Posts Tagged ‘winter’
The Lunar Chronicles – A Review
The Lunar Chronicles are a series of 6 books written by Marissa Meyer. The books take place in the distant future (100+ years after the 4th world war). The 4 main books in the series: Cinder, Scarlet, Cress, and Winter are retellings of the traditional fairy tales Cinderella, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, and Snow…
Read MoreDecking the Halls
Call me Scrooge, but I kind of hate decorating for the holidays. So many boxes to drag up the stairs, so much stuff to put out, and then a month later, I just have to pack it back up. Don’t get me wrong, homes that are decorated for Christmas are lovely. It’s just so much…
Read More#OurProject52 – From Where I Stand
The world is a frozen wonderland…. The inside of my house is warm and friendly- filled with hot chai latte. And hugs from my husband and the cat. How do things look from where you are? Sharing over at: #OurProject52 at Everyday Eyecandy and Lipgloss & Binky
Read MoreProject Quilting – Trees
I’m so excited to finally get a chance to participate in Project Quilting. This is it’s 6th season, but I just discovered it at the end of last season, so I didn’t get a chance to participate. The idea behind project quilting is to complete a new quilting project each week. The first project theme…
Read MoreWinter Mini Quilt
I really thought I was done making Christmas projects, but, last week I ran across the Dresden Forest Mini Quilt by Leigh Laurel Studios. It inspired me to make my own version of a forest for our wall, and knew I had to make my own version. I love that it will also make a…
Read MoreWinter Wear
With the Polar Vortex heading south, things are going to get pretty chilly here this week. And with the cold weather, I start thinking about layering clothes. Particularly what jackets and coats will work well with my clothes. Having a good work coat in my closet is always important to me. The first nice coat…
Read MoreA Good Christmas
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas from our house to yours! Here’s hoping you have a wonderful day full of family and fun.
Read MoreStocking Wreath
I found a great wreath idea on the Midwest Living site last year. It’s a spring wreath using an umbrella, but it gave me the idea to make a wreath from a stocking. My wreath is currently hanging out on my fake ficus tree at work, but I’ll take it home when the office closes…
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