July 1, 2025

I guess I completely missed posting in 2024!  We had a good year and looking forward to this year!

In February two of my grandchildren got engaged to be married.  My grandson, Dillon, surprised us in June at his girlfriend's 30th birthday party.  It became their Wedding!  A surprise wedding, a first for me!  It was wonderful, set outside in a wooded area decorated with lavender and white tuile on posts.  So much happiness.  Loved it!

My granddaughter Kimberly became engaged on Valentine's Day.  No date yet, still in the planning stages.  She isn't sure of the type and size of the wedding she wants.  It will be lovely whatever she chooses.

Ronnie and I celebrate our 5th Wedding Anniversary on the 24th of this month!  We may go away for a few days to Maine or something similar.  We have had a good season at the Wilmot Farmer's Market so far this year.  One of our best sales last week.

Off to plan for a lake get together with old friends!

I have to figure out how ot post photos from Google Photos on this platform. Until then...

Remember to Play a Little Every Dat!

Diane

November 2023

It's been another break in time since I posted.  I use facebook much more on my phone now.

Convenience I guess.  Today I enjoyed re-reading previous posts and found I have been doing eco printing and dyeing since 2014!  I have sold many, many scarves at fairs and farmer's markets.  Ronnie continues to make his wonderful handcrafted utensils, bandsaw boxes and so much more.  It's kept us busy and we enjoy the people we see and talk with.  He's very generous with his knowledge and has instructed many people on how he works and how they can do it too!  Especially his bandsaw boxes!

I have also enjoyed explaining to people how I do eco printing.  This past summer I gave a demonstration at the Wilmot Farmer's Market.  The market has a special tent and each Saturday during the summer months it is used by individuals showing their products, how things are made or information about gardening, cooking and so forth.  I enjoyed my day but I was very tired at the end of the 3 hours.

I have read many books on eco-printing as well as following posts from Botanical groups who specialize in the process.  I have learned so much in the past few years and I continue to learn.  

This year I took an on line class with Nicola Brown from Ireland. I learned about "Cooking In The Dirty Pot".  I set up a dyeing station in my backyard where I use a gas tank to heat my aluminium pot.  The process is interesting and I've been pleased with most of my results.  Right now though I believe there is too much rust water in the pot so I'm dyeing too dark.  Also my iron water used to dip fabric into prior to boiling is probably too strong.  More work needed on that.

Remember to Play a Little Every Day!

Peace,

Diane

 March 2022

I'm looking forward to Spring!!!

This week we were told that masks aren't mandatory anymore.  School children don't need to wear them anymore.  They are back at school and some have become sick. I'm not sure how this will all work out.  Hoping for the best.

Ukraine is being attacked by Russia.  No provocation!  Russia just wants more land, resources and people under his thumb!  Hoping for the best.

Winter was difficult this year, very cold and windy.  We didn't get very much snow but what we did have is finally going away.

I enjoyed my new porch the end of summer and fall.  My cat loves being out there on his "perch".  All winter he's been begging to go out!  Now I can let him out for a bit, it's still pretty cold out there!

I love how the porch came out and I'm excited to do more work on the gardens and landscaping.

Before.........................

After!....................

Also, some large pine trees in the front of the house were removed!  I think it looks better opened up a bit. Neighbors and those walking by have positive comments.

Landscaping.......

I'm still eco-printing and working with men's neckties on silk scarfs.  Dharma is the company I purchase from and I tried to order more today, they are not in stock. 

Hopefull soon!

That's all for now,

Remember, play a little every day!

Peace!

Diane