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Joyful Alchemy
stitching together the magic of each season
  • October’s Garden

    October’s Garden

    October 13, 2025

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    Simply Living, Gardening & Nature

    I am so glad I live where there are seasons, and in particular autumns

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  • Holiday Boutique

    Holiday Boutique

    December 2, 2024

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    Shop Talk, Simply Living

    Warm holiday greetings to you!  It never fails, sometime in October I begin to feel there is something I should be doing. Finally, it dawns on me…. I should be preparing my little Freeland teashop for the holidays. Of course, I no longer have that sweet little shop, and my online business has been shuttered…

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  • The eye of the storm

    The eye of the storm

    November 20, 2024

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    Simply Living

    Over the years, I have with only a few exceptions kept politics out of my writing and out of my business. Honestly, I really don’t think I can be quiet or so subtle going forward. There is too much at stake. I am still feeling rattled by our presidential election and the state of our…

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Into the fog bank we go..... Into the fog bank we go.....
As my son would say, the great beanening has begun As my son would say, the great beanening has begun. Have you ever grown Fortex pole beans? They are amazing! At 6 or 7" this is a lovely slender French style bean, but they continue to quickly lengthen and stay delicious and tender, and no thicker than a blue lake pole bean. Some of those in the photo are already 12" long!
Heading over to meet my brother and visit our moth Heading over to meet my brother and visit our mother.Hoping it is a good day. Hoping she's awake. Hoping she can feed herself. Hoping we can coax a smile. Dementia you are such a thief. #leweybodydementia #thelonggoodbye
From a walk through my garden yesterday. Beauty is From a walk through my garden yesterday. Beauty is always there.
The golden hour in the front garden. It is looking The golden hour in the front garden. It is looking a little weedy, a little seedy, but after a heart-wrenching day, it is good medicine and exactly where I needed to be. Thank you, Mama Earth. 💚
June is such a luscious time in the garden. So man June is such a luscious time in the garden. So many shades of green, but the longer, warmer days are nudging summer's beauties into bloom. Happy Solstice! Make sure you get regular doses of the season's splendor! 💚
Big gorgeous, fragrant, full/blown peonies sparked Big gorgeous, fragrant, full/blown peonies sparked with blue delphinium and tiny white feverfew blossoms. A rather patriotic bouquet to bring joy in the days leading up to No Kings Day. Find your joy, dear ones, and hold on tight! Don't let the B@$t@rd$ grind you down!
Happy May Day and a blessed Beltane to you! Happy May Day and a blessed Beltane to you!
Pink camellias..... swoon.... Pink camellias..... swoon....
A cool, but sunny day, and my bees are working the A cool, but sunny day, and my bees are working the crocus blossoms. Does my spirits much good.
From my home to yours, warm wishes for a peaceful, From my home to yours, warm wishes for a peaceful, cozy Christmas. ❤️
Happy Winter Solstice! The sun has set on the shor Happy Winter Solstice! The sun has set on the shortest day and tomorrow the sun begins her slow but steady march back to the northern sky. Fresh greens and red berried holly from our woods are now tucked in vases and on window sills, and my solstice candle is a'glow. From my home to yours I send wishes for a season touched with peace and love. And remember, light will spring from darkness. Let us nurture the flame in each other's hearts, and share the glow. ✨In

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