ATC swaps fabric and vintage

Love using vintage fabrics, photos and so many trimmings from my ever-growing stash. 

Hopeful to join more swaps in 2025!

photos fabric and words!

Lace and trims!

 

Backyard view

 My afternoon view never disappoints. The activity at the birdbath is an epic event daily. Who is going to dominate the bath time. Some grooming - some such sitting - while in the bushes each  waits their turn. Of course there is a definite hierarchy! Enjoy the visions of nature 👇 below. 

Weathered the Storm

I have had a long time between posts! Been weathering different storms - mostly just change related - however last night was a real storm- spent the night watching radar for tornados from Hurricane Helene What a scary night- thankful we were not in the danger zone - mostly wind and tree debris.

The changes I am weathering in my life is entering retirement! I turn the big 65 soon and made my decision in February to retire from my 18 years serving those in the dementia care community at Memory Matters. I have grown, learned, and gone through many changes these last 18 years. I have come to the conclusion that change is just like any season - it has to come - time demands it- it will require new things - both physical and emotional -and God is in control. Just like seasons! This will be a very new one for me - so will be documenting as I enter the end of one season and on ot the next. 

 I said to my Best Friend Lee at the begining of my decision -" I don"t know who I will be" - "my identity has been tied to this title for so long. My knowledge of dementia care goes so deep -how do I move to the next stage? "She said you are you - that won't change.Love her calm insight!  I get it now - I will still be the same Cathee -searching and learning, encouraging those around me and friendships are always there if you work at them! 

SO basically I AM STILL ME! hopeful I will fill these pages with my new adventure as ME! and see what comes next.

Moon dreams

 

Heading in to spring

 It has been a very mild winter here on the island, and I have taken advantage of the cool weather in the mornings to head out for my walk. I have also started on my class  wanderlust. Below my photo are two pages from the lesson. There are many more to come, I relish the time I can sit and learn from the amazing teachers that Kasia provides.  More to come!!!!!

I am back on track

 It has been quite a few years of hit and miss as I create. I am determined this year to stay on track. 

Have joined several art classes. And will post my progress. Fun stuff!

Pages from the journal this year 2023

 New things and new ideaz have been popping up since I started courses in Wanderlust 2023- below are some journal pages.