Yesterday, I received my birthday present from Ariane. It is so pretty! It is called ‘Hip Garden 3′ and is by textile artist Kirsten Chursinoff who lives in Vancouver. I wasn’t aware of her work, but my daughter is, so it was a lovely surprise to receive this. It combines two of my passions – art and gardening. It is beautifully embroidered and appliqued. Now it hangs where I can see it all the time, on the wall of my little studio space. So nice to get something that I can just enjoy any time. Thanks to AK!