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Gardening, Art Dolls, Paintings, and Bad Behaviour. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger421125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-56214225809753597602017-06-09T10:26:00.001-04:002017-06-09T10:26:46.676-04:00Little Scotia is the Cat's AssAll the Good stuff is happening on the Facebook page!<br />
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LUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-45387314660072651462016-12-01T16:34:00.004-05:002016-12-01T16:34:51.562-05:00Art Room, Little Scotia, Elizabeth Street Midland Ontario.I moved 2 more buckets and 2 huge garbage bags of material into the Art Room yesterday. I haven't even begun to create anything! Finding tons of projects that are half finished, or just waiting for some finishing touch. Goodness.<br />
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It's a small room. Nothing like the one I had a few years ago. But it's a spot, and I will make it work.<br />
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I was having a sugar crash when I took the pictures. The last one is all blurry... I was one foot out the door, and overly eager to get some food into me.<br />
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It felt good to be in there, folding up material to fit the cupboards, and laying out finished products. I'm putting a pile of stuff on sale, to make room for new creations. Also, for rent money. heh.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-56230895851106495082016-10-09T17:28:00.001-04:002016-10-09T17:28:12.248-04:00Little Scotia Art RoomSo, a tonne of art supplies are stuffed into the new little room that will be where I design and create my little dolls and Badly Behaved Cross Stitches. It's a strange room so far, because I haven't worked out where everything will live.. and the maintenance fellow tried to clean a stain in the carpet with some sort of cleaner, and the smell bothers me. (Not sure how I'll deal with that, but I'm sure I'll figure it out. )<br />
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There are no windows. I can live with this, if I can listen to music while there. Mostly my head is down into the machine anyway...<br />
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It was SO nice to touch all the things, while loading them up. I STILL have so much here at the house that has yet to make it over there, but I must organize what is there first, you know?<br />
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I haven't taken any photos of the space, because it's still a bit of a disaster (it's how I work. I seem to creatively thrive in an environment where there is chaos... or I can SEE everything I'm working with, all at once.)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-64548295772546249222016-08-12T18:39:00.002-04:002016-08-12T18:39:27.197-04:00Too Hot. TOO HOTIt's been really hot.<br />
Like, stupid hot.<br />
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I know, it probably gets hotter in other places in the world. But, Gods. I don't like it.<br />
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I'm usually a happy happy person. Joyous. Optimistic, even.<br />
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But the head makes me cranky.<br />
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What have I been doing for fun lately?<br />
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Why, I've been filling the tub with cool water, and sitting in it while playing Slither.io. Making sure my phone is hanging over the edge of the tub so if I sneeze or something, my phone falls OUTSIDE of the tub.<br />
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Ain't no stitching happening around here lately.<br />
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L.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-47405593571509877272016-08-09T20:33:00.001-04:002016-08-09T20:33:24.065-04:00House Cleaning Midland<h2 style="text-align: center;">
House Cleaning in Midland </h2>
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Yes yes yes. I designed this site! I'm pretty excited about it. It's for a cleaning service in Midland Ontario. I kept the site clean and neat, and the lady who does the cleaning is getting leads for her business already. We are both excited!<br />
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<a href="http://www.housecleaningmidland.com/">http://www.HouseCleaningMidland.com</a><br />
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She is professional and on time. She does house cleaning as well as office cleaning.<br />
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Check her out if you are looking for a house cleaner, but also just to look at the pretty site I made.<br />
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<strong>House Cleaning Midland Ontario<br />522 Elizabeth Street Unit 9<br />Midland , ON<br />L4R 2A1<br /><br />Phone 705-243-7575<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</strong>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-90316612109262239802016-07-21T17:34:00.002-04:002016-07-21T17:34:21.520-04:00Midland Ontario Art StudioHave I mentioned that Little Scotia is all set to have it's own little room in September?<br />
Yes. I'm excited. And freaking out. I don't feel very organized. My crafts and are supplies are currently all over my house.<br />
