Recent Inspirations:
Yesterday as I was roaming around in a local junk shop I found the most beautiful, faded tangerine- colored book from 1905. I was first intrigued by the once vibrant-now-faded cover with a sparrow on the spine. When I opened the book it was pure joy to see the most delightful illustrations and words. Even more mysterious was the owners name hand written in quill pen on the inside cover…which bared my maiden name. Locally, it could of been one of my relatives!
The blossoms on the wisteria were such a vibrant shade of purple. The sun shone through the petals illuminating each one above me. Vines twisting and turning creating an umbrella above my head.
Hair is fascinating. Although mine is usually sleek I love it long and lush and tangled. I was most inspired by the article on Jenny Hart in Juxtaposed Magazine this month. In the article she explains how she embroidered with real human hair on leather which is so wild!
http://www.sublimestitching.com/
The article reminded me of a little pen sketch I created a few months ago with twisty-tangled hair. So I am posting here along with a scan of my own tresses on top of pretty artist paper.
The lovely child, nests, hair, sketchies:
And the most enchanting recipe for Lavender Lemonade!
5 cups (1200 milliliters) of water
1/2 cup (112 grams) lavender blooms, stemmed
1/2 cup (80 milliliters) sugar
mint leaves
lavender sprigs
In a small saucepan bring 1 cup of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add the lavender blossoms. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, discard the lavender blossoms and set aside. Add the lemon juice and sugar to the remaining water. Add the prepared lavender tea. Refrigerate when chilled. Garnish with mint leaves and lavender sprigs.
I think it would be wonderful to make ice cubes with mint leaves and lavender buds trapped inside to put in this heavenly summer concoction.
I think I am going to have a small contest to send away my patchwork teapot to one of you so check back very soon!
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