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I almost hit a moose today
100,00 miles and going strong On my way back from town today I almost hit a moose – I could see the whites of her eyes, or rather the...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Aug 28, 20183 min read


My love affair with Ziploc bags
My love affair with ziploc bags goes way back. They have always felt like a necessary part of my life. Have a few random bits and bobs?...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Aug 10, 20182 min read


The rug that began it all-Welcome Home
This rug may have been the beginning of my business as it is now – the rug that began it all . My “Welcome Home” rug. I was hooking my...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Aug 7, 20182 min read


Old Faithful
My first new car- Old Faithful- that’s what I should have named this wonderful car. This was the first new car I had ever owned. It was a...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Jul 11, 20183 min read


The benefit of yoga is real folks
Being so flexible We all know that yoga is beneficial for your body; in fact I can tell you that the benefit is real folks! I have just...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Jun 12, 20183 min read


Current projects
The current projects in and around the house are many. Trying to stick to just one is a real challenge for me- seeing something that has...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Jun 6, 20182 min read


Sharing recipes
Daily breakfast right now What are you cooking up today? I made some yogurt and granola this morning. I really love doing that because...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Jun 5, 20183 min read


Little things make all of the difference
Blueberries and strawberries Little things can make such a difference in your day to day life. I find myself at the grocery store with...

Ellen Skea Marshall
May 19, 20182 min read


Mothers can do it all
No matter how old you are, at some point along the way, you might miss your mother. If you have lost your mom, then it’s even harder...

Ellen Skea Marshall
May 13, 20184 min read


Naming wool is like naming kittens
Naming my wool is like naming kittens. Each wool takes on a different character from it’s color and textures. Kittens are like that too...

Ellen Skea Marshall
May 9, 20182 min read


At the burn pile with opera
Art burning brush How many of you listen to opera while burning brush? You don’t? well I don’t, necessarily either, but my husband does....

Ellen Skea Marshall
May 5, 20181 min read


He was just a cat… George
When people have lost pets (cats in particular) I’ve heard some say “what’s wrong with her, he was just a cat.” Obviously they have...

Ellen Skea Marshall
May 1, 20183 min read


Opportunities are under appreciated
Lucy in the garden Opportunities are sometimes, under appreciated. There are times when I find myself wanting to be home, working on my...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Apr 26, 20181 min read


Why I decided to work from home-again
Amaranth Why I decided to work from home is many layered. The “again” part means that , when my kids were little, I stayed at home. Call...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Apr 6, 20183 min read


Waiting for spring
So the calendar says it’s spring but I still need my winter coat, sometimes my boots and almost daily, my gloves. I’m waiting and have...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Apr 5, 20181 min read


The joy of books
I have been reading to these two since they were, literally, infants. When the older one was 3 months old I discovered that putting him...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Apr 4, 20182 min read


Did you know I am working on my website shop?
Did you know that you can buy ETSY gift cards for your loved ones? It’s so easy- I accept them, but then so do loads of other ETSY...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Feb 21, 20182 min read


Happy New Year 2018
Happy New Year- a little bit late, but still with the same good wishes and cheer that 2018 be a year of creativity , “do gooding” ,...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Jan 5, 20184 min read


Other lessons learned
There have been “other lessons learned” over this past weekend as I reflect on our time at the Vintage Bazaar in Eliot ME. Visit their...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Oct 11, 20175 min read


Getting ready for The Vintage Bazaar of New England
I am getting ready for my first ever show and I must say, I should have planned further in advance. The Vintage Bazaar of New England in...

Ellen Skea Marshall
Oct 4, 20172 min read
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