Apparel Goddess Speaks

Ask and ye shall receive, the apparel goddess said. Apparently, my word-of-the-week,

Befurbelowed

brought a new skirt (and well, also a matching jacket) into my life.

I couldn’t believe my lucky lasso.

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  1. Eileen Widman says:

    This is lovely. This must be the week for new outfits. My daughter in law brought me a box of new clothes from a yard sale yesterday and inside among other things there was a cranberry red corduroy jacket a cute black skirt with a kick pleated bottom and a pink shell top that are so cute. Can I say I looked cute in it at my age?

  2. Amy Colburn says:

    This is one cool outfit!! …Does that jacket have red piping?

    • MaryJane says:

      Indeed it does! The jacket is new, purchased from a tiny downtown shop we are fortunate to have in our little town. But I couldn’t believe how well old and new matched up for this outift.

      • Amy Colburn says:

        It looks as if the whole outfit was simply made to go together! Some of it is luck – you finding these treasures – but some it is having the “eye” for details like you do. AND having a great sense of style that pulls it all together.

  3. Judy Jones-McCown says:

    ….”well I’ll be…..fur on a skirt-hem…..don’t that just beat all!/?”
    And it’s quite an ensemble too, I might add!
    Love the cute, new word…Befurbelowed! LOL

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The Many Faces of Jane

Jane this, Jane that. Jane then, Jane now. Here are some women who really Janed it! Can you add to my Janeology?

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  1. Judy Jones-McCown says:

    Jane Roberts:on Love-
    “You must love yourself before you love another.By accepting yourself and fully being what you are…your simple presence can make others happy.”
    Jane Pauley:on Pets-
    “You can’t look at a sleeping cat and be tense.”
    Jane Austin:on Pain and Pleasure-
    “Why not seize the pleasure at once? How often is happiness destroyed by preparation,foolish preparation!”

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Big Day for Little Horse

We’re considering a name change for our little Palomino mini-horse, Nutmeg. Today, she fearlessly and ferociously sprung into action to protect her pregnant Jersey pal, Maizy. What did our little “gunner” do?

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  1. Cindy Bennett says:

    That’s a precious story! (i’m just scanning back pages to cheer myself up) this helped :)) thanks for sharing it. love horses!

  2. Judy Jones-McCown says:

    Wow! What a brave little horse she is…was…is! *giggle*
    I just listened to your Birthday message from your Grand-Baby. All I could say was awwwww…awwww…awwww….brought tears to my eyes, since I don’t have kids or Grand-kids. THAT was just too precious! Thanks for sharing that with us MaryJane!

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rootstalkfest.com

This just in from Oregon …

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  1. Jessie says:

    …if anyone wonders where they can get one of those magnificent leather masks in the top photo, they are made by Jeremiah, leatherworker extraordinaire (and Mountain Rose employee). His stunning creations can be viewed at http://www.etsy.com/shop/TrygslandMasks?ref=pr_shop_more.

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Back in the U.S. E.R.

Shocking (cont.) http://www.raisingjane.org/journal/2017

The next morning Meg was back in the ER with chest pain. There was a moment while we were waiting for the elevator that I was no longer the picture of calm. Meg said, “Momma, if my heart is threatening to go haywire, I need to remain calm. And SO DO YOU.”

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  1. waiting to hear how you BOTH are today … and praying!

    • MaryJane says:

      We are GLAD to be home. Meg is still having some strange symptoms but I think it’s just a matter of time and she’ll be fine. Thanks for asking.

  2. Brenda Udy says:

    I just talked to Jordan and she told me of your accident!!! Jo Jo has been pretty worried over you Megan!! Speedy recovery sent your way from the Udy household!!!! We love you!!

  3. Claudia Ramsey says:

    OK…it has almost been a month. I’m not sure if follow-ups have been posted elsewhere, but I’m concerned about Meg. What did they decide and is Meg OK? Afterall, she is a part of our adopted family.

    • MaryJane says:

      Thanks for asking Claudia. Meg went to the doctor again yesterday. Recovery is slow but sure. She’s still having a lot of muscle spasms, rib cage pain, and she tires easily. But every day she feels better. She still can’t lift any weight–hard when you have a 2 and a 4 year old. Today, we have several B&B guests coming and she’s been running around getting everything ready. It’s nice to see good color in her cheeks again.

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More Creative Connections

Fantastic round-table discussions, panelists …

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  1. Elizabeth G says:

    Sad to have missed this year — looking forward to next year — I’ll be there!
    Kudos to everyone who planned, presented, and participated!

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Shocking

Good morning St. Paul. Here we come! http://www.thecreativeconnectionevent.com/ (Stunning view from my hotel room.)

The first event, a luncheon with three speakers was everything and more. Humor, tears, and all things international. Women are one world! Their business advice and presentations were perfect.

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  1. ace says:

    My goodness!! Megan, MaryJane come back safe! It is a jungle out there, we miss you and are thinking of you in the design studio this morning. Big hugs! -Carol, Alicia & Ace

  2. Alicia says:

    Thinking of you Megan!

  3. Le Vern Burback says:

    Oh, Megan and MaryJane…I wish for you “safety”. I hope you are well, prayers.

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  5. CJ Armstrong says:

    Oh my! Oh mercy! As you can see I’m just now reading this . . . I’m sooooooooooooo sorry! You’ve been home, been to work . . . opened your box from me. You didn’t say anything in your email . . . . I’m soooo glad you’re okay and back home, Megan.
    MJ . . . I KNOW how much you love your girl! Yes, I do! I’m sure that this was a frightening experience for you both. Glad you are all safe!!!! . . . and home!!!

  6. Laurie Dimino says:

    O my goodness!! I am a little late with my gasps, just reading this post now….but prayers are sent your way that you are feeling 100% (that goes for both of you!!) I am so glad to hear that you are ok Meg, and MaryJane I can only imagine as a mother how you must have felt.
    Blessings to you both- thank you for filling us in, and keeping us part of your lives.
    Smiles and Farmgirl Hugs,
    Laurie
    Farmgirl Sister#1403

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All Lay and No Play

“lay and no play … makes Jane a dull girl” was the title of this piece of artwork I picked up at last Saturday’s Farmers’ Market. The Artist is Julene Ewert, http://www.presentbydesign.com/ who recently graduated from the University of Idaho with a degree in graphic design.

(Psst, she grew up in a small town in a family of artists. She said her inspiration comes from nature.)

Not only did I love the title of this piece, but it was made using thin layers of beeswax.

  1. Julene says:

    How lovely to find my art posted on your blog! Thanks so much for sharing my work.

  2. Christine says:

    I adore this print…and everything Julene creates! LOVE your blog too! 🙂

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You Know You’re a Farmgirl When…

You know you’re a farmgirl when your Nanny is getting ready to leave for a trip so she asks you to get a wet rag so she can clean her boots and they’re covered in … you know what, BUT there’s a frilly pair of socks laying next to them.

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Horse Diet

Have you heard about the horse diet? Yanno, the one where you drop pounds per day? It involves soaking all your grains first before eating.

You haven’t heard of it?

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