TimeFlysSew

Spring Snails

2011-05-15T20:28:00.000-07:00

I have many "Spring Snails" that call my yard home. This snail was moving slowly up my trellis this morning making his way to my wisteria vine.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-05-27T19:48:00.000-07:00

Jen is turning into such a pretty girl! She loves following me around the flower beds
and laying down after I get them all weeded.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-05-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

Enjoy!

C.Marie

2010-05-02T07:08:00.000-07:00

This is a picture of my great grandma (on right) after a fishing trip up in

Granite Falls, WA.

Ahhh...how fishing has changed over the years.

Here I am on the Columbia River in Cathlamet, WA.

Enjoy, C.Marie

2010-05-02T06:59:00.000-07:00

I am working on some projects in my studio and came across these old photos.

The little girl on the left is my mom.

Enjoy, C.Marie

2010-04-25T15:39:00.000-07:00

The sun is out and the tempature is just right for working out in the yard. I started a number of garden goodies in pots - artichokes, lettuce, peas and onions.
Enjoy Spring!
C.Marie

2010-04-21T20:32:00.000-07:00

With the weather getting warmer, I am finally able to hear the
frogs just before dusk. I find this so relaxing.
C.Marie

2010-03-31T20:31:00.000-07:00

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The Columbia River is a very busy place. Every hour a tug is running up or down
river. And the huge Cargo Tankers that haul anything from logs, cars, fuel, and merchandise
come up river all day.

2010-03-25T19:31:00.000-07:00

It is "Springer Fishing" season once again. I thought I would share
what I get to enjoy each morning on the river while sipping my
coffee. It is rare to get sun and then to be able to see
Mt. St. Helens in the background.
I am reminded once again how much I love the outdoors.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-03-09T19:04:00.000-08:00

These are some pages from a Round Robin I am participating in this year. This is Jill's Haunted House book. I always have enjoyed Halloween. The best part was creating "Ghoul Couture" page.
Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-03-09T18:43:00.000-08:00

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2010-02-13T14:24:00.000-08:00

My sign is Pisces (Febuary 20 - March 20)

Enjoy, C.Marie

2010-02-13T14:22:00.000-08:00

My latest RR is ready to begin it's journey.
This book is all about your horoscope and what's your sign.
This is the front cover of the book, which I found off a
old tin globe. I will be adding a moon face to the middle upon its return.

Opening the book each person will add there signature to a
sign in tag.
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Sign in tags.

2010-02-13T07:32:00.000-08:00

2010-02-13T07:27:00.000-08:00

I ordered this little book on heart stones by Josie Iselin, and it came in the mail yesterday!
This is a great book for anyone who collects heart stones! Which I do...
I love this quote, "The heart stone is a lovely vessel. When you take it home and
set it on your windowsill or dresser, its presence buoys you up. When you give it
to a friend or lover, you give what you have filled it with: strength, love, and
confidence. It is an inntimate gift; the connections are powerful."

2010-02-08T19:29:00.000-08:00

Check out this Chicken Coop! I just know my Magnolia would love this.
It is a little old pick up truck turned into chicken coop/garden. The chickens
lay their eggs in the front seat of the truck and the garden grows in the
bed of the pick up truck.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-02-08T19:24:00.000-08:00

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2010-02-08T19:19:00.000-08:00

This weekend I visited the Seattle Garden Show...
What a splendid garden show this year. This year it is all about color even
in the garden. I can't wait for Spring.

2010-01-24T17:54:00.000-08:00

Blue Heron

2010-01-24T17:51:00.000-08:00

I took a break and spent a couple hours at my favorite outdoor
trail. Eventhough it was raining I still had a great time
enjoying mother nature.
I saw many blue heron and a group of pintails. Also with the leaves
off the tress, it is a good time to spy bird nests.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-01-24T17:41:00.000-08:00

2010-01-16T08:17:00.000-08:00

Calico Cupboard - Mt. Vernon, Washington
This is a great restuarant located in a historic warehouse in Mt. Vernon, Washington.
CJ and I enjoyed lunch here and the food was soooo delicious.
They also sell the biggest cinnamon rolls I have ever seen.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-01-16T08:06:00.000-08:00

2010-01-16T08:01:00.000-08:00

I have been trying my luck with making a couple Valentine dolls, this is just the
beginning of the process. I have been using paperclay to make the heart shaped
heads. As they begin to take shape I will update with more photos.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2010-01-03T18:24:00.000-08:00

2009-12-27T16:57:00.000-08:00

Donnie Wayne

Who would be the first in line for Prime Rib

dinner at the Malecki's?

