Compost Studios

A gift from the lovely Granola Grrrl and now the official tea mug of Compost Studios.  Thanks G-Grrrl! I've loved you since you were a sprout. XO

Let it Grow

Standing at the crossroads, trying to read the signs
To tell me which way I should go to find the answer,
And all the time I know,
Plant your love and let it grow.

[Chorus:]
Let it grow, let it grow,
Let it blossom, let it flow.
In the sun, the rain, the snow,
Love is lovely, let it grow.

Looking for a reason to check out of my mind,
Trying hard to get a friend that I can count on,
But there's nothing left to show,
Plant your love and let it grow.

[Chorus]

Time is getting shorter and there's much for you to do.
Only ask and you will get what you are needing,
The rest is up to you.
Plant your love and let it grow.

[Chorus]

--Eric Clapton

May 24, 2008

Unpacking, unboxing, uncovering

The art of my life,

the shape of my memories, 

the color of my spirit

glimpses of who I am,

places,  people, moments I love.

K carved this from a walnut tree and gave it to me as a wedding gift. The dried plants he placed in it were gathered from the banks of the river where we went swimming as teenagers.  Five moves and more than 26 years later, those plants are still intact.

I have always treasured this, which is beautiful and embodies my love of the outdoors,  a special friendship, and a favorite place .

This photo shows the details of the piece better.  The small bowl on the table was made by an artist in Belgium and purchased last December. The shape is so satisfying, and the grain circles the interior. The platter it's sitting on was made by my son in a pottery studio when he was only 9 years old.

April 13, 2008