Small but Not Insignificant
"For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love."
-- Carl Sagan
It is only when you slow down and open your eyes, ears and mind wide open that you will truly see the miracles that surround each and every one of you.
ps You can read about one of my families traditions on the IndieFixx blog if you like.
Margie: Merry Christmas to you and all your loved ones...enjoy your snow, and drive carefully.
Posted by: michele (Maryland) | December 24, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Lovely post - and also the dolls' Christmas tradition. All best to you and your family in this holiday season!
Posted by: Karen | December 24, 2008 at 08:05 PM
Christmas Love to you, Margie.
I enjoy your love of snails so much. Thank you for the creative sharing and glimpse into your life. May 2009 be a very blessed year for you and yours.
With love,
Denise Leavens
The Nana Beast
Posted by: Denise Leavens | December 25, 2008 at 01:26 AM
Dear Margaret,
You're the only person I know who would think of creating warm woollies for a snail. So lovely! Perhaps you can create a couple of wet suits for the two snails in our aquarium.
Pop over to dutchbaby, you will see some familiar images there :-)
Merry Christmas!
Posted by: dutchbaby | December 25, 2008 at 12:03 PM
The snail cozy made me squeal with glee.
Posted by: Charity | December 25, 2008 at 11:20 PM
Oh, Margie, your snail photos had us all chuckling. Thank you!
Posted by: Jennifer | December 26, 2008 at 01:09 AM
Holy Guacomole! That is the cutest (if only) snail shell cozy I have ever seen. Who ever thought a picture of a snail could be so magical and elegant??
Well...I guess you thought so...
Posted by: Heather | December 26, 2008 at 04:22 PM
That cozie is the cutest thing ever! The snails in your yard are the luckiest! Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Janna | December 26, 2008 at 04:34 PM
Small but so wonderful !
Merci pour toutes tes merveilleuses créations ! Bonnes fêtes de fin d'année !
Posted by: labistrake | December 26, 2008 at 04:47 PM
Best. Thing. Ever. You make the most magical things. Truly, truly brilliant!
Posted by: betsy | December 26, 2008 at 07:18 PM
Merry Christmas to you and your family. And thank you for sharing your corner of the world with all of us. As one snail lover to another, it is in the smallest of things that we truly see the world.
Posted by: dawn | December 26, 2008 at 09:53 PM
I love your Christmas snails. I am looking forward to hearing more about them. Great photos!
Posted by: emily | December 27, 2008 at 02:03 PM
You have such a beautiful soul. Your posts make me wistful, teary, and comforted. I have a lovely home, 150 acres of old forest, woodland creatues, a husband, children, and pets. And I want to be you when I grow up. You set a wonderful standard of setting your curious, original eye upon a world filled with raw wonder.
A snail cozy. The dolls' Christmas. You set the bar. Best wishes in the New Year. --Laurie in PA
Posted by: Laurie in PA | December 27, 2008 at 04:22 PM
Very beauty,congratulations...
Posted by: Tita Carré | December 27, 2008 at 05:25 PM
Heehee! You're on CuteOverload now, too! =)
Posted by: Emma | December 27, 2008 at 06:54 PM
this is completely heartwarming!
Posted by: robin bird | December 27, 2008 at 09:55 PM
You are Brilliant!
Sandra Evertson
Posted by: Sandra Evertson | December 27, 2008 at 10:39 PM
I never would imagine a snail dress, warm.
You are simply fantastic, congratulations. Happy new year!
Regina from Brazil
Posted by: Regina | December 28, 2008 at 08:25 AM
LOL!! I LOVE the snail cozy! It takes a large heart to create something so small.
You've created a magic that spills out of the internet and into our homes.
Thank you :)
Kat
Posted by: kat | December 28, 2008 at 10:53 AM
Snail cozies...?
Why?
Posted by: Sarkat | December 28, 2008 at 02:12 PM
Snail cozies...?
Why?
Posted by: Sarkat | December 28, 2008 at 02:14 PM
Oh, so sweet and cute!
Posted by: eikoleigh | December 28, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Since 1977, I have had a great snail exchange going on with dear friend in Alaska. Living in PA, you would think I would find more snailish treats, but no, and now the fairy godchildren are in on the game and sent this to their mom who sent it to me. You bring delight to us all. Did you know there is a "snail flower vine" Phaseolus Caracalla? Beautumous and so are your images and especially the snail cosy. Happy New Year.
Posted by: Fairy Godmother Tappy | December 30, 2008 at 06:41 AM
tee hee! i have never in a millions years!!!! i love it. and i am so fond of snails as well....
Posted by: meredith | December 30, 2008 at 08:44 AM
And to think I thought snails were gross.
<3
Posted by: Anke | December 31, 2008 at 11:45 AM
Oh my gosh - the snail cozy is the cutest thing ever! I love it! Thank you for sharing! :D
Posted by: Kimli | January 02, 2009 at 11:59 PM
you... are.... awesome.
Posted by: Jessica | January 06, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Heh - some people ask "why" and I think "why not"? It's a lovely thing to see such gorgeous crafting!
Posted by: Emma Someone | January 07, 2009 at 05:27 PM