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New Arrangement and Perfect Machine Binding
I took apart a couple of old fall arrangements and created a new one. I didn't have to spend a dime. I quite like how it looks with my new table topper. That bird is so well camouflaged. Can you even see him? I am enjoying the colors in the little table topper. You wouldn't…
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The Magic Tree
In front of my father's house, there is a magic tree. It is some kind of Japanese maple that turns a beautiful reddish-orange in the fall. Violets grow underneath it, which flower in spring. There is something fairy-tale-ish about this tree. You may think it is an ordinary tree at first glance, but look a…
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Donuts
Sorry for the radio silence this week. Lots going on/not much going on. That is, I've been busy, but not with anything interesting! No sewing going on, that is for sure. But what I do have for you today is donuts. Eva and I made Ina Garten's recipe for Baked Cinnamon Donuts and I'm telling…
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One Track Mind
I know I am so lucky to have such a lovely reading nook. I do enjoy it, whenever I can slip in when Ozzie isn't ensconced in my chair. This week has been kind of a bust sewing-wise because whenever I have a free moment, I want to sit down and read a few more…
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This and That
I am a bit distracted this week, because I started a new book that I have been eagerly anticipating. "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. O.M.G. I loved his previous books, "Rules of CIvility" and "A Gentleman of Moscow". This one may be my favorite of all. If you liked WIlliam Kent Kruger's "This Tender…
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I Love Mondays
I saw something on FaceBook yesterday, where someone was moaning about it being Monday. I have quite the opposite reaction to Mondays. I love Mondays. I am home with my husband again, I can enjoy my house, and if time allows, get caught up on a bit of sewing or reading. Mondays are a re-set…
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Christmas Among the Stars Again BOM
Well, it looks like I am participating in a Christmas Block of the Month. I admit I was a bit surprised when this arrived in the mail. I recall seeing it and being interested, but I actually have no recollection of joining and ordering it. Oops. Must have been shopping with chardonnay again. I do…
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Halloween House
My sweet husband ordered this amazing Halloween house for Eva and I. It's made of metal and is from a place called Grandin Road. We put twinkly lights inside it and arranged some of our Halloween figurines here and there. It is pretty spectacular, and as you can see, Eva is quite pleased with her…
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New Fall Table Decoration
I was inspired this weekend to create a new table decoration for fall. My inspiration came from a YouTube video by Jennifer Decorates. Jennifer Davenport is a professional designer from Tennessee who creates the most beautiful decor. Her channel has loads of DIY ideas. She made her table decoration from items she recently purchased at…
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Quickie Update
Just the quickest update today. I spent Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and part of Sunday with my dad. One of my sisters is on a family vacation and my other sister and I had to cover her days with our dad this past week. I am always trying to come up with things to tempt him…