granny pants.

So over the past few weeks, I've noticed a theme that ran throughout some of my favorite blogs--tree love. I mean, people have been 'hugging' trees forever but this takes it to a new level. Semi-similar to my earlier post regarding upholstering tree stumps, this is like granny graffiti. Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood from Craftsanity; a blog/podcast for all us DIY'ers out there, feels the world would be lost without art. Who honestly could say they could live without art? No one! Where would we be without music, dance, doodling, photography...honestly the list could just keep going. Art therapy is the way to go--feeling blue, go color in a coloring book or frame those photos that have been lingering on your desk for months. Jennifer says that she "craft[s] to relieve stress and love[s] it when [she] can successfully turn a negative into a positive." You said it sister!

I'm just super excited to see these types of positive 'community involvement'. I also like how more and more people are getting back in touch with handmade goods. It truly is the way to go. I've been experimenting with my sewing machine and stuffed animals, weird I know, and I love it. It's such a great de-stresser. I think this winter I'll try to tackle knitting again...maybe with less holes this time.

chalk world

eh?

So I ended up going out to Tofino [picture a small fishing village with Maine scenery].

The town was really cute. Reminded me of Cape Cod. Everyone knows everyone.

Squirt kept us company on our hikes. She never gets lost surprisingly.

Big Tree Trail.

And of course, some amazingly colored starfish.

Nice place to visit but I like calling Rhode Island my home.

super freak.

Just browsing some blogs tonight and I came across the lovely Super Naturale. They rave that they're "an independent site dedicated to the 'Do It Yourself' culture in all its glorious forms. From simple afternoon home improvement projects to radical lifestyle choices- we love them all. We celebrate ingenuity, creativity and the handmade," which I can most defnitely agree with! They are fabulous and after you peruse their site, you want to run down to Home Depot, A.C. Moore, and Ikea and revamp your entire space.

One post that caught my little eye was one regarding the STUMP project. Honestly, the picture was what caught my eye. I mean--an upholestered tree stump?! I had to read on. The STUMP project started in 1999 in NYC and basically beautifies tree stumps who have sacrificed their precious lives to various things out of their control--disease, vehicular damage, construction, etc. Take a look at the post, where there are step-by-step instructions on how to take on this project. How delightful would it be if all the tree stumps in NYC [and eventually everywhere] were beautifully upholstered and given some life again with bright colors and chaotic textures? I think this is one amazing realistic dream.