Tropical oasis

 Tiny succulents on a salvaged water wheel...and recycled wine bottle bridge...they've really created a wonderland over at the Plantation

 its so nice to have my family together for the summer...Ryan, my eldest will be spending her senior year of college abroad...in Ghana this year and the youngest, Lauren is a senior in high school...so happy for both of them. Life here on Maui is such an adventure...the outdoor life has so much to offer...and its a blast to get out in it.

 Here's some pics of the beauty that is growing on the island...we really enjoyed hanging out for the day

 and then we went for a hike up at Iao Valley by the river...so refreshing and breathtaking

the summer has been a blast...hope you all are enjoying family and friends and getting out and discovering ....peace and love kelly

Bags are packed and she's ready to go

My college daughter, Ryan has been accepted into the study abroad program....she's headed for Ghana Africa and she couldn't be more excited. Well maybe the high heels will not be accompanying her...he he. I just love this photo and though this isn't how she'll be traveling...isn't it so..........cool.
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gathered junk...funky skirt and hanging with the girls

I like to scatter found and gathered bits of junk and this and that...to design my collaged jewelry pieces. I enjoy the color choices that come out of this process.                                                           

 

finished this artsy poka dot skirt...and it's in the shop...really like how it turned out

reminds me of the garments in "Penelope"...the movie. Fun...funky...ooak.

 

 

 

 College daughter ryan was home and it was so cool having both my girls laughing, enjoying the sun...we had a blast going to the beach, hanging upcountry and watching movies...lots of ice cream.
We'll miss you girl...can't wait till summer break.

peace and love

 

                                                                                                                                                                                            

 

 

saturday mornings

I love Saturday mornings.............it's when the week slows down for me

I can enjoy my coffee and get creative with breakfast...

wish it was Saturday everyday...ha ha. Shop news...The holidays

are approaching and I'm getting inspired...new creative pieces

in the works...will be putting them in the shop soon...so check back

enjoy.......your Saturday

 

kelly

making my kind of salsa...and other ramblings

salsa is such a cool thing to make...because it's really left up to one's imagination

or what's in the fridge. I was craving a bit of a snack, when I got home

and this is what, I came up with...very tasty.

 

 small onion...handful of cherry tomatoes...parsley....kale...a lemon...turmeric and salt

 

chop parsley and kale...dice onions...and slice tomatoes

combine all ingredients in a bowl or container...squeeze fresh

lemon...add turmeric and salt

 

end result a nice healthy...yummy salsa to eat with crackers,

 instead of chips and slices of cheese and if you choose

a nice glass of red wine...Ravens wood is a favorite.

 

 

for dinner...I made fish...white corn...asparagus (local farmers market) and

a cold vinegar macaroni salad.

simple...easy dinner to make and oh so delicious...you should try it.

 

 

And what would a day be without creating something fun.

 

well...hope everyone is having a fun filled day...full of good eats

and new creations.

peace and love....kelly

 

where i gather my food

spent the day with my daughter, gathering food at the farmers market, at our local college. I'm always so excited about what the gardeners bring : such a cool selection of veges and fruit. We're blessed here, in maui...food can be grown all year long...upcountry. The climate is cool...for winter type crops and sunny for those luscious tomatoes. I'm so pleased with what I came home with. Then it was off to whole foods, for grains, legumes, fresh almond butter and apple juice...my daughter's favorite (the one in the large glass jug)

local apple bananas...starfruit...tomatoes...a Filipino vegetable that tastes so good in a stir fry and asparagus

 

kale...celery...papaya...eggplant...lemons...beets

 

this weeks menu: quinoa and grilled veges...lentil and vege tacos...harvest soup: kale, beets and potatoes...mixed chopped salad: kale, beet greens, parsley, basil w/tomatoes and carrots

and for dessert........fruit salad and mint

here's what's for lunch............................................................yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

 

and dinner

 

peace and love.......kelly

 

show and tell

hello...
enjoying what life...has to offer. Can't believe this year is on its way out, but always embracing what will.... and can be. I've been a gatherer lately and though my findings are most enjoyable to look at...thought it was time.... to make some unique pieces for.... the shop...loving texture, as usual...stiching and such.....more to come.....  Hope this year has been a creative and inspiring year for you all.

New work...in my little shop...simplyworn.........................enjoying working with my hands...enjoy!
kelly