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They’re Here: Custom Alpaca Rugs!

Posted on August 21, 2013 by cliffhousemom

We waited in anticipation just two months as Reinhardt, of Ingrid’s Custom Rugs, wove our alpaca’s fiber into beautiful area rugs for us. On Monday the boxes we sent full of skirted fiber returned to us as works of art … Continue reading →

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Western Welcome Week Highlights

Posted on August 20, 2013 by cliffhousemom

We know it’s Tuesday, but we needed Sunday and Monday to regroup. Jared stayed at Cliff House Ranch and cared for our animals while we experienced the joy and hard work of Littleton’s Spirit of the West Arts & Crafts … Continue reading →

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A herd of 8…………..

Posted on August 16, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Look how cute!  Aunt Geri here with a new herd of 8 alpacas – scarf pins they are and they come in several fun colors.  Like the real alpacas, they are all just a little different and each has its own character.  The … Continue reading →

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A little fiber and a few beads…

Posted on August 14, 2013 by cliffhousemom

…make a wonderful fiber fashion statement! It’s Aunt Geri, and I’m designing and donning some more alpaca fiber jewelry. Just like the jewelry I talked about on Monday; these are all knit with an alpaca and silk blend. The gold … Continue reading →

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Fiber Ripples

Posted on August 9, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here – unveiling the necklaces that I promised to be working on finishing.  I finally forced myself to put the closures on – some fun since they are magnetic and grab your needle and scissors in the process!  … Continue reading →

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“Sea-Foam”

Posted on August 2, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Aunt Geri here –  I’m thinking of the Holfelders’ family vacation to Maui. Tropical storm Flossie moved through quickly, and I trust they will have sunshine and aqua waters!  This latest yarn I’ve just finished spinning, is a wonderful hand … Continue reading →

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Another One of my Bright Ideas.

Posted on July 31, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Dad here, with the July heat, I’ve noticed the alpacas go through all of the water buckets we fill up for them every day. The alpacas love to drink out of the horse’s stock tank, and because Heidi and Boogie … Continue reading →

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A Colorado Country Garden

Posted on July 29, 2013 by cliffhousemom

A rainy day in July seems to bring out the vibrant colors in my garden. Dad here, sharing with you photos of the front yard flowers and the bright jewels they attract. Our late spring delivered several lovely surprises after … Continue reading →

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“It’s all in the seeds”

Posted on July 24, 2013 by cliffhousemom

Hi – it’s Aunt Geri – just finished spinning a wonderful hand-painted yarn.  As I was spinning, I thought of how spoiled we are with the clean, healthy fiber from Cliff House; and of a funny story that Jan (“Momma”) … Continue reading →

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“We’re helping, Mom!”

Posted on July 22, 2013 by cliffhousemom

I  fondly remember Sundays, when I was growing up, as family days. Momma here, we were off to church in the morning, and in the early afternoon we shared a big sit down dinner. My mom’s English pot roast or … Continue reading →

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