allison!! congratulations. Now you only need to send me your address and pick a natural dyed bamboo stone of your liking and I will post it to you as soon as possible. I am hoping to tabulate the favorite things under 1 cm list for you but for now I have been working today with one of the most popular things, seeds!!!!!
So full of life an potential and yet so humble and simple in design. I love seeds. I just returned from the celebration of life for my dear friend ruth and I know she would be really happy with me planting seeds for dyeing in her honour. It was so fantastic to hear her children and grandchildren speak of her life. At one time she had almost a hundred animals and according to her son they were all like pets. She named each of them with wonderful names , sometimes with first , middle and last names and she knew each of them intimately. Imagine beatrix potter and dr doolittle combined and you might come somewhere close to how amazing this woman was. I am so honored to have been able to know her in my own little way and also to have been able to ease her suffering.
and just for fun I carved out a few seeds last night.
can anyone recognize any of them ?
I am loving the weather today.
xo
m
Yay for Allison.
And yay for Ruth too. I'm sure she felt honored to know you too, and happy you were there for her.
I'm really happy to see the sun fill your photos. What a wonderful way to spend your day- with seeds (mine was with weeds :) Jx
Posted by: Joanie | April 30, 2011 at 06:23 PM
Congrats to Allison!
I love the seed carving!Isn't the second on the top row a dandelion?
AriadnefromGreece!
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawn_wQ8DSe02Gw2CW9Vp66YSDwTmymetXJo | April 30, 2011 at 06:27 PM
Wow ! Those are happy kitties !
I'd say that bottom ones are hollyhocks ? :)
x x x
-m-
Posted by: mathyld ▲under the pyramids▲ | April 30, 2011 at 07:41 PM
Your cat is gorgeous! I totally want to fluff that little white belly in that one picture!
Posted by: kate | April 30, 2011 at 08:28 PM
Hearty congratulatories to Allison - you lucky thing, you!
And I couldn't think of a more apt fashion in which to commemorate the life of a special somebody.
Posted by: Tania | April 30, 2011 at 09:11 PM
Congrats Allison,
You are a wonderful friend, Margie.
I love the potential of seeds and the miracle of their growth into items to use and enjoy. Your plants will cont to remind you of all the special things Ruth was to you. Love to you and yours.
Posted by: Sherry Harmes | April 30, 2011 at 10:45 PM
Congrats to the lucky Allison !
Planting seeds is such a wonderful and meaningful way to celebrate your beloved and very special friend Ruth. I loved to hear about the names she gave to each of his many companions :)))
Your spring back yard is so lovely, you know how to make a place cosy and beautiful. It's a perfect spot to spend an April Saturday ! Glad to see that Mister Spring has at last arrived and that you could enjoy a great time outside. Sun King's magic looks to have worked :)
Love your genius carved stamps !
Wish you and all the family a fantastic sunny Sunday !
Posted by: Nanou | May 01, 2011 at 01:45 AM
hello margie
your cats are really funny, finally they help you or they sleep?
i like your cosy garden and your engraving stamp black and white is verry interesting
il's 6 months now i come in your blog, sorry for my english!!
isabelle
Posted by: passifleur | May 01, 2011 at 08:57 AM
Is that top left one a fairy clock ? (dandelion) Lovely engraving!
Posted by: amy | May 01, 2011 at 09:57 AM
congrats, Allison, lucky duck ;-)
so happy to read Ruth's memorial was a "good" one
yes it seems so apropos to sow seeds on her memorial day
your garden looks so inviting, and Edgar looked as adorable as ever :D
xoxo
Posted by: Sonia / Cozy Memories | May 01, 2011 at 10:48 AM
Happy May. We are planting this weekend as well. Greens, radish, basil, peas, green onion, and some flowers for now. More to follow! I love hearing stories of a life well-lived. Thanks for sharing that.
Posted by: Lovely World | May 01, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Are you planting some catnip for your furry family? My Carmel kitty loves just a few springs on her scratch pad. I had to plant it in a container though as it spred like wild fire. Happy Days to you and yours,
Posted by: Sherry Harmes | May 01, 2011 at 11:32 AM
Lovely, cozy outdoor space. Weather here is Colorado is brisk! I sure hope it warms up for next week's celebrations. Beautiful post as always!
Posted by: Melissa | May 01, 2011 at 12:11 PM
I think I see: Dandilion, milkweed and hollyhock.
Posted by: Carol Dee | May 01, 2011 at 12:45 PM
Such curious kitties. Ruth sounds like a very special woman.
Posted by: tara | May 01, 2011 at 05:10 PM
oh my goodness! lucky me. i just sent you an email, margie.
also, i love these photos. kitties and granny squares are irresistible!
Posted by: allison | May 01, 2011 at 10:16 PM