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The “Baniwi” Goes Viral

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Press Tagged: banana kiwi hybrid, baniwi | April 28, 2016 by Robert

Friends, in the event you missed it – we had a little excitement around here this month – my first truly viral video! So a couple years back I created a silly DIY-style April Fool’s Day video for Kin Community – it was a lot of fun to create and you can see the video …

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  • This beautiful flying swallow decoration will brighten up any wall or window in your home!  There are nine birds, each made from two layers of card - a  light glacier blue top layer with a white bottom layer. each bird measure approximately 11cm x 11cm. A 2 metre  length of thread is provided for you to easily string yourself using an ordinary sewing needle (not included). Length of the garland is approximately 1.5 metres but can be altered by leaving a larger or smaller space between birds. for
  • Un delicado manual ilustrado de los pájaros que podemos encontrar en Tokio - Cultura Inquieta
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Happy Friday, friends 🪷 Sharing a little pondside Happy Friday, friends 🪷 Sharing a little pondside wander during a midweek break from my computer screen. 💻😵‍💫 The water lilies are thriving in @sonomabotanicalgarden’s upper pond, and the tiny world beneath them is full of magic. Can you spot the tadpole? 🐸 Wishing you a restorative weekend ahead. 💚
Gifting Mom a beautiful bouquet on Mother’s Day? 💐 Gifting Mom a beautiful bouquet on Mother’s Day? 💐Here's how to transform it into something long lasting... 

Join me the following weekend for a Pressed Flowers Workshop at Appellation Healdsburg. Together, we’ll slow down and create—building a handcrafted wooden press, working with fresh blooms, and designing keepsake works on paper with pre-pressed botanicals (perfect for framing or gifting).

Sometimes the best gifts aren’t just given—they’re experienced. 😊💛

Join us—link in bio for details + registration.
📍 @appellationhealdsburg | Healdsburg, CA
📅 May 16
⏰ 10:30am–12:30pm
A little golden hour gorgeousness at @sonomabotani A little golden hour gorgeousness at @sonomabotanicalgarden's Rose Garden. Early spring warmth has the plants showing off in a spectacular way. It's a lovely way to end a Friday, as I wait for participants in our Spring Equinox Sound Bath to finish a rejuvenating session. A friendly heads up, that this summer in June, July and August the Garden will be hosting outdoor sound baths in our beautiful grassy amphitheater. Sonomabg.org
I've gathered together some of my favorite vintage I've gathered together some of my favorite vintage postcards showcasing locations in California's North Bay - digitally restoring, reprinting and making them ready for your embroidery embellishments! 📬🪡🎉 You’ll find that stitching on paper is quite different from working on fabric—and the techniques I’ll share in this workshop can be applied to any postcards or paper imagery you may have. Join us for a lovely morning of creativity, with delicious snacks and drinks, all set in a beautifully charming space. 

Beginner-friendly! You'll find a link with complete info in my profile. Saturday, March 28, 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at @appellation_healdsburg.
Oh, hey Mr. Postman! 📬 On Saturday, March 28, we’r Oh, hey Mr. Postman! 📬 On Saturday, March 28, we’re gathering in the Maker Room at @appellation_healdsburg for an afternoon of creative correspondence. Join my Embroidered Postcards Workshop, where you’ll learn the basics of stitching on paper and transform vintage Sonoma County postcards into one-of-a-kind pieces of postal art. Follow the link in my profile to secure your spot and come create happy mail with me!
This past week my DMs have been filled with friend This past week my DMs have been filled with friends sharing this @wsj article. While it makes for a catchy headline, I don't know that craft retreats are a "cure" – but I do know that there is healing power in community and making. 

Given the state of the world, I’m deeply aware of the privilege of gathering in safety and beauty - and I’m so grateful to be able to curate a space and experience like Well Crafted Sonoma. ❤️

If you’ve been feeling the pull, there is one space left for this October’s creative retreat. I’d love to welcome the final maker to the table. robert-mahar.com/sonoma [UPDATE: I'm happy to share that we have filled all available spots for the October retreat. If you'd like to be added to the waitlist, please send me an email at robert@robert-mahar.com]

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