Thailand Archives - Darcy Wiley

The Art of Making Mulberry Paper {A Fair Trade Giveaway!}

by Darcy Wiley | Jun 27, 2012 | Fresh-Cut Flowers, Pencils & Pens, Pocket Change

I nestle into my quiet spot on the balcony. My book and pencil are invited, as usual. Graphite settles into grooves in the margins of bound paper, all these pages made from former branches cut from the trunk and given new purpose. Skinny trees along my property line...

Stars Dancing in the Water {Gift from the Sea 1: The Beach}

by Darcy Wiley | Jun 11, 2012 | Fireflies, Gift from the Sea ~ Summer Book Club 2012, Sweet Tea

We drifted over silvery waters from the big island to the tiny one. I looked out the panoramic window onto open sea and atmosphere. It was like scales had fallen from my eyes to take in a view so gloriously clear. For four months, in the city where I was studying...