Violet Moon

January has been:
puttering around the house, playing word games, and attempting to stay somewhat hinged.

The original is at the Wadsworth museum in Hartford. Have you been? Highly recommend!!

Oil painting of Saint Sebastian by Carlo Dolci

I got to see the original version of this painting of Saint Sebastian this weekend and I was so inspired by it. Sebastian was an early Christian martyr and survived his (first) execution by several arrows. He’s a symbol of perseverance, courage and strength. Feels very fitting at the moment.

My current read.

Good morning from one of my beautiful sons. 💜

Thank you so much, friend! I was surprised how easy the foil was to work with. Lots of room for error, which is a huge plus for me 😅.

We only put up a small tree this year. It doesn’t feel like a year to go all out (to me anyway). The branches aren’t strong on our little 4 footer so it was a perfect opportunity to make these lightweight foil ornaments. It was inexpensive also. The foil was only $10. posting a full vid next week.

Does anyone else feel an intense liminality right now? It can’t be just me…

Copyright @wendyenthomas - cross stitch saying “This too shall pass but like holy fuck”

Mood.

Cross-stitch embroidery by @wendyenthomas.bsky.social

Im loving that vine detail in the middle!

Thanks so much!! I’m happy to connect with likeminded folks like yourself. 💜

We finally got snow. 🥹

posting is hard but i’m doing my best

Welcome!! 💜💜

Yay! I’m thinking of hanging them above the tree 🥰

So cute!!

A mantel decorated with fairy lights, candles, antique framed art, and paper and bell garlands.

I made a paper chain garland for my winter mantel. I’m thinking about making some paper stars next. What do you think?