04:002020-04-01T16:35:36.152-04:00Life and Houston part 2Hi ya! Sorry I missed last week and the week before. The virus had me taking care of things such as having my classes canceled through June. I had to do a little regrouping as I purchased TONS of Valdani thread to get me through a year of teaching. I had a big sale that I was going to share with you last week and then poof, we lost the internet for 15 hours because someone on the road construction crew decided that cutting a major fiber optic line was a good thing to do when everyone is staying home. Insert eye roll.<br />
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The thread sale came and went and life is going on. David is considered "essential" at his work on aircraft at the Department of Defense. Any given day he is around 300+ people and shares a work truck with 3 other fellas. For the first time in 30 years of him working at this job he loves, I saw him having anxiety and dread about going to work. Let's just say some people are nuts and there is no talking sense to them as they live in their own little world and put their head in the sand. We will just leave it at that. I got laid off ten years ago with the housing market crash, so working from home and being home is no big deal to me. Home is my safe and happy place and I'm grateful for the internet connecting me to friends all around the country and the world.<br />
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So speaking of connecting us together, let's move on to something fun shall we? Here are the rest of my photos from the Houston Quilt Festival. Enjoy and let me know if you have a favorite or two!<br />
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I was very honored to once again be a teacher at this festival. I love meeting everyone and sharing a day of play.<br />
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Here is the view from the third floor of the convention center. Beautiful isn't it?<br />
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While I love teaching here, I decided not to apply for this year, which I had to do last November. I needed a break and now with everything going on, I'm really glad I took the break this year.<br />
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<script type="text/javascript" async data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></div>Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-51486129967348066642020-03-11T21:00:00.000-04:002020-03-11T21:00:24.929-04:00Quilts from Houston 2019Hi ya!<br />
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I never got around to posting about Houston when I was there teaching the end of October. I tell ya, the fall was a total blur with teaching gigs and travel to England. As always, the festival was amazing! This year was the sapphire celebration. I absolutely loved all the blue and white.<br />
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Here are some of the quilts I fell in love with along with the labels from the makers, which tells the story behind each creation.<br />
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Today I want to share our porch renovation. In April of 2017, when we moved in, the screened porch was in shabby shape. The wood framing was rotting and the screens were sagging and had holes. The concrete floor was a mess and ugly with those racing stripes. Not to mention, the door was warped and didn't shut. Thus, I shared my porch furniture with a variety of tree frogs, wasps, lizards and spiders. I even have a spider bite on my neck from 3 years ago that I received while taking a quick Sunday afternoon nap!<br />
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This is where we started.<br />
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So, in the summer of 2018 we decided to get an estimate to glass the whole thing in, which would add 100 square feet to our cottage taking it to a total of 1983 square feet and adding value to our home. The folks at Porch Conversions came out and gave us an estimate. Of course it was higher than I expected, (what isn't these days?) but we decided we would start saving. I always do better and am motivated if I have a goal to work towards.<br />
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Well, then hurricane Florence came and put an end to that as we had to spend a bunch of money on clearing downed trees, roof shingles, fence repair etc. We were grateful though as many friends and neighbors lost their homes entirely, so we weren't complaining one bit about what we had to deal with.<br />
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I am a tree hugger though and it broke my heart to lose so many of these giants.<br />
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Then, in the winter of 2019, we had another surprise. The crawl space foundation was falling on the right end of our cottage and the floor bounced so much that Sabrina kitty could actually make the dishes in the cabinet shake when she ran across the floor for her snack! I worked in custom home building for 12 years. For the life of me, I don't know how this floor system passed code. In fact, there are many things in this house that we have fixed that would never have passed code. Somebody must have been paying somebody to look the other way, just say'in. ;)<br />
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We ended up having to put 14 steal beams under the cottage to pick it all back up and stabilize it. Needless to say, the floor isn't going anywhere now and we are all sleeping a little more soundly knowing it isn't going to fall down.<br />
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So after saving again for another 8 months, we finally had enough pennies to start. The first thing they did was remove all the old screen and rotted wood framing.<br />
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Two days after they removed all of that, we got hit with Hurricane Dorian. Luckily, we only had a few tops of trees break off and various limbs and yard debris to deal with. Thank goodness!<br />
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We got the yard cleaned up again and I was grateful that the forest survived this storm as it took such a beating from Hurricane Florence the year prior. I count my blessings every day that I wake up and go to sleep to this view. The birds, squirrels, owls, deer, raccoons, opossum, turtles and various other creatures live there and it makes me so happy seeing them and having them in my very own wonderland right out my window.<br />
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The crew came back and added the new aluminum framing and slider windows. These windows can withstand 150 mph winds so unless it's a whopper hurricane, they should be fine. Of course, the roof could always rip off. Yikes! Don't think that, knock on wood that never happens. ;)<br />
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We have a really large deck area that David repaired after we moved in. Another thing that was falling apart. Call us crazy, but we work hard for every penny and we believe in taking care of the things we work hard for. It's amazing to us how many people don't care and let things rot and fall apart. Plus, we truly enjoy breathing new life into forgotten things and making them shine again.<br />
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After all the glass was installed, it was time to tackle that ugly floor. David put down a concrete leveling material to smooth out the crumbling floor and serve as a solid base for the new floor to lay on.<br />
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After a bunch of research and a recommendation from my dear friend, Captain, I decided to go with a Luxury Vinyl Plank. It's waterproof, Eco friendly and fit our frugal budget perfectly. David did all the work laying it down and installing new shoe moulding over the edges. Sabrina inspected his work and approved.<br />
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Next we cleaned off our teak furniture and oiled it, which brought the warm color back to it. I got that furniture 5 years ago during a Christmas clearance sale. Let's just say I practically stole it! LOL! It's solid teak and will last forever.<br />
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Next, David took on a huge project and installed a HVAC unit out there so we would have heat and air conditioning, which now makes the room qualify for square footage. We had an electrician run all the proper wires and outlets in the room and yes, it's all to code! LOL!! It's a very energy efficient unit and we saved almost $4000 doing it ourselves. Well, David doing it himself. I'm just the superintendent. hee,hee,hee.<br />
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Finally, I wanted to add some magical little twinkle lights around the top. I originally had these with brown wires as I thought they looked like branches, but I have since switched them out for twinkle lights on a white wires so they blend in. I may change out the ceiling fan one day, but for now it's fine and functional.<br />
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We also kept the ceiling the "Haint Blue" which is a Southern thing. Many porch ceilings are painted this color to keep bugs and other insects away, in addition to keeping birds from nesting in the eves. However, in the old Gullah tradition, it was also a way to keep evil spirits away, which is what it serves as now since the bugs and insects can no longer get in.<br />
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The tree of life iron piece is an original piece of art I purchased from Haiti. It's made from an old oil barrel and is hand cut. I purchased it from a company that helps artisans there earn a living wage to support their families.<br />
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The lights look so magical in the evening. It's a wonderful place to sit and chat with friends. Of course, it's also the perfect place for a Sunday afternoon nap now that I don't have to worry about spiders taking bites out of me or lizards and frogs pooping on the cushions. Ewwwwww...<br />
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I must say that this room turned out to be well worth the wait. It's the perfect addition to our little cottage and I'm so glad we did it. There really is no place like home.<br />
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Here's the photos of our kitchen from the previous owners. These were professional photos, so the kitchen actually looks better than it did in real life. Photoshop is an amazing tool. Just say'in. ;)<br />
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Again, previous owners when the house was for sale. Now, there is nothing wrong with this kitchen at all. It's functional and gets the job done, but it's just not us. Way to boring and not enough cozy cottage feel. We knew we wanted a white kitchen and after two and half years of living here, it was time.<br />
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Also, we never liked this area to the right of the fridge. It was awkward and frankly a waste of space. We like having a pantry. Not that we have tons of food, but we like all of our food items to be in one place and organized. I don't like wasting food and I feel if I can see what I have in one place then, I will use what I have and not waste.<br />
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So, I contacted the same people, Hollingsworth Cabinetry, who did our custom bookcase in the living room, which we really love.<br />
