One of my clients is a very talented woodworker.
Merry, merry!
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We all had feelings of anticipation — looking forward to decorating the tree, singing carols, while nibbling on some snacks I had simmering on the stove — spicy meatballs and a pot of hot rum punch (sans alcohol for the kiddos). Good old-fashioned Christmas preparations! For real? For real. My dear cousin would jokingly call this a New England wet dream — i hope i do not offend in saying that, but he is absolutely correct:) — gotta love him. LOL. oh, and yes, we found the perfect tree… Spicy Meatballs 1.5 lbs. ground beef Form meatballs with first three ingredients. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 350 F until browned. Combine remaining ingredients to form a sauce. Place meatballs in large skillet and pour sauce on top. Simmer on stove for 1 1/2 hours. Serve warm with a bowl of hot rum punch close by. Hot Rum Punch 2 c. regular brewed tea In a saucepan, heat all ingredients except rum. Remove from heat and add rum. Serve hot. *recipes taken from Coming Home for Christmas Cookbook by Patricia B. Mitchell* i am in a soft and quiet mood. There is a lot on my plate at the moment, but I am working slowly, enjoying, and taking breaks when i need them. this is not always my nature, so it takes me some practice, but one can only sit at a computer for so long, no? these photos show a glimpse into my afternoon break for peppermint tea harvested and dried from my garden, followed by a good stretch of the legs with scented pine needles underfoot. don’t these kinds of breathers make all the difference in a day? I have been working on a few large projects — writing a magazine article, building my brand new website (which i hope to unveil and share with you before the new year), planning the beginning stages of my next online class which i expect to offer in February 2012 (thank you to those who inquired), and completing photography work for a client (which I hope they will allow me to show you, because i think there is such a tenderness that came through in the photographs). Do you like to work on one project at a time, or do you prefer to juggle many? I do like to focus, but i actually think i produce better work when i have multiple irons in the fire. I think many artists like working this way (in fact — check out the video link below of an inspiring artist who does just that). i hope you are not feeling too stressed as we enter the holiday season. My husband and I are making a conscious effort to make more gifts than we buy. It is transforming the holiday experience on many levels for us. More on that later lovelies. Thank you for stopping by. xo sharing: i enjoy the spontaneity and raw beauty of this artist’s work. i feel like i am living in a painting today. i’m making a homemade pumpkin pie from a local farm-bought pumpkin. Roasted, then cooked on the stove top, pureed, now cooling, almost ready to make me some pie! so much sweeter than the stuff in a can. i can’t wait to mix in the spices and cream, close my eyes, and inhale. sharing: winterberry wreath how-to: take your 40% off coupon to Jo-Ann Fabrics and purchase a wreath form for under $5. Grab pruning sheers and mud boots and go to a wet spot in your woods, where you will be sure to find clusters of glorious winterberry bushes filled with ripe reds, depending on your geographical location of course. Cut small bunches and tuck them into the folds of the twig wreath form. so easy. so fun. so pretty. all photos, except for the wreath, were taken with my lensbaby composer lens with double glass optic insert. You might need to pop a dramamine in order to view them:) i was honored to be a guest on Creative Mojo with the fabulous Mark Lipinski. He featured Jenny Doh‘s new book, Art Saves, and talked with Jenny and contributing artists Michael deMeng, Suzi Blu, Lynn Whipple, and yours truly. Our podcast date is 11-16-11 and can be found at this link. You can also download the podcast for free at iTunes. one of my favorite movies. perfect for this holiday. an artist in the kitchen. Happy Thanksgiving! May you revel in the joy of a full tummy and a light heart:) |
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