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In a corner of the room is a splendid piece of Irish Oak. A wedding gift to my grandmother from her distant family, it’s now home to preciousness and patience.
Below are saris - gifts of Shanti, and within - mystery and wonder. Fabrics collected over a lifetime waiting, patiently, for inspiration’s breath. (And the odd cat or two.)
Spring is sooner recognized by plants than by men.
Chinese Proverb
Remember the blue lace inset I was stitching together? Check out the back of the top.
It took a while to finish. I made the pattern too large, got feed-up after trying it on for the first time and didn’t look at it again until the big wet. But it was worth finishing - it’s a gorgeous blue and drapes beautifully.
...on its way.
This was taken last night from home.
I am fortunate to have a small view of the South Island, and yes, that is a sprinkling of snow on the Kaikoura ranges.
Some of my favourite shots from the annual birthday visit to the zoo.

Another great movie, completely different from the last one I recommended but also worthy of
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Awesome website too.
My beautiful babies!
9 weeks old in this picture, the day after we brought them home.
The best Valentine day present ever.