Christmas 2013

I hope you had a most wonderful Christmas with the ones you love.  The only thing that would have made my celebration better, is if Sean had been here.  But we had a good time with a tree to decorate,

A note to read

A stocking to pick through

Presents to open

Bubble wrap to pop

A new keyboard to play (the only thing she asked for from Santa was a piano)

A helicopter to fly

Birthday wishes to make

And lots of hugs

And it all went by way too fast.  And they went home before I was ready for them to leave.  And another Christmas is done.  

I'm looking forward to the new year.  Are you?

xo Annette xo

Happy Independence Day!

Whatever you do,

Wherever you go,

Whoever you're with,

I hope you have a spectacular 4th!

xo Annette xo

Thankful Thursday

With the busyness of the holidays, Shylee visiting, and losing track of what day of the week it was for the last  three weeks, I'm finally remembering when Thursday is!  I'm very happy to get back to the weekly Thankful Thursday post.

Every Thursday I share what I'm thankful for.  Sometimes it's a serious or big thing, and sometimes it's a goofy or small thing.  I believe that no matter what is going on in our lives, there is always something to be thankful for.  Always. 

I am so thankful for the time we were able to spend together during the holidays.  Between Christmas and Erin's birthday we had some great times and made wonderful memories.  My heart was a little sad that Sean couldn't be here, but I'm thankful for technology that allowed us to visit via face time with the ipads!  

I'm also thankful for:

     *  settling back into a routine

     *  my new Toyota Rav4

     *  the hopefulness of a new year

     *  my comfy warm bed to fall into at night

     

What are you thankful for today?

Happy Thursday!

xo Annettexo

Labor Day 2012

Dear Friends,

I hope you have a restful and relaxing Labor Day holiday!

I won't be laboring but I do intend to take full advantage of the sale at Jo~Ann's!  

Happy Labor Day!!!

xo Annette xo

Good-Bye 2011

This year seemed to fly by, but at the same time it seemed to be awfully long!

It was a good year.  I got to go to Charleston, South Carolina and see and old friend.

My sisters came to visit and my son-in-law came home safely from Iraq.

It was a good year, but I'm ready to move on to 2012!

I want to leave you with a few of my favorite projects from the year

and some of my favorite photos I took.

We are not partyers on New Year's Eve.  We will eat some snacks, drink some champagne, watch a movie, and probably be in bed before midnight!  Yes, we really live it up around here!

How will you be celebrating tonight?

More Thank Yous

Welcome back everyone!  I hope you had a great weekend and rested up for this busy week and holiday ahead of us.  I'm not cooking this year except for a pumpkin pie that I'm taking to my daughter's.  In fact, my son and daughter are doing the cooking, so things are going to be different this year!

I was so thrilled to be in three treasuries last week, so I want to feature something from the shops of each of the treasury curators.

Adris from Adrisboltja featured my gray and yellow sachets in the treasury, My Favorites in Green.   You will find fabric and felt jewelry, ornaments and more in Adris's shop.  I really like these ornaments.

Hand embroidered Christmas ornaments

Yana from Wine Country Life featured the red and white birthday gift tag in the treasury, Happy Birthday, Natalka.  In Yana's shop you will find handmade cards and gifts from Napa Valley.  I especially like this bookmark.

Erin from Bartley Dannan Designs included the 'hope' sachet in the treasury, Stocking  Stuffers For Her.  Erin makes the cutest dresses and outfits for little girls.  I can see my granddaughter in this Christmas twirl skirt.

It takes a lot of time to make a treasury, and I'm always honored to find out one of my items is in one.  So a big THANK YOU to Adris, Yana, and Erin!

I hope you have a marvelous Monday!

Labor Day 2011

If you are fortunate enough to have the day off, I hope it is a peaceful and restful day.

Or maybe just a fun filled day!

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Happy Labor Day!

Independence Day

Land of the free!

Home of the brave!

Happy Independence Day!

Happy Easter

I'm wishing all of you a happy, fun and wonderful Easter!

I'm joining Lori at Studio Waterstone for I Heart Macro.  Post your up close/macro photo and join in the fun!

Thankful Thursday

Every Thursday I share something I'm thankful for.  With Easter approaching and reflecting on the meaning of the holiday, I am thankful for my faith.  There have been times in my life that I wouldn't have made it through without my faith in God and His strength.  It is very much a part of who I am and what drives me.  

Life is not perfect, people are not perfect, circumstances are not perfect, but I find perfect peace in knowing that God loves me.

What are you thankful for today? 

Happy Labor Day

Happy Labor Day 2010!!!!

Meet Me On Monday

It's Monday and that means it's time to answer some questions.  It's a fun blog hop that lets you get to know the person behind the blog!  Thanks to Java at Never Growing Old you can click on the button and join the fun!


What is you favorite holiday?

Christmas!!!  I love everything about it...the decorations, twinkling lights, the music, baking, shopping, wrapping, giving gifts that bring big smiles and hugs...

What color clothing do you wear the most?

Mostly pastels especially pink, blue and lavender.

What is your heritage?
German, Irish, Scottish

What is your middle name?
Annette.  My first name, Velma, is after my grandmother but I've always gone by Annette. 

What is your favorite cookie?

My chocolate chip pecan cookies are my absolute favorite but I am a cookie monster!  If cookies are around, I'll eat them!!

Have a wonderful Monday!!!

Annette

Friday's Fabulous Finds...Easter Baskets

While browsing through Etsy, I kept coming across some incredible Easter baskets.  These are some of my favorites.  Please visit these shops and see some of the other fabulous items they have!

Felted Easter Basket Center Piece with Hand Felted Colored Easter Eggs from The Critter Ranch

Easter Basket from jasperjane

Pink Spring Bunny Basket from Out on a Limb

Felt Easter Basket from Marcella Cottage

Egg Basket With Rainbow from Eight Hands Studio

Wheel Thrown Basket with Handle and Ruffled Rim from dkpottery

Fabric Easter Basket from loveseptember

Have a fabulous Friday!!!!

Another Dish Towel Dress

Finally, I got around to a Christmas dish towel dress!  This one is different from others I've made because the towel part is reversed colors on both sides.  Also, I did an applique stitch around the neckline instead of a seam.  This was so much easier, quicker and less frustrating!  I'm all about quick and easy! 

I haven't decided yet if I'll put it in my Etsy shop or in my booth at Sassafras Hill.  Both are lacking items and could use some holiday cheer!

                                

 While you're here,  take a minute to visit Mamas*Little*Treasures.  She is giving away eBooks for making tea cup pincushions, stick pins, and applique projects.  This is for a limited time so hurry on over!