Wordless Wednesday

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

The Best Kind of Snow Day

We haven't had nearly as much snow as many others have, but we've had more than what is normal for this area.  Yesterday and today it snowed in the morning, didn't stick to the roads, made everything pretty and was melted by lunch time.  That's the best kind of snow day!  I'm really glad we got out and enjoyed the beautiful spring like weekend when we did though, because it's really cold again.

While Shylee was here that weekend, we talked about making her a new apron since the last one I made her is too small.  We settled on the fun candy, cupcake, and ice cream cone fabric with the pink fabric for the ties and pockets.  It was so nice to have the fabric where I could see it and not have to open bag after bag to find what we wanted!  So the pieces are cut out and I should have it finished in a couple of days.  She also asked me to make a baby doll blanket AND teach her how to sew!  I'm one happy Grandma!

I hope you're having a great week!

xo Annette xo

69.  getting back into sewing

70.  finding shoes that fit

71.  bonding with Shylee

Wordless Wednesday

Annie loves the snow!

Happy Wednesday!

xo Annette xo

49.  making the right decision

50.  a truly delightful weekend with Shylee

51.  the luxury of time

Spring to Winter and Back Again

Typically, where I live in Maryland, we don't get much snow.  A couple inches here and there and that's it.  Last year was the exception with back to back blizzards, but this year was pretty typical.  We also very seldom see snow this late into March.  Yesterday was the exception to that!

Here is how everything looked on Saturday.

This is how it looked on Sunday!

By mid-afternoon, the sun was shining, the temperature was in the upper 40's and the snow was gone!  

It made for a very pretty and peaceful Sunday morning while it lasted.

How was your Sunday???

Silent Sunday

I know so many people are really tired of the snow and I don't blame them.  You have to admit it makes for some really beautiful photos!  These were taken by my friend Penny at the St Louis Botanical Gardens.

Have a warm and wonderful Sunday!!!

Silent Sunday ~ Snow Sculpture

images via google images

Happy Sunday!!!

Spring At Last

The first day of spring was last Saturday and I was out of town with limited time on the computer.  So today I will officially welcome my favorite season of the year!

Farewell winter.....

....Welcome spring!

The landscape becomes full of color and life after being dead and dull for so long.  The birds are singing and building nests, the days are longer, and I can get away without wearing a jacket!  I just love it!  Spring also means that summer is almost here!!! 

I hope you have a terrific Tuesday and are able to see and enjoy the signs of spring!!!

Wednesday's Words of Wisdom

It's blizzarding here again today.  I was looking for a quote about snow but I wanted to find something about love since Valenitne's is Sunday.  Imagine my surprise to find one about both! 

“The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love.”  ~Margaret Atwood

Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Mish Mash Monday...Blizzard, Dish Towel Dress and More

The blizzard is over and we're still digging out.  I think we should invest in a snow blower because we would never need it if we actually had one!  This is what it looks like in my little part of the world.

I was thrilled to find a tutorial for making a dish towel dress that showed a much easier and faster way of making it than I was doing.  So for the first time I made this one in about an hour!  I'll be listing it in the shop today after taking better pictures!

The winners of the Felt Smack Down were chosen and you can see them here.  If you scroll down from there you will see all the entries.  There were some amazing and fun projects submitted.  I'm so glad I didn't have to choose a winner!

Mama's Little Treasures is giving away a free ebook for a crazy patch journal cover during the month of February.  This would be great for any kind of book, photo album or scrap book you might want to cover or personalize.  Just leave a comment on her blog letting her know you would like to have one!                                                            

Whatever you're doing today, I hope you have a Marvelous Monday!

Friday's Fabulous Finds and Mystery Project Revealed

It's snowing....again!  I live in Maryland and this is the beginning of what is supposed to be 1-2 feet of snow!  Since we're going to be stuck inside, I thought I would find something on Etsy that would make staying indoors fun!  Here's what I found.

You can play games

Naturalchess-Walnut from Naturalchess

You can try a new craft

Sheep Needle Felting Kit from Bear Creek Designs

You can drink steaming mugs of hot chocolate

1 lb. Original Hot Chocolate Mix from Teton Cocoa Company

You can put on an apron and cook up something warm and wonderful

Green Toile Hostess Apron from The Empty Nest

You could write your friends a note on tropical note cards

Island Style Tiki Hut Note Cards from lisabongzee

So it looks like I'll be snowed in but busy!!

And here is the mystery project with the beautiful fabric.  If I was giving out prizes, Audrey would win for her guess of placemats!

Whether it's snowing where you are or not, I hope you have a fabulous Friday!!

Blizzard 2009

Yesterday was spent watching the snow fall and blow around, wrapping gifts and setting out the Christmas village.  My little piece of Maryland sees 1-2 inches of snow a year and this morning I measured 13 inches on my patio! 

Today the sky is an icredible blue and snow is falling off the trees and beginning to melt.  I should be digging out but I don't need to go any where so I'm in no hurry!

The village needs some work done.  Some of the buildings in the back need to be raised and I need to get extension cords to turn on all the lights.  It's a Thomas Kincaid village and if you know anything about him and his work, you know it's all about the light!

I do hope you are enjoying this weekend and not stressing too much about Christmas!