I have blogged about Edith Schaeffer and her book"The Hidden Art Of Homemaking" before. This gifted mother of four, [and wife of Christian philosopher Francis Schaeffer] wrote this book in 1971. Her premise is that in the ordinary everyday routine, we can find "hidden art". That with a little time and effort we can transform the quotidian into something beautiful. I used to have this page from "Simple Things" magazine pinned up in the kitchen.
One Kiwifruit, one banana, one easy-peeler and three strawberries,. Less than five minutes with a sharp knife and a pretty glass plate... [and a little lemon juice to stop the bananas from browning]
After lunch I showed Jess how to make a daisy chain bracelet.
The end of a lovely weekend with this lovely little girl.
Once my photos are sorted, I will tell you what we did on Saturday.
But if I'd had more time and some blueberries...
PS Thanks for all the encouraging comments yesterday about minimal housework!
Isn't fruit wonderful? Such a delicious dessert. Daisy chains are magic I am sure Jess loved learning how to make them. I couldn't comment on your housework post due to a hospital appointment but would just like to say I never iron now haven't for years, I keep kitchen and bathroom clean, and since our dear old cat died last year hoovering is not such a necessity gosh white fur was everywhere, and my Husband is really great at sharing chores. Regards Sue H
ReplyDeleteShowing Jess how to make daisy chains is far more important than dusting!
DeleteThe last verse of the poem “Song for a Fifth Child” by Ruth Hamilton is
DeleteThe cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow,
For children grow up, as I’ve learned to my sorrow.
So quiet down, cobwebs. Dust go to sleep.
I’m rocking my baby, and babies don’t keep.
Very true.
Thank you, I knew those last lines, but not the poem from which they come
DeleteI've always loved that postcard, they originally came free with Simple Things magazine. You have proved the point perfectly with your gorgeous looking fruit plate. Oh, and in this heat ice-cream is most definitely healthy, we need to cool down after all. :-)
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ReplyDeleteI love your simple, elegant fruit plate, and I grew up with daisy chains using the daisies in my Nan's lawn, but I am very much against torturing fruit and veggies into elaborate and unnecessary artwork. Food is for eating, and IMHO it just needs to be attractive and appetizing, not a "look at me, aren't I clever" creation. The exception is making cute designs to amuse children into enjoying their food.
ReplyDeleteJess certainly ate all her fruit on Sunday
DeleteLovely dessert for a hot day. I’ve just eaten raspberries with Greek yoghurt-the full four pack of yoghurt slipped out of Norrie’s hand and three of them split on the kitchen floor. I cleaned up while he continued to sort out our dessert and we both enjoyed some beautiful Scottish rasps from Angus. Catriona
ReplyDeleteMy neighbour just passed a plate over the fence - a large slice of sponge cake filled with fresh cream and raspberries. Delicious
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