by Karen Bush | Feb 15, 2024 | Simplicity
One of my lifelong passions has been miniatures, and more recently, book nooks – glimpses of a tiny scene tucked into a bookcase. I built my second kit in February 2023. The Eternal Bookstore was my choice because the design is so appealing.
by Karen Bush | Apr 22, 2023 | Simplicity
In my exploration of the realm of crafting miniatures, I encountered a niche called book nooks. These little dioramas fit into boxes not much taller and about twice as wide as a hardcover book. I was smitten. I’d love to share my first one with you.
by Karen Bush | Jan 10, 2023 | Simplicity
I’ve long been intrigued by miniatures. Finally I have time to indulge myself and create small worlds. Favourite supplies are gathered on nature walks, work space is compact – miniatures align perfectly with my goal of a resilient, natural retirement.
by Karen Bush | Feb 18, 2022 | Simplicity
Hello, my friends. Did you think I’d quit writing? For a while I was afraid I might have done just that. I’ve mostly been hibernating for the last nine weeks. My get-up-and-go took a hike and all my creativity went dormant.
by Karen Bush | Mar 18, 2020 | Simplicity
I hope this blog post finds you healthy in body and mind. I think about each of you and pray for your well-being, whatever circumstances you find yourself in just now. At our house, we are hunkering down, which isn’t a big leap in the retired life. Our goal right now...
by Karen Bush | Dec 4, 2019 | Simplicity
This guest post is by my husband, Jim Bush, who loves to analyze, problem solve and invent. Jim here! Often, I have looked at the design of a retail product and thought, “I could make that.” Before retirement I never really had enough time to prove it true, but now...
by Karen Bush | Jan 26, 2019 | Simplicity
“Doula” was a new word to me only a year or so ago. In translation from Greek, it means a woman of service. Today, in our culture, it refers to a pregnancy and birth coach-companion. What a wonderful idea. Lately I’ve been involved in a series of...
by Karen Bush | Jan 5, 2019 | Simplicity
Gardening and foraging result in staggering abundance. Keeping pace with the harvest barely leaves me time to catch my breath, in a wonderful way, of course. Finally, sometime in winter, there is a lull and a little free time to get creative with all the treasure we...
by Karen Bush | Aug 24, 2012 | Simplicity
Gourmet baby zucchinis with the blossoms still attached – brush with oil and grill for a summer treat. You can spend $5.99 a pound, or you can just go out to the garden and pick some. It helps slow down production in the zucchini patch if you’re feeling a...