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The Little room is down the hall from my Tarot office. And it's sort of a glorified closet. But it will work for what I need. To get the stuff out of the house, and organize it so I always know where the glue sticks are.<br />
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I'm still producing, and doing markets and some shows. The producing is small scale and slow though. I'm so excited for my new room. It means getting busy!!!<br />
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l.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-23239566133436861182016-07-21T17:27:00.001-04:002016-08-09T20:25:56.078-04:00Georgian Bay Renovations<h2 style="text-align: center;">
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I met a down to earth fellow last week, and he runs a local contracting company. He's the contractor that's been working on the office building where I have my office, and where Little Scotia will be in September. I was surprised to learn how well rounded his business is.<br />
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The renovations they do in Georgian Bay (and even further south) include kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, basement renovations, and office or work renovations. But they also do brick laying, and will build houses from the ground up. Small renovations to the whole house. I was impressed!<br />
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His website has some photos on it, showcasing his company's former jobs. There are some great pictures of the dream house exteriors, as well as some fantastic interior kitchen and bathroom renovations. <br />
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<a href="http://georgianbayrenovations.ca/">http://georgianbayrenovations.ca/</a><br />
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The website is simple, but you can call and ask all the questions, get quotes, (with no obligation) and meet this Midland Ontario contractor who is also the project manager.<br />
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check it out!<br />
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I'm sneaking in levity when I can! But, still there's work.<br />
Wanted to share some of my Summer relaxation links in Midland Ontario.<br />
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<a href="http://midlandontarioreflexology.com/" target="_blank">Midland Ontario Reflexology</a><br />
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That's me, ofcourse. it's very relaxing to give Reflexology, believe it or not!<br />
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<a href="http://midlandontariomassage.com/" target="_blank">Midland Ontario Massage</a> - This lady knows her stuff! And RMT in Midland that absolutely rocks.</h2>
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And then, this.<br />
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<a href="http://midlandontariowaxing.com/" target="_blank">Midland Ontario Waxing</a> - so... Midland Ontario Waxing helps me look nice and smooth all summer long. As relaxing as waxing can be... really, it's more about not shaving everyday. Now THAT'S relaxing. hehehe.</h2>
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There you go!<br />
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L.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Midland, ON, Canada44.749516000000007 -79.89219229999997744.659306500000007 -80.053553799999975 44.839725500000007 -79.730830799999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-73933567245706603572016-05-29T17:35:00.001-04:002016-05-29T17:37:33.220-04:00Chipmunk Loose in Stackers Pancake House, Midland Ontario.Seriously. This is how I'm spending my time.<br />
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3r0krZmD60tAJN-Bt0Z6bA" target="_blank">It's The Most Silly Fun. YOU TUBE!</a><br />
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I am creating like furious for the Buttertart Festival. But these little gems happen.<br />
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L. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-82466122006336527652016-03-31T16:01:00.002-04:002016-04-07T15:07:15.304-04:00Seven Hour Gaps.I do this thing. I've always done it. I'm feeling like I MUST catch the reigns on it soon.<br />
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So, this morning I had an appointment at 9:45am. That took me to 10:30. I was out of the office before 11am.<br />
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My NEXT appointment isn't until 6pm.<br />
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It's currently almost 4pm as I write this. Now. Ask me what I did all day.<br />
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To be fair, I did pop into the office to change my window display from Winter to Spring, took stock of what linens I needed there. I popped into the bank. I came home and put a load of laundry on.<br />
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Other than that, I've been sitting here, in my work clothes, surfing, listening to music... and watching the clock. Waiting till it's time to leave for my next appointment.<br />
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I have always done this thing. I feel like I can't get into anything at home, because I will miss my next appointment. Even though today, there was SEVEN HOURS between appointments. A seven hour gap with nothing in my dayplanner.<br />
