shades of ivory

a rainy weekend project...what could more fun than making napkin rings from buttons, like these sold at April Cornell? fcp
“Life forms illogical patterns. It is haphazard and full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows whether any of them will ever return?”...Margot Fonteyn

Brick Pattern

This beautiful standard brick pattern wall wraps around my daughters drive. If your brick walls get very little sunlight and enough moisture, moss growth is inevitable. I think this is a desirable characteristic that adds to the old world charm of genuine brick. If you would like to create moss on your clay pots, Martha tells you how here: Making History: Aging Pots

Meet me in St. Louis

This challenge is all about patterns. I love buildings that mirror the city and the lives below. fcp
“When you look at a city, it's like reading the hopes, aspirations and pride of everyone who built it.”...Hugh Newell Jacobsen