Guess what. Yesterday, after searching a few places for a readymade 'floating frame' for the 'Singer' bird cards mentioned in my previous post, I ended up at Hobby Lobby knowing I needed assistance. I love that store. I headed through aisles of craft supplies, shelves heaving with knick-knacks, candles, ready mounted art, fabrics, yarn, masses of faux flowers and greenery etc. A book title by an author whom I knew personally long ago came to mind, "Everything That's All." The Hobby Lobby store could qualify!
Arriving at the custom framing department way at the rear, I saw pony-tailed Cody (a photographer in his other life) still there doing custom picture framing. Thrilled, as he did such a great job for me last year, we got down to business and made a decision on how to frame the six trade cards. We agreed on vertical framing, between glass rather than acrylic, arranged the cards and, when I asked for frame suggestions, he placed two on the counter. One was perfect. I really wanted something 'antique', not modern or metallic with a glitzy shine. As the cards are almost 100 years old and the paper is showing a little age by turning a bit yellow in spots, real wood with a little antiquing was perfect. I should have the finished project in a couple of weeks and will look forward to sharing it with you then.
Meanwhile, today started out dreary with fog and misty rain so I baked
blueberry muffins to cheer things up a bit.
The world news is frightening and what is happening is horrific for the
people of Ukraine. Feelings of hopelessness pervade the mind and we
feel useless. We question so much and are getting no good answers.
Does prayer help? It must because nothing else will right now.
The birds are busy on the porch and continue to bring joy.
We purchased new cushions for the three porch chairs this week but
will save them until spring. Current ones are faded and have been
gnawed and clawed by the pesky squirrels so are looking a bit tacky.
With another weekend upon us I'm thinking of friends up North where
snow is falling yet again and a severe winter weather advisory is in effect.
Stay safe and warm everyone . . . and please take photos of your beautiful
snow-covered landscapes to share with us later.
.png)
Dearest Mary,
ReplyDeleteGlad you got your framing issue resolved!
LOVE my favorite birdie, the Carolina Wren in that perfect picture.
Your blueberry muffins look magazine worthy.
Hobby Lobby is HUGE and I hate for having to walk and search, so we always ask for some help. On line I'd found the perfect rounded brush that I use for dusting off our Balinese wood-carved chess set and other carvings. Pieter must have 'stolen' my previous one... But the shipping of that very brush was outrageously high so we went to the store to pick one up.
Friendly people got me guided to the right aisle and I was out in no time, together with Pieter.
Hugs,
Mariette
Your frame sounds wonderful, I can't wait to see it. Those muffins look so good! I am very worried about Ukraine. It is so awful. Hugs,
ReplyDeletePenny
Lovely muffins!
ReplyDeleteWe all feel so helpless in the face of what is happening on the other side of the world. Prayer must help.
Goodness, if those delicious blueberry muffins don't cheer things up immensely, what will? Yes, prayer works. I believe it to be true.
ReplyDeleteYay for good help with the framing. It sounds wonderful and I look forward to seeing the pieces. Now I must go out and do some snow removal. I don't like my plowman to crash into the aprons on the garage.
Have a good weekend.
Dear Mary - I saw that White-throated Sparrow with the lovely bright yellow eyebrows on a Canadian blog last week. I thought that it had a really cute little face.
ReplyDeleteReally pleased that you have manged to sort out exactly what you want for your Singer bird cards - well done. I know that you will enjoy having them on your wall.
I feel really helpless when I think about those poor people in Ukrain who are also still in the middle of the Pandemic too. How can we possibly complain about not being able to do everything that we would like to do currently when considering their really desperate situation.
Dear Mary,
ReplyDeleteYour framing solution sounds perfect, and I look forward to seeing the finished result. The blueberry muffins look delicious, and would be perfect with a cup of tea (or coffee).
The situation in Ukraine is so terrible. My heart hurts and I can only pray for mercy and resolution.
Blueberry muffins are a great idea when one needs cheering up!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird photos, as always.
We have just entered a cold spell, with temperatures below freezing at night but sunny days.
I like the look of those muffins, though I doubt I'd waste much time looking at them if they were anywhere within reach!
ReplyDeleteI had Hobby Lobby frame one of my son's beautiful photography works a few years ago and while they did a good job, I did not end up liking the frame they helped me pick out. I wish I could have the whole thing redone, but it's pricey. Your framer sounds much more helpful than the one that "helped" me.
ReplyDeleteStill very cold here - 28 degrees, but at least sunny. We got 3" of snow yesterday.
Guess what, I'm making blueberry muffins right now! I'm going to a friend's girlfriend's brunch tomorrow morning and this is what I'm making to bring to contribute to the brunch.
How exciting to have a special frame made. I look forward to seeing it.
ReplyDeleteLove, love your birds. And I luuuuvvvve your blueberry muffins. I think in the morning if I have the energy I will make them too. They are so very good.
Those muffins look yummy! And the birds are so cute! It is good you have these moments of happiness to distract from the horrors of the world! I think we all need these!
ReplyDelete