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MaryGwyneth ~ Fine Wearable Art and Exquisitely Crafted Clothing MaryGwyneth designs wearable art jackets and wraps, wedding coats, wearable art gowns, OOAK silk dresses, silk hats, and handcrafted artwear accessories

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Newbie Discovers the Burning Man Festival

Newbie Discovers the Burning Man Festival

Featured image: Burning Man photos by Victor Habchy.  Accessed January 17, 2017 from https://fstoppers.com/spotlight/surreal-2016-burning-man-photographs-victor-habchy-145486

January 17, 2017

Last week I met for lunch with two interesting older women in our northern New York community, and one of their granddaughters visiting from Reno, Nevada.

In my isolated stupor, I told them how the big art…

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2017 Goal: Rip Van Winkle Rejoins the Human Race

2017 Goal: Rip Van Winkle Rejoins the Human Race

OK I gotta admit I have gradually assumed Rip Van Winkle symptoms since my hubby and I built our mortared straw bale house in the northwest Adirondack Mountains of New York State in 1997.  We’re lulled into the pleasant and peaceful surroundings.  It’s like a permanent vacation, and we rarely leave the premises.  In fact, we joke about “Woo Woo, Bob and Mary Go To Town” whenever we head weekly…

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Beaming a Loom with Cait Throop - Barefoot Weaver

Beaming a Loom with Cait Throop – Barefoot Weaver

By Mary G. Holland

January 4, 201

Cait Throop, (pronounced “Troop”) of Potsdam, New York (USA) is an accomplished hand weaver, operating under the business name Barefoot Weaver.  She uses a variety of yarns and ribbons, and sometimes dyes her own yarns.

Cait Throop the Barefoot Weaver

If you get a chance to see hand weavers in action, usually what you see is them throwing the shuttle back and…

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The Wonders of Medicinal Mushrooms

The Wonders of Medicinal Mushrooms

Medicinal Mushrooms and Fungi That Heal By Mary G. Holland

September 30, 2016

Intro to Medicinal Mushrooms and Fungi

As an amateur herbologist and naturopath, I’ve discovered there are some amazingly effective mushrooms and fungus that help heal various conditions, which are being used effectively in the alternative, complimentary health care field.

This article is a short intro to some of the…

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Freda Gladle Memorial Tribute

Freda Gladle Memorial Tribute

Friend, Teacher, Psychic, Healer

March 15, 2016 ~ By Mary G. Holland

This post is a tribute to an extraordinary woman.  My dear friend, Freda Menard Gladle of Ogdensburg, New York, born October 10, 1934, crossed through the veil on January 24, 2016.

Freda was my teacher, a wise mother figure, even my therapist at times.  She was, and still is, my best friend.

We each appreciated in each other the…

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Home Solar Power on New Tool Shed

Home Solar Power on New Tool Shed

Above: Slide show of building a solar panel tool shed…to be edited chronologically soon!

With New York State’s NYSERDA solar power tax credit and grant offering due to expire in 2016, and unclear if they’ll be renewing it, we decided finally to add solar power this year to our home, using net metering rather than batteries to balance power consumption and production.  This means in northern…

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Autumn Artisan Showcase 2015

Autumn Artisan Showcase 2015

You are cordially invited to the

Autumn Artisan Showcase Thursday, October, 29th, 2015 5-8 p.m. The Sherman Inn, Ogdensburg, NY

Free public admission

Featured Artists

Jennnifer Pickman ~ Eye Candy unique beaded jewelry

Rick and Judy Wood ~ R&J Finds wine bottle cheeseboards

Lynn Murray ~ Photography local landscapes

Charlotte Reid Besaw ~ Hand Candy upcycled mittens, hats, dresses and more

Deb…

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Backyard Concord Grape Harvest

Backyard Concord Grape Harvest

By Mary G. Holland

September 22, 2015

Wine or Juice?

