Around the Cottage in April

Because of my knee surgery, I have spent very little time in the studio.  When I finally went out there, I was greeted by my pile of blues, ready to build kits for the Texas event, Beauty in Blue, that had to be cancelled.

My creativity level has been on low, so the busywork of packing it all up was a welcome job.  I daydreamed about how much more appreciative I will be to attend this next year, after missing so many social events now.

While I am not making many things, I am keeping busy.  I am trying to do a project a day, even if it as is simple as freshening the slipcovers and filling vases with blooms.

There have been plenty to pick!  Spring has sprung in my yard.

I have been more than grateful for the days of beautiful weather.  Spring is always uplifting for me and being outside doing yard work has helped me a great deal.

Planting seeds, clearing flowers, planning a garden, are all ways of looking to the future and a brighter tomorrow.

 

 

 

 

Comments

[jeanie]

I'm glad you are recuperating well, able to do some things and really, the timing couldn't be a lot better, so long as we have to be in already. I love all the pretty blues.

[Wendy]

Karla, I have a mountain of new old millenery stock I would love to send you. Many made in occupied germany. I'm in my 70s and don't do Facebook or instagram. Nobody I know wants it and I don't want to just toss it. Can't send right now as I pretty much am in my house 24/7 but maybe may or june. I love your blog, your creativity and your honest approach to life. Hope you get this as I have never commented.

[Karla]

Wendy, there has never been a more beautiful phrase than “a mountain of millinery”. Thank you for thinking of me. I would be very interested.

And yes, stay inside, stay safe! Right now, that is everyone’s job. Take care, and thanks again!

[Marsha Morris]

Hi Karla,
My name is Marsha Morris from East Texas! I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed reading you blog, and seeing your pictures. I love your studio and your cute little dogs! I’m looking forward to visiting again soon!
Wishing you a speedy recovery from your knee surgery also.

Take care, Marsha

[Karla]

How nice of you, Marsha. I look forward to “seeing you” around!