Hello Friends! I have been wanting to share some of the things I have been enjoying these quarantine days. These activities are keeping me feeling engaged, alive, at peace, and inspired. I hope they will bring something positive to you as well. I am fortunate to live near a park, complete with trees, hills, trails and natural beauty! I found a secret spot that I sit in for hours I can see no people, no signs of people and rarely hear a passer by, there is such peace in this place For my inner peace and sanity, my favorite yoga studio, Unfold Yoga Portland is offering many of their yoga classes online! I love this...
The sun came out in Portland and I feel inspired! I have discovered that putting on a sundress, even though I am just wearing it in the house and to the backyard, it really lifts my mood. Anyone else find that getting dressed nicely and taking care of yourself helps boost the quarantine blues? Here are three dresses I think you will love, a new one Ijust made, and 2 that are now on sale. Lets be honest, 99% of the time I am still reaching for my bamboo leggings. Have you invested in a pair of these yet? I...
I started cutting out masks today, and I can't believe the relief that instantly came over me! It's a combination of being creative and -hopefully- helpful. After a week of being slightly paralyzed and uncertain what to do, I am now obsessed. I foresee being up all night sewing. ( I haven't been able to sleep anyways.) I will be sending these to hospitals and anyone that asks for them!! Please let me make a mask for your and your friends. Maybe hand them out to your grocery store heroes? Now let me be clear, these are not medical grade. These have been approved as a barrier for civilians and patients entering the hospital, in order to save the N 95...
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