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.
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