Design a Tie

Recently someone requested me to paint a tie to match their dress for a formal occasion.

Here is the tie with the dress photo she sent me. . .

Are you in need of something special to match  your dress for some special occasion- lets chat on what you are looking for.

silkscarvesbyeli@gmail.com

Burnt Out- and other thoughts.

There has been an incredible lull in my writing here, I know. 

But if I were totally honest I would have to say it is because ever since I got "burnt" in my business I have been reexamining my desires, my talents and me. 

I have done a little painting. 

I have done ALOT of canning of produce from our garden. Thank God for a bountiful garden. 

I have enjoyed sand and water with my family- the kids love the seashore. 

I have enjoyed catching up with friends who are back in town. 

I have enjoyed watching my baby learn to stand and delight in his accomplishments.

I have done lots of thinking on homeschool and the education of my kids. 

I have been reminded of who I am, the talents I have and the things my God wants from me. 

I have pondered, thought and dreamt.

I have heard tales of my long ago Latvian relatives and seen photos of my great-grandfather that are over a hundred years old. 

I have lived and cried and been me. 

I have realized I am a recluse and I don't know how much I will be writing here until my mood changes. I would rather live my life in secret and delight in the little things of everyday life in private. 

Berga Bazars

Last week we spent 4 days displaying my scarves, meeting new friends and having lots of conversations with foreigners. 

 My wonderful helper, Laura.

Car's Party

Our boy turned 5 and we went all out with his party. We had so much fun getting ready for it: 

 Oil and Gas, our wonderful drinks :)

 The kid's food

 The cake

 The food

 The cars and games

A 5 year old's Prank

One fine day our 5 year old son informed us he was going to mow. He told me he needed his rubber boots on and I was assuming he was going to pretend to mow the weeds by our garage.

When calling him for supper we could not get a response from him and Daddy found him "mowing" the hostas. We were shocked, and disappointed seeing as they were looking so pretty now. And mostly because he never gets into this kind of mischief.

So this is one of the biggest pranks he has paid us yet :)

Dying Silk- Shibori Technique

It has been fun getting to know other silk artists through Etsy and one of my new friends invited me to a lesson where they were doing the Shibori technique. It was a relaxed evening with other silk art fans and I enjoyed meeting more silk artists and trying some techniques I would have never tried at home.

Thanks Ieva for inviting me!

Boiling the scarves in the various dyes. Each scarf was prefolded or twisted in various ways  before being immersed in the dye.

Folding the scarf in preparation for the second color dye bath.

Air drying our scarves- this plaid one was one of mine.

So many beautiful scarves!

Tie It- A new idea for tying your silk scarf

Need some inspiriation how to tie your silk scarves this summer? Try these!At A Beautiful Mess