I love how spring reminds us to wake up in so many ways. I was just talking to my husband last night about how much I love living in Minnesota. I feel like the seasonal rhythms are so much a part of my life blood and I am so thankful for that. After 6 months of winter, and the weather hits 40 degrees everyone here is ready to burst out the door and enjoy the fresh air! We have had 70 degree days recently and it actually felt hot. I've started a routine of pushing my daughter in her stroller and briskly walking around an open marshy area near where I live. It's so refreshing getting out in the new day when all is fresh and cool and just waking up. Gets my blood flowing and clears my mind. I love starting my day this way and look forward to lots of sunny mornings out on the path talking with my daughter enjoying every breath.
I feel like I'm getting my crafting mojo back a little bit. All of my energy came to a halt last Monday as we all mourned so many lost lives. I slowly got back on track throughout the week. Yesterday we had a rainy afternoon and things started to flow again. I made this page for a new round robin I'm participating in. Finished up my May Baskets and will be shipping them tomorrow. I hope that everyone is wrapping things up with their basket and will be shipping them in the next day or two. I am so very excited to see pictures of all of the wonderful creations.
Very snazzy!
ReplyDeleteWell, this is simply fabulous. LOVE the colors!!
ReplyDeletewow. this is so fun! love the colors and that silly photo in the middle and the sparkly (vintage?) jewelry piece. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Kari, your page is wonderful! I have been visiting every time you've posted,(just haven't commented) been spying out the may basket swap, I hope you have success with it. A bit sad to see my blog link is no longer in your sidebar-don't like me anymore?? :(
ReplyDeleteTake Care! Bonnie
Spring is so great. During the winter I find that I put limits on myself, due to the cold and my wanting to stay inside where it's warm. After a few months of this, I think it's a normal state! In the Spring I have to remind myself to go outside, smell the flowers, enjoy the sunshine :)
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the Spring weather too! It is a good bit warmer down here in the South but still mild and nice. I practiced yoga outside yesterday and it was amazing. The difference in breath is just wonderful. I loved it and can relate to your post!
ReplyDeleteYour round robin page looks great! I'm looking forward to getting in on some of your swaps in the future, if possible. They sound fun!
Have a great day!
Karen Beth :)
A very beautiful page, i love the attitude of the photograph in the middle! Positive/ can do!
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Mary
This is so lovely. Thank you so much for organizing the May basket swap. Sorry their has been some problems. I would have done two. It has been so much fun and I have the bestest partner evah!!. I can't wait for her to get my basket. I sent it out today. Hope she likes it. I was a wee bit intimidated to send it. I love what others do with their art. I love coming to your blog it is such eye candy.
ReplyDeleteI love that 3d effect. :)
ReplyDeleteI love the sunburst in the middle of this piece.
ReplyDeleteoh mna this page is awesome!!! Your walks so like so much fun--love doing that. We have all four seasons here and I wouldn't live anywhere that didn't :)
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ReplyDeleteI like living in CT for the change of seasons as well. Though winter does get tiresome. We have had 70 degree days as well! Love it! Your page is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteKarla
minnesota is a beautiful state for sure. i was in st cloud many years ago, but have never forgotten the raw beauty of it! enjoy your time in the sunshine with your little one.
ReplyDeleteOff to the post office with my May Basket package. What fun!
ReplyDeleteI wish I had been able to participate but was not aware of it until it was too late. I wouldn't have let you down :)))
ReplyDeleteI am also in England which is the short straw as far as cost of shipping and speed of delivery is concerned. Anyway I wait with baited breath to see what all the swappers have created.
I can enjoy the eye candy at least.
best wishes Ginny
How lovely to begin each day like you do! We have a brief hint of the warm weather to come, then, bam!! back to cold.
ReplyDeleteso pretty cari! i love checking out your blog...it always makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI am a first time visitor and just had to tell you how much I love your blog! I found you through Natasha burns. Your blog is so lovely! And I feel like you must be a kindred spirit, my mother grew up in minnesota and is also a librarian! What are the chances. Thanks so much for providing such lovelies to look at!
ReplyDeleteI couldn't agree more!! And I am so enjoying the amazing weather - and life!!
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