Appreciating the world of art, design, and handmade craft -plus all things creative, lovely and inspiring! Sharing my travels, my experiences, my fancies ... My Paisley World!
Straight from the corner pastry shop, these sweets are hand-crocheted by Paula, of Flaming Pot, based in Australia. Brew some coffee to serve with a plate of her donuts (above)! The much larger version (below) is a pillow to toss on your bed or sofa. It'd be a fun accessory for a college girl's dorm room!
These yummy ice cream cones are baby rattles!
Deliciously adorable cupcakes!
Everything's coming up roses!
Oh, the cuteness of these Tinkerbell-esque slippers, keeping tiny little toes toasty warm!
And how about this collection of crocheted darlings? Each one is waiting to be somebody's new best friend!
Here's where to find more Flaming Pot: Website Etsy Facebook Images used with direct permission from Paula.
Sushi like you've never seen it!
How do you like this for creativity?
Kate Jenkins works whimsical magic with her
crochet hook and transforms yarn into food!
So detailed, very realistic, and most of all, lighthearted FUN!
I just know that these works of art will bring a smile to your face!
And here are some projects with their own personalities!
Kate is based in Brighton in the UK.
She also has her own line of hand-knit clothing called "Cardigan."
Find more creations by Kate Jenkins here: Website Facebook Twitter
Images used with direct permission from Kate Jenkins.
One of those "off the beaten path" must-experience places,
B. F. Clyde's Cider Mill is set apart from the most popular tourist sites.
Located at 129 North Stonington Road in Old Mystic,
it was one of our favorite stops while we were in Connecticut.
This is the home of the oldest steam-powered cider mill in the United States!
Just a quaint wood building tucked away amid the trees.
Nothing innovative or industrial looking about it.
B. F. Clyde's is open from September through late December.
It's a national historic mechanical engineering landmark!
We really enjoyed watching how the press operates.
Ground apples pour out into fabric-lined frames.
The apples are spread evenly using a state-of-the-art tool called a "garden hoe."
The fabric is folded over...
...then topped with another frame.
The process repeats several more times.
Now it's time for the press to do its work.
The apple juice runs out and is collected below.
With my thanks to Lee C., I share this YouTube video
so that you can see the Cider Mill come to life!
A collection of old cider jugs hangs from the rafters.
It warms my heart that they're still family owned and operated!
Six generations of Clydes have been making cider since 1881!
After our tour of the mill, we popped over to their little shop,
filled with good things like sweet apple cider,
apple pies, local honey, fudge and maple syrup.
This was the most delectable melt-in-my-mouth apple cider donut
