To Dream the Impossible Dream

I have amazing dreams
of flying with the geese,
to find a warmer clime
and winter there in peace.

The journey can be scary,
but oh so worth the try -
when you fly with the geese
you get to touch the sky.

♡

Featured: I made a dream catcher
to hold on to my dreams.

Like a Fish Needs a Bicycle

 

 
 

I was playing by the lake,

enjoying the sun,

when I saw a little fish

swimming, having fun.

I called to the fish

and asked him whether

he'd like to come out

and play together.

"Come out of the lake?

wouldn't that be sweet,

but I am not a duck -

I don't have feet!"

♡

Featured: A nice day out.
My little nephew Noam
was enjoying the sun.

A Five Star Review

Five reasons I'm giving Five Stars to:

Murder in Park Lane

by Karen Charlton:

1. The Setting: The book, a historical

murder mystery, unfolds in 1812.

It is not too rich in historical detail but it is

nice to see that things could still get done

without computers, cell-phones and that all

important DNA testing.

2. The Protagonist: Stephen Lavender, a

Principal Officer at Bow Street, is 

considered 'the best policeman in England.'

The nicest thing about him is his relationship

with his sidekick, constable Woods.

3. The Gentleness: For when you've had your

fill of violence and gore, and want no more.

4. The Plot: A body is found in a fashionable 

address in Mayfair. I'm saying no more.
This is a spoiler-free zone.

5. The Best Part: I couldn't really tell

who did it. Isn't it awful when you work

it out half-way through the book and then

have to wait for the detective to catch up?

♡

Features: Celebrating Detective Lavender

with small lavender sachets made for coat hangers.

♡

Talking of mysteries, the blog of our blogger
friend Diane of Lavender Dreams has disappeared
in very disturbing circumstances.
You can find her and her story HERE.

When the Animals Got Together

If we ever need a leader,

said the nice giraffe,

remember I'm the tallest

and really like to laugh.

The lion disagreed:

of course I am king, 

and did also I mention

that I can dance and sing?

The frog answered him:

I'm not at all convinced,

as everyone well knows

inside I am a prince.

The dinosaur roared

you are all the worst -

don't you remember?

I was here first!

♡

Featured: I made these 
paper roll animals
for my nephew Ariel.

Introducing George

I had myself a treat,
a juicy, lovely bone,
that I’ve been saving to enjoy
when I am on my own.

Another doggie came
and gave me a chase,
so I hid my lovely bone
in a really good place.

But I may have been
a little too clever,
I can’t find the bone
and I’ve been looking forever.

♡

Featured: Little George,
a joint effort of my niece Dana and myself,
is taking part in the
Sew a Softie Global Sewing Party.
We hope he makes a lot of friends,
though he may need a lesson in sharing.
More info about the party
can be found here.

A Nice Day Out

A little boy

wanted to see

how many birds

could swim in the sea.

His father said

with a twinkling eye:

"about as many fish

as can fly in the sky."

♡

Featured: after days of proper winter

we are enjoying clear skies

and much appreciated sunshine.

Red, Move Your Head

The color Red

had a slice of bread

but no jam to spread.

He thought to go ahead

and have oatmeal instead

before going to bed.

Then a voice in his head

suddenly said:

"there's jam in the shed!"

Red used his sled
to go to the shed
and get jam for the bread.

Then, sweetly fed,

his book almost read,

Red went to bed.

♡

Featured: Two softie friends

Yuletide Wishe

Sending you

my yuletide wishes

for a holiday

fun and delicious.

Good company

food and cheer,

and all the best

for the coming year!

♡

Starry Starry Night

I like to see stars 

twinkle with light,

making the sky 

so pretty and bright.

They fill the night with 

their magic and beams,

I'm sure that they know 

all my hopes and dreams.

♡

Featured: my new market bags
made from leftover bits and pieces.

The Little Rose That Could

In the winter garden
a little pink rose
was dusted by snow
shivering, almost froze.

The garden was peaceful,
a deepening gloom,
this was the wrong season
for a flower to bloom.

The rose was restless,
as the snow grew deep -
"I'm not at all tired,
I don't want to sleep.

Why is it so quiet?
Where is everyone?
If they all stayed up
we could still have some fun."

The wise tree awoke
and looked at the moon -
"Go to sleep little rose,
spring will come very soon."

♡

Featured: A cross-stitch rose
on a bed of crochet.

About Last Night

 

Last night I couldn't

get to sleep

and lay in bed

counting sheep.

I got all the way

to number ten

when one run off

and I had to start again.