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I could have sewn something up. This money, for example, took me 2 hours yesterday. I could have been sewing this whole time.<br />
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But no. I managed to make a tea. To peek in the cupboards. To do a few dishes.<br />
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I have an entire work space to move into my bedroom. (This is a long story for another time.) And I am sitting here. Waiting.<br />
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What is UP with that?<br />
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The answer could easily be that I put in my dayplanner: "Sew monkeys."<br />
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I wonder if it would make a difference?<br />
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LUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0Midland, ON, Canada44.749516000000007 -79.89219229999997744.659306500000007 -80.053553799999975 44.839725500000007 -79.730830799999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-58524989408929975762016-03-11T08:08:00.002-05:002016-03-11T08:08:48.134-05:00Gardening update, and Global Warming.I've been taking a lot of my blogging energy out <a href="https://www.patreon.com/LillahTalks" target="_blank">HERE</a> lately. Quick pictures and commentary of the things I've been creating. Which are badly behaved. But SO MUCH FUN.<br />
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It's SO CLOSE to the time where I put up the shelf and start my seedlings. It's actually been quite warm for a few days, and I'm itching to put peas in the ground, and maybe some greens.<br />
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This winter however, was bizarre. Every year it gets stranger and stranger. Less snow, for less period of time... maybe that's not entirely true. It stayed fairly mild until about mid January? We got some snow, then we got DUMPED ON at the end of February, and the very beginning of March. And now, March 11th, it's gone mild again.<br />
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Climate stuff. Earth rotation. It's all happening. I've noticed the summers where we are, haven't been as hot as they usually are. These things are a big deal for not only farmers, but everyone who relies on the food farmers produce. (So, that's EVERYONE, just incase you were confused.)<br />
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Anyway, This year, I'm feeling ambitious. All that I successfully got out of my garden last year, really, were tomatoes. (a handful of carrots, a bowlful of peas, and I don't think anything else really.)<br />
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Most of the snow has melted from the dumping we got last week, and if I hoop a raised box, I should be okay to put some greens in. (I've never done a hoop house before.. mainly because in my head, I'm convinced it will cost too much...)<br />
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Also, tomatoes go into little pots for me, somewhere around the 20th.<br />
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I really to love this time of year. <br />
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L. <br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-43930516071616595182015-12-14T17:55:00.002-05:002015-12-14T17:55:39.086-05:00December 14th. It was warm today. Like, +10 and raining. but not cold to be in.<br />
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I asked the Boss Lady today at the thrift store what her plan was for January, and at this point she doesn't think she's going to do layoffs. This is good. But also, I want more time to sit and sew swears.<br />
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It's not quite Holy Tits cold yet, but it will be soon, I'm sure. I've noticed the seasons changing the last few years (and mostly because of my gardening habit.) It's strange for it to be so mild, this far into December.<br />
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I'm having too good a time with the embroidery.<br />
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L.<br />
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-5495325794669153872015-11-19T17:13:00.003-05:002015-11-19T17:13:53.075-05:00I Freekin' Love Impending Winter<br />Aside from the shovelling of snow, ofcourse.<br />
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I freekin' love impending winter, because it's CREATIVE time!<br />
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Also, my lovely bride Lillah is settling in. We've done a few videos, but there is definitely a learning curve. Filming the videos takes me 5 or 6 minutes. Then an hour to upload it from my phone to Youtube... and tonne of time to edit it, and then Youtube takes at least another hour or more to format it.<br />
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This little creative play is really trying my sense of patience.<br />
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(Is patience a sense?)<br />
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Anyway. I have been stitching swears.<br />
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L. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-88268052325691829412015-10-21T18:37:00.002-04:002015-10-21T18:41:48.885-04:00Mail Order Bride.My Mail Order Bride is on her way.<br />
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We connected online, and I was charmed by her.<br />
