The only way to create a peaceful environment and help others is by looking after your own mental health first. So so true. I keep seeing people using the cup analogy - you cannot fill another person's

Thanks so much! It took me a long time to decide to sit down and give it a try... I used to admire other peoples' handiwork and wish I could do that. Definitely glad I decided to force myself to finally

Thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by. 😊

Hmm very good questions. I suppose it depends on the circumstances, and the depth of the friendships, and whether this has been an ongoing/worsening divide. We all grow and change throughout our lives...

Ah, such a beautiful garden! That hydrangea bush is gorgeous - so full! Do you just enjoy the blooms outside or do you cut them and bring them inside as well? Your salvia look so happy too - do you trim

That is my hope. She is a very energetic and restless child, but she does enjoy doing things with her hands (colouring, painting, sculpting, beading) and she has very good focus when she's really into

Absolutely adorable! What patience he has, to sit and learn. I think kids tend to keep interest in things when there is a reward for all their hard work - in this case an adorable little turtle! His stitches

Such a cute and simple project, but very practical as well! I'm sure your sister must love it.

This is coming together very nicely! I haven't tried this type of crochet yet (using multiple colours at the same time) as it looks complicated, but love the effect! I can't wait to see the progress on

This is such a fun idea - I've never tried embroidery, but I can imagine it would be very meditative... and I love the effect it gives. Plus, who doesn't want one-of-a-kind clothing? And wow look at that

This is great - their expressions are priceless. The lighting definitely feels like they're illuminated by the glow of the tv. Also a fun texture, very illustrative, reminds me of chalk pastels. I wasn't

I just had my 6th anniversary on the blockchain too! (Too bad I took a 3 year hiatus..... 😳) Happy Hive-iversary! I absolutely understand the excitement about the walk-in pantry! The house we moved into

Well written, looking forward to seeing what you have to contribute to this corner of the universe. Welcome!

Wow, thank you so much for this beautifully written response. I truly appreciate you taking the time to read through my post, and your heartfelt words. Yes, I think those rainbows were definitely a message

Yes, this is something that we all hear over and over, that we just never know when the last time will be the last time, or that things don't always go to plan, but I feel like a lot of us just don't get

That second photo is stunning - love the warm light illuminating her + the bed, against the cool natural light in the background. Whittling down social media is definitely a game changer when it comes

If it’s the wrong time words of wisdom might seem like gibberish but if it’s the right time those very same words can be transformational. So very true. I find this happening more and more as I get older.

Oh thank you for the heads up. I'm new to having my own garden, so I'm scouring the internet, relying on the knowledge of others. I'm trying to keep things as natural as possible, and when I was looking

Thank you so much for the mention. I appreciate the support! 😊 The strawberry plant is very happy - lots of bright red flowers right now... I will have to get an updated photo soon. I can't wait to try

Looks like an absolutely beautiful place, and a fantastic way to spend the day. It's true, being in nature does something to soothe the soul, and wash away stresses, even if only for a while. I especially