♡

Featured: A new cushion.

The Battle of the Seasons

Autumn was very upset,
the day was not going well;
he went to his friend, the sun.
to talk (he tried not to yell):

"That summer just won't go away,
he's lingering beyond any reason,
and it is not at all fair -
when he knows that this is my season.

Summer has so much time
from winter until fall,
while everyone knows full well,
my season is the shortest of all!"

The sun answered: "Autumn,

I know you're a friend of mine.

But I have to side with summer -

'cause he just makes me shine."

♡

A biased author, I'm so ready for
a proper autumn and welcoming it
with a scarf for my beautiful niece Roni.

A Five Star Review

Five reasons I'm giving Five Stars to:

The Little Library Mystery series

by Elizabeth Kane Buzzelli:

1. The Plot: Jenny's husband turned out

to be a major disappointment. She returns 

to the small town in Michigan where she

grew up and her mother, Dora, still lives.

There is an interesting neighbor with a

potential to be a new best friend, and an

interesting man with a potential to be

a new romance. And there are bodies.

2. The Protagonist: Jenny is not your typical

plucky heroine. And these books 

are not a one-woman effort. There is a whole

cast of characters working to solve the murders.

3. The Coziness: The books have a

small town setting with all the

expected charm and quirky characters.

It is not, however, all fluffiness and light.

The protagonists are more fleshed out

and murder is a bad, sad thing.

4. The Literary References: The first 

book is a tribute to Lewis Carroll,

the second has Emily Dickinson

references, and the third... Jane Austen.

5. The Little Libraries: The town has no 

proper library and Dora has a nice idea.

♡

Features: Two small needlework cushions

made from leftover bits and pieces.

The Man in the Moon

Do you know

the man in the moon?

I'm going to visit 

him very soon.

Last night

I was in bed reading

when suddenly I

could hear him pleading:

"Is anyone out there?

Could you please

send over some crackers

for my cheese?"

So I'm going with

crackers and tea and a scone,

and I'll be his friend

so he's not so alone.

Sneaking out

should be quite easy,

mom is in the kitchen

looking very busy.

My room door is shut

I've left the light on -

with any luck

mom won't know that I'm gone.

And if she does

I'm sure she will see

that the man in the moon

really needs me.

I'll tell him stories

of my dog and my bear,

he can play with my doll -

if he takes great care.

I hope he enjoys

a chat and the snack -

but by dinner-time

I must be back.

♡

Featured: space-themed cushion

and curtain for a little nephew's room

Happy New Year

Why did the year
up and run
when I hardly got
anything done?

What happened?
It is a riddle,
I hope the coming year
is a bit more civil.

There is much I want
to learn and create -
the year barely started
and I'm already late.

One advice to myself
I am giving -
a little less planning
a little more living.

♡

Featured: We are celebrating our New Year.
I made these new year cards
from recycled bits and pieces
and put a little card and
a little treat in each.
The idea came from here.

Something Sweet

The bear had a day,
was run off his feet,
and felt he needed
something sweet.

He looked around
and was very sad -
the pantry was empty,
no treats to be had.

He went next door
to borrow some jam,
but they had none
and offered him yam.

He stopped by the hive
and asked for some honey.
The bees were so sorry -
the batch was still runny.

He decided to settle
for cookie or cake.
The bakery was closed,
it was time for their break.

He looked to the moon
and said pretty please -
can I at least have
a small wedge of cheese?

The man in the moon
thought him a nutter -
who has cheese
without a cracker?

The bear was so tired
thought he might cry,
should he go home
or continue to try?

He was heading back
when he met a bear
with a big bag of candy
he was happy to share!

The day turned out well
because in the end
our bear got his treat
and made a new friend.

♡

Featured: a knitted basket for wool.

Didn't do much crafting this summer.

It is nice to be back!

The Isle of Disgruntled Toys

The toys are upset

and they're muttering a lot,

summer is here

and it's really quite hot.

Everyone else has

a lot of time off,

but when they want a break

these children just scoff.

They do work hard

and they do work cheap,

they mind the children

so the grown-ups can sleep.

But if they don't get a vacation

whatever the cost,

they're off on a strike

and the kids can get lost.

♡

I'm taking a summer break.
I'll see you all soon!

France Revisited

The majestic, snow covered Alps,

the views so green and bright,

the people, the peace, the pastries - 

France, you've been a delight!

♡

Would you believe that first photo

was taken from the veranda of 

our chalet? The first thing I saw

each morning. An Enchanted April

sort of moment.