African Starfish Flower (Staapelia gigantea) aka “Verne”


The Starfish Flower is a fascinating and unusual plant known for its appearance and smell. The flower has a flat five-pointed shape that resembles a starfish. The flowers range from yellow and tan to dark reddish-brown. Bloom season is fall and summer. This plant has not flowered yet, so I do not have a photograph to share, but stay tuned! Continue reading

Easy Sapphire Blue Knit Scarf


I recently finished this scarf. It is sapphire blue and I loved working with this color. I have written in past posts, that I sometimes grow  tired of a color I am working with and start a new project with a different color, before finishing the first. I was content to the end of this pattern and never grew tired of the beautiful color. Continue reading