We Are Worth It!

Happy Friday!

 I have been working hard all week on the hand embroidered portion of my tabletop quilt for my Mother in law's quilt show in two weeks (thank god its a small project with minimal quilting).

First corner heart done

This is the third one , I lost a picture of the second one

   I am almost done. Everyday I sit first thing and dedicate at least two hours. This is a first for me, you see I am great at giving time to my house, family, work. However, when it comes to working on a "personal" project I have a very hard time giving myself  the "personal" time.  Especially to work on something meant for moi. I'm always feeling I should be taking care of something else or others. I mean real guilt sets in and it's an instant road block. I stop working on it feeling really selfish taking the "personal" time. It falls wayside and somehow (wink wink) a new project manifests and I have 352,00 projects unfinished ( yes that is my magic number when I am exaggerating, you will see it often!). 

I ran out of the floss I was using ,Weeks Dye Works hand dyed floss in Aztec Red 2258 which perfectly matched the French General fabric I used for the quilt. The 352,000 other red flosses I have in my stash just wouldn't do! So I cyber ran over to Anita's Little Stitches . This is hands down one of my favorite site for threads. She has everything and got it here lightening fast!

I also picked up these along the way...

I love the autumn like colors

and I got a free gift!

I mean I have been working so hard a little treat was in order;-)

I have really learned through years of reflection that I deserve treating myself to "personal" time and doing for me, myself and I. 

We can't help others until We help and nourish ourselves. We can't always be the giver. We must to learn how to receive. WE ARE  WORTH IT!

Now another matter ...  I got my first follower YAY! This next picture is for her. It is a Vintage Halloween postcard. Another thing I collect !!

 So glad to meet you "The Graphics Fairy"

I'm a Halloween junky

Have a great weekend!! I'll be putting up the Halloween decorations .That is after I give (and receive) myself stitching time.

Be Well
Mingy~

~ Lokah Samastah Sukinoh Bhavantu~May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words, and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all.

Vintage Linens

Some of my favorites...

From a house sale, handmade by the owner's mother.

I love the delicacy of this, made by the same lady

The Lotus embroidery is just exquisite

A friend gave me this, it was her  Aunts.

My mother found this on one of her excursions

I also have a problem with vintage lines ;-)

Leave a comment and let me know about your addictions, I mean collections!

Be Well,
Mingy

Fiber addiction?!

You be the judge??

So Pretty!

Vintage lace

Hand dyed silk by Hannah silks

Don't these look lovely together

French General obsession

Seduce By Berroco Yarns

I am going to make some crocheted lace with these.

So what do you think ? 

I can go anywhere and find some form of fiber I must have! Whether I have the means or not! I am currently working on saying no. Its tougher than you think.

What I really should be doing...

 Hand pieced star/ Pattern by Northern Quilts Stitcheries ~ Scandinavian Christmas Hearts ~ Table cloth

This has to be ready for the Quilt show my Mother in law Janet runs in upstate NY in October. I am almost there, I have to hand embroider four corner squares with hearts. I think I will make the deadline.(gulp)

I did a lot yesterday with my little helper by my side.( he had off of school for the holiday)

A nice day off together 

Then I saw how nice it was outside and took these...

My strawberry jar succulents

Succulent Dish

Dragonfly ( he looks a bit beat up though)

Parsley gone to seed

So we got changed , Hubby came home early and we took a bike ride, then went swimming with family!

Enjoying the last few days of summer.

Namaste

~Mingy~

A season's end

Summer is coming to her closing, She leaves us with some amazing images to hold in our memories until the next one.

Hydrangea

Late summer sunset

My favorite , Moon Flower , blooms at night.

Moon Flower during the day

Morning Glory during the evening

So cool

Morning Glory in the morning

"Only the Lord could make something so beautiful" words of Nana when she would see a flower and such.

We miss you Nana xoxo....

  As well, a season in my life is coming to a close. My youngest child heads off to kindergarten. I no longer am a mother of a toddler. No one running around my house in jammies keeping me company all day. I snapped some images of his days at home before school started.

Looking at the wild turkeys on our lawn

It's going to be very quiet all day while he is at school

The turkey family

 

 

 

 And then,he was off!

Completely obsessed with Super Mario

 And did I cry!!!!!!!!

Life, like nature has its seasons. Ever changing from one stage to another. Each beautiful and magnificent in its own way. I wonder what the next season has in store for us ! ( I'm guessing more homework) And....

 More time for creating!!

Check out my latest in my Ghee Baby line. 

My Stroller Sets,

A stroller sized blanket with matching booties and hat!

"Little Flower" stroller set

Original designs by me

Check it out on Etsy tomorrow!

Thanks for visiting! I'm off to bed as that school bus comes early!

