Saturday 21 April 2012
Two more weeks until Derby and then I can start paying attention to this place again. We are trying to get the house ready for our Derby renters. Painting and yard work abound! Trying to go from looking like the redneck family to the hipster urban farming cool kids. I'm not sure if the beer bottle garden borders qualify me as redneck or hipster. Maybe if say I'm using them ironically?
Anyhow, I will also be getting the internet back on Wednesday! Hooray! No more tippy typpy on the IPad! After a six month stand off with Insight I finally found out that AT&T is a viable alternative. Thusly, I will be doing a lot of work on this blog and the Walnut Cottage Homestead blog with moving some projects around and moving some things back to the WCH blog. I will also be spinning off some of my other projects into a third blog that will be live some time this summer. Lots to do!
Now if I can just make it through the next two weeks to get the house in order and everything ready for Derby. I have a feeling that I will be doing a lot of sleeping the week after Derby!
Wednesday 11 April 2012
May Happenings
Batik Workshop - Sunday May 13th 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- Wednesday May 9th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - Wednesday May 16th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables - Wednesday May 23th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round - Wednesday May 30th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - Saturday May 19th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - Saturday May 26th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
Second Saturday Demo Day - May 12th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - May 25th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- Wednesday May 9th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - Wednesday May 16th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables - Wednesday May 23th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round - Wednesday May 30th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - Saturday May 19th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - Saturday May 26th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Information
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
How to Register
- Go to our CLASSES page and use the PayPal buttons to complete your registration
- Complete a registration form and submit your payment at the studio during regular studio hours.
- Call or email us with your registration and payment information.
Free Events
Second Saturday Demo Day - May 12th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - May 25th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Tuesday 10 April 2012
Inspiration
Before I came down with the galloping crud I was able to snap a few pictures for inspiration while spending some outdoors time with Will. Thinking of turning these into batiks.
New Work
New Pictures of New Work
Set of 4 Fleur de Lis Cotton Napkins
Set of 4 Shamrock Cotton Napkins- For Sale on Etsy!
Triple Initial Monogram Linen Placemat
Triple Initial Monogram Linen Placemat
Modern Letter Sampler for Single Initial Monogramming
Single Initial Monogram Linen Napkin
Double Initial Monogram Linen Napkin
Tripe Initial Monogram Table Runner
All items are available for personalizing. If you see something you like and want it recreated then let me know. If you don't see something you want let me know and I will create it!
At The Studio
Yes, MTV Cribs, this is where the magic happens. Well, some of it anyway. I didn't shoot the other side of the studio that is my work space.
Thursday 5 April 2012
This Dropped Out Of My Wallet Today...
A man can fail many times, but he isn't a failure until he gives up.
Was scrounging for change for a Coke today and this dropped out of my wallet. It came from a fortune cookie given to me around Christmas time by one of my favorite customers at my 9 to 5. It meant a lot to me then, even before the studio was a thought, and it means even more to me now! Good advice for anyone!
Was scrounging for change for a Coke today and this dropped out of my wallet. It came from a fortune cookie given to me around Christmas time by one of my favorite customers at my 9 to 5. It meant a lot to me then, even before the studio was a thought, and it means even more to me now! Good advice for anyone!
April Happenings
Batik Workshop - Canceled this month due to Easter. If you are still interested I will be conducting private batik classes this month. Please contact me for further information. Otherwise the next class will be held on May 6th.
Knitting Classes
Knitting I - The Basics- April 19th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting II -Increases, Decreases & Pattern Stitches - April 25th @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Knitting III -Cables -No class this month. Please contact me about private classes.
Knitting IV - Knitting in the Round - No class this month. Please contact me about private classes.
Kids Classes
Kid-tik Workshop - April 7th @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Wet Felting Classes - April 21st @ 11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration Information
The studio is small and therefore class sizes are limited. Please make sure you register at least 24 hours in advance to ensure your spot. If no one registers for a class by the 24 hour deadline the class will be canceled. I will gladly teach a class with only one student, as long as I receive registration information 24 hours in advance.