Concord grapes look pretty good after organic treatment for powdery mildew

My five Concord grape vines recovered well enough from the summer’s organic powdery mildew treatmentthat it appeared I’d have a small harvest.  I tested the Brix sugar level late August and it was only 14.  It’s supposed to be 15-16 for Concords, and 22-24 for wine…

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Marriage Advice to the Newly Married - From Recently Married

Marriage Advice to the Newly Married – From Recently Married

By Mary G. Holland

August 27, 2015

The Best Teachers Just Learned How

I’ve always felt that some of the best teachers are those who have just, and are still, learning a skill.  They understand some of the most subtle difficulties in making a transition.

Recently I attended our nephew Matt’s and his fiance Rachel’s wedding (above right.)  I understand Matt’s sister Kara and her husband Ryan…

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Girls Bicycle Purple Mountain Bike For Sale Half Off

Girls Bicycle Purple Mountain Bike For Sale Half Off

Girl’s Sporty Mountain Bike – Purple – Nearly New! Over half off!

Girls Next brand mountain style bicycle for a child around 3-5′ height.  Purple and pink.  15 speed.  19″ frame, 20-21″ wheels.  Paid $100.  Used twice.  Local pickup only.

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Slatwall panels for retail shop or craft show, black double wire

Slatwall panels for retail shop or craft show, black double wire

Barely Used Wire Slat Wall Panels Great Price!

Black slat wall style panels, double wire, for retail shop or craft show use.  Eight available.  Some new, others used 2-4 times, look new, not bent or chipped. Cheapest price available online retails $100 plus shipping, sell all 8 for $75.  These make craft show setup very quick and easy.  The accessories allow for very flexible configurations.…

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Womens Pretty Tango Dancing Shoes New Heels Sofft Brand Strap Burgundy Suede Size 6W

Womens Pretty Tango Dancing Shoes New Heels Sofft Brand Strap Burgundy Suede Size 6W

Brand new, Never worn, Deep Discount Price New Sofft Brand 2 3/4″ Heels Burgundy Suede in Hard to Find Wide Small Size 6W

Brand new pair of women’s heels, Sofft brand, burgundy suede, size 6w, with moderate 2-3/4″ heels.  Purchased for $90, not available anymore.  Brand new, never worn. Real pretty and feminine.  Strap provides great support so they’ll stay on when you’re dancing the tango.…

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Vintage post WWII Japanese imported porcelain lamp.  Three bulb sockets, cast brass or bronze base painted black. Colorful black bird and cherry blossom floral design.  No chips or cracks.

Took it apart to find markings and photographed paper label inside that is starting to come loose, “Made in Japan.”  Dated based on labeling to approximately 1949 – 1951, price with china marker inside $11.95,…

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Mammy Doll: A Forgotten Treasure

Mammy Doll: A Forgotten Treasure

Antique African American Dolls

While my hubby and I were in California on vacation last month, we stopped at an antique shop. Tucked away on a shelf I saw an old Black Mammy doll.  It was clearly an antique, in all silk, reclaimed fabrics, a bit worn and shredded (above, left).  She looked Caribbean, had many details, with toothpick? painted features, a silk green petticoat, ruffled knickers,…

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Powdery Mildew Treatment

Powdery Mildew Treatment Using Biodynamic Preparations

July 31, 2015 by Mary G. Holland

Mid season, my biodynamic organic garden always seems to need help, either as food or for insect and disease. I always try to use biodynamic preparations for powdery mildew treatment.

Mid July there was an outbreak in my garden – starting in my Concord grapes but spreading to the squash, where there was less…

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Northern Wine Grapes Summer Progress

Northern Wine Grapes Summer Progress

I pruned and tied up my northern wine grape vines a couple days ago.  We went on a ten day vacation, and in spite of having weeded and pruned before leaving, they grew 2-3 feet in places.  With the sun rising around 5AM and setting around 9:30 PM, that’s lots of solar energy to give them their much needed boost.

Here’s a picture of what they look like after pruning this morning.

La Crescent wine…

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Chocolate Making Demo - RSVP!

Chocolate Making Demo – RSVP!

Chocolate Making Demo

I’m offering a free chocolate making demo for friends and fans at my house: this Sunday, July 26, 2015 and Monday July 27, 2015 from 9-12AM each day. RSVP to attend please via email, Facebook message, phone, or comment below.  I’m limiting attendance to the first 6 responders, otherwise it gets pretty crowded.

Come See How To Make Chocolate

I’m clean out of homemade…

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