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They are true craftspeople and it shows in the quality of their work. I had them draw up a custom pantry to fit that awkward space.<br />
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We had to wait about a month for the cabinet to be built, which gave David plenty of time for demolition.<br />
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He found these pictures behind the cabinet. I think the older lady was the second owner of the house. We are the fourth owners.<br />
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Here's how it looked after demolition of the cabinets and tile. The hardwood is solid white oak, which was popular back in 2001 when it was built.<br />
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Even though the wall would be covered by the new pantry, David couldn't stand not making it perfect. ;)<br />
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Our pantry arrived right after Halloween.<br />
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Roll our shelves. Yaaaay!!<br />
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Next, starting on November 7th, David took down all the doors and sanded them and the cabinet frames. Yes, it was a large, giant, huge MESS even with plastic covering everything and blocking off rooms!<br />
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He then spent the next few weeks painting the doors and frames. I got new knobs and pulls and then, the weekend before Christmas, he removed the booger backsplash with the ugly grey grout. They had adhered it to the sheetrock and boy oh boy did that get destroyed taking the tile off. Yet again, another large MESS!<br />
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After a gazillion trips to the store for tile samples and not liking one single thing, I decided I was going to trust my gut and go "old school" with a simple beadboard backsplash. Plus, it only cost $54 for the entire thing instead of $2500. Yaaaay!<br />
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Our island already had beadboard around it and also the end of the lower cabinet near the sink. So, I had David add a piece of beadboard to the end of the upper cabinet to make it cohesive.<br />
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Next it was time to add some crown moulding to the top of the cabinets. This takes them from looking like boxes to looking like high end and custom.<br />
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David bought a special mitering tool and it worked great! Everything fit perfectly!<br />
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Hi honey! Looking good! :)<br />
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Then, I got another wild hare idea and decided that the end of the top cabinet looked a little boring. If you remember from the photos at the top, the previous owners had photos hanging there. Well, I decided we needed three little shelves instead to put some "what nots" on. hee,hee,hee. David did a great job building them and making the edges curve. Once everything was secure, he painted them the same white.<br />
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My next big idea was to address this sad looking window. It needed something to make it look more important instead of just a box.<br />
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It brings your eye up and makes the window look finished. Pretty huh?<br />
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Then, I really wanted a new stove. The one that was here was 18 years old and while it worked, it had some issues. Also, I'm a Vegetarian of 11 years and David is not. I love this stove because I can cook two different things that need different temperatures at the same time. Like roasted veggies with balsamic seasonings for me and chicken tenders for David (yes, he eats like a toddler). Plus, it's just the two of us and the little oven on top is perfect when we don't need to heat up an entire oven. :)<br />
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So after all my dreaming, pondering and designing and then all of David's incredible hard work to make it a reality (he really is amazing), I absolutely love how my little cottage kitchen turned out.<br />
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I would love to change out the countertops to a lighter, warm color, but the budget has to wait another few years for that. However, I did get some new stools and the warm texture they add and the fact that they slip under the counter, out of the way, was just a perfect finishing touch for now.<br />
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The leaf and bird piece on the island is handmade by my dear friend and talented artist, Natascha Rieper. It was a gift to myself this year, but David really likes it too.<br />
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This is actually a media cabinet from Pottery Barn, but it stores all our extra platters, place mats, etc. It breaks up the kitchen from being "all white cabinets." Sabrina even has her Italian pottery bowls in the kitchen. She deserves fancy dinnerware after all those years living outside and being homeless.<br />
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I like the element of a furniture piece mixed in with cabinetry.<br />
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Preparing food in there and eating it here"Sparks Joy."<br />
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Yes, I am truly fond of a cottage, especially my little Bayfield Cottage surrounded by trees and under Carolina blue skies. I count my blessings every single day.<br />
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<script type="text/javascript" async data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></div>Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-151623733334338342020-02-19T20:46:00.003-05:002020-02-20T11:34:15.382-05:00Inspired by LucyIt's hard to believe that 6 years ago, in 2014, I launched "Fellowship of the Flowers." This was a year long adventure in which every week, for 50 weeks, friends, who joined the adventure, would visit my blog to see and be inspired by how I stitched one of 5 flowers.<br />
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I designed 5 flowers and used each one of them ten different times throughout the year. No two were alike and I used various colors, stitches and embellishments on each one.<br />
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In addition, participants also received 12 different projects as part of the fellowship. My "Beekeeper Pincushion" was one of the most popular projects. When the fellowship was over, I went on to teach this design in my "Play Dates" all over the country including the Houston International Quilt Festival.<br />
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This was our grand finale project, which included lots and lots of bees in addition to the flowers. It still amazes people when they see it in person as each flower has so much detail and each and every one of them was entirely stitched by hand.<br />
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This brings me to my dear, sweet, friend Lucy. She was one of the lovely friends who joined the fellowship and stitched along with me for the entire year. Lucy had so much fun making the flowers and projects and being a Master Quilter, she was inspired to create other projects for herself using them.<br />
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Lucy and I kept in touch over the years since the fellowship via Facebook and blogging. She is also a loyal customer who supports my small business and my work. Not long after she retired from her job, she was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer and began treatments.<br />
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<b>Last April, I received this email from Lucy.</b><br />
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<i>I'm feeling hopeful for more years, not just months. I have felt so at peace with my situation from the beginning, since I know God is in charge of this. My treatments are what is called 'maintenance' right now, so chemo every other month, but the doctor is really happy with how it is going. The same drug combinations are still working and she said there are at least 6 other drugs we can try if needed. Also, there are two new trials being tested that I might qualify for, where the treatment is totally targeted to my individual cancer cells. This cancer that started out without a cure just may have one before I am finished with it! </i><br />
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<i>I wanted to tell you one other thing, not to make you sad at all, hence the warning. Largely due to my great faith in God, I am perhaps more open about my cancer challenges then some people are comfortable with, but I like to share the peace and comfort I have felt with the whole situation.</i><br />
<i>I am a naturally happy person and I can be happy through this also. I am fighting to stay here as long as I can, but I also know God is blessing me all along the journey. </i><br />
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<i>One thing I wanted taken care of, since I never married or had children, was all my final arrangements. So that things are done the way I have chosen, and the burden wouldn't fall to my mother or siblings. There is a reason I am sharing this with you as I finalized things with the funeral home last week. </i><br />
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<i>It occurred to me that since those gigantic sprays of flowers, that go on the coffin, are usually over $200, and I have always been allergic to flowers anyway, that my beautiful Fellowship of the Flowers wall hanging would look beautiful draped over my coffin. </i><br />
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<i>I have chosen a very simple, but beautiful and natural pine coffin which is definitely my style. I am making a patchwork quilt with the word Faith to be be pinned into the lid and my wall hanging will be draped across the bottom. I think it will be so like me and look just beautiful and since I will be wearing my temple clothing (Lucy is a Mormon), as is tradition for my faith, I will be in all white. So all this color will be lovely and peaceful. </i><br />
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<i>So don't feel sad that I am telling you this. I think it will bring happiness and joy to others at just the right time. Not doing this right away, but years from now. It just brought me such comfort to know everything is planned.</i><br />
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<i>It's amazing how we can feel such a kinship with someone we have never actually met in person. I think that is one of the amazing things about blogging and Facebook, it truly can help us find our kindred spirits even when they are far away. I know you are one of mine. </i><br />
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<i>Bunny Hugs,</i><br />
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<i>"Oh my gosh Lucy... I am crying, but they are tears of happiness. I cannot begin to tell you how much this means to me. There are days when I want to just give all of this up. It's not an easy business and some days, the amount of theft of my hard work and designs steals my joy and my desire to ever teach or design patterns again. It makes me want to go work at Starbucks where at least I will gt paid for the work I do. </i><br />
