The Magic of Circles

The day is damp at the cottage 

and there is a chill in the air.

Outside the rain has stopped for now

and it is slowly warming up...

allowing the thin layer of ice 

to melt away.

Inside, it is dark.

A light or two

and a couple candles

make a warm glow.

As I sip my tea, 

my memories float about.

Days like this, 

spent with both parents

are treasures now.

I would make us tea.

A spoon of sugar for my Mom,

a dash of cream for my Father.

I would have both

and he would chide me...

"That is the Welsh in you"

I smile now,

as my last name 

is Walsh.

My husband, 

a proud Irish Man

with the last name

meaning

Welsh.

Funny,

the circles

that come round

in life.

I am 

enjoying clay works

more and more.

I worked in clay

quite a bit growing up.

Minature mice were

a favorite subject.

I have one piece that I saved...

but,

I wonder if the others 

are still treasured

 among friends and family.

My wee friend 

Pip Squeak

is also 

a circle 

come round.

A blend of then and now

and I am ecstatic

for adding textiles

to my now.

I have always loved cloth.

Colors, pattern, 

and textures call

my heart.

The world of Dollmaking 

opened my eyes

and I know I am exactly

 where I belong.

Both of my pieces 

for 

Early Work Mercantile

bring 

the memories

of past works

and 

connect to the present

technical abilities,

 that I am still 

learning and exploring.

Life certainly circles

beautifully

in 

wonderful ways.

It is when you sit back

and really see

what has come around,

that 

you realize

that magic

has happened.

Glorious Spring

Yesterday was a beautiful, blue sky day.

We rode North with the car windows open.

Spring can take it's time to appear here. 

The mountains still have snow.

Time spent with family

and checking out the changes 

of my beloved sleepy little village

were in order.

Today is quiet...

the smell of fresh ground coffee

fills the tiny little cottage.

Gray clouds, 

giving way to a blue sky.

It is colder than yesterday, 

but no less beautiful.

The mornings are filled 

with birdsong once again, 

as the Hedgerow starts budding

and nests will be built.

A couple of friends and I

are welcoming our first

April day.

 Perhaps a nap for some will be in order, 

For me, 

it is time to clear the work area

of threads and fabric snippets...

It is time to

break out a fresh block of clay.

For all the beauty 

that Spring brings,

there is much to be done

beyond the usual Spring endeavors.

Halloween friends 

and a new 

studio area is in the works!

My two wee friends

are available

~~~~

The Starling Hedge Witch

is at

EHAG Emporium.

She is a more petite sculpt,

but full of simple details

and 

stitching full of love.

My wee mousy 

still wants to nap

away a lazy afternoon.

She can be had 

through

Early Work Mercantile.

There are links to each 

on the side bar.