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The Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcat

The Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcat

Listen to the latest episode of the Woolgathering Podcast! In this episode, Grandma begins to really worry, and Beatriz and the witches work through the problems at hand. 

Basset Hound Puppy Sticker

Basset Hound Puppy Sticker

When I was little, I loved the book “The Christmas Day Kitten” by James Herriot.  Not only did I covet a tiny kitten for Christmas, but I also wanted to flop on the ground in front of the fireplace alongside Herriot’s large, droopy basset hounds. 

Full Moon in Wild and Wise

Full Moon in Wild and Wise

This wayfaring tree has been calling to me.  It grows near our patio, and I don’t remember its leaves remaining this far into December. They are such a lovely shade of purple. It is said that if you come across a wayfaring tree, you are 

Creating Winter Spaces

Creating Winter Spaces

This image is the cover of the “Winter 2022” Issue of Woolgathering. It’s the final issue of Woolgathering, my nature magazine devoted to our connection to the seasons, and it should be landing in mailboxes today! This year, I featured chairs on the covers of 

Listen to the Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcast!!!

Listen to the Latest Episode of the Woolgathering Podcast!!!

New episode of the Woolgathering Podcast! Beatriz: Chapters 31 and 32 In this episode, Professor Brenton experiences a life altering transformation as does the witches’ village, unfortunately. Does anyone smell smoke?

Vegan Golden Soup

Vegan Golden Soup

This SOUP – is life changing! I came across the recipe for this Vegan Golden Soup by @makeitdairyfree and cooked it up, yesterday. I was really making it for myself to eat all week, but the kids gobbled up multiple bowls of it for dinner! 

Cat Head Ornaments For Sale!

Cat Head Ornaments For Sale!

Hey there – I know that you are being inundated with offers, sales, discounts etc. – especially now that we are in the season of gifting and giving . . .and . . . .here is yet another one!  I am here to tell you 

Generous Turkey

Generous Turkey

As a second grader I stood in front of an enormous Tom turkey during a field trip to a turkey farm. He strutted and stretched his wings, wobbled his gobble, and looked at us menacingly with his multicolored bald head. Who was this creature? I 

Listen to the Latest Episode of Woolgathering Podcast!

Listen to the Latest Episode of Woolgathering Podcast!

Listen to the latest episode of the Woolgathering Podcast! In this episode, we follow Gloria as she makes her way to the witches’ village and unwittingly frees Professor Brenton, but as it turns out, he is not the only freed. Others will show their true 

Woodland Mushroom Ornaments For Sale

Woodland Mushroom Ornaments For Sale

Phew! I managed to forage these green mushrooms just before the first real snowfall of the season!  It is well known that woodland  mushrooms are lucky. These ornaments are no different. They are guaranteed to bring good luck to their new homes! Besides being lucky, 

The Ceremony of Celebrating

The Ceremony of Celebrating

I can’t believe we are starting another week already! The weekend went quickly as it was spent in the good company of my family.  With Pat’s sister visiting, we celebrated Thanksgiving early and therefore spent two and a half days grocery shopping, cooking, and preparing 

Candlelight Dinner

Candlelight Dinner

This week’s time change brought darkness to our dinners.  Considering that we are only at the beginning of our dark evenings, I decided to be proactive and bring candle light to our tablescape. These are handmade beeswax candles – rolled by me – from a 

Leaf Art: Paper Cutouts

Leaf Art: Paper Cutouts

It’s fun to creatively engage with Fall leaves! Beyond marveling at their beauty or collecting them for inside adornment, there are more simple ways that leaves can inspire beautiful creations. For instance, you can trace a leaf onto paper and cut them out.  I used 

Leaf Art: Painting ON Leaves

Leaf Art: Painting ON Leaves

It’s fun to creatively engage with Fall leaves! Beyond marveling at their beauty or collecting them for inside adornment, there are more simple ways that leaves can inspire beautiful creations. For instance, you can paint directly onto leaves!  What to paint? Try patterns like dots