Crafting Craze

Given my need these days to focus on the things that feed my soul, as well as my more recent need to be working on some sort of crafting project at all times, here's what i've come up with . . . a collage/scrapbook of sorts of the things and people in my life that bring me joy and a little magic !! I've been checking in on the Artsymama blog for a little while, and was really inspired to try something like this . . . . I usually stick with a more "traditional" scrapbook look, but have admired the collage style and thought this might be a good way to explore it a bit !

(Jack is soooo going to kill me for using this picture, but it's one of my favorites !!!)

Still a lot more to go . . . but it's been fun so far ! I'm usually pretty reluctant to display my artistic endeavors . . . I'm always so intimidated by the amazing things I see other people creating, and feel like my little projects scream "AMATEUR !!" But, I guess I can't truly learn without taking the plunge and getting feedback . . . and who knows, maybe someday some project of mine may inspire someone, too !! Onward and upward !!!

Warren Family Fun

If you're not shovelling it, what else is there to do with all this snow but go sledding !! After the customary family breakfast - complete with blueberry pancakes, eggs, bacon, and toast - we went over to Webster Park to sled a bit . . .

I think we only lasted about 45 mintutes, with the frigid lake wind and all, but it was great . . . except for the back pain we'll all have in the morning!!

Saturday Renewal

I live for the weekends these days . . . just to have no set schedule and enjoy doing what I want, at my

own pace . . . BLISS !!

This morning I finally had the chance to have a leisurely cup of coffee and thumb thru an old issue of Country Living before heading out to do the usual Saturday errands. It was so peaceful, sitting in my guestroom/craftroom, with Tibbs sleeping on the bed next to me, looking out at the sunshine and the snow-covered trees . . . moments like these remind me how rare it is that I see my house in full daylight, and what a bright and cheerful place it is !!

And for a bit more cheer, I bought some daffodils at the store . . . amazing what a little color can do for the spirit !!

Now, on to more of my schedule-free weekend . . . !

Hungry

I chose this name for my blog because of where I am in my life this very moment . . . busy, usually under stress, often tired, and clearly in need of things that feed my soul and inject a bit of magic into my everyday life ! And who can't use some enchantment in their life ?!?! I have found myself these last few months getting easily bogged down by the everyday and the routine that goes along with it, and needing some balance between my responsibilities and my dreams. So one of my goals this year is to really make those magical moments happen and do the things that truly nourish my soul, even in the smallest of ways. This blog will hopefully help keep me accountable and remind me of my intentions, and allow me to share a little of my own soul food !

Here goes . . . !