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She travelling through BC right now, and should arrive by the end of the week.<br />
I'm completely thrilled. <br />
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She's not going to require too much space, which is good. She's going to sleep in my bed, anyway, and hopefully her clothing won't take up too much room.<br />
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I will post her photos as soon as she arrives.<br />
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Her name is Lillah. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Midland, ON, Canada44.749516000000007 -79.89219229999997744.659306500000007 -80.053553799999975 44.839725500000007 -79.730830799999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-44260508971493655392015-10-18T21:17:00.001-04:002015-10-18T21:17:33.986-04:00Fairy Tale Life. The house is somewhat clean. There are a lot of things I could do to improve what's going on here. I still feel like I can't have company over in this.<br />
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My living room IS my art/craft room. I can't see how I can change that at all.<br />
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But I finally laid the groovy gypsy carpet on the floor. That involved a lot of shifting of heavy furniture, and getting the old carpet out. Also, I bought a vacuum.<br />
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I love this time of year. I shift more into being able to be creative more. Creative in my art, creative in my writing, creative in my thoughts, day and night dreams. Creative in the kitchen. (although that last one is mainly because I HAVE to be! lol.)<br />
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I started a writers page on facebook. Because I felt like I probably should, as I'm doing more writing.<br />
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I also have to figure out Youtube. Because there are some creative things I want to do in that forum. I'm excited for them. <br />
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I have a few craft shows I've been invited to this year, although I don't have anything NEW to offer, I do have a bunch of crafts ready and waiting.<br />
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I'm making some shifts.<br />
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I have dreams of running away to Nova Scotia and living a fairy tale life... I've come to realize I have to just live that life here and now, where I am. Make it happen.<br />
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L. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-40302457546555544192015-10-04T15:33:00.000-04:002015-10-04T15:33:52.858-04:00October. Already?How is it that I haven't written since April?<br />
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Well, I've been working nearly every day since then. Today is the a second day off in a 3 day streak. Which I am so thankful for. I was beginning to feel exceedingly burnt out.<br />
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Since then:<br />
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<li>I signed a lease on a new office space for my tarot readings/energy work. </li>
<li>I've done some writing that has been published on <a href="http://www.elephantjournal.com/2015/09/i-dreamed-of-you-it-came-true/" target="_blank">Elephant Magazine </a>. (I have a few pieces, however you'll have to look up my name to find them there. Or join my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoriGraceWriter" target="_blank">Writers Facebook Page.</a></li>
<li>I've been paying more attention to my writing in general, submitting short stories to different places, and working on the pieces I've left to collect dust. </li>
<li>My garden was planted, and then didn't look at it again. You should see the tomatoes rotting in the yard. Ugh.</li>
<li>I was working 4 and 5 days a week at the thrift store, as well as doing tarot house parties, tarot in my office, and reflexology</li>
<li>I made the last payment on my car! </li>
<li>I did no sewing, or painting, or crafting of any type. I think those things are for winter. </li>
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Anyway, it's October now. I'm down to 2 days a week at the thrift store (because I asked to be...) The kids are back into the school groove.<br />
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Today I am cleaning the house. I did NO cleaning all summer. And it shows. Right now, I'm taking a break because my sinuses are angry with all the dust I'm kicking up.<br />
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I've told the Universe that it needs to make sure I can still pay my bills and continue paying down the credit cards I lived off of all summer, and give me the time to clean the house, write the stories, make all the foods. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-16892234854148323022015-04-06T11:12:00.001-04:002015-04-06T11:15:33.741-04:00Seedling Time!It's seedling time at Little Scotia! 13 days ago I put tomatoes, peppers, and beets in to start. (I've never started beets indoors before, but it was suggested to me that I do, so we'll see.) <br />
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This is the first year I've used these Coco seed started pellets to start my seedlings. It's also making me a little nervous. The idea is that they hold water longer, so you are supposed to be able to water less. I'm watching them closely.
