Ellen Skea MarshallMay 1, 20183 minHe was just a cat… GeorgeWhen 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 MarshallApr 26, 20181 minOpportunities are under appreciatedLucy in the garden Opportunities are sometimes, under appreciated. There are times when I find myself wanting to be home, working on my...
Ellen Skea MarshallApr 6, 20183 minWhy I decided to work from home-againAmaranth 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 MarshallApr 5, 20181 minWaiting for springSo 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 MarshallApr 4, 20182 minThe joy of booksI 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 MarshallFeb 21, 20182 minDid 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 MarshallJan 5, 20184 minHappy New Year 2018Happy 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 MarshallOct 11, 20175 minOther lessons learnedThere 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 MarshallOct 4, 20172 minGetting ready for The Vintage Bazaar of New EnglandI 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 MarshallJul 31, 20174 min207 Creatives – who are we?207 Creatives is a collective of three fiber artists who have joined together to bring you unique fiber events and experiences. We are,...
Ellen Skea MarshallJul 13, 20172 minThank you for including meTop 60 Rug Hooking Blogs Thank you, Feedspot, for including me on the ‘Top 60 Rug Hooking Blogs’ list! It is an honor, and I will say, a...
Ellen Skea MarshallJul 5, 20172 minSummer is a time to think about FallSummer is a time to think about fall. In the gardening world you dream about your fall harvest as you plant those many seeds and...
Ellen Skea MarshallMay 25, 20172 minCommunity working with handsCollege learning Even in college, those many years ago now, there was a community of makers, farmers, doers. Those communities have been...
Ellen Skea MarshallMay 3, 20173 minCelebrating accomplishmentsThis week I am celebrating accomplishments of my first vending experience at the Belfast Hook In by 207 Creatives. Needle felted pin...
Ellen Skea MarshallMar 28, 20172 minNature is a wonderous thingNature is surely a wondrous thing. I witness it right outside my window daily. As I went outside to feed the birds I noticed the tom...
Ellen Skea MarshallMar 4, 20172 minMonths get away from meThe months tend to get away from me- I get busy, things need to be done, finished, started- you know how it goes. My intention prior to...
Ellen Skea MarshallJan 16, 20171 minNew yearWell, everyone is thinking about the new year and how they would like to make some changes. I would like to continue the momentum that...
Ellen Skea MarshallOct 16, 20162 minRiot of ColorsLast week though, I had another great introduction to color. I went to a small natural dye workshop at A Wrinkle in Thyme Farm in Sumner,...
Ellen Skea MarshallJul 31, 20161 minSetting Aside TimeI have decided to do a 30 day self care challenge- join in if you wish, I have asked one friend to join me and she is quite excited to do...
Ellen Skea MarshallJul 10, 20162 minPonderingI am not sure why it is that I feel the need to ponder things- let them simmer for awhile before I make a decision as to where to take a...