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Charles

I’ve admired Marimekko’s fabric selection for some time now. I’ve particularly swooned for this amazing cow fabric (alas, no walls in our home are tall enough for it!). I’m fortunate that the one and only Marimekko outlet is located just 40 minutes north of my home. I was in Manchester during the winter break and was thrilled to find this Rooster print for sale in the outlet. Feeling empowered after making Elias’ quilt and Momar’s quilt, I scooped up Charles (allegedly the name of said rooster) and brought him home to make a wall quilt. It was a straightforward project, but still time consuming, as is the way with quilting. I used Martha Stewart’s velcro suggestion for mounting the piece on our wall (her tutorial here). I’m quite pleased with the warmth and color it adds to our stairwell. My first quilting project for our family!

^^CHARLES! Perhaps the only rooster that will survive life on Cartwheel Farm.^^

^^Our itty bitty stairwell makes it difficult to photograph the piece straight on. Thank goodness for wide angle lenses!^^

^^Charles is becoming acquainted with The Blue Fairy (a painting I purchased for Kimmy when we lived in Southern California at a street fair and that we’re holding for her until she has a home suitable for her magic).^^

Snowy Sunday

In the name of slowing down and spending more focused, intentional time working on projects, I’m narrowing down my favorite photographs from each week and spending meaningful time editing and processing those images. I’ll share them individually as they are each a project unto themselves.

I adore this moment during a sunny snowfall last Sunday with Courtland and Gladden. You may view it even larger (and more clearly) here.

In other news, I’m off to Austin, Texas until Sunday for work. James will have the help of Momar and Doda while I’m away. I’ll miss my littles but am looking forward to eating breakfast burritos every morning, grooving to some amazing live music, and the accompanying sun and warmth. Do send suggestions my way if you’ve ever been to Austin. Theron told me that I cannot miss out on a Torchy’s Taco. The man has traveled all 50 states, twice, and claimed that you will not find a better taco anywhere, ever. BOLD CLAIM, SIR! I’m up for the experience.