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The beets are in the square containers with coco filling seedling starter. The square (is it peat? I can't recall, they are from last year.) have started to develop mold. Ugh. so today I'll be spraying that with a peroxide mixture, and covering the whole thing with soil. I'm wondering if they have to go out earlier.<br />
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In OTHER news, Here's a BUNCH of free information to help your garden this year! Information for beginners and old pros! :) Enjoy! I'm watching a video or two a day, while doing other things around the house (or during the time I would normally be brainlessly playing facebook games.)<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Midland, ON, Canada44.749516000000007 -79.89219229999997744.659306500000007 -80.053553799999975 44.839725500000007 -79.730830799999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-24688689709899150862015-03-05T11:25:00.000-05:002015-03-05T11:25:03.497-05:00Technically, The Doll is On the LIST. Today my Reflexology client cancelled. Which left me with a 'free' day. Free Days aren't REALLY free days. We know how this works. There's a list. It looks like this:<br />
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Today, I ignored it.<br />
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And instead, finished THIS little beauty.<br />
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Technically, she's on the list under the category "Make all the things."<br />
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Also, the "Your Mom" at the end of my list MIGHT be an insult, scribbled there by one of my daughters. Their nanny may not be impressed. Except that I'm sure neither one of us will know exactly what it means.<br />
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L.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-91437161543015787212015-02-27T11:47:00.000-05:002016-07-21T18:15:40.001-04:00Little Ginger Babushkas<div style="text-align: center;">
Isn't she lovely? Isn't she Wonderful? </div>
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My boss at the Thrift Store texted me just as I was putting the finishing touches on this little mama. She's a Ginger Mama, and I was thinking of her! It's an Irish Russian Doll. Oh yes I did. <br />
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She's just so flippin cute. It is going to be hard to see them go, but a pleasure that they'll bring someone else joy too!<br />
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I have a sale at the Native Friendship Centre on March 21st, and I'll bring these beauties. All the others you'll be able to find at the Tiny Art Shack in Tiny Ontario in May 2015. <br />
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L.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Midland, ON, Canada44.749516000000007 -79.89219229999997744.659306500000007 -80.053553799999975 44.839725500000007 -79.730830799999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-71934882806643825152015-02-26T12:30:00.003-05:002015-02-27T11:48:36.860-05:00Russian Dolls Have The Best AdviceI've been making a tonne of these ladies over the last week. They take an enormous amount of time for stuffed dolls, but I just ADORE the end results. And they SPEAK to me. In the times of quiet when I get to embroider little faces and aprons, I get the best ideas. <br />
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I have about 4 more cut up and in various stages of completion. However, it's slow going. My sewing machine is at the 'end' of the kitchen. And I have to completely dig out the machine and desk, spreading the crafting joy all over the dinner table. I also open up the ironing board to sit in front of the buffet and hutch that houses all the practical and impractical dishes. (I have a bit of a Pretty Tea Cup problem. And a vintage set of dishes, complete with tea pot, creamer, sugar, dishes... that I do not let children touch without supervision.)<br />
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Anyway, it feels like it's time to tidy up to make dinner. (if that's what you can call piling all-the-things back onto and around my sewing machine.)<br />
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Still, I adore the process of seeing them come together. These little beauties for the most part will be available for sale at the Tiny Art Shack in Tiny, Ontario, in May 2015. Unless I manage to get it together enough to attend a craft show myself sometime soon.<br />
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Little Scotia Lives!<br />
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LoriUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-58039616581087338202015-02-12T09:16:00.000-05:002015-02-12T09:16:18.948-05:00Free Square Credit Card Processing for Craft Shows.Yesterday, I recieved my <a href="https://squareup.com/i/306FF56B" target="_blank">Free SQUARE! </a><br />
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A Square is a device that plugs into your android phone, and allows you
to take credit card payments anywhere. Which is fantastic for me and my
businesses. <br />
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Ofcourse, the first step was that I had to get an ANDROID phone. I had
been using an old one with a sliding keyboard. And I loved it. But I
really wanted this SQUARE. So, I finally upgraded. The kids welcomed me
into "modern times."<br />
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I took my first credit card transaction on the Square yesterday, after
downloading the app ALL BY MYSELF. (I did have to ask my personal tech
support if I was doing it right though, and a question about my phone
settings.) It was very easy! I have friends who have been using this for
AGES and have had no problem recieving their earnings the next day,
deposited right into their bank account. <br />
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So, what does this mean for Little Scotia clients? It means that you'll be able to take home dolls and art and all the FUN Little Scotia stuff that you weren't expecting to fall in love with from my booth set up at Farmers Markets and Craft Shows. Convenient!
