8-12-06
Back from vacation. Had a great time, but I am glad I am home. I picked up a few things while on vacation for my altar/shrine.

While at the Dutch Village, I searched for the perfect wooden bowl….one that FELT right for me. I found this one. When I got home I started sketching it. I am not finished, but wanted to share it anyway. My intention is to place Oak Leaves around the top and then cover the sides with something Celtic. I will then cover it with some good waterproofing and it will be done. I am pleased with it so far though.

Since I will be outside, I will be using covered lanterns for my candles. I have several to choose from, but this is one of my favorite ones.

I bought a nice little cauldron as well and already have several other things I will be using. I cannot seem to find a table I like. I was considering a concrete bench, but I am not that fond of that idea. I dreamed about a table a few days ago and think that, although it will be difficult, I can make the table myself. I want it to be and look as natural as possible, so I plan to use things from the woods here at home and hopefully I can get it somewhat similar to the one in my dream.
If the weather is clear (raining today) I plan to get some things in place and start putting it all together. I will take pictures as I do and put them up. I have a few essays I worked on while on vacation and need to get them edited and up as well. I will most likely do that tomorrow. Meanwhile I am enjoying the area I have picked out and am very much at peace with this new journey.
viaticus said:
“That bowl looks wonderful! I can’t wait to see it when it’s finished.”
I said:
“Thanks so much. I hope to get it done this coming weekend. I plan to start building my table then as well. I will get pics up of the bowl as soon as I am finished. The neat thing is, it was hand carved and I got it for less than ten bucks. You cannot really tell the size in the pic, but it is about 12 inches.”