It’s almost time to say goodbye to winter. What a kind and brief winter it’s been. I know that the unseasonably warm temperatures are a symptom of of our dying planet, and will bring increased disease-bearing insects to our summertime, however this warm and relatively snow-free season of darkness was… Read More »The Thaw: Late Winter Landscape
I’ve sewn a new dress for this most magical time of year. Nine-or-so yards of buttery polyester had appeared in my fabric stash. I don’t remember where I got so much of this sage green delight, but many a historical fantasy garment call for such great lengths of fabric. Lengths… Read More »Green Elven Gown
Once again this year the household took a summer vacation to beautiful Round Island, a private island in the middle of Long Lake, NY, on the edge of absolute wilderness. I did not touch my phone while I was there; I even bought myself a cheap watch ahead of time… Read More »Sketches of Long Lake, New York 2019
Indoor projects have slowed as the weather improves and we spend more of our free time outdoors. The garden is coming along spectacularly though. All the intense labor is worth it when the colors burst forth from the dirt and stems. When we bought our house a year and a… Read More »Expending Effort Outdoors
Broke my camera out of the block of ice in which winter has encased it to capture a small sprig of spring. In this very rare moment to myself—no dog, no other people; just me, my car, and the woods, I tried to get a little lost in the empty… Read More »A Rare Day Alone
It’s everyone’s favorite season; faires, fires, skulls, and sweaters. Below is a visual diary of my romantic autumnal adventures. Scroll over the images to see a caption. Connect with me on social media for more pretty photos of mushrooms and folk-wear. Facebook Instagram Twitter
Look! There’s a ghost in this one