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<i>You telling me this reminds me that at my core, I am here to inspire people, share joy with them and give them moments, if even for a brief time, to be happy and creative. </i><br />
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<i>Thank you dear friend. You have truly blessed me today!</i><br />
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<i>Hugs,</i><br />
<i>Michelle"</i><br />
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Fast forward to November 25th of last year where twice in one day I received emails from two different people, in two different parts of the country, telling me that my "Beekeeper Pincushion" design had been stolen, reproduced and distributed to members of pincushion groups to do gift exchanges for Christmas. The two people who told me about it, actually came to purchase the $10 pattern as they knew it was stealing. It clearly states on my pattern, on my website and in my thank you letter that the pattern is copyrighted and my not be reproduced in any form whatsoever. It also says that you agree to use it for your personal use only.<br />
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So yet again, right before Christmas, I was out hundreds of dollars and feeling once again that I wanted to just throw in the towel and go work at Starbucks. I mean, I don't know anyone who goes to work and says oh yeah, you can just steal several hundred dollars from my paycheck to give it to your friends for Christmas!<br />
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What was also upsetting is that this is just two instances I knew of at this time. I have had stores steal from me and large groups and even other teachers. It gets to be exhausting. It is especially disheartening when people steal from designers to make things for charity! Sorry, that cancels out your good deed!<br />
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I spent the next few weeks having some meltdowns, crying to my friends and David and taking some time to think things over. I wondered if I should try a new direction or just call it quits. Did anyone even care? Would anyone miss my designs or me? Has the whole creative world gone mad with stealing?<br />
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Then, just as I was about to give in and basically say, "I'm done," I received the news that Lucy didn't react well to the new drug trial and on December 16th, she lost her fight and became an angel.<br />
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At that moment I thought of Lucy and her quilt and our journey and our "Fellowship" and friendship that grew through the flowers. At that moment, I was reminded of the reason why I do what I do. At that moment I was reminded of the gifts I was given. Gifts that are meant to bring joy and inspire others. At that moment I figured out how to move my business in a new direction with my "Shadow Box Blocks."<br />
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At that moment... I was<b><i> inspired by Lucy. </i></b><br />
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First, this is Sharon who came to Sallieann's home to show me her "Adventures of Harrington and Hannah" quilt. This is one of my most beloved designs and having Sallieann, my quilting student from 20 years ago, teach it to her students makes my heart full. Thank you Sharon for coming to visit, sharing your incredible quilt and for bringing carrot cake!<br />
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I still sell this pattern on my website if you would like to make one. <i><a href="http://www.theraspberryrabbits.com/">Click HERE.</a></i><br />
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Next, I also had a very special visit from this handsome fella. This is Andy. He is Jules' partner and while I have talked to him many times over the years while Jules and I are skyping, it was extra special to meet him in person. Jules had me tell my infamous squirrel story to everyone and we all had a good laugh.<br />
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Another treat was being able to see Sallieann's gorgeous home. You can tell a quilter lives here because yes, that is a quilt she placed behind plexiglas as a backsplash for her stove. Isn't it amazing? Don't you just love it and her red stove?<br />
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All around Sallieann's home there are lovely vignettes with quilts.<br />
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Next, I am over the moon excited to show you this. You see, three years ago I started following two lovely artists on Facebook. They are Chris and Jinny from Skyraven Wolf. They are Druids, live on a narrow boat with their cat and create the most incredible, one of a kind, magical, hand tooled pieces from leather. They are mindful, kind and simple women. Not to mention, Chris tells a lovely story every day on their Facebook page Skyraven Wolf. You should check them out. <br />
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One day Chris was showing a handbag she was making that featured the three hares. My heart did a back flip as I have always loved that ancient symbol that is found all around Europe. <b><i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Three_hares">Click HERE</a></i></b> to read more about it. Years ago, when I worked for the builder, one of my homeowners had tiles of this symbol installed in her bathroom floor! I wanted them so bad!<br />
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So anyway, I wrote to them and asked if I could purchase a bag. Chris told me that they had a waiting list and then a waiting list to get on the waiting list. Oh boy... that sounds like a long time. She said she would put me on the list.<br />
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A year passes and Chris writes a post saying that they are sorry, but they won't be able to make all the projects on the waiting list, waiting list. They have so much work and they feel they will never live long enough to complete it all. While I totally understood, I was really disappointed. Oh well, I continued to love and admire all their work and enjoyed their tales of life on a narrow boat.<br />
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Then, another years passes and one day I commented on yet another bag they made with the three hares. I said, "Oh how I love this and would have love to have made the waiting list." Chris sends me a private message and says that I actually am on the waiting list. I questioned her, "You mean the waiting list or the waiting list, waiting list?" She confirmed I was on the only waiting list. Happy bunny dance!!!<br />
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Another year passes and I comment that I will be taking a trip of a lifetime and getting to visit my beloved Jules and Sallieann and how I'm so excited to see England and that it is my first time leaving the US. Chris sends me a message and says, "Would you like to get your bag while you're here?" What?! My bag! I can get my bag?!!!! Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay!!!!!<br />
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<i>Note: all the photos shown above are from Chris as she designed and made my bag. From her sketch, to the tooling of the design into the leather, coloring and stitching. It was all completed entirely by Chris and Jinny's hands. They are masters of their work.</i><br />
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So, after three years of daydreaming, drooling and being absolutely inspired by these two incredible women, I got the most beautiful, one of a kind keepsake I could ever ask for. I will treasure it always.<br />
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England really was the most perfect trip, spent with my best of friends, who this little bunny believes are truly the best keepsakes of all.<br />
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Thank you for following along on this adventure. I'll be back here next week with something new.<br />
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<script type="text/javascript" async data-pin-hover="true" src="//assets.pinterest.com/js/pinit.js"></script></div>Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14264870809778872918noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2391792078836906166.post-87880252187209646462020-02-09T19:25:00.000-05:002020-02-09T19:25:08.905-05:00Cottages and TeaSo this is the last of the sights from my adventure across the pond. On Wednesday I will share the extra special keepsake I brought back. I'm still pinching myself that I got it. :)<br />
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"I am excccccessively fond of a cottage." - Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility.<br />
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I must say, so am I. Especially, the cottages in the Cotswolds! The charm, coziness and pure magic made me so happy! If you follow me on Facebook, you will see a video that Jules took of me there. I couldn't get the smile off my face.<br />
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This cottage actually went across a road! How cool is that?<br />
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Yeah, I could totally live there. :)<br />
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I was fascinated by all the tiny architectural details. Like the gutters! Such ornate designs.<br />
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The door knockers,<br />
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gates to enchanting gardens and<br />
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even the cottage name plates sent this architectural geek on a high!<br />
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I love the color and the gables on this one.<br />
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Townhomes in the US are nowhere near as charming as these next to the river. Of course, I did wonder if they ever flood there. Living near the water I always think about flooding. <br />
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Peeking over a gate and spying a knot garden. I have always wanted a knot garden. David's response is always, "Lets 'knot' and say we did." LOL!! Meany :(<br />
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This little shop in the village caught my eye.<br />
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Any clue why? hee,hee,hee<br />
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Of course, the flowers were all perfect.<br />
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Next, we headed over to the Manor House.<br />
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I must say this place took my breath away as we came up the drive.<br />
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We got our workout walking up these steps. At each level there was something incredible to see.<br />
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Do you see the gargoyles? Oh my gosh!!!<br />
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There were so many paths through the gardens. The stone walls and hedgerows were simply enchanting.<br />
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This is one of my most favorite photos from the trip. I love the texture and the colors.<br />
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Sallieann treated us to the most lovely afternoon. I treated her and her husband, Mike, to tacos when there were visiting us. Hmmmm... need to step up my game on their next visit. ;)<br />
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Here is Beth trying to decide on what tea to have.<br />