How to Register
- Go to our CLASSES page and use the PayPal buttons to complete your registration
- Complete a registration form and submit your payment at the studio during regular studio hours.
- Call or email us with your registration and payment information.
Free Events
Second Saturday Demo Day - April 14th @ 10:00am - 2:00pm
F.A.T. Trolley Hop - April 27th @ 6:00pm - 10:00pm
Spinning and Bunny Days - April 15th & April 29th - All Day
Follow Up To Yesterday's Post
Feeling much better today! Had an amazing morning! Got up in time to actually fix a wonderful breakfast of shitake mushroom and goat cheese omelettes and sausage with good cups of Keurig brewed coffee. Was able to get everyone dressed without incident and while Jacob had to leave early for work, Will and I got to sit down and eat in the dining room. Will and I had an awesome circle time and we got out the door and off without a hitch. Work and daycare on time and everything! Hooray!
Now, back to yesterday's topic. I will be adding a few more ideas to it over the next few weeks. Although, they will not be as dark as yesterdays post. A little bit more bright and whimsical and about the silly things you might not think about.
So, for my first addition, I want to wear dresses and sandals or clogs every day. Right now my work attire typically consists of jeans, boots and a shirt or sweater with my hair often tied back in a bandana. Before this job, 6 long years ago, it was business attire at the law firm. I'm ready to be able to wear dresses made of nice soft material with comfortable foot attire. No more heels, no more ugly clunky boots.
Have a good day everyone!
Now, back to yesterday's topic. I will be adding a few more ideas to it over the next few weeks. Although, they will not be as dark as yesterdays post. A little bit more bright and whimsical and about the silly things you might not think about.
So, for my first addition, I want to wear dresses and sandals or clogs every day. Right now my work attire typically consists of jeans, boots and a shirt or sweater with my hair often tied back in a bandana. Before this job, 6 long years ago, it was business attire at the law firm. I'm ready to be able to wear dresses made of nice soft material with comfortable foot attire. No more heels, no more ugly clunky boots.
Have a good day everyone!
Wednesday 4 April 2012
I Believe in Truth and I Believe in Magic...
I believe in truth. And I believe in magic. And I
believe that what you want yourself to be you can be if you believe it. And
whatever you want to happen can happen.
-Dax Riggs
Some words of wisdom from my favorite musical artist, Mr. Dax Riggs. These words will become my mantra for the next three years. I will make this studio, in one form or another, wherever it may be located, a viable entity that is capable of supporting me, my family and my goals in life. There is no other choice. This was the plan from the beginning, but in the last couple of days it has become more important than ever.
Why? Because I cannot do again, to my son, what I did to him yesterday morning. In my frustration and hurry to get out the door to work I yelled at him loudly, brutally and through no fault of his own. I was rough with him while getting him dressed. Instead of having our morning circle time to sing, stretch and have some peaceful time together, I stomped out the door. Instead of us listening to kids songs and singing on the way to work, I turned on NPR and stewed.
My sweet precious little son. My son who is loved by his daycare teachers and has a reputation as the sweetest and most well behaved child in his whole daycare. (His daycare teachers, even the ones who don't have him in class, tell me on a regular basis how loved he is.) My son who snuggles with me, feeds me out of his own bowl, gives me kisses and little presents for no reason. My son who always wants to be with his mama. My son who amazes me every day with his brilliance, his newly learned skills, his comprehension. My beautiful, creative, smart, tender, caring, loving, amazing son. It pains me to write this. I feel like a monster. But I will not repeat this mistake.
While I cannot justify my actions, I do know the force behind them is mainly unhappiness with myself and my place in life. It seems that it's been a lot of two steps forward and one step back lately. Despite that I cannot continue on a path where I cannot nurture him properly and in turn take my anger at the situation out on him. I will not do it. I am smart enough and talented enough and believe enough to do this.
It has been my dream to home school my son and work for myself. When I work in the studio or at home or in the garden my son works beside me and we take time out to take care of our needs when we need to take care of them. When I am gardening or creating or even mundane book keeping or house keeping chores I am able to include him in my work or otherwise occupy him. I am a follower, not strict adherent, of the work of Rudolf Steiner and the philosophy of Waldorf education and I believe that the aforementioned actions, not sitting in a classroom learning test taking and rote memorization, is how children learn to be balanced adults and I believe that this is the ideal environment for my son.