Introducing my new baby line Ghee Baby

I am so excited to introduce my new line of baby accessories called Ghee Baby . This line will feature my handmade creations ranging from hats, booties, blankets, hooded towel sets and lets face it whatever else comes to my mind! 

My first product is very dear to me as I am so grateful to have collaborated with an amazing Ayurvedic yogini and dear friend of mine Lilavati, founder of Aromabliss skincare and Temple of the Lotus yoga sanctuary in Philadelphia, Pa.

Ghee Baby hooded towel and ~Om~ baby bliss oil set

This set includes a cozy yellow hooded cotton bath towel embroidered with the Om symbol /or pink towel with lotus flower and a bottle of " ~OM~ baby bliss" ayurvedic massage/bath oil.

Isn't the bottle gorgeous! Artwork and label by Lilavati's husband Sean, this couple is amazing!!

Massage this oil onto your baby's skin before bath and them wrap them in this luscious towel to help center and calm your baby. What a better way to prepare your precious being as they begin their journey in this world . Traditional Abhyanga massage instructions will be including.

~About the oil~

These oils are very herbal and healing , no more chemically based oils covered up with heavy perfumes on our baby's skin!

An herbal infusion of organic lavender, chamomile, licorice herbs along with essential oils of lavender and chamomile .The base oil is of organic sesame and virgin coconut oil. While procuring this oil, mantras of love, peace and kindness are chanted by Lilavati herself to enhance this infusion. AMAZING STUFF !!!

Nourish your precious being before bedtime with this holistic ritual!

~About Ghee Baby~

Ghee Baby is a creation of mine consisting of consciously handmade baby accessories . From embroidered bath towels, one of a kind blankets, Ayurvedic baby oils, too hats and booties these products are lovingly made for your little beings. Babies are the purest form of love and beauty , shouldn't the products we use for them come from this same space? My goal is to supply our babies with just that, products made in a space of love and creativity.

~About the Name~

Ghee is a form of clarified butter used in Indian cooking as well as Ayurveda. It is incredibly healing and nourishing. Baby Krishna  is known in Hinduism as the " Butter Thief ". It is said his stealing is free form greed and envy and his purpose is to only enhance the love of his devotees.

As well "Ghee" is what my youngest son used to call me when he couldn't say mommy! So my daughters came up with naming my line Ghee Baby. So the name has a two fold meaning that is very close to my heart.

My little butter thief in Italy enjoying Gelato

My beautiful daughters, I wouldn't be able to do this without their encouragement and help.

Thanks for visiting my blog. I'll be working this weekend to get some more creations to show you.

Have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend!

Welcome ! After a few years of kicking around the idea of a blog, I finally decided to jump in and see what it's all about.  After constantly being told, "you should open a restaurant" or "you should sell your handmade gifts" or, "you should write a book" (because my family is a wee bit colorful) I figured a blog was a good way for me to share my handmade creations!  Previously, I spent thirteen years working full time out of the house and since I have a small one at home, home is where I belong.  For all those that know me, I like to have my hand in a bit of everything and having this blog allows that luxury! Life is limitless, and the last thing one should do is limit one's creativity (at least this is what i tell myself!). If I had limited myself I would have missed out on some fabulous experiences in my life. So here I go!

Now let me explain a bit about myself.  I was born in New Jersey and my name is Donnalynne Travarelli.   However, my maternal grandfather Dominic, decided that I looked like a China doll and called me Ming Toy, hence the name "All Things Ming." This led to the name Mingy, which my mother loved and decided to use  as a first name. My grandfather was a ridiculously smart man and an amazing artist as was my father and many others in my family.

Grand pop's original charcoal drawing

My Dad's first watercolor... not too shabby for a first try.

Fast forward to forty years later, I am a wife, and the mother of five to a blended family ranging from five to twenty-one years old.  I was a Barber Stylist for fourteen years then became a Yoga instructor (I am a student of the amazing Parvathi Nanda Nath for the past ten years and currently teach yoga to preschoolers). I also have backgrounds in the food/catering business as well as working in a Yarn/Knitting boutique.  My blog will contain all aspects of these.

Sri Lalita OMMMM

What To Expect!

Ghee Baby

Ghee Baby towel featuring Aromabliss' Ommm Bliss Baby Oil

Ghee Baby stroller set

Not pictured yet are my wedding towel gift baskets! Which include, two monogrammed bath towels for the newlyweds, votive candles and a pair of wine glasses.  All you need to do is add the vino!

Speaking of vino, next is food! Finally! 

Another aspect of myself includes baking for a

 local farmers market on the weekends. So, if you're in the area 

and need baking for your small affairs, try All Things Ming!

Homemade vanilla Madelines with Acacia honey

Thanks for visiting! There are many more creations to come!  So, if you're tired of mass produced products and you're looking for a gift for yourself or others,  All Things Ming, is your place to find handmade creations infused with love and consciousness.