I felt like weaving a small basket and decided to make it in the style of a Cherokee double wall. I took pics along the way so that you can see how they're constructed. I start by weaving/shaping the base and then the sides.... then I weave a top rim and turn all the spokes in the other direction, so that I can weave a completely different outside (wall). These are like 3-D doodles for me.... fun. lol!

Party, I’m so in awe of your talent. Thank you for showing the process!

Do you sell any you make?

Spanish, a Maltese?

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The whole family was together at my sons today. We had fun at brealfast. I did a ”sort of” English style. My diet has been completely destroyed this weekend.

Your basket is beautiful and the craftsmanship is impressive, Party. Where did you learn to do that?

Been doing Keto. Here is my burger using a Chaffle made with almond flour, egg and mayo made on a Dash:

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My friend has been doing keto for years and has been very successful. I could never cut my fruit consumption down to just berries, cherries and cantaloupe. Wow. And don't get me started on bread. But we had a loverly dinner and it sure works for her.

I had not seen this before but kids tell me it's "an oldie." (Insert your own question)

@petalique Maltese and -based on attitude - Chihuahua. Maybe some Yorkie. Betty is either Shitzu & Poodle or Maltise or something of the sort.

Thanks. Spanish. Pup looks PMM — from where did you get her/him? name? I took in an abandoned PMM (Maltese) a while back. he was a wonderful pup. I was not going to keep him, but he’d been abandoned on out wooded hillside and I believe his shitzu brother was gobbled up by a local coyote. The dog was afraid, unkempt with filthy matted hair and had profound separartion anxiety. My neighbor too him in but couldn’t keep him because he barded all night. She had him in a crate in her kitchen and he was so traumatized. She had to wake at 4:30 AM for an hour‘scommute to work. I took him in and saw how needy and traumatized he was. It took me hours to vertially slice through his matted hair ( I wanted to leave as mushnas possible). I put him in his crate next to our bed. The next day I bathed him (I have killer monster back pain, 24/7/365 so this was a sacrifice ;-)

I wanted to find him a dependable forever home, but saw his emotiinal needs were huge and I was retired and cojld be with him all the time — so I committed to him. He was a sweet, loving pup. Chew holes in quilts, seatbelt, new slacks, on and on, Darn! But I’d bonded with the sweet dog. I think he was a PMM — Puppy Mill Maltese. Probably from one of those PM’s in Penna.

I half wanted to murder the freaking creep who left him on a wooded spit of road in woodlands that was packed with coyotes, bobcats and fishers. Stupid cruelty so distresses me. If I were to ever come unhinged and turn homicidal, it would be because I witnessed somebody torturing or mistreating a child, human, or living creature.

I have some good photos of little man, but most are on other devises.

Do your pups have lots of personality? All my cats and dogs have been foundlings or rescues. All have been the very best. Good conversations, entertainment, and one saved my life (I believe).

I love all animals and wildlife. No domestucated pets now, but cottontails, wild turkeys with poults, RBG (not Ruth Bader Ginsberg, by Rose Breasted grossbeaks), and some berry gobbling friendly catbirds.

I trust Betty and _____ give you great company, love and friendship (exchanged). Please give them an ear scratch for me.

Thanks, jinx. Yes, I‘ve sold a huge number of my baskets. All proceeds to charity. :) I also donate baskets to a lot of different charity auctions, and I give away a lot as gifts. I like to get special requests!

Thanks, Kswl. I taught myself from experimentation, books, and the internet.

Wow, party, self taught—that’s imptressive!,

Thank you, Kswl -- I enjoyed the challenge!

jinx, I know what to make for you, but it will take me quite a while. What are some of your favorite colors? :)

Party, you are so sweet! I’d love to buy one (again, you’re the sweetest for giving proceeds to charity). ❤️

I truly love all colors. I decorate with earth tones, in any color at all.

I’m so excited! Wow, I’ll cherish it forever. Thank you so much! 🥰

What a fun thread! 😊

@User I just adore the name ”Vivienne,” especially spelled that way. 💕

@Sueb20 I am in love with your dog….

I don’t have any funny pictures, but dh & I just got back from a long weekend at Bald Head after dropping dd at college. I have NEVER seen the sky this blue down here in August…usually there is this milky haze from the humidity, but a front had just come through.