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We had lovely sandwiches, they even had vegetarian for me and of course, the desserts were exquisite. I will admit that I ate one of everything as they don't do "doggie bags" like we do and I wanted to taste them all. I was on a massive sugar rush the rest of the day. LOL! Beth and I both liked the fruit tart best.<br />
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I hope your Sunday has been extra sweet. Thank you for following along with my tales and adventures. I'll see ya back here on Wednesday.<br />
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Light, love and hugs,<br />
Michelle<br />
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As I mentioned before, we visited, and truly enjoyed, the National Trust Properties. I know if I lived in England, I would be a member so I could go to these properties all the time. They are absolutely wonderful!<br />
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Oh my gosh was Stourhead a magical place! One of my all time favorite things in this world is a thatched roof cottage. It was on my "must see" list for this trip. I can't tell you how many hundreds of times I sent Jules photos of these cottages! I bugged the poor woman to death! LOL!<br />
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Well, I almost passed out from excitement when we came down the path and I spotted it!<br />
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Oh..my...GOSH!!!!! Squeeeeeeeee!<br />
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CHECK this off my list of things I've always wanted to see! It couldn't have been more perfect.<br />
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I just had to hug it. I wanted to take it home and put it in my backyard. I would use it as my studio. The magical tales the bunnies and I could tell from there! hee,hee,hee<br />
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The leaded windows inside were so pretty. I love this photo of Sallieann standing near them.<br />
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There was this charming fireplace with pumpkins and dried flowers hanging from the rafters and<br />
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this was the view from the windows, complete with a perfect swan. Oh how fun it would be to have that as my studio view!<br />
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Moving on down the path we came along the Grotto.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Roboto, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><i>A grotto is a natural or artificial cave used by humans in both modern times and antiquity, and historically or prehistorically. Naturally occurring grottoes are often small caves near water that are usually flooded or liable to flood at high tide. Sometimes, artificial grottoes are used as garden features.</i></span><br />
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Here's Beth near the entrance. She was cold most of the trip as you can tell from this photo. LOL!<br />
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This is the view as we entered.<br />
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Inside there were sculptures and vignettes.<br />
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Looking out across the lake. Magical isn't it? It was like something from a movie.<br />
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We all had a good chuckle as we visited all the magnificent places on this property. We said things like, "Darling, what do you think we should build on the property this year? Oh I know, how about a Grotto?" LOL!!<br />
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Moving on down the path we came along the Temple of Apollo.<br />
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Absolutely amazing inside with the soaring ceiling and sculptures.<br />
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More winding down the paths.<br />
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Cottages you can rent out!<br />
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Flowers! I remember back in the late 90's there was a commercial for Lowe's Home Improvement stores for Laura Ashley home furnishings. It said, "It must be cloudy and damp for roses to bloom their full bloom." They then proceeded to show all this wonderful Laura Ashley floral stuff, to which I got in the car and went out and purchased a rose trellis rug. hee,hee,hee. I loved that rug. I still love Laura Ashley to this day and I couldn't agree more about the cloudy and damp being good for everything that grows in England. It's funny as I thought the same thing about all the vegetation when I visited Seattle Washington.<br />
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Moving on down the path, how about a Pantheon? Why yes, we should build a Pantheon on our property this summer. ;)<br />
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Just as our many wonderful meals before, our lunch at the Spread Eagle Inn was simply perfect. This is the view looking out from our table. I had the most incredible carrot and parsley soup with a hunk of crusty, fresh made bread. Jules ordered a traditional cider for us all to try. Heaven it was! Everyone there was so lovely to us. We loved the look on their faces when they found out we were Americans. Beth and I are both quiet (Beth more so than me) and respectful of people and places. Apparently, as Jules and Sallieann told us, most Americans are viewed as LOUD and a bit overbearing. I was happy we could disprove that theory just as I disproved to friends here that the food in England was bad. ;)<br />
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Well, I was going to show you the Cotswolds and the Manor House where we had high tea, but there are too many photos for me to go through and it's already late. So, I will be back here next week with that. Maybe I will be back on Sunday to show you that...yes, I think I will. High tea on Sunday it shall be!<br />
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So until then, I leave you with a link <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/stourhead">HERE to Stourhead</a>. I do encourage you to visit this lovely, magical place. Oh and I also recommend the carrot and parsley soup. :)<br />
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Light, love and hugs,<br />
Michelle<br />
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I hope you enjoyed this creative journey. I'll see you back here next week with a tour of Stourhead and the Manor House in the Cotswolds. </div>
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Our first adventure took us to Bath. We rode a train there and it was such a fun ride through the countryside. Bath is an incredibly beautiful city and seeing the ancient Roman Baths was a sight to behold.<br />
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What was truly amazing is standing somewhere that is was so old. The temple was built between 60-70 AD. The pure genius of people then to create something like this simply blows my mind.<br />
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The city is rich with architecture, shopping and lovely restaurants. Here Sallieann stands beside a postbox. Isn't it pretty? They make our postboxes look rather dumpy. LOL! These are still in use as a lady walked up and dropped her letter inside!<br />
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People here in the states told me that the food in England was not very good. Well, I do believe they were fibbing as everything I had was amazing and being a vegetarian, the choices were plentiful. This is what I had at "The Ivy" in Bath. It is a vegetarian shepherds pie. The center is an eggplant stuffed with quinoa. Then the herb, mashed potatoes cover all sorts of root veggies in a scrumptious gravy. This veggie girl was in happy land!<br />
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We went into a cute little shop and I saw this pillow. It described my feelings about England perfectly. ;)<br />
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Bath was the closest thing to mainstream "tourist" attraction that we did. What's wonderful about visiting somewhere with local people is that you can discover things off the beaten path.<br />
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Our next journey took us to one of the National Trust properties, Montacute House, which is a late Elizabethan mansion and garden in South Somerset. It was built in 1598 by Sir Edward Phelips and it is one of the few prodigy houses to survive almost unchanged from the Elizabethan era. Let me just say that it was absolutely stunning!<br />
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Not only the house, but the gardens as well. Everything is so lush and green.<br />
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Jules knows just about every flower, tree, grass and creature around. She is an excellent tour guide.<br />
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Jules and I collaborated on a project in 2017 called Briarside Lane in which there was a project called the "Pudding House."<br />
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Jules gave me a painting and I created this wool and embroidery version.<br />
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It was so much fun to stand in the actual place that inspired Jules! Talk about walking into your art! :)<br />
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All the detail that went into building this mansion. I'm a total architectural geek, so I soaked up every last detail.<br />
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This is the view looking out across the gardens. Way down in that open area was once a Roman road. Now the sheep are the only ones on the road.<br />
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Speaking of sheep, I tried so hard to get close to the sheep. I wanted to pet them! Sallieann still laughs that I went running out into a field after them. Jules has it on video. They weren't having any part of this crazy American bunny lady though. Nope, not, go away woman! LOL!<br />
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This is looking inside a hedge. Magical isn't it?<br />
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This is the hedge!<br />
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The trees, oh the trees! This is a Chestnut tree. Blight killed these trees here in the US, so it was a special treat to see one.<br />
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And the chestnuts!<br />
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I would love to have one of these in my yard. So sad that we don't have them anymore.<br />
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Inside the house, I was amazed by the details in all the furniture. Nothing pressboard, MDF or made in China here. Solid, strong, real and absolutely beautiful. The green on this bench was so lovely.<br />
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All the intricately carved wood. Everything has a story to tell.<br />
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From the wall mouldings,<br />
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to the exquisite carvings on this bed, the details on the trunk,<br />
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to the framed portraits,<br />
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historic books<br />
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and the stained glass coat of arms window panes, the details took my breath away.<br />
