I’m sharing with you my TOP 5 Hobbies I have embraced during this Pandemic

These are the hobbies that are making a difference in our daily lives these past five months.  Things that pick me up, make my day more bright and cheerful.  I’d love it if you would share with me what hobbies you are doing now too.

#1  Walking with a friend

I am loving my early morning (6:30am) walks with my neighbor and friend Lisa.  Not only do we walk 3-5 miles at a time but we also share experiences, interior designs, family advice and even ideas for dinner  I look forward to the 2-4 days a week we venture our in tennis shoes and share our heart. I am sure the exercise is also a great benefit!

#2 Getting creative –

yes, I am LOVING my creative time.  From working on client design ideas to re-making necklaces I never wore into my “go to” pieces by re-beading them.  I have been sewing napkins, overdyeing my jeans and making holiday décor. I have enjoyed this creative time and sometimes even share the time with others in my studio.

#3  Baking –

Yep, I’m GUILTY! and loved every second of baking. From yeast breads to cookies, zucchini and banana breads, apple pies and even muffins.  I have discovered new recipes and revived some old favorites.  Here’s some favorite accounts that are inspiring me now:  @awaywedough   @handmadefarmhouse@

#4 Gardening

I jumped on the gardening late.  It’s so therapeutic to garden. It’s become somewhat of an easy way of life and a great way to spend time during the summer. I can’t say I have become a pro, but it’s definitely taught me a few things. My tomatoes are THE best, my zucchini is HUGE and I grow seeded sprouts daily for my animals (and our salads) Next year I am planning on expanding the garden…

# 5 It’s a Duck life

Having animals to care for and interact with has been wonderful, from our sweet ducks (16 of them) to my mini button quail.  Our rabbit Snickers free ranges by day and don’t forget our miniature goats Honey, Pepper Jo and Molly!  Each of these animals have given me so much love and enjoyment.  Richard and I have completed a few of their shelter projects including a NEW aviary out back!!

Tell me what hobbies you got into during this pandemic? Did you organize your house top to bottom? Get into a really good exercising routine? Read any good books? Have you started baking once a week? Painted some rooms in your house? I love this time we have to slow down and do things we truly enjoy.  Don’t get me wrong I still miss normalcy, but we just had to adjust a bit.  Until next month!