The Prophet by Kahil Gibran

The Prophet by Kahil Gilbran is a most powerful and beautiful poem.  This book conveys the wisdom of many lifetimes and is a must for any person seeking spiritual growth.  Follow the link below for futher reading:

http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=n5BlBsFbGOQC&lpg=PP1&dq=the%2Bprophet&pg=PA15#v=onepage&q&f=false

Bag from 1980's Big Ben Wool

Cutsie Bags 3

I have progressed on to bags with shoulder straps now, and I really like this one.  I love the colour combinations and the button from my collection of old buttons.

This one below, was a bit of a mistake, as I did not do enough chains for the strap, but carried on anyway.  It can be put over the shoulder as a short bag.  So someone may buy it from our stall.

Cutsie Bags 2

This is another selection of my new

Cutsie Bags.

I like this one particularly because of the range of colours. I wanted to do one with Chakra colours like a rainbow.

This one uses a lilac colour which may not show up as well as I would like. I only just had enough wool to finish of the handles.

 All these bags are made either from oddments or other unwanted wools.

New Slippers with a Lift 3

Had my ski slippers, (as him indoors calls them), for over 3 months now.  I find them comfortable and after a day on my feet they are a welcome change.  The nobbles seem to help sooth away stresses.    I would not recommend them to anyone with balance problems, as I have had a little difficulty on occasion.  They are not pretty to look at and the Velcro fastenings loosen off after a while.  I don't think they are life changing, but I think I would have another pair when these wear out.

Follow the Fitness label below for further information on these.

Cutsie Bags

I was recently involved in the Barnaby Festival in Macclesfield. My Art & Craft department exhibited some artwork and crafted goods. We were able to sell the crafted items, which brought in some money for the department. While there I saw some lovely knitted and crocheted hand bags. It got me to thinkin' and I came away with some ideas. We had a couple of knitted hats that were made some time ago and had never sold, so I decided to UpCycle them into bags.

I crocheted one from scratch.  I made it in a round shape like a hat then put handles on it. 

I wondered what it would be like if instead of working from a round, I worked from a chain and worked around that.  The result was this one below.  I went on to crochet some more which will be in my next posting.

These I call 'Cutsie Bags'

The house seems empty somehow?

Dexter has gone back home after 2 weeks of staying with us.  At first I did not really want him around.  Then I found him boring.  Next it was a bother to clean out his cage, feed and water him.  I got used to the regular playtimes.  Getting him out and holding him.  Letting him loose in the empty bath for a run around.  Playing on the settee, while I watched over him.  He is so cute and came out when he heard food!  His beedy little eyes watching through the bars. 

Now the space on the landing where his cage was placed is clear.  I have hoovered up the debrae for the last time.  Quietness and emptiness abound.  How sad.  I now miss that cumbersome little bundle.  No fear though.  I shan't be getting one of my own.  Maybe we will foster Dexter again, next holidays.

Dexter's 1st Birthday Party

Dexter has been staying at his holiday cottage while his mummy, (my grand-daughter), has been away.

While at his cottage, (AKA my house), Dexter celebrated his 1st birthday with some friends.  Hope Holistics photographer was there to catch the excitement!  Unfortunately the party hats were nowhere to be seen, as I have not found a way to turn my grouped pictures into images for insertion into this blog.  Ah well, never mind.  Dexter still had a good time.

Yes, I think I am barking mad.  Mind you; 'Tales of the River Bank'; a series was created by David Ellison and Paul Sutherland, CBC film-editors, in 1959, was very succesful.  So, I'll let my imagination run on.  See Wikipedia for more info on the series.

OK - So I've now found out how to convert the grouped picture.  Here is the party in all its glory.

Hayfever

The hayfever season is looming and I for one aim to reduce its negative influence on my life.  Last year I did quite well.  I have just spring cleaned the bedroom. 

Stripping the bed and hoovering the whole lot:

• Ceiling
• Walls
• Bed Base
• Mattress
• Tops of wardrobes
• Behind Chests of drawers

I damp dusted everything:

• Pictures
• Inside Draws & Wardrobes

I emptied everythin out:

• Drawers
• Wardrobes
• Under the bed

I washed the bedding and curtains.  I treated myself and my DH, (see FlyLady under my favourite websites), to a new duvet and pillows.

I cleaned the windows, doors and radiators.

I cleared clutter from everywhere in the room.  I feel better for it. I feel lighter.  I feel energised.

I sprayed a mix of Tea Tree oil and water over the bed, bedding, mattress and curtains.  Dust mites don't like Tea Tree oil.

Some people with sever hayfever, rhynitis and asthma do this sort of thing more often.  I tend to just do the full monty once every spring.

It has taken quite some time to do it all, but I broke it down into manageable chunks.  15 minutes here and 15 minutes there, the FlyLady way.

The other major thing I do to thwart hayfever, is to drink copeous amounts of water.  At least 8 glasses (2ltrs/4pints), per day.  I use tap water, sometimes filtered.  I drink it at room temperature, as I believe this is most suitable for the stomach to handle.  If it is hot or cold then the stomach has to hold on to it until it is the right temperature to pass to the rest of the body.  Hot or cold adds stress to the body and can adversly affect the immune system, therefore agrivating hayfever and other symptoms.

So folks.  Have a good summer.

Clearing My Clutter 23

Having had my car in the garage for some time now; I have just taken a photo for evidence of my clutter clearing success.  I am still pleased to put my car away and have only left it out once or twice.  It's great coming out in the morning to see my neighbours' cars all frosted up and mine is as clear as a bell!

Click on the Garage link below and scrole down to see the before clutter clearing picture.