I know I have the skills to work for myself and take care of my son at the same time. I know I have the education to do it, I have an MBA for gods sakes! And now more than ever I have the drive.
I worry about making ends meet. I worry about insurance, not so much for myself, but for my son. Jacob can certainly put Will on his insurance, but it will cost a fortune. I worry more about how continuing on this path will affect my baby.
If you've made it this far, thank you for reading. I know it's a long one. I know it's not specifically business related. I also know that it feels better to get this out in the open, in writing, the good, the bad and the affirmation that things can be what I want them to be. If you are a believer in prayer, good thoughts or the power of positive vibes, heck, maybe a little magic like Dax talks about, I would be so very appreciative if you would keep me and my journey in mind to give me a little boost along the way.
Thank you.
I don't often use this greeting, but it feels right for this post, so, friends,
Namste.
-Dax Riggs
Some words of wisdom from my favorite musical artist, Mr. Dax Riggs. These words will become my mantra for the next three years. I will make this studio, in one form or another, wherever it may be located, a viable entity that is capable of supporting me, my family and my goals in life. There is no other choice. This was the plan from the beginning, but in the last couple of days it has become more important than ever.
Why? Because I cannot do again, to my son, what I did to him yesterday morning. In my frustration and hurry to get out the door to work I yelled at him loudly, brutally and through no fault of his own. I was rough with him while getting him dressed. Instead of having our morning circle time to sing, stretch and have some peaceful time together, I stomped out the door. Instead of us listening to kids songs and singing on the way to work, I turned on NPR and stewed.
My sweet precious little son. My son who is loved by his daycare teachers and has a reputation as the sweetest and most well behaved child in his whole daycare. (His daycare teachers, even the ones who don't have him in class, tell me on a regular basis how loved he is.) My son who snuggles with me, feeds me out of his own bowl, gives me kisses and little presents for no reason. My son who always wants to be with his mama. My son who amazes me every day with his brilliance, his newly learned skills, his comprehension. My beautiful, creative, smart, tender, caring, loving, amazing son. It pains me to write this. I feel like a monster. But I will not repeat this mistake.
While I cannot justify my actions, I do know the force behind them is mainly unhappiness with myself and my place in life. It seems that it's been a lot of two steps forward and one step back lately. Despite that I cannot continue on a path where I cannot nurture him properly and in turn take my anger at the situation out on him. I will not do it. I am smart enough and talented enough and believe enough to do this.
It has been my dream to home school my son and work for myself. When I work in the studio or at home or in the garden my son works beside me and we take time out to take care of our needs when we need to take care of them. When I am gardening or creating or even mundane book keeping or house keeping chores I am able to include him in my work or otherwise occupy him. I am a follower, not strict adherent, of the work of Rudolf Steiner and the philosophy of Waldorf education and I believe that the aforementioned actions, not sitting in a classroom learning test taking and rote memorization, is how children learn to be balanced adults and I believe that this is the ideal environment for my son.
I know I have the skills to work for myself and take care of my son at the same time. I know I have the education to do it, I have an MBA for gods sakes! And now more than ever I have the drive.
I worry about making ends meet. I worry about insurance, not so much for myself, but for my son. Jacob can certainly put Will on his insurance, but it will cost a fortune. I worry more about how continuing on this path will affect my baby.
If you've made it this far, thank you for reading. I know it's a long one. I know it's not specifically business related. I also know that it feels better to get this out in the open, in writing, the good, the bad and the affirmation that things can be what I want them to be. If you are a believer in prayer, good thoughts or the power of positive vibes, heck, maybe a little magic like Dax talks about, I would be so very appreciative if you would keep me and my journey in mind to give me a little boost along the way.
Thank you.
I don't often use this greeting, but it feels right for this post, so, friends,
Namste.
Monday 2 April 2012
Etsy
Starting put the etsy store together. Won't be much until I can get my computer back, but it's a start! Check it out at http://www.etsy.com/shop/solsticefiberarts .
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