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It made me think about how disposable everything is now. How much is wasted, consumed, destroyed and made so cheaply. Looking at things like this, that are hundreds of years old, I pondered the waste in the world today.<br />
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This was fun to see the all the royals during the time of this mansion.<br />
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Beth had a nice chat with these folks.<br />
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We had coffees and lunch at a charming cafe on the property. I had the most incredible soup and the bread. Their bread is nothing like our bread. I rarely eat bread here as it makes me fat and fluffy. I ate bread there almost every day and not one bit of trouble. The girls told me it's because our bread is loaded with sugar and chemicals where theirs is not. Natural food. Hmmm... what a nice concept. ;)<br />
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The last bit of Montacute house that I want to show you is this model, which is quite large if you scale it to the table in the far right. This model was made for the filming of Wallace and Gromit the Curse of the Were Rabbit.<br />
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Talk about details!<br />
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You know I loved it with the bunnies everywhere! When we got home that evening, we all watched the movie.<br />
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And so I will leave you with one of my favorite clips. See ya back here next week for part III of this adventure.<br />
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I know I said I would bring you part II of my trip to England, but this memory from 5 years ago popped up and it made me laugh. It made David laugh too. There have been lots of stressful things going on. Lots of suffering, sadness and loss. Frankly, I truly need a brief break from it all and I guess that's why this popped up. </div>
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Hannah has aged so much over the last 5 years. She's now 11, which for a bunny is really old. She's about 85 in human years. Of course, my beloved Harrington will forever be in my heart. Such a character he was. Harrington and Hannah were my muses for storytelling, which explains why, when I lost him in June of 2015 and we moved to Wilmington, my storytelling and blogging started to decline. I'm glad it's coming back. :)</div>
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I hope you enjoy this hop and chuckle down memory lane back to January of 2015. I'll be back next week with more from England. :)</div>
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We know what you did. You were naughty for two entire months weren't you? You ate lots of cakes and </div>
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candies and pies. You ate too much of everything didn't you?<br />
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It was fun though wasn't it? hee,hee,hee ;)<br />
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Well now it's time to get back in shape and get healthy. Today we want to share a few simple things </div>
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That being said, let's start with some simple stretches shall we?<br />
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First, lift your leg, point your toe and stick it in your ear. Hold for a count of five. Please note, you may</div>
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encounter ear wax.<br />
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Remove your toe from your ear and place it on your chin. Hold for a count of five. This is also an excellent</div>
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time to see if you removed ear wax from your ear. If so, you can just lick it off.<br />
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What do you mean "eewwwww?" It's just ear wax. We all have it. I'm keeping it real people, </div>
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keeping it real.<br />
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Moving along. Now place your front feet on the hay box with your back feet slightly apart on another box. </div>
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Push off the hay box with your front feet three times and then hop up on the hay box, or if you don't feel</div>
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safe, <span style="font-size: 15.4px;">simply hop back down to the floor.</span></div>
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This next exercise is best with a buddy. Using your nose, shove the ball to your buddy. At this point,</div>
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you may take a bite out of the ball before shoving it to your buddy. Now place the ball in the basket. </div>
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You may take a bite of the basket as well.<br />
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Ok, let's move on to some ear Tai Chi. Stand up and point your left ear to the ceiling while your</div>
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right ear points to the floor.<br />
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Now gently lay down and at the same time spread your ears apart in opposite directions.<br />
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Turn your head to the left while raising your left ear up and lowering your right ear. Repeat this </div>
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routine three times being mindful of your breath.<br />
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This exercise is excellent to stretch your neck, head and get a side rub at the same time. You get the picture.<br />
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your head and play dead for a few minutes.<br />
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Speaking of playing dead, meditation is good for your busy mind. Meditate at least 15 minutes a day.<br />
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Yesssss....meditaaaaaate.<br />
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It's also very important to follow a healthy diet. You need to eat lots of greens as you need the fiber.<br />
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You may be tempted to eat processed <strike>cardboard</strike> carbohydrates, but you must resist.<br />
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You have come too far to fall off the basket now.<br />
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You can do it!<br />
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At this point we also like a nice rub down.<br />
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I'm exhausted. Me too.<br />
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We wish you all the best for a healthy new year.<br />
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and will be there till Happily Ever After.<br />
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October 4th, my best friend of forty years, Beth Gill and I set off on an adventure across the pond to England. Neither of us has ever been out of the country. Our husbands don't travel well and they weren't really interested in going. So having "girlfriend time" without pouting husbands on this incredible trip, was yet another gift. The first photo was from our first trip together when we were 14. We went to visit my grandparents in New York. I still remember how exciting it was to fly then.<br />
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Flying is a different world now at 51. Our adventure started at the Charlotte airport here in NC. We flew at night to help with jet lag thinking we would be sleeping and awake at times that were in our normal rhythms. We checked our bags and proceeded through all the security checkpoints. After I got through the scanner, which I had to go through twice because it malfunctioned, I moved on to pick up my carry on bag and shoes. A TSA agent had his hand on my polka dot bag and said, "Is this your bag." I replied, "yes." He said, "Do you have anything sharp or dangerous in your bag?" I said, "No." He said again, "Do you have anything sharp or dangerous in your bag?" I thought for a second and then said in a really slow, puzzled voice, cooolored pennnncils?<br />
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You see, I was bringing Jules, my dearest, artist, bestie friend across the pond a HUGE tin of colored pencils. She can't buy these in England and I got a fabulous deal on them at the craft store with a coupon! I was so excited to bring them to her and I didn't want them getting stolen or broken in my regular luggage so I wrapped them in bubble wrap and put them in my carry on for safe travels.<br />
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Well, the TSA agent proceeded to take off the bubble wrap, open the tin and remove tray after tray of these pencils. Being the chatty, extrovert I am, I proceeded to tell him all about Jules, her art, meeting her for the first time in person, and the fact that she can't buy the pencils over there and how great the sale and my coupon was! When he had them all laid out, I said, "Aren't they pretty?" He then laughed and agreed that they were pretty and that he would let me pack them all back up in my bubble wrap.<br />
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Moral of this story. If you find yourself in a dangerous situation, with only a box of colored pencils on hand, you can remove one, like lets say, Crimson Red and use it as a weapon because apparently, "they are sharp and dangerous." hee,hee,hee.<br />
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Eight hours later, we landed in England. I must say that customs over there was waaaaaaaaay easier and friendlier than customs here in the states. They had no worries about sharp and dangerous colored pencils and were only concerned if we had meat or dairy. Nope, and nope, so off we went to meet Jules and Sallieann.<br />
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For eleven years I have been best friends with Jules. We have exchanged letters, emails, gifts and collaborated on projects. Even though we Skype and have long conversations over cups of tea twice a month, to finally meet her in person was yet another incredible gift that I will treasure forever.<br />
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Jules is even cuter in person. I call her my little hobbit without fuzzy feet. She and I are always making Lord of the Rings references. <br />
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Sallieann and I have been best friends for nineteen years. She and her husband, Mike, and their two boys James and Charlie, lived in New Bern, my old town, from 2000-2004. Back then, I taught Quilting 101 and other quilt classes part time at a local quilt shop. One day Sallie walked in the door and fell in love with it all. She signed up for my beginners class and was hooked!<br />
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Sallie is truly gifted and I always refer to her as my "Star Student." All these years later she is still quilting and is now a TV star and quilt teacher in England. She is even hosting a quilting cruise this year! I'm so very proud of her and everything that she has accomplished. All of it so well deserved.<br />
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When we planned this adventure, we wanted to do things that were non-tourist, off the beaten path, countryside, walking, hiking, coffee in quaint cafes, exploring kinds of things and the girls truly did not disappoint us.<br />
