I'm back!
Noam came with me on an extended kayaking weekend. He has many stories to tell you about his adventure. I'll load pictures for him a little later.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Vacation Alert!
Hello, lovely blog readers! I'm here to tell you that Fyrecreek's Bazaar is going on a little vacation! The shop is still up and you may purchase anything you like, but I will not be able to process your order until next Tuesday, the 23rd. I'm sorry if this causes any inconvenience for you.
See you next week!
See you next week!
The VARF, Part 3
Noam's VARF adventure continues!
After the alpacas, we ran across Mad Maggie. She was juggling. Noam had never seen such a thing before and wanted a closer look. Mad Maggie obliged. I don't think that's quite what Noam had in mind.
Wee!
Noam found some pirate ducks on a board. He decided to follow them. They did not mind, but said he needed an eye patch and warned him that he might get wet. Noam did not want to board any further.
We're boarding!
Next, it was back to the militia encampment to visit with my dad again. Noam did not understand the stocks. He wanted to go in so he could see for himself.
I'm innocent!
One of my favorite features of this festival is the stone labyrinth set in a field. It is a meditative process to walk the spiral-like paths in to the center and back out. Noam really enjoyed it.
There's peace here.
As is tradition after any day at a Renaissance festival, we were starving! We fought some traffic and finally found a nice restaurant to take a break, replenish some fluids, and fill our bellies. At the end of the meal, Noam played with the origami bunnies.
Two, three, and hop!
It was another long car ride to my parents' house were Noam and I were staying for the night. He settled in before I was even ready for bed!
Turn off the light, please!
Noam and I had so much fun at the VARF with our friends. I hope we can do it again soon!
Noam's next adventure is this weekend's kayak and camping trip. He's got his gnome bag all ready. I know we'll have a great time. Stay tuned!
After the alpacas, we ran across Mad Maggie. She was juggling. Noam had never seen such a thing before and wanted a closer look. Mad Maggie obliged. I don't think that's quite what Noam had in mind.
Wee!Noam found some pirate ducks on a board. He decided to follow them. They did not mind, but said he needed an eye patch and warned him that he might get wet. Noam did not want to board any further.
We're boarding!Next, it was back to the militia encampment to visit with my dad again. Noam did not understand the stocks. He wanted to go in so he could see for himself.
I'm innocent!One of my favorite features of this festival is the stone labyrinth set in a field. It is a meditative process to walk the spiral-like paths in to the center and back out. Noam really enjoyed it.
There's peace here.As is tradition after any day at a Renaissance festival, we were starving! We fought some traffic and finally found a nice restaurant to take a break, replenish some fluids, and fill our bellies. At the end of the meal, Noam played with the origami bunnies.
Two, three, and hop!It was another long car ride to my parents' house were Noam and I were staying for the night. He settled in before I was even ready for bed!
Turn off the light, please!Noam and I had so much fun at the VARF with our friends. I hope we can do it again soon!
Noam's next adventure is this weekend's kayak and camping trip. He's got his gnome bag all ready. I know we'll have a great time. Stay tuned!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
The VARF, Part 2
Noam's VARF adventure continues!
After the great fun with the trumpet fairy (and maybe still a little too much wine in his little Gnome system), Noam found an empty stage and did his best rendition of Puck.
If we spirits have offended....
An audience gathered! They looked to be having fun!
They love me!
After his performance, Noam decided to take a break with some of the ladies of court. I hope he didn't say anything embarrassing!
I'm a lady's Gnome.
I was very happy to learn that the creator of fine soaps, GreenDeva, was back again this year. We spent a little bit of time here, my friend telling the nice lady of Noam's adventures. She asked Noam to pick his favorite soap. It was Cranberry, of course.
Just like my hat!
GreenDeva also had a little Buddha that Noam took some time to meet and speak with.
What is the sound of Gnome hands clapping?
There are alpacas at the faire! I love these critters and the worried sound they make. Noam wouldn't go near. He thought the alpacas might eat him!
It's behind me, isn't it?
That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for the final part of Noam's VARF adventure!
After the great fun with the trumpet fairy (and maybe still a little too much wine in his little Gnome system), Noam found an empty stage and did his best rendition of Puck.
If we spirits have offended....An audience gathered! They looked to be having fun!
They love me!After his performance, Noam decided to take a break with some of the ladies of court. I hope he didn't say anything embarrassing!
I'm a lady's Gnome. I was very happy to learn that the creator of fine soaps, GreenDeva, was back again this year. We spent a little bit of time here, my friend telling the nice lady of Noam's adventures. She asked Noam to pick his favorite soap. It was Cranberry, of course.
Just like my hat!GreenDeva also had a little Buddha that Noam took some time to meet and speak with.
What is the sound of Gnome hands clapping?There are alpacas at the faire! I love these critters and the worried sound they make. Noam wouldn't go near. He thought the alpacas might eat him!
It's behind me, isn't it?That's all for today. Tune in tomorrow for the final part of Noam's VARF adventure!
