Patty Van Dorin

reading

currently reading
 
Her Fearful Symmetry
by
Audrey Niffenegger
I am only about a third of the way through this book but I am enjoying
it. Many reviews of this book, state it gets "stupid" towards the end, we will see. This story may not be as great as The Time Travelers Wife but it well crafted (so far) and such interesting characters that this story grabs you from the start. Being a twin, maybe I find a connection with the story line.

next in queue
 A Red Herring Without Mustard
the third in the Flavia de Luce stories

One of the many of nice comments that I have received "at least you can still read", that is what I am thankful for this week and that is all I have been doing.

thank you

 
A big thank you to everyone one who sent well wishes. I wish I could reply to every email and comment but I am having to limit my time on the computer. 

I will be back with bells and whistles soon. While the hand is recovering, I am brainstorming and all sorts of interesting new projects are on the horizon.

See you all real soon.

 
A small tumble a couple of days ago taught me how just important our hands are. I had no idea that a dislocation and fracture in the bones of the hand could be so painful and debilitating.
Each day is better and this unplanned experiment using only a left hand has become an interesting challenge.

tarnished

 
currently loving vintage tarnished silver plate
I have added a few pieces on my etsy shop, just sharing the love
 
click on this link for more pictures and details
the time is quickly coming when I will be taking my gypsy wagon on the road again
I will have all the etsy items up for a couple of weeks but will have to take the shop down for a bit while I am on the road

little mice with red balloons

 
When mice head out for spring break, they always bring a red balloon.

more rodolex

 

Decorative Tape - etsy shop update

Just added a couple listing on my etsy shop for some decorative tapes.
 
I have only used a small amount off these rolls and there is still tons of tape here to work with.
 
there are a couple that are perfect for using as journal spots
 
for more information and pictures - click here to go the my etsy shop

winter relief

 
on a drab, dull, cold wintry day, you sometimes need a pop of bright cheery colors

a page from a tiny fabric book I am working on

a supreme new journal

Wire bound journals are my favorite type for a daily junk journal.
 
The Secrets Journal last page has been worked. This journal was made from a vintage 70's lesson book and has some pages included from the original.

Sometimes I wire bind the journals with all kinds of crazy paper and stuff but the Secrets Journal didn't have many inclusions.

When I knew I was going to be living in the gypsy wagon and it would be several months until I moved into my next house, I made several journals in advance since my wire binding machine is in storage.
 
The Supreme Journal has been patiently waiting and this journal was made from a vintage record album and has lots of fun stuff inside.
 
In this journal there are vintage records, early 60's and 70's wallpaper, personal photos and a fun mix of vintage paper. This will certainly be a fun journal to work in.

upcycled eReader leather case

If you are looking for a unique Kindle, Nook or eReader case, I found this great vintage leather clutch.
 
My Kindle 2 fits nicely inside but other similar sized readers such as the Nook and Kindle 3 would also fit.
 
I love that it has 4 compartments on the side, 2 zippered and 2 that are not.
 
Someone needs to buy this quick before I change my mind and keep it for myself.
For more pictures and details - click here to go to my etsy shop