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We stayed in an absolutely charming, small town called Shepton Mallet, which is in the "Shire" County (Lord of the Rings.... shire....hobbits, clap my hands, bunny dance, can hardly stand it!) of Somerset.<br />
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The airbnb we stayed in was attached to a large manor home built in the 1600's. It was originally the stables. Our room had soaring high ceilings and the original, magnificent stable beams were exposed. The garden and courtyard was so beautiful.<br />
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Looking out of the window, across the town at the rooftops and stone cottages, I had this overwhelming feeling of being at home.<br />
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I felt at peace, happy and comfortable, like I had been there before. Maybe in some past life, I lived in England. It was all like a warm hug to me.<br />
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We then had a lovely dinner at an Italian restaurant. My veggie pizza was delicious! Every night Jules and Sallieann asked us what stood out as different compared to the states. That night is was the fact that you don't tip the waiter/waitress. They get paid a living wage and this is their career. No wonder they were all so much older. Living here in Wilmington, it's college kids who work in restaurants. You never see people my age waiting tables.<br />
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So this is how the adventure started. Traveling across the pond with sharp and dangerous objects to spend an entire week of "girlfriend time" with three of my bestest friends in the entire world. Complete with one giant smile that never left my face.<br />
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Join me back here next week for part 2.<br />
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Light, love and hugs,<br />
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Hello friends and welcome to 2020!<br />
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Am I the only one who is in utter disbelief that 20 years passed by so quickly? Weren't we all just saying "Y2K," freaking out about the computer bug and singing Prince's song "1999? Back then, I was working for state government as a secretary. They sent me to the office right before midnight on New Years Eve to sit there and watch the office computers in case they blew up. Like I could do anything about it if they did! Fire extinguisher? Garden hose? Bucket of water? LOL! So ridiculous.<br />
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How times have changed. Heck, it's hard to believe I have had this little old blog for 12 years! Technology and information seems to come faster and faster and honestly, it wears me out some days. I find I miss the blogging days between 2007 and 2010. Those were the days before Facebook really took off. It was so fun and inspiring in blog land. I met the best people, learned interesting things, traveled without ever leaving my house and made lifelong friends. The closeness of us all back then was so comforting and kind. No ads flashing in our faces, no counting "Likes" or getting friend requests from strange men in Egypt (creepy!) and no algorithms controlled by people who sell your information. None of that at all. There were just friends who liked the same things. Friends who came by to visit each week to catch up and leave a kind comment or two.<br />
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But alas, things change and nothing gold can stay.<br />
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I've never been one to make New Year's resolutions. To think of all the stuff I screwed up during the year and then head into the new year feeling the need to "resolve" them like cat barf stains on the carpet. No thank you. To me, setting goals is much more fun and positive. In addition to setting goals, I love to have a focus word for the year. I usually just let the word come to me and this year the word that came was "Trust."<br />
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I read this piece by Brianna Wiest.<br />
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"When it is time for something new, you will feel it. You will feel a desire to let go, to shed layers, to move, to re-create. You will know because there will be subtle shifts all around you. You will release the old because you are really clearing the path for what's ahead. <b><i>Trust</i></b> this process. Know that life does not take from us anything unless there is something else immediately awaiting its replacement." <br />
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That really spoke to me as I contemplated changes I wanted to make and goals I wanted to set going into this next decade. Trust can be hard especially when one has been burned and learned things the hard way so many times. But, I've decided I will just <i>Trust the path</i> and <i>Trust the next chapter </i>because I know the author. ;)<br />
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Happy New Year dear ones. I'll see ya right back here next Wednesday with a tale about three of my lifelong friends and a trip across the pond.<br />
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Well, it's been a while. Quite a long while in fact. Summer and fall came and went and now it's Christmas day. There have been many adventures along the way and much I want to share with you. So, this is just a quick hop in to let you know that starting next Wednesday, New Years day, I will return to blogging once a week on Wednesdays. I have missed posting on my little peaceful place in this world and I have also missed sharing stories with you.<br />
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I hope to see you here next week. Until then, Happy Christmas and much love to you from me, David, Hannah bunny, Henry bunny and Sabrina kitty too.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><!-- Please call pinit.js only once per page -->
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However, I still do love to keep up with my friends who enjoy reading my blog, so here we go with what has been going on here in Bunnyville.<br />
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First, I have to share a gift I received from my dear friend, Becky Bucci. I have long loved and admired the work of local artist Todd Carignan. He paints with oil and I find his work to have a dreamy effect. Becky commissioned him to paint my sweet Hannah bunny. Hannah is my oldest rescue bunny (near 11) and I've had her the longest of any of my bunnies (over 8 years).<br />
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I will treasure this painting always. I hung it in my guest bedroom.<br />
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Next, thirty years ago on July 1st, I asked David out on a date. Yes, I asked him out. I've always been a strong woman who goes after what she wants. Lucky for me, he said yes. We have been together ever since. I was 21 in this photo and David was 29. Funny how it seems like yesterday. Now, he is bald and I have four different prescriptions in my glasses and can't see crap without them. LOL!<br />
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I also received a lovely gift from my Sis-in-Laws, Robin and Lea. They went on a trip to Scotland and brought me back these beautiful handmade buttons. They are made from clay. I want to make something special and artsy with them. Perhaps a textile book???? Hmmmm... it's so fun thinking of ideas.<br />
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For the third year in a row, I'm honored to be selected as a teacher at the Houston, International Quilt Festival. One does not automatically get to teach at this festival. Every year, we must reapply. I am among 129 of the finest, most talented teachers in the world. There are over 550 classes available, not to mention lectures, demonstrations, 900 booths to shop in and of course, the display of the most breath taking quilts from all over the world. Every year, the artistry of quilts at this show truly amazes me. Put this show on your "quilting bucket list." Believe me, you won't be disappointed. I hope to see you in a class!<br />
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This is what is on my design board. I can't wait to share it with you. They will be new kits available the end of August. They are called, "Ready, Set Stitch" kits. They are designed to get your creativity flowing in a fun project that you can just pick up and take with you. No special skills needed and there will be videos to go along with them. Stay tuned!<br />
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Today, July 24, marks 5 years since I rescued Sabrina from my old neighborhood. By Sabrina, aka, Puddy Pants, Miss Meow Meow, Bri Bri is just the sweetest. I always wanted a cat and I'm grateful every day that she came into my life. If you're wondering, she is totally afraid of the bunnies. Henry would love to be her friend, but she runs away. Chicken kitty. LOL!<br />
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Hurricane Florence has claimed another tree in our yard. This magnificent beauty had to be cut down. It made me sooooooooo sad! I have had some work done to the yard and will show that in the next post.<br />
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I purchased this book and look forward to reading it. I believe everything is connected. Everything is energy.<br />
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I'm going to leave you with a little humor.<br />
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Light, love and hugs to you,<br />
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Anyway, I wanted to share some Play Date news. Teaching is my favorite part of what I do. I get down-right giddy seeing my student's imagination and creativity come to life. It's so wonderful to be able to say, "Today is a day of play. A day all about you. There are no worries and there is no right or wrong in this room. I'm simply your guide down the rabbit hole into your imagination."<br />
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As adults, we often forget abut how fun it is to do something for the pure joy of it. Life, bills, kids, grandies, spouses and responsibilities get in the way. Not to mention, that beyond elementary school, art and creativity was taken away and we were told it was a waste of time and we needed to focus on something practical. To this I say, bah humbug! If it wasn't for the creative people in this world, homes, clothing, electronics, movies, furniture, etc. would be really, really boring and ugly! hee,hee,hee. So <i>EVERYONE</i> should be thankful and support artists and creative people for sharing their gifts with the world.<br />
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The other thing is, if we don't take care of ourselves first, by doing something that brings us joy, we can't be the best version of ourselves for others. It's truly give and take that makes us all better in the long run and balances out our lives.<br />
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So first, I want to share that I am truly honored to once again be selected to teach at the Houston International Quilt Festival.<br />
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If you are going to festival this year, I will be teaching these two classes.<br />
