Showing posts with label guest post. Show all posts
Showing posts with label guest post. Show all posts

Apr 15, 2011

Everyday Gifts by Amy Duncan


The straight stitching of the apron edge, the pressed edges of the handkerchief, the sheen of the silk thread…as I gathered up the remnants of my mother’s sewing basket, I couldn’t help but admire the intricacy…the time and attention that contributed to this handiwork…the delicacy of the linen which belies its strength over time.  And though she has passed away, I was reminded that these designs are indicative of the everyday gifts she left me
always do your best; anything worth doing is worth doing well
creativity is a worthwhile pursuit
there is beauty in the simple
you are stronger than you think
.....

a guest post by Amy Duncan of Four Corner Design

Apr 13, 2011

A Spring Morning

Guest Post by Jillsy Girl

....

the fogginess 
of sleep
lingers
as i walk
through the quiet house
the only sound 
is that of my slippers 
with each sluggish step
*
i open the back door
my eyes and ears 
 fill with delight
*
the sun still lurks behind the trees
her multitude of arms stretching forward
casting warmth to everything they touch
*

the mature viburnum aflame in pure white diamonds
a young dogwood beside it
 can't match its beauty yet
but tries its hardest
*
a towhee sits close by 
overlooking a nearby birdbath 
contemplating a dip
as others in the distance
chirp their tunes to each other
*

nature coming to greet the new day
offering me its simple gift
*
a spring morning
*
Guest Post by Jillsy Girl
Click HERE to visit her lovely site.