Pretty and Productive Mess

I am so thankful that I can still cook. I am slower at prep work and make more messes when I cook. A good mixer, processor, and my French carbon steel knives are lifesavers. I have found that using high quality tools in the kitchen helps me avoid accidents and accommodates the stiffness in my hands.

Kitchen Whimsey

Pallet Kitchen Garden with Water Whimsies

I love to cook. Today I made yeast rolls, cinnamon buns, oatmeal cookies, Harissa, cumin potato salad, and avocado salad dressing. Parkinson’s makes everything take longer to prepare. My Kitchen Aid mixer is worth every penny. I must have taken three naps in between cooking projects today. I did have the pleasure on gathering fresh lettuce and cilantro from my pallet garden today.

Tea Party

Old teapots, cups, and saucers make lovely, whimsical plant stakes.

Picking Haul

I went picking at two different junk shops today. I brought home a lot of promising pieces.

Tuesday Afternoon Whimsies

I noticed my neighbor weeding her lovely yard. She lives in a beautiful old craftsman era home. I am in love with it. I introduced myself and she graciously let me use her garden as a backdrop for my whimsey photos.

Summer Rain

I am rocking on my front porch watching the rain fall.  There is a sweet scent wafting in the breeze that I am enjoying. I am at peace.              

Amethyst and Crystal Tea Light Topiary

Offered at The Vintage Swag in Summerville, SC

Blue-Melon Bird Bath

Offered at The Vintage Swag in Summerville, SC

Leap of Faith on a Whim

Earlier this week I posted two whimsies on eBay.  Today, I put semi teen whimsies on consignment at a lovely, quaint boutique.  This time last year I was devastated over my recent Parkinson’s diagnosis.  It is amazing that I have grown so much in a year’s time.  I never heard of whimsies until this past April, now I love making them.  I have made fun online friends on food.com where I have learned so much about creative cooking.  I have always been close to my husband, but now there is a new sweetness between us.  Everyday I feel blessed…I know what hope is…I feel cherished.

It was hard to part with this one! I hope someone will give it a good home.

Bird-feeder

This dainty feeder is made from blue and white glass and china.