Megan's yummy cookies

Molly brought everyone spring bulbs for

Christmas

2009-12-27T16:49:00.000-08:00

Hayley, Christy and Emily....

Emily (aka Lacey M) on the drums

Hayley, Brian (aka George Strait) and Christy

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2009-12-24T06:46:00.000-08:00

Memories of Christmas at Grandpa & Grandma's.
Here is a Christmas picture of me (on the left) and my sister (on the right).

2009-12-24T06:38:00.000-08:00

Happy Holidays!
C.Marie

2009-12-22T20:20:00.000-08:00

Here is my latest jolly snowmen...

I had an old crayloa colored chalk box that seemed to fit perfect on this one.

Happy Holidays!

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-12-20T21:14:00.000-08:00

Today I went and saw my favorite 2 lil guys .... Carl and Davy!

These lil guys once lived right across the street, but now the drive

is about 40 minutes from my house.

Well worth the drive.....

2009-12-20T21:10:00.000-08:00

OMG....

This was my dessert at Ruth Chris Steakhouse.
Chocolate Sin Cake (served warm)

2009-12-20T20:57:00.000-08:00

My favorite part of the 5th Avenue theater is the ceiling!

2009-12-20T20:56:00.000-08:00

We had tickets to the 5th to see Irving Berlin's White Christmas on Saturday. The city sparkles during the holidays.

2009-12-20T20:53:00.000-08:00

Christmas Time In Seattle

2009-12-15T21:35:00.000-08:00

I started a new altered book/journal.
The book is only 6" x 3' and is alot of fun to create in.
I can't wait to see how it will turn out.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-12-15T21:28:00.000-08:00

2009-12-13T07:49:00.000-08:00

Here is another page from my journal.

The journal prompt for the week was "bird".

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-12-13T07:36:00.000-08:00

My Favorites at Christmas Time

My sister made me this "personalized"

stocking, which I just love!

These little shelf elves have been popping up all over

my house over the years. The latest one I found is the

striped green elf (on the right).

My growing collection of "vintage" bells.

Enjoy,

C.Marie

2009-12-13T07:28:00.000-08:00

I sketch out each lil' Snowman before I begin

to sew-

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-12-13T07:19:00.000-08:00

This is the latest in lil' Snowmen I have been working on. I seem to always

bring a couple jolly Snowmen to life each year.

The best part is when you complete their faces!

He stands 13" tall and is a wonderful

addition to my many Snowmen.

I added a old paintbrush for his broom.

Enjoy,

C.Marie

2009-12-08T20:32:00.000-08:00

C O L O R E D P E N C I L S

Colored Pencils...I love them! As many of you know I am addicted to colored pencils. I have them tucked everywhere. Whenever I am feeling blue instead of chocolate I buy a new set of colored pencils. Instant happiness!

Well today I came across the most amazing little site http://500pencils.socialdesigner.com/! Click on the link and check out all the 500 (yes 500) colored pencils, names and stories.

Enjoy,

C.Marie

2009-12-05T08:40:00.001-08:00

We spent Thanksgiving weekend over in Spokane, Washington. Look at these beautiful sunsets we got to enjoy...

However the sunrise was pretty breathtaking too.

2009-12-05T08:30:00.000-08:00

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-11-23T20:23:00.000-08:00

Another one of my journal pages -

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-11-23T20:14:00.000-08:00

Over the years now I have been constructing these little paper glitter houses. Each year before Thanksgiving I get the boxes out and put up this little village of three that started in 2002. I have displayed them in many ways over the years and added about 3-4 dozen more. This year I displayed the village on a tree.

Enjoy,

C.Marie

2009-11-23T20:11:00.000-08:00

I just love finding stone angels. Look at this new one I found out in

Morton, Washington over the weekend.

Enjoy,

C.Marie

2009-11-18T19:05:00.000-08:00

It is hard to believe that I am planning for Thanksgiving and precious time spent with my family and close friends. My dear Grandpa will be coming to join us for turkey dinner this year too.
I think back to the many times as a little girl spending Thanksgiving at Grandpa and Grandma's house. What cherished memories...

Me and Grandpa

September 2009

2009-11-18T19:02:00.001-08:00

"The Zodiac-Tell me your sign."

Round Robin

I have started to work on a new Round Robin book and the theme is, "The Zodiac-Tell me your sign." This is just one of the pages I have started. I will be sharing more as I get them completed, before they begin there long journey.

