The Wild Cherry Farm
~ Creativity, Seasonal Food and Free Range Learning ~
Making your own willow wreath base is easy and fun, and you will always have a frame ready to be decorated to suit the occasion. You can use it to make a Christmas wreath, flowery spring and summer wreaths or decorate them with colourful autumn treasures. I just love going outside to look for things …
This is a great project for beginning knitters, kids and anyone who wants to create something fun and useful in a short amount of time. You can knit these easy fingerless gloves in just a few hours while relaxing in front of the fire or watching a movie. Here is what you need: Step 1 …
by Alice Cary (1820-1871) The leaves are fading and falling, The winds are rough and wild,The birds have ceased their calling, But let me tell you, my child, Though day by day, as it closes, Doth darker and colder grow,The roots of the bright red roses Will keep alive in the snow. And when the Winter is over, The boughs …
Feeling overwhelmed and buried under a mountain of responsibilities, clutter and thoughts can be paralyzing. In this blog post, I’ll explore a practical step-by-step approach to help you regain control of your life and start getting organized. These techniques are designed to clear your mind, prioritize your tasks, and encourage you to take small, manageable …
When we were kids there used to be a picture on the wall near the entrance, saying: “In chaos, there is life and creativity. In too rigid order, there is lifeless stagnation.” ~ my mother 🙂 It was a funny way of dealing with the constant mess and overwhelm my mother faced as a single …
This month’s Art Challenge is all about sewing with felt (or other fabric scraps if you have some at home) and today I’ll show you how to make this easy pin cushion. I’ll guide you through this enjoyable sewing project which is perfect for beginners or parents and children to tackle together. Making a pin …
If you are looking for something that allows you to express yourself in a unique and distinct way, let me introduce you to the enchanting world of gouache painting. Over the last two weeks I have been playing with Gouache, and I have to say that I like it a lot. In this post I …
Sometimes when I watch my children create freely without hesitation I’m a little bit jealous. They just create because it feels good. Sure, they have ideas they want to bring to life, and they can get frustrated at times, too. But what sets them apart is their fearless approach to trying new things, failing, and …
Last week my history loving son (12) and I finished reading this Marie Curie Biography. The book sparked so many interesting conversations, starting with her childhood in Poland. They weren’t allowed to speak Polish, only Russian, when they were in school, but secretly learned to speak, read and write in Polish and kept their culture …
Today is a self care day. I used to have chemotherapy on Thursdays and still have to go to hospital every three weeks, but now Thursdays are self care days. 🌻 Bike rides, art museums, long walks, or like today breakfast with a friend and a massage. Bliss. I think everyone should have them, not …
