Meh March...

Wow the end of March is arriving soon and even though the calendar say's that spring has arrived I am trying my best to see the positive during the rain filled dreary days that this new season has presented to us.

With that being said the month of March has become best described, for me, as Meh Month. March is that month where the re-birth promise takes a long time to appear. So for some an apathetic, I don't care frame of mind appears instead, does this sound familiar?

During the weeks before the first day of spring arrived we were blessed with some sunny days and wow does a sunny day make a difference. We felt inspired and energized while tackling some of our outdoor projects. Then the low clouds and rain arrived.

So until the warmth and sun appear again the outdoor work can wait.

Here are some indoor projects that have helped me pass the day.
  

Yeah thanks Pinterest for this chic heat pack idea.

Pinterest does it again. Welcome to the world of banners.

The bed room has become my indoor studio due its warm cozy atmosphere. Currently there is only room for my sewing kit, material and myself as I dive right into the obliviousness of the grey day.

Hand stitching anyone?

Project #1: A DIY wheat bag. Once you complete this fun simple sewing project you will wonder how your home ever did without one.

Project #2: Here's another DIY sewing project, homemade banners with little bells stitched on the bottom of each one, so cute right!

These two small projects I started today have me feeling like it's less of a "Meh March" day. Once my sewing machine is up and running again I can then zip through more DIY sewing. I like to sew especially when it involves lovely material, bright colors and hey why not mini bells.

Three cheers for the end of the month of March!

PEACE OUT Patty J!!!





Farm Adventures...part 2...

 forgotten but beautiful...



lovely...

pump house... 

More pictures of the Scott Farms Knee Hill Valley Alberta. These pictures are excellent examples of the many hidden beauties of farm life in Alberta.
I suppose this is my simple way of paying tribute to a place that will always hold fond and happy memories for me.
As I write here today, I can almost smell that unforgettable prairie smell of wild roses mixed with an aroma of wheat being harvested. There is nothing else like it in the world.These are wonderful memories I share with you  on this rainy Sunday morning that will be re-visited soon.
But until that time all I have to do is look at this pictures so beautifully captured by my cousin Clive and feel like I am already there.

The old pump house is well depicted in this image I shared, till this day I am still in love with the barn red paint seen on so many Alberta homesteads.

The picture below of a cattail marsh has a very magical feel. So much so it has me sitting there right at this very moment. A red winged black bird just flew by and I watch in wonderment as he goes about his day flying within the secrets of this marsh.

marsh beauty... 

Good shot Clive...

I am in awe of these old wheels. I would love to have one of these in my garden here in the hills off Mountain Ridge Road possibly filled with succulents.


This has been a pleasant reminiscent time spent here today/
I hope you have a wonderful Sunday wherever you are.


Bye for now!!!  Patty J.






Almost time...

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Earthship-Pavo-Natura/452801488159104... Its almost time to forge ahead into the exciting adventures ahead.  Check out the link I shared (at this stories start) and you will be witness to it all.
Excavation happens at the end of this month, once we begin there is no turning back. My life has lead me to where I am at this very moment. There are no accidents in life tis all about being exactly where the universe takes us. I am ready...Yup I am. So here we go.

PEACE OUT!!! Patty J.

Enter into our world of tires..