2009-11-18T18:39:00.000-08:00

"Nest"

"How hard to realize that every camp of men or beast has this glorious starry firmament for a roof! In such places standing alone on the mountaintop it is easy to realize that whatever special nests we make...leaves and moss like the marmots and birds, or tents or piled stone...we all dwell in a house of one room...the world with the firmament for its roof...and are sailing the celestial spaces without leaving any track."

John Muir (1838-1914)

The joy in finding ...

a little heart!

C.Marie

2009-11-18T18:37:00.000-08:00

The Journal Prompt for this weeks Altered Book Group is...

"Blue"

C.Marie

2009-11-18T18:28:00.000-08:00

Wind, Rain, Cold.....

The weather has been windy, rainy and cold. I find that

after I rack the leaves...the yard is filled up with the

next gust of wind that comes.

This is the neighbors tree...isn't it beautiful?

I can not wait till all the leaves have fallen.

Even Magnolia is not a big fan of the weather, she has been

staying in her coop lately.

Enjoying fall-

C.Marie

2009-11-01T20:08:00.000-08:00

Speaking of football, we had a great day at the Husky Stadium last weekend. Eventhough...the dogs lost the sun made for a fun time!
Enjoy,

C.Marie

2009-11-01T20:01:00.000-08:00

Anyone up for a little football?

Jolly Little Snowmen

2009-10-10T08:32:00.000-07:00

These little jolly snowmen are made out of paperclay and

sprinkled with a little glitter.

Enjoy,

C.Marie

Home Preserving

2009-10-10T08:14:00.000-07:00

I have been having so much fun with home preserving (canning)

this year! It all started with making my yearly "Dilly Beans"

and I can't seem to stop...

I picked this Complete Book of Home Preserving up

and love the recipes!

My sister Connie at http://www.constantlyvintage.blogspot.com/ shared

her colorful lil tomatoes with me and I had to preserve the colors

so I canned them.

Here are colorful lil tomatoes, zucchini pickles

and zucchini relish.

I have also preserved raspberries, carrot - morning cheer marmalade,

blueberry syrup, and blueberry butter!

Enjoy,

C.Marie

Recent Doodles

2009-10-02T20:13:00.000-07:00

Enjoy,
C.Marie

Round Robin-Wish You Were Here!

2009-10-02T20:06:00.000-07:00

Round Robin-"Wish You Were Here" pages

Enjoy,

CMarie

Fishing

2009-10-02T19:53:00.000-07:00

The joy of the outdoors and to some....

going fishing!

Enjoy,

C.Marie

Fishing On The River

2009-10-02T19:40:00.001-07:00

We seemed to miss the storms that evening.

But they did make for some beautiful skys.

I actually have one hooked!

Enjoy,

C.Marie

Rosie Is Back

2009-10-02T19:37:00.000-07:00

Guess Who Jumped Back Into My Life?

Rosie

Leaves

2009-10-02T18:44:00.000-07:00

Out of all the Seasons, I enjoy Autumn the best! Each year I select a book to hold the leaves I pick up that are in a variety of colors, sizes and textures. I seem to collect more and more each year.

Here are just a couple from last year-

I can not wait to see what glorious colors of leaves I will discover this year.
C.Marie

2009-05-26T17:54:00.000-07:00

The real geranium-

There are annual geraniums, and then there are the real geraniums.
Real geraniums are hardy perennials that come back year after year
on their own and offer a wide range of flower colors, including shades
of white, pink, purple, and blue. If you plant several varieties, you can
see a display of flowers from spring to autumn, and have the benifit of
attractive foliage that provides interest even when the plants aren't in bloom.

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2009-05-25T20:21:00.000-07:00

Whidbey Island's Meerkerk Gardens

Kyle and I visited Meerkerk Gardens on Saturday. Meerkerk Gardens
is comprised of ten acres of desplay and educational gardens
surrounded by forty three acres of woodland preserve. The garden
trail takes you through the hybrid test garden, heritage gardens
and past the nursery. The rhododendrons and azaleas are so
beautiful and some are the size of large trees.

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-05-25T20:05:00.000-07:00

One of my last tulips...of course, lavender.

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This gem is a "nicatine" plant.
It seems this year my garden is becoming
home to many lavender flowering plants.

2009-05-25T19:56:00.000-07:00

This little dainty vine is called, "Akebia". I just love the
tiny little flowers.

