May 2014

May 15, 2014

I have been rooted in this house, our home, for thirteen years. With all my babies...and the light, happiness, and troublemaking they bring. But it looks like we will be moving soon. Hoping that our next stop will be as cozy as this one and making sure to enjoy one last summer in this little house. And in the end, making God's heart my home, wherever we may be.

xo Maja

Our first Spring chick from our little Bantam hen, one day old

Little Dove and Sailboat paintings by Tin Maja

Clementine at the Sarabande Riding Club Awards Night

Mother's Day at 5 Points Market.  Looks more like Viggo's Day... — Mother's Day at 5 Points Market. Looks more like Viggo's Day...

April 2014

April 10, 2014

Changes are coming our way but trying still to live "one day at a time". Praying for direction and patience. And looking for the adventure amidst the challenges. xo

"Touch me God, with your hands. Paint my heart the color of yours, and plant your dreams above my head so that you can keep me close and send me out to do all good things. Amen"

Spent a day with Clementine in Sonoita, Arizona at the Grass Ridge Derby.

Found this little painting while cleaning out the girl's closets.  I wrote and painted this, years ago, before I became a wife and mother. — Found this little painting while cleaning out the girl's closets. I wrote and painted this, years ago, before I became a wife and mother.

Viggo's portraits of Spider-man and Jesus. I love these so much...

Metta made Viggo's favorite cookies at Tooley's

Viggo Baggins. The soundtrack to The Desolation of Smaug was playing in the background...

Spring Tin available at La Cabana in the Mercado San Agustin — Spring Tin available at La Cabana in the Mercado San Agustin

Baby Knit Bunnies, made to order or available in MAST boutique

Ruby and her friends at Oasis Fruit Cones in Barrio Hollywood. — Ruby and her friends at Oasis Fruit Cones in Barrio Hollywood.

Meet George, the first of six chicks born to my broody hen...all born during a heat wave with temps over 110 for over three days.  Bantam hens are the most dedicated of mamas...I had to keep bringing her water because she refused to leave the r… — Meet George, the first of six chicks born to my broody hen...all born during a heat wave with temps over 110 for over three days. Bantam hens are the most dedicated of mamas...I had to keep bringing her water because she refused to leave the roost as her babies were cracking out of their eggs.

This Tucson summer...

July 19, 2013

Coco Puff. I think she is a Sicilian Buttercup.  She's my favorite. — Coco Puff. I think she is a Sicilian Buttercup. She's my favorite.

Clementine and Viggo in front of my father's new place.  His house used to be a horse stall, my husband worked all of June to create the beautiful transformation.  My father lives and paints here.  It is small but really lovely. — Clementine and Viggo in front of my father's new place. His house used to be a horse stall, my husband worked all of June to create the beautiful transformation. My father lives and paints here. It is small but really lovely.

Memory Game.  Handmade by me.  27 hand-painted wood block pieces. Handmade, hand-painted box.  These take forever to paint. Spent many afternoons in June, cranking out these little images. This is only the fifth one I have ever made.&… — Memory Game. Handmade by me. 27 hand-painted wood block pieces. Handmade, hand-painted box. These take forever to paint. Spent many afternoons in June, cranking out these little images. This is only the fifth one I have ever made.

Three new Lopi bunnies in my shop this month. My Lopi supply is running low...hoping Ruby brings some yarn back for me from the Alafoss Shop in Iceland. Lucky girl.