February Reading

While shopping at the market
I came across this gem of a book.

Richo Cech's stories and how to's are fun to read.
Having a formulary to refer to is so nice!
I do make some of my medicine and some cosmetics.
After reading only half of this book I have decided to make more!
I also will be writng down what I make and creating my own formulary.
I see a herb cabinet in my future!




I am learning about book binding.
Having a paper craft and book binding spot is very nice.
As I find supplies I am putting a movable paper studio together.

One of these days I will have a studio
and my paper things will be in cabinet and drawers.
For now they are in baskets and pretty boxes.

This month by month bird feeding guide is easy to read and inspiring.
I have lots of feeding stations set up in the gardens.
I enjoy feeding the birds but I needed some inspiration.
I found it in this book.

Woodpeckers are the birds I am studying in 2009.
It was a joy to see Golden-Fronted Woodpecker while in the
Lower Rio Grande Valley.

Dragon Ways

My husband and I were born in the year of the
Water Dragon.

I collect Dragons for our
Luna New Year decorating.

I find the Dragon Ways so charming.

I would never want to stop the chi of heaven
from going into my bowl.
I use chop stick holders to save the table and the bowl.

2009 is the year of the Ox.

I made my cards last week.

I picked up my postage stamps.

This is one of the many ways I chase away the winter blahs.


What year were you born in?

After Christmas Reading

We stopped at Half-priced Books.
It was our Boxing Day outing.




I once again have choosen Lavender
to be the herb of the year.
I have two hedges growing and want to put in one more.




I am thinking about learning to knit.
Just thinking about it right now.
Just learning the terms.




Lots of patterns and templates in this craft boook.

It is a rainy cold Saturday.
I am sitting with my books and my tea.

Craft Books

When I shop the second hand booksellers
I always look for craft books.
My collection is growing.


I am so spoilt too!
The prices are wonderful.




The craft books are inspiring.



I have been looking for felting books.

So far I have not found any.

I ended up at the retail bookseller,
ouch!
I still did not find any books on millinery.

November's Books

I am celebrating the North American Indians in November.
I thought reading some of their myths would help me better understand
their ways.

I also picked up this bead work book at the secondhand book sellers.
I am interested in learning about the crafts and art of the American Indians.

I know some of the history of the Native Americans.
I have been to part of the Trail of Tears.
I would like to travel more of this trail.

I am just beginning to plan my gardens for next year.
I would like to plant a Dyer's Garden.
I think it would go nicely with my wool and felting.

I have few other books stacked up
ready for a cold November day.

Halloween reading

I stopped at the library this morning.
I have requested many instructional books.
I want to learn about felting and hat making.

They had a display set up of Halloween books.
These will be fun!

I am writing about October and ways
to decorate for Halloween.



A new friend gave me Janet Marsh's
Nature Diary this week.
She knows what I like!

I think I am being called to work on my almanac again!

October reading

My reading nook is filled with
October books.

Some are short tales.

Some are field guides.

Some are only for afternoon reading.

From Ghoulies and Ghosties
And long-legged Beasties
And things that go bump in the night,
Good Lord deliver us!


Old Scotch Invocation

~BOO!~