We recently purchased a camper on a seasonal, lakefront site. DH gets up early so he gets some wonderful sunrise pictures

I get immense pleasure from this giant pot of herbs on my patio. Today I snipped parsley, rosemary, thyme and oregano for a pot of Rancho Gordo Royal Corona beans.

The beans…

My mother asked me to take her old porch hall tree. It has a folk art look to me, but it’s small and I think I can squeeze it in somewhere useful — maybe on my back porch. It’s currently just in a safe spot. I cleaned the wood and never thought to clean the mirror. lol! :)

It's rained every day. Aspen gets taken for "walks" and got his BIG 'ole feet wet.

Curb find while we were walking to the gym this morning. It’s in great condition the grapevine is 30” across. May need to remove a few of the flowers😳

DH stir fry! he and the wok have been in my life 51 years… Yummy on all counts.

I was @ Dollar Tree, in a wealthy area....little girl has an "exotic" cat....giving itself a bath.

We had just brought our new puppy home. He settled in instantly and became BFF's with his big sister. This photo is from about 30 seconds after his tiny paws hit the ground in his forever home - they started playing instantly. I love the joy from both of them.

Beach weekend :)

Oh, how adorable those two are! And how lovely that Arya seems to have a disposition equally as sunny as her brother 🌻

Oh beagles, that is an adorable photo of B & A, with Molly sitting/laying at guard.

I’ll share a proud g’ma moment which made me smile with joy yesterday. DGD is working on her MBA this year, received a grad assistanceship, and is living her best life.

Congratulations, Outside! That's wonderful. It's so nice to read good news.

From New Orleans…

DD taking a pic of a cow last summer in Asheville.

Outside, good for her. Im sure you are busting your buttons!

Beagles, those kids. Arya has grown so much.

Sueb20, Wasn’t that guy one of the Jan 6 Capitol ”tourists?”

Ice & Spring Water

But not to drink on this hot August day.

It’s for this.

A wasp stung my thumb!

oh no petal! sorry to hear that

Mtn — you have one of ?? The feather hats?

Mtn, Your hubs is right. Your DD is pretty — get her some braces, thick ugly eyeglasses, maybe some tooth yellowing gel. She looks very pretty (and self possessed).

Your dinner and flowers look wonderful. Yum! I’m very hungry now. (I adore zinnias, btw.)

Oops, that was for party --- the hall tree or whatever those are called.

I have this thing about loving pictures taken from the back.

This is an old one. Both of these marvelous, smart, perfect, creatures are now college students.

Oh Maddie that is breathtaking. I agree with you about those kinds of shots ... maybe because they appear to be in thought and it feels candid.

I agree, Maddie and Mtn. It’s as though we can share in their peaceful moment — perhaps vicariously and wishfully partake of their having their life before them, fresh and expansive as the ocean ahead.

That’s a lovely picture, Maddielee, those sisters are adorable even from behind!

I don't recall if I posted this before. Our darling Clementine resting her weary head.

We’re at our Adirondack lake house. Spotted this adorable mailbox while biking around yesterday!

DS (30) sent this today -he’s enjoying his four day workweek as a software engineer. Happy for him…,

Also, Teeda, I remember from a post long, long ago (when I was looking to vacation in the Adirondacks) that you live in Saranac Lake. Since that time, we've actually bought a place in Lake Placid. We are going to spend about a month there in October, and I'm wondering if you would be open to emailing so that I can pick your brain about some exploration I'd like to do. Thank you in advance. I'll post the email addy I use for junk purposes here, and once we connect, I'll share my real one with you. Thank you in advance! xxxxxxx@gmail.com

Hi Bestyears, yes we are in Saranac Lake! I would love to chat about the area. I will send you an email so that you have mine.

So happy with how this little vignette turned out. I found this set of four botanical prints on the big A for $16.99 (!!) and put them in some frames from Michael's (50% off, of course) and I'm so pleased with how it all came together! We downsized to a condo last year, and I'm still playing around with everything.

@gigitn These are my A botanicals w/Michael's frames. Obviously, your frames look better!!

Would you mind sending a link to your frames if possible, please??

I see mine also need to be scrunched closer to the mirror or something. Had no idea it would be so helpful to see a pic. LOL

Looks great, gracefullyaged! I sent you a message.

Came across this colorful place last week in Northern Wisconsin.