Square can also be used as a regular payment system, you can hook it all
up in your office to record ALL of your transactions.<br />
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I checked out the backoffice, and there are lots of options for creating your store, with all your items and options.<br />
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If you've been thinking about it, no more putting it off! They'll send you a <a href="https://squareup.com/i/306FF56B" target="_blank">free Square for Credit Card processing HERE. </a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-37755621925504628682015-02-01T16:16:00.002-05:002015-02-01T16:16:17.829-05:00Craft and Stuff. Sigh. I WANT a ROOM. One that is well lit and dry and spacious. One that is just MINE, to create in and display all the little curious THINGS that I have to resell. I have a collection.<br />
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There is so much crafting stuff and THINGS hidden in boxes in my dark creepy basement. My sewing machine is shoved into the back of the kitchen, and will most likely need to be moved before too long anyway. (Once the nicer weather hits, we'll all want use of the door to the back yard. Not easily accessable with my mountain of craft back there.)<br />
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I also was thinking today, about how this house will only be mine for about another 6 years or so. It's a rental, it's a social housing unit, meaning as soon as the kids are grown and gone, I'll have no need for a 3 bedroom house.<br />
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I have been here for 11 years. I basically have for all those years been WORKING on having a place of our own. Instead, we manage to just get along. Can I do what I need to do in 6 years???<br />
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Today I brought home an enormous amount of old magazines that I have plans to do some fun stuff with. They will go on a shelf in my basement.<br />
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Gods and Goddesses... help a sister out. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-80849758729100582272015-01-27T08:00:00.000-05:002015-01-25T17:36:33.062-05:00Looky Looky what I just picked up!<br />
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Prims Handcrafted Dolls Winter 2015 magazine. Love!<br />
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I'm so very excited. It feels SO FLIPPIN GOOD to get back into the sewing, the creating. It makes me so happy.<br />
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So simply happy.<br />
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I'm good at this. Yes, I am good at a LOT of things, but this really feels like where I'm supposed to be. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Midland, ON, Canada44.749516000000007 -79.89219229999997744.659306500000007 -80.053553799999975 44.839725500000007 -79.730830799999978tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-16782595508891677962015-01-26T08:00:00.000-05:002015-01-26T08:00:03.245-05:00Seed Cataloges Are INSeed Catalogues are in.<br />
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After going through my seed stash from last year, I really REALLY don't need to buy any new seeds. Except for some Zucchini (how did I save ZERO seeds last year?) and also green pepper. I have TONNES of lettuce seeds, mesclun mix, beets... I have about 10 seeds each from about 5 different types of tomatoes. Lots left. <br />
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Provided all of them are viable. Which you just know they won't ALL be.<br />
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So, I should TOTALLY place an order.<br />
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Totally. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3962243805114504343.post-77042931502949844732015-01-17T18:49:00.002-05:002015-01-17T18:49:45.424-05:00Oh Hey January 2015How are we 2 weeks in already?<br />
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I cleaned out the CRAFT CORNER OF DOOM, and reorganized it, so, like, I can actually access my sewing machine. I've got a few craft shows booked and THAT'S pretty motivating to get back to work!<br />
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There's been a part of me that's been freaking out a bit (as I do EVERY year at this time.) that says "Hey, maybe you should get another job." Sigh. Because I'm going to find the time for THAT somewhere. (I'm part time at a Wellness Centre as a Reflexologist, I read tarot cards in the office as well as at parties, and I'm at a local thrift store part time.) I LOVE all of these things that I do. It's just that time of YEAR, when it's quiet all over.<br />
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Why is it THIS time of year I decide to go over my budget? Mental Self Flagelation.<br />
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So, it's NICE to lose myself in the making of monkeys and dolls. It's nice to completely ignore the dishes and laundry and housekeeping in general, and instead sew while episodes of Supernatural play in the backround. I love that show.<br />
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I have a show at the end of the month at the Huronia Museum in Midland, but I'm only reading cards there - no dolls or toys. Another show booked for the first day of spring. That's pretty exciting. And when I have enough stock, I'll get a table at one of the Farmers and Artisans markets going on locally.<br />
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I'd leave you a picture, but I currently cannot find my camera charger. Avoiding housework. ha!<br />
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Little Scotia Lori. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0