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Conrad the Carrot Collector<br />
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You only need to bring scissors to my classes! I hope to see you at festival!<br />
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Next, my Play Dates for 2020 are booking up. I can only physically manage 12 dates a year. I offer my<b><i> "Beekeeper Pincushion" class,</i></b><br />
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and will be adding a <i><b>new class "Shadow Box Blocks" in celebration of being a quilter 30 years</b></i> this year! Here's a sneaky peeky. Photos will be coming in July as I'm working on the samples now.<br />
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My students have the best time and are thrilled that they only have to bring two pair of scissors to class. My $35 kit fee covers <i>everything</i> else!<br />
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Here's a sampling of what I bring.<br />
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Christiana Halsey, a student from St. Simons Island just sent me these photos. She made one of every flower from my "Beekeeper Pincushion" as gifts for her friends. Lucky them!<br />
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Also, my sweet friend forever friend, Loanne Hemje, also from St. Simons Island, sent me a photo of her finished "Beekeeper Pincushion."<br />
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This is the one she made one with me in Houston last year as well. Isn't it fun to see how different they look? Again, giving everyone permission to "play" is the most wonderful experience. I truly love the results.<br />
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If you belong to a group or guild and would like a Play Date and Chat (which includes a trunk show) with the "Crazy Bunny Lady," please hop on over to my website for more information and book your date before it's too late! <b><a href="http://www.theraspberryrabbits.com/">HOP ON OVER</a></b><br />
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I'm hopping in for a quick post this week. I have much to do and not much time to do it in.<br />
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Today is Happy Hannah Day! Eight years ago on this day I brought my sweet girl home from the rabbit rescue. She was an unwanted Easter bunny and her ears were full of mites. Hannah is somewhere between 10 and 11 years old and outside of some arthritis, she is going strong and still does a little dance for her salad and banana treat. I'm so grateful for every day with my precious girl.<br />
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On a positive note, I did look at my stats and I'm happy that the Russians are no longer reading things here. Yes, you read that right. I had a huge amount of traffic from Russia over the past two years and it has finally gone back to normal. I guess reading about bunnies, home decor and quilting was not their cup of tea. Of course, I'm sure there is some Google algorithm that will see I typed Russia and they heathens will come back. ;) I will be spending this summer learning how to transfer my blog over to my website where I have control over everything. I think Google, Facebook and Amazon have gotten too big and have too much control over the average person. Ok, there is my rant for this post. Just frustrated by the all the hacking and "Big Brother." They are total morons.<br />
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Henry is tired of them too. Doesn't it make you feel better just looking at his sweet face? It does me. My friend, Patricia always use to say, "The world is going to hell. Here are some bunny photos." ;)<br />
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After I got all that fixed, worked out and paid for and learned a new email system, I had to get ready to teach in Hilton Head Island for the Palmetto Quilters. Now that was FUN!!! With all the digital everything nowadays, there is still something so special about meeting with friends for a day of play and creativity in real life. I absolutely LOVE it!<br />
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I gave a <strike>lecture </strike> chat first and one of the guild members showed off my Sir Walter Harrington pillow that she made! Yaaaaaaaay!<br />
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In class, Jeanette was working on this embroidery treatment to her flower. I get totally geeked out over everyone's creativity. It's amazing what happens when ones imagination has permission to play.<br />
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This is a finished pincushion from Deb Johnson. I love how she put her own spin on the finished piece by not adding border fabric and by using the grosgrain ribbon. I also really love the couching she did around the center of her flower. <br />
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Here are my fun friends in my class. Everyone with their bunny ears of course. ;)<br />
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We actually had tornado sirens going off during class! I was cracking up as nobody was worried and thought we should move to the center of the building. They were having too much fun!! No stinkin tornado was going to ruin our Play Date! hee,hee,hee<br />
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Thank you to Cathy and Terri for inviting me to your guild. I had such a wonderful time!<br />
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Back home at my local guild, my dear friend, Candy Lord, showed off my "Seamore the Seahorse" design. Her home was damaged by hurricane Florence and she still has not moved back in. She decided to make Seamore for her new blue bathroom.<br />
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Candy is an amazing quilter and I think she did a great job on this! Bunny ears crossed her home will be ready soon.<br />
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Next, whenever I see a beautifully decorated envelope with "air mail" on it, I know it will contain something extra special from Jules!<br />
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As always, I was not disappointed. Jules painted Henry the VII for me! She used Henry's details and combined them with portraits of the real Henry the VII. She added a crown as it is more regal than a hat. Don't you just love how he is clenching Timothy Hay? hee,hee,hee. It's fabulous!<br />
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Jules and I were talking a while back and I told her I would love to have all my bunnies painted by her in royal attire as they have all had royal names. Here are Sir Walter Harrington and Lady Hannah Goldenhare that I already have and treasure.<br />
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Now, I'm super excited to add Henry the VII to my collection. I named him that because he is my eighth rescue rabbit. I'm one lucky bunny to have a best friend in England who is also one of my most favorite artists. Thank you Jules! Love you!!!<br />
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I also had a visit from the little bunny, Greyson Howser, who lives across the street from me. He's so darn cute! I can't believe how big he has gotten since August. He and his mom and dad will be moving the middle of next month. I sure will miss them. I'm forever grateful that I met them and got to teach Brandee to quilt. I know she will go on to make more quilts.<br />
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So how was your Easter? We had a lovely, delicious and peaceful time with our friends, Patty and Jim. David and I truly enjoy their company.<br />
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Oh, I have to show you my birthday/Easter present to myself. I call it my "bunny trophy." hee,hee,hee I just had to have it. It's perfect with my European Cottage Style. Now you know why I love all my rabbit paintings from Jules too. :)<br />
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Well, that is all for this week. I hope you are well. Hannah is doing her Henry imitation with one ear up. ;)<br />
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I'm sorry I missed our visit last week. I returned from teaching in St. Simons Island, GA to having my email system upgraded and migrated to a new platform after it had been hacked. Then I had to learn the whole new system and make it work with my phone, website etc. Then... my business credit card got hacked and I had to deal with all of that. It's really soooooo annoying how much time and money I have to spend fixing things and protecting myself from awful people in society. I can't help but think how lovely the world would be if they used their talents to help others instead of hurt others. I guess that's just how it is though and I'm grateful for the wonderful people who help me get through it all and are patient with my meltdowns. ;)<br />
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So, lets hop onto something more fun shall we? Like I said, I went to St. Simons Island to give my "Down the Rabbit Hole" <strike>lecture</strike> chat and give my "Beekeeper" <strike>workshop</strike> play date. What a wonderful time I had with these lovely friends, which included one visiting from South Carolina and three who drove up from Florida to take my class. What an honor!<br />
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Here I'm giving some demos on how to build the flowers for my "Beekeeper" pincushion. The guild (Debbi Sue) gave all of us bunny ears to wear! Several people bent their ears like Henry's! They are so fun! <br />
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The Florida gals writing down what colors they wanted on what parts. Oh, and Tanya made me a sweet bunny pin that I'm wearing! Thank you Tanya! :) :)<br />
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Mary, in white, came from South Carolina. I met her last year when I was in Hilton Head. She is so sweet and I'm glad she could be there for my class.<br />
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I bring everything needed for my classes except scissors. It's all about inspiring individual creativity. Everyone gets so excited when they see all the goodies I bring. My little bunny mobile is packed to the roof!<br />
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<i>I will have a new class to offer in 2020 and I'm already booking dates. If your guild would like a Play Date with the crazy bunny lady, please contact me! You can find more information on my website</i> <b><i><a href="http://www.theraspberryrabbits.com/">HERE.</a></i></b><br />
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Next, I just have to tell you about my new, forever friend, Loanne Hamje. She is just the sweetest! She invited me to stay with her at her incredibly lovely and cozy home. I know you are going to love her home as much as I did.<br />
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First, this gorgeous fountain is in her parking garage. She lives in a fabulous condominium. The fountain helps reduce the noise from cars in the garage. The home builder in me was loving this!<br />
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This is what greets you as you enter. My eyes grew big as I gazed upon all those incredible quilts! Loanne has collected quilts for many years.<br />
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I'm in love with this custom build in cabinet!<br />
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Loanne loves Americana and has lots of red, white and blue collections.<br />
