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Sunday, 25 January 2015

Growing My Blog

If you're visiting from the Grow Your Blog 2015 blog hop, Welcome!

I'm a mother and a creative, trying to find balance, beauty and joy in the every day.  This blog began as an extension of my Etsy shop, so you'll find the occasional bit of shop-related news here, but I write primarily about my daily life.  


This lovely lady makes regular appearances on the blog.  Here Miss S is demonstrating how she can climb through the famous "green thing" at our local playground.


Miss S and I go on lots of adventures too.  She notices everything.  I take pictures.  This one shows a cloud of translucent mushrooms billowing from a tree trunk.  Little wonders are everywhere.


My garden is only just beginning to wake.  The bluebells aren't quite as tall as this picture (taken last February) shows, but they are up, green and fresh amid last year's soggy leaves.


I also like to craft and sew, sometimes for my shop and sometimes for myself.  These clear blue fabrics are my current antidote against the infinite greyness of a West Coast winter.  I cut these flower shapes out last night and have a project in mind, but you'll have to come back later to see what it is.  

This post is linked to the Grow Your Blog 2015 event, hosted by Vicki at 2 Bags Full.  

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  1. Carole @ From My Carolina Home25 January 2015 at 16:43

    Hi Cristal! On behalf of Vicki at 2 Bags Full, and myself, welcome to the Grow Your Blog Hop! I hope you have a lot of new viewers and maybe some new followers soon! Cute girl, Miss S, and I love that picture of the mushrooms!

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  2. A Mum with a Blog26 January 2015 at 05:40

    Hello Im from the party and I cant wait to get to know you more! :) Following your blog via email!

    http://sarahsuncensored.blogspot.com/

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  3. Anonymous26 January 2015 at 09:38

    Hi Cristal! Stopping by from the GYB hop and I love your photos! Following via Bloglovin.
    Lisa

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  4. Sarah Huizenga26 January 2015 at 15:26

    Your daughter is adorable. I remember when my daughter was young and all the adventures we went on. Visiting from GYB.

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  5. Magpie's Mumblings27 January 2015 at 13:13

    Miss S is such a sweetie! We have an 8 month old grandson and he's the delight of our lives...just seems like yesterday when our boys were little like your Miss S. They grow so fast. Thank you for inviting us to come for a visit!

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  6. aspiritofsimplicity27 January 2015 at 17:31

    she certainly is a little cutie pie. Thanks for visiting my blog. I am going to add you to my bloglovin list.

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  7. Wendy28 January 2015 at 09:10

    Hello and nice to meet you. I'd say those flowers are going to appliqued onto something...

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  8. Lorrie1 February 2015 at 16:31

    What a great idea! Love all your photos.

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  9. Sheryl5 February 2015 at 09:29

    Hi Christal, pleased to meet you via the GYB party. You have some lovely photos here, will be back.

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  10. Sunshine Girl8 February 2015 at 08:47

    Hi I am visiting via GYB - I have just had to follow you as I go around taking random photos of mushrooms too! can't wait to see what you make with the flowers.

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