September 27, 2013

Apparently I am not very good at introspection.

Vintage photo that I found... somewhere.

I find myself suffering from a lack of material. There is the almost-completed gift that I have yet to even attempt to photograph. I did make lemon poppy-seed muffins yesterday which turned out delicious and looking lovely, though they came from a box mix. But still, I don't think I could squeeze a post out of that with no pictures.

Therefore, I decided to try writing about myself a bit. Undoubtedly it is not something I am good at doing, but I think I've been tight-lipped so far. And I've noticed that the blogs that I enjoy reading the most are personality driven. I read them because yes, I enjoy the content and seeing the interesting things people do or make, but more importantly because the writers themselves are interesting. Unfortunately, I don't usually consider myself to be a very interesting person, though I do try. I had to write a two minute self-introductory speech in the tenth grade; it was the hardest assignment of the class. I am eccentric at heart, but too shy to be interesting.

And yet here I am, dear reader. So to begin, I live in a relatively small town in Florida, where it is too hot and there are palm trees everywhere. The common opinion seems to dictate that palm trees are tropical and exude exoticism; I think they look scruffy. But I have become very attached to living near the ocean. I was born in Florida, so I learned to swim when I was a year old. Then I forgot over the winter and had to learn it again when I was two.

I would like to travel in the future, because you hear about all these interesting places and I'd rather see them in person than in a travel guide. So far I haven't been out of my time zone. It seems travel requires money. My first destination is Ireland; I've had an inexplicable fascination with it as long as I can remember.

For now, I play the piano and the violin, read a lot, write (or procrastinate about writing), crochet, and take photographs of the crafty and culinary things I make. Right now I am listening to "Wind and Rain" by Julie Fowlis, one of several song versions of an Irish/Scottish legend. Such is my life.

Also, I am a nanny, and I make souffles.

September 6, 2013

Flowers from Florida






Because life has been slow here lately. Actually, I'm not altogether certain that that's a negative statement. Just plain routine is nice sometimes. Truth be told, I haven't gotten much crocheting done. However, I have branched out into souffle making, which I think is a very enjoyable activity. Of course that is assuming you remember to compensate for time when using ovens that do not get as hot as they claim to do, otherwise unwittingly premature door-opening can cause deflation. But whether you end up with a beautiful and delicious cheese souffle or something resembling a chocolate omelet, the preparation is still fun.

But, to get back to the flowers, Madame Millefeuilles is giving away a delightful rabbit named Mademoiselle Flower Meadow. So if you like handmade items, adorable animals, or vintage lace, I suggest you pay her a visit.

Isn't she charming? Image copyright Stephanie of Millefeuilles.