It’s been about 15 years since I started celebrating the traditional Mexican festival DIa De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead. I like the idea of a special day set aside to remember those that have passed–both loved ones and ancestors.

Every year I look forward to putting up my display.  This year I had very limited time for decorating so I confined it to the mantle in the living room.

I usually include lots of photos, mums, candles and skulls. This year I kept out the crows from Halloween and I think they fit right in.

I have a special box of matches that we bought in Mexico when we were there on our honeymoon.  It has two dancing skeletons on it and I use the matches every year to light my candles.

You know, I  have to say  I am ridiculously proud of my newest creation.  That’s my excuse for all this blatant bragging.  It’s just such a great feeling when something turns out, not just *right* but exactly how you pictured it.  It’s an outcome that’s surprisingly uncommon.  I find my powers of imagining often far exceed my hands ability to create.  But not this time!
This house was total joy to create and now that it is finished I will soon be ready to let it go.  There are several (and by several I mean 6) other junked out houses waiting in my garage for transformation and space must be made for them.

Tons more pics on my flickr feed

purdy flowers, originally uploaded by wonderland.5.

a season of soaking rains followed by hot sunshine…the flowers love it. unfortunately, so do the bugs.

log cabin pillows and the last swaddled baby, originally uploaded by wonderland.5.

As I mentioned in the last post, I have been going a bit crazy with the Log Cabin blocks. They are such a great way to use a lot of fabrics together. I love the energy and liveliness that that creates. This pic is from my booth at the Montford Arts and Music festival a few weeks ago. These pillows will be in my etsy shop this week if you are interested!

5.5.09 011, originally uploaded by wonderland.5.

I have been working the log cabin strips lately…it is too much fun. This is Anna's quilt; it is 36" x 36" and hangs next to her crib. On non napping days, I can hear her chattering away to herself in there and when I peek in she is standing up in bed looking at all the fabrics. That's a girl after my own heart, really.

Detail on my flickr photostream.

pincushions on the new cake stand, originally uploaded by wonderland.5.

small album up at flickr

playmobil bunny mama, originally uploaded by wonderland.5.

hoppy easter to you!

log cabin pillow set, originally uploaded by wonderland.5.

These two pillows are one of our contributions to the art auction happening tonight at the family contra dance at the White Horse in Black Mountain. Tons of great art, food, drink, dancing and general good times and merriment. 5-8pm. $20/person $45/family–all proceeds benefit the Swannanoa Valley Montessori School. See you there!