Monday, June 15, 2009
The VARF, Part I
Yesterday, Noam accompanied me to the Virginia Renaissance Festival. I made a special Gnome Bag for him that he can sleep in and ride around in. In this way, he rode around with me to see the faire.
The adventure started with the long, more-than-an-hour car ride to the site of the festival. Noam got a little bored because he wasn't tall enough to sit securely in his seat and look out. He needed to be buckled in, though. Safety first!
Safe and Secure!
One of our first stops was the wonderful kettle corn makers. I'm not a big fan of kettle corn, really. I can take it in small handfuls only. Thankfully, they were giving out free samples that were just handfuls! Unbeknownst to me, Noam got his little gnomey mitts on a nice, warm kernel of corn.
Yum!
After our snack, we went to visit my dad, who works at the faire. We followed him to a little show then wandered around some more.
On our way about, we found a shop that had a ton of Gnomes! They were all so cute, Noam just had to spend some time with them. It was like a Gnome reunion.
Hi, everyone!
Noam's new friends even invited him inside their mushroom house. It looks so cozy in there! And I bet it was nice to get out of the sun!
I'll make some tea!
The VARF is on the grounds of the Lake Anna Winery. They had a little booth at the faire were we could sample and purchase some of their tasty wines. Noam had to be careful about how much he drank. He's just a little Gnome!
I liked the cider best!
Noam might have had a little too much to drink, because I found him having a grand time with this fellow. He was a trumpet fairy, come to the faire for Midsummer week eve. Noam told many Gnomish stories, and the trumpet fairy had a lot to trumpet back to him.
My friend!
That's all for now. There were just too many pictures for one little Gnome to put in one little blog post! The adventure continues tomorrow!
The adventure started with the long, more-than-an-hour car ride to the site of the festival. Noam got a little bored because he wasn't tall enough to sit securely in his seat and look out. He needed to be buckled in, though. Safety first!
Safe and Secure!One of our first stops was the wonderful kettle corn makers. I'm not a big fan of kettle corn, really. I can take it in small handfuls only. Thankfully, they were giving out free samples that were just handfuls! Unbeknownst to me, Noam got his little gnomey mitts on a nice, warm kernel of corn.
Yum!After our snack, we went to visit my dad, who works at the faire. We followed him to a little show then wandered around some more.
On our way about, we found a shop that had a ton of Gnomes! They were all so cute, Noam just had to spend some time with them. It was like a Gnome reunion.
Hi, everyone!Noam's new friends even invited him inside their mushroom house. It looks so cozy in there! And I bet it was nice to get out of the sun!
I'll make some tea!The VARF is on the grounds of the Lake Anna Winery. They had a little booth at the faire were we could sample and purchase some of their tasty wines. Noam had to be careful about how much he drank. He's just a little Gnome!
I liked the cider best!Noam might have had a little too much to drink, because I found him having a grand time with this fellow. He was a trumpet fairy, come to the faire for Midsummer week eve. Noam told many Gnomish stories, and the trumpet fairy had a lot to trumpet back to him.
My friend!That's all for now. There were just too many pictures for one little Gnome to put in one little blog post! The adventure continues tomorrow!
Friday, June 12, 2009
Meet My Gnome
My world is a gnomish place. It is full of Gnomes. I have a colony of Gnomes, eagerly awaiting new homes.
One Gnome decided he did not want to go away to some other home. I told him he could stay with me, and he told me his name was Noam. Noam, the Gnome.
Noam says hello!
I am going to be on vacation for the next two weeks, and Noam wants to come with me. He promised to take lots of pictures so you, dear readers, can follow him on his vacation.
Noam's journey started with getting to know my home.
Noam loves Miss Luna!
Noam liked cuddling up to my cat, Miss Luna. She was warm and fluffy!
Look out, Noam!
I think Miss Luna thought Noam got too close. Poor Noam!
Goodnight, little Gnome!
After an ordeal like that, Noam was exhausted! He cuddles up with the bucky creature, Vímn. She's full of comfy buckwheat hulls. What a great bed!
Next, Noam experiences the Virginia Renaissance Festival. Stay tuned!
One Gnome decided he did not want to go away to some other home. I told him he could stay with me, and he told me his name was Noam. Noam, the Gnome.
Noam says hello!I am going to be on vacation for the next two weeks, and Noam wants to come with me. He promised to take lots of pictures so you, dear readers, can follow him on his vacation.
Noam's journey started with getting to know my home.
Noam loves Miss Luna!Noam liked cuddling up to my cat, Miss Luna. She was warm and fluffy!
Look out, Noam! I think Miss Luna thought Noam got too close. Poor Noam!
Goodnight, little Gnome! After an ordeal like that, Noam was exhausted! He cuddles up with the bucky creature, Vímn. She's full of comfy buckwheat hulls. What a great bed!
Next, Noam experiences the Virginia Renaissance Festival. Stay tuned!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Something Fun
My logoist has been working hard to create fun images for my shop.
Here's the first Garden Gnome comic! She's the best ever!
Here's the first Garden Gnome comic! She's the best ever!
This image is ©2009 by EMB and SS
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