". Arranged Words: On the Cusp of a New Year

30 Dec 2014

On the Cusp of a New Year

I've been loving the sunshine that ripples through the prisms in the morning, creating fiery displays on the floors and walls. The colours are gorgeous. It really brightens up the day!
And outside my window it looks like spring. Over the holidays, we had temps in the teens, and that has made short work of the two feet of snow we had. What a welcome reprieve!


My sketchbooks are getting fuller and I have a few items ready to paint. One 9 x 12 sketch that I am hoping with turn out well with the help of some new paints that arrived the other day. 

 


On the needles...




With the stash dwindling drastically,  I couldn't find enough contrasting yarn to work the stripes in this shawl in another colour, so I've opted for the monochrome look, but I think I have enough navy blue to work the lace edging. If, that is, it doesn't look too stark without the stripes to balance it.

Thank you for reading along this year.


    Happy New Year!  



6 comments:

Carolyn said...

Happy New Year, Dixie!

Thanks for your uplifting photo of sunshine through a prism! Beautiful!

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

In the last few days the sun has finally shattered the clouds. I am so happy to see it after such a long time.

Happy New Year to you too, Carolyn. I hope the New Year brings many blessings your way!

Penny said...

Love that you share bits of your creativity and inspire us to think outside the box. Looking forward to more of your adventures, travels, and discoveries in nature. Amazing what we can find on a simple walk. Spring is right around the corner. Happy New Year! (hope this didn't post twice, Dixie)

Anonymous said...

Have a wonderful New Years Dixie!!!! I hope we are able to see you this new year! Take care-Debits

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

O, Debits hopefully I will make it home this year...to see your sweet face! Nova Scotia is always calling out to me....
I hope you and Kenny have a great New Year filled with all things good! xo
Have fun...

Dixie @ Arranged Words said...

Quite true. On my walks this year I was lucky to discover unusual and delightful things. I bet you did too in the beautiful area you live in.
Ah spring.... the ultimate liberation!
My very best wishes to you, Penny, for a healthy and Happy New Year! Enjoy...