A Day at the Beach

This past weekend went by so fast I didn't have time to finish all the projects I had envisioned. But that's OK! Instead, my husband and I gave ourselves a brake from household chores and spent a wonderful day at the beach. The weather was magnificent for this time of the year: very sunny with just a light breeze. We walked for hours and had lunch by the bay.

These are some pictures of the lovely things we got to see.

It really was a great weekend. We had a great time.

Martha.

Spring is Coming!

After a long day of work I was so pleased to come home and see that the plants in the garden are starting to show signs that spring is just around the corner. The daffodils are begining to bloom. Their sunny yellow color brightens any gray winter day.

The peach tree is starting to bloom. I love its soft pink blossoms.

And, as the days are becoming warmer, we are seeing more visitors that come to our garden. It sure feels like spring is in the air!

Martha

Quilted Coasters

This weekend was very busy with household chores: cleaning, dishes, laundry (the boring stuff!).  But I did manage to spend some time at my sewing table and made these quilted coasters. I used cotton and linen fabrics, and I love how they look together. The linen offers a great contrast to the cotton fabric and at the same time coordinates very well. But above all, these little coasters will help save my furniture from pesky water rings.  I just need to get everyone to use them...

Martha.

The Begining...



Always make time to smell the roses....



After much hesitation, I finally decided to start a blog. Wow, I did it. I did it!

2011 has been a year of changes, loses and heart ache. I lost my mom this spring to breast cancer. It all happened so sudden and unexpected. I still can not believe she is gone. Her premature departure made me think how fragile life is and the importance of seizing every moment. For a long time I have been wrapped up in the routine of work and kept wishing I had more time be creative. However, I never seemed to find the time or the right moment. I finally realized that I have to make the time to do the things I love and enjoy life along the way.

Life can be hectic and overwhelming at times, but we should always make time to stop and smell the roses.

Martha