The Friendship Bench

In our park

there is a friendship bench,

so chic and neat

you’d think it was French.

A sweet little doll

sat at its end,

she’s new in the area,

in need of a friend.

Along came another

doll wearing blue,

she passed by the bench

and sat down too.

They started talking

and after a while,

I’m sure that I saw

the new doll smile.

(©handmade by amalia)

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Featured: dolls made

from wine corks.

The little bench and

paper house were made by

my SIL Mirit.

Dawn and Dusk

 

Dawn and dusk

are both a delight,

they grace us softly

with their glowing light.

They chase the dark,

help the sun rise,

only to watch 

each day as it dies.

The very next day

they are at it again,

marking time and rhythm,

come shine or come rain.

Dawn and dusk,

both beautiful and sweet,

but also, a little lonely,

as they never ever meet.

(©handmade by amalia)

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Featured: Welcome to my

spring felt-embroidered garden

The Race

Two feisty turtles 

got into a fight,

and there was no telling

who was right.

To decide on the one

and also save face,

the two friends agreed

to have a race.

The first to the tree

would be the winner,

then off to the grass

for a spot of dinner.

So, who won this race

of grit and skill?

there is no winner,

they are at it still.

(©handmade by amalia)

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Featured: Two friends

enjoying the garden.

The Basket Case

 I put all my eggs in one basket

and went outside to play;

the basket fell down to the ground,

no omelette for me today.

(©handmade by amalia)

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Featured: A slow-stitched basket

made of fabric scraps.

Birds of a Feather

When the floods came,

a clever bee

told her animal friends

they had to flee.

The situation was hot

and becoming hotter,

so they built a boat

and took to the water.

The sailed on the boat

through rain and fog

when suddenly - trouble,

they got stuck on a log.

The animals were fit,

they’ve been to the gym,

but it soon turned out

none could swim.

It was getting hopeless

when a friendly dove

sent over a dolphin

to give them a shove.

It always works best

when birds of a feather

help each other

and stick together.

(©handmade by amalia)

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Featured: An ode to Flipper

and to our dear planet.

 

Important Life Lessons - The Christmas Edition

Important life lessons I've learned from

watching Hallmark Christmas movies:

1. Dreams jobs appear just when you need them the most

2. There are a lot of handsome royals walking among us

3. The more pastries you eat - the slimmer you are

4. It is always the guy in the sweater, not the one in the suit

5. And, a small town over a city every time

6. If you have a fireplace, it is always lit when you come home,

as are at least forty candles

7. And, there is no need to turn off the lights. Ever

8. Some of us are amazing bakers, the rest are either 

event planners or own a bookshop

9. If you don't fall in love during the holidays, your best

friend/cousin/colleague is letting you down

10. Be nice to that lady booth seller, she is probably

a fairy godmother.

(©handmade by amalia)

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Featured: Trees recycled from an old magazine. 

Happy Holidays!

For the Love of Colors

Pink says to Yellow:

you're a cheery cup of Jell-O;

Yellow answers Pink:

you're my fuzzy, happy drink.

(©handmade by amalia)

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Featured: lavender sachets.