The Simple Woman's Daybook . . .

 

 

FOR TODAY, June 12, 2018 

 

Outside my window ...

The day is in full swing.  The sun is shining. The birds are singing. All is well.

I am thinking ...

About the two recent suicides of two prominent world figures. So sad. Nobody will ever know . . . tragic really.  I cannot imagine where they were in their minds. Grateful for that, but sad that they felt this was the answer to whatever demons they were fighting.

 

Another thing I am pondering about it the abundance of ads on blogs today.  Some are very intrusive.  Some blogs are so ad heavy it takes a bazillion clicks before you even get to what you want to read. I find it quite obnoxious.

In the kitchen ...

 

 

Turkey, Sour Cherry & Almond Pasta Salad.  Tasty, quick and easy! 

 

On my "To Cook" list ...

 

 

From Butter Your Biscuit, Garlic Roasted Tomato and Spinach Flat Bread.  This looks fabulous!  

 

Good to know ...

 

 

Happily Ever Mom. I am not alone. LOL  

 

I am creating ... 

 

 

 

Tin Can Knits on Ravelry.  World's Simplest Mittens.  Free pattern.

 

 

 

Grouse Slippers. Luisianne R on Ravelry.  Free pattern. Now if I could only get someone to knit them for me, lol.  

 

 

 

Crochet N Create, Square Hat.  Cute!  

 

 

 

Purl Bee, super easy blankets to knit.

 

 

 

Wensleydale Tea Cosy by Jean Moss on Ravelry. Not free, but not overly expensive either.  Unsual and colourful! 

 

I am reading ... 

 

 

 

The Pattern Artist, by Nancy Moser 

 

 Born into a life of hard work, English housemaid Annie Wood arrives in New York City in 1911 with her wealthy mistress. Wide-eyed with the possibilities America has to offer, Annie wonders if there’s more for her than a life of service. Annie chooses to risk everything, taps into courage she never knew she had, and goes off on her own, finding employment in the sewing department at Macy’s. While at Macy’s Annie catches the eye of a salesman at the Butterick Pattern Company. Through determination, hard work, and God’s leading, Annie discovers a hidden gift: she is a talented fashion designer—a pattern artist of the highest degree. As she runs from ghosts of the past and focuses on the future, Annie enters a creative world that takes her to the fashion houses of Paris and into a life of adventure, purpose, and love.  

 

Set in 20th-century New York, Nancy Moser’s novel explores the nature of courage, obsession, revenge, religion love, loss and more as she introduces us to THE PATTERN ARTIST, a tale sure to be embraced by fans of inspirational romance, historical novels and Christian lit.
Born to parents whose jaded view of a world where elites rule does little to dissuade Annie Woods in her belief that there is something better in her future. At the age of fourteen she leaves home and accepts employment with the wealthy Kidd family, where she is allowed to ply her talent for sewing and design (but receives no personal recognition for her efforts). A sea voyage to the United States with the family and their domestic entourage brings Annie into a world she had never imagined, some of it positive and some negative.

 

Just started this, but so far really liking it.

I am looking forward to ...

Feeding the missionaries later today!

Dreaming about ...

 

 

Summer Bunting  . . . 

 

  

 

Manhatten Bridge  . . .  to see NYC . . . 

 

 

Violets  . . . 

 

  

 

A ribbon collection  . . . 

 

 

My idea of pretty beach wear  . . . 

 

Something to watch ...

 

  

 

Nailed It, on netflix.  Sometimes this could be me. 

 

A goal for the week ...

Write in my journal every day.

A Quote for the day ... 

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God allows us to feel the frailty of human love,

so we'll appreciate the strength of His.

~C S Lewis    `*.¸.*´Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ¸ `*.¸.*´Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ¸. •´¸.•~♥♥♥~•. ~ 

Makes me smile ...

 

  

 

Corners of my kingdom ... 

 

 

 

A part of the ironworks display at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London.  A most fascinating place. 

 

 And that's my daybook for this week!



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⋯ ◯ ⋯ Take time to enjoy the small *´¯`.¸¸.☆
  ⋰ ⋮ ⋱ blessings in life.*´¯`.¸¸.☆


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Have a beautiful day!  Don't forget! 

 

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And I do too!