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In addition to quilts, there are needlepoint chairs, pillows and cross stitch pictures everywhere.<br />
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This is Loanne's beekeeper pincushion she made in my class in Houston this past November.<br />
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This is her progress on the one she made at this class. Isn't it fun to see how changing the colors makes it so different. I love how she jazzes up the bees! :)<br />
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Here is the sweet lady in her studio. You're going to die when you scroll through these photos. It's a fabulous space!<br />
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Don't you love the flip flop quilt?<br />
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Fabric stash anyone? Her ceilings are 10' high... just sayin. ;)<br />
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This is one of her many vintage quilts she has collected.<br />
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This is her room. I love the white bedspreads with the quilts at the bottom. Loanne lost her husband, Bob, two years ago. I enjoyed hearing about him and I know I would have loved him as much as I love her.<br />
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This is the room I stayed in.<br />
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You know I had to choose this bed. ;)<br />
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This is her kitchen where she made me a smoothie, coffees and wonderful breakfasts!<br />
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This is the formal side of her living room. Quilts and needlepoint everywhere.<br />
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I just had to take a picture of her laundry room sink. I love it!!!<br />
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This is one of Loanne's favorite vintage quilts. It's from the late 1800's and is AMAZING!<br />
We had the best time looking at all the embroidery work that was done on it. It makes me want to do one with a modern flare.... hmmmmm.....<br />
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This cutie is on her balcony porch.<br />
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We had an ice coffee out there and this is the view. My favorite Live Oak trees with moss dripping off of them. Pure Heaven!!!<br />
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She lives a short walk to the water and<br />
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a beautiful public space where a wedding was getting set up. How magical!<br />
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Well, did you enjoy this as much as I did? I sure hope so. I'm truly blessed to have a job that allows me to meet new people, inspire their creativity and make them forever friends.<br />
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See ya back here next week.<br />
Hugs and friends,<br />
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Well, I had the most wonderful birthday yesterday and.... I finished my "Within an Inch of My Life" project!<br />
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If you are on Facebook, you can go to my page The Raspberry Rabbits and see a little video I did.<br />
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Here's my final inch representing 365 days of stitching. I never missed a day and truly enjoyed every step on this journey.<br />
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I received this quote this morning. It's from Lynne Moncrieff of Somerset Studio<br />
"The hear of it is... going with the flow, and not being weighed down with any potential pressure of thoughts of a finished project." This quote describes exactly how I felt on this year long journey. I was free to just stitch what I wanted without writing instructions, or worrying about a finished product. It was simply a creative journey for myself to mark my 50th year.<br />
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You can see on the left side of the photo that it ended a little wonky. Well, I came up with a great idea to finish off so it is even all the way around. I will share that in a future post once I get it stitched.<br />
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Here is an inch I did for a new Slow Stitching Club I joined.<br />
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Each month we will have a small challenge project to make. Our first challenge was to make a wonky name tag. Having unfinished edges is about as wonky as I can do. LOL! The hare was hand painted on linen by my dear Jules. I was excited to use it in this project. I added some wings for some wonkiness. ;)<br />
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Then, I did an inch for our annual community yard sale. David and I both declared that we are done with yard sales. Good gracious they are dreadful to do. It's not like we had that much stuff, but people are ridiculous and rude when you won't take 50 cents for something you are asking $5 for! We're done. We will donate things to those in need and smile.<br />
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David did another Liberty puzzle. We are passing them around with his family. He said this one was pretty challenging.<br />
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Of course, I spotted this piece right away. ;) It's so cool how they put little creatures and characters into the puzzle that only show up from the back side.<br />
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I'll close for now as I have to go finish packing for my trip to St. Simons Island in Georgia tomorrow. I'm teaching for the Coastal Georgia Quilt Guild. I'm really looking forward to fun and creative time with them.<br />
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Sabrina knows I'm getting ready to leave. She's always follows me around when my class trunks come out of the closet. She's a Mama's girl for sure.<br />
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Hugs and see ya next week!<br />
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My sis-n-laws came for a visit last week. They brought this incredible puzzle!<br />
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It's made in the USA and is actual cut wood!<br />
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I will admit, we were addicted to putting it together. It was a true challenge and so much fun.<br />
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This is what the back looks like. Can you see all the other shapes in it like the octopus, starfish, turtle and sailboat? Isn't that cool? I highly recommend this company if you like to do puzzles. We are going to pass them around through David's family and then to our friends. I already have my eye on one to get David for his birthday in May.<br />
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I only have one week left of my "Within an Inch of my Life" project. I can't believe it is coming to an end. I've had so much fun!<br />
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Here's a few more of my inchies. I did one for the puzzle.<br />
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Then I did one for our sick little cottage. Our foundation was falling and we had to spend $10k to have steel peers put under the house. Of course, insurance won't cover it unless it actually falls down and you can't live in it. Don't get me started on that.<br />
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The right end of our house was then leveled as that had fallen the most. It was crazy watching the 2" plus gap under the baseboards go away as they lifted the house. I would much rather have spent that money on enclosing our screened porch! Poo!<br />
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This next inch was for International Women's Day.<br />
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I'm proud to be a strong, independent woman. Me at age 9. Hated dresses then, hate them now.<br />
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This is a note my friend, Janet Melanson, left on my Facebook business page.<br />
"On this, International Women's Day..you are a great example of an awesome internet/blog personality..who champions independent design, caring for bunnies and all wildlife, and being an example of one of the best women of our time.. well done you!"<br />
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I will admit, she brought me to tears with that note. Sometimes people just don't know how much kind words can mean to someone. That was a huge hug for me that day when I needed it.<br />
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From Friday to Tuesday morning, I got to spend time with a new forever friend, Kelly Ashton. Kelly was in town for several quilting classes and lectures including one for my guild. She stayed with us and we immediately clicked. Isn't it funny how that happens? Kelly is a kind, loving and beautiful soul who also happens to be an amazing teacher and quilter. If your guild is looking for a teacher that can give a class on mastering points and "Y" seams, you need to contact Kelly. Her lecture and trunk show is also incredible! You can reach <b><i><a href="https://kellyquilter.com/">Kelly HERE</a></i></b>. Tell her the bunnies and I said Hi!<br />
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Speaking of traveling and meeting friends, my passport finally arrived! I'll be going to England in October to see Sallieann and to finally meet Jules in person!! My best friend, Beth, is going on this adventure with me. We're sooooooooo excited!!!<br />
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Well, that's it for this week. I'll see you back here next Thursday instead of Wednesday. Have a relaxing weekend!<br />
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Light, love and hugs,<br />
Michelle<br />
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This week I want to share a little sneaky peeky of something new that I will be debuting either late April or early May. It's called "The Shell Collector."<br />
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This new design will be part of a whole new rabbit hole I am hopping down and I'm really excited to share it with you. I will have lots to tell in the coming months and look forward to having you join me on this new adventure.<br />
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Also, I was delighted to be a guest on Pat Sloan's podcast. It was six years ago the last time I was guest. Good gracious time has flown by!<br />
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If you would like to listen, you can hop on over<b><i><a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/magazines-more/quilting-podcast/march-11-2019-podcast"> HERE</a></i></b>. I'm the fourth guest on the show. The other guests were wonderful to listen to as well. It's always love hearing a person's story and all about their creative journey.<br />
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Have a relaxing weekend and I'll see ya back here next week!<br />
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Just a quick hop in to invite you to listen in on Monday, March 11 at 4:45. The show starts at 4 and I will be the 4th guest of the day.<br />
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You can listen <a href="http://www.allpeoplequilt.com/radio/index.html">HERE.</a><br />
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Michelle and the Bunnies<br />
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