Incorporating the gifts of nature, for food, teas and coloring. Some are really money savers: who does not like that?
Elderberry syrup (and more)
Fabricated forest
Living the simple life, far off and working the land hard needs to be counterbalanced. What's better than a tour by own powered strenght and... embroidery. Here, 'Fabricated forest' was made.
Sumac
I stumbled upon sumac without knowing what it was. Sumac, to me, is an ornamental tree with big reddish velvet looking tops sticking up at the end of each branch. Branches are thick, few and each is strong and sturdy. They’re also high and I could not reach them. After I used a couple of … Continue reading Sumac
Even in the cold
The places to be creative are best when outside, even when the cold starts to set in (but a fire is a must!)
Travel & food: a happy marriage
The beauty of growing (part of) your own food is more than just healthy, it is beauty to the eye and rapture to the senses. It is hard work too. A visual reconnection with traveling the world because food is life.
Nettle syrup
Nettle syrup is SO delicious that you just want to drink cold drinks. For a teetotaler this is a nice change in hot sweaty summer days
Nettle leaf powder
I seek for plant parts with which I can dye and where I can make delicious recipes with. Nettle, the weed we all know, is one of them.
Work-Away at a Paraguayan farm
I am going back in time with this story: being at the end of my 5 year cycling trip, in 2019. I was tired. I needed a stop from cycling and constant moving. I did not know that the farm I halted would bring me a husband. This post is also about a piece of … Continue reading Work-Away at a Paraguayan farm
Pouch Jacksonville
What happens in the moments between adventures? Some read, some write and others... embroider.
Pouch Croatia
The very first pouch I made is sold, and here is to read how this one came about.
CINDY Needle Art 