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When Good Enough is Good Enough

December 6, 2014
by birch & raven
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Artistic Endeavors / Because I Said Sew / Financial Fixin's / Mental Health

I got up at 5:45 this morning, intent on finishing preparations for the holiday fair where I had a table. I was going to do pricing, and pack up my tote, and break down the folding table. I’d be ready with plenty of time to shower, take care of the dog, and eat breakfast at a relaxed pace. Instead, I decided that I had time to do a few more things. Girl-E and her friends […]

It’s Too Pretty to Use!

December 7, 2013
by birch & raven
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Artistic Endeavors / Because I Said Sew / General Musings / Simple Living

I heard it more than once today. “Oh, look at at that. It’s almost to pretty to use!” A potholder, a dish cloth. My hard work combined with well-chosen materials. Not art, but pretty close to craft. Lovely. But for some, not meant for the hard work of life. Why? Why do we save special and nice and enjoyable things and never use them? You’ve admired that potholder, right? Will you continue to enjoy it […]