2009-05-25T19:50:00.000-07:00

"Bleeding Hearts" are blooming lovely in my
garden.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-05-01T19:00:00.000-07:00

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-05-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

Happy May Day!
Look at what I found on my door today, my dear sister Connie
and Nieces Hayley and Emily
left this.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-04-27T20:19:00.000-07:00

I was wandering thru Sunnyside Nursery this weekend
and could not pass this up. The entire time I was taking
pictures the cat never once moved.

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-04-19T21:06:00.000-07:00

Camilla

Hellebore

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-04-19T20:48:00.000-07:00

What a season for Springer's! This was our last weekend
to fish down on the Columbia river for Spring Chinook Salmon (Springer's).
We had many weekends of rain, which is typical for this fishery. However,
this last weekend we got to enjoy beautiful weather!

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-04-19T20:35:00.000-07:00

This little lavender bloom just opened in my garden.
Isn't it beautiful?
I have forgotten what it's name is, but must
look at the nursery and see if I can find another.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-04-15T18:29:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite Spring flowers are Trilliums! These little
flowers emerge from dormancy in early Spring, before the
leaves are out on the trees overhead, and they go dormant in late
Summer. Trilliums are slow growers. Most plants will set seed,
but those seeds will only germinate under ideal conditions,
and seedlings can take years to reach flowering size.

This is one of my Trilliums in my backyard. I have been
growing this little gem for 4 years now and it multiplied
this year giving my two blooms.

I can't wait to find some of the varieties above to
add to my garden.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-04-05T21:35:00.000-07:00

My latest collage. I did this on the boat.
During Spring and Summer I have a hard time
staying focused on drawing, collaging, and creating art.
The reason for this is I love to garden and enjoy spending any
free time outside. However, during Spring I usually am with my
sweetheart fishing down on the Columbia in Cathlamet, Washington and
since I can't sit still for more than a minute I always make sure I have my
Journals and colored pencils on the boat.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-04-05T21:27:00.000-07:00

Cathlamet, Washington.

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-04-05T21:22:00.000-07:00

We have been spending all of our weekends
in Cathlamet, Washington. Look at the sunsets we
enjoyed this weekend, usually it is raining here.

I just love the pastel shades that light up the sky. If you
aren't careful it will all be over in the blink of an eye.
Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-04-05T21:13:00.000-07:00

Welcome Spring!

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-03-07T21:26:00.000-08:00

Sharing a couple of my, "Provence" pages for a
Round Robin I am in.

I found this dainty glove the other day. The envelope holds
mementos of tickets, love letters, candy wrap and cigar label.

Meet you in Provence.
Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-03-07T21:12:00.000-08:00

Magnolia laid her first egg

It seems that Magnolia was the last in
our neighborhood of backyard chickens to
produce eggs. However, today she surprised us
all with this egg! Cluck...

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-02-28T17:25:00.000-08:00

Look at what I got in the mail this week-
I discovered Barbara's blog and then entered to win one of her
little bird nest and this is what arrived!

As I opened the box, which Barbara had wrapped with vintage
pattern paper (what a great idea) I discovered
"This cozy place is for you".

Thank you Barbara! I adore this little bird nest
and can not wait to add it to my collection.
Dont forget to check out Barbara's blog at
www.treasuresfromtheheartgifts.blogspot.com

C.Marie

2009-02-28T17:04:00.000-08:00

Here are some photos of David Richardson, isn't he cute!

Lucky me, now I get to enjoy David and his brother Carl!

Enjoy, C.Marie

2009-02-22T20:27:00.000-08:00

Winter at Spence Park

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-02-22T20:11:00.000-08:00

Carl came and visited me today - he is getting so big. He
was so impressed with the roses I had and made me think
I need to spend more time simply smelling the roses.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-02-20T22:50:00.000-08:00

I visited the Northwest Flower and Garden Show today. It is the second largest
flower show, respectively, in the country (the largest is in Philidelphia).
This year is the final one, owner Duane Kelly has annouced he will be selling the company.
The theme was Sustainable Spaces for 2009.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-02-20T22:42:00.000-08:00

A GARDEN RETREAT

ENTRY TO CASCADIA

RECLAIM, RECREATE, REJUVINATE

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PEACE ON EARTH

PATCHWORK GARDEN

LANDSCAPE DESEGRAGATION

YOUR GARDEN OASIS - THE EVERYDAY GETAWAY

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Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-02-20T22:13:00.000-08:00

This picture makes me laugh, we have gone thru a couple
screen doors now...yes, the dogs have run right thru them.
And I swear it was just the other day that JEN was the same size
as my little LU LU.

Enjoy,
C.Marie

2009-02-20T22:09:00.000-08:00

My little JEN is getting big!

Enjoy,
C.Marie