Hi there. I just had to get another post in this week, even if it isn't sewing related. I hope you all are having a splendid week. Mine is flying by, but I am enjoying my fall decorations and the rather dramatic change in the weather we have had. I thought I would just take a minute and post about what is happening around the house and so on, since I haven't had a nice visit with you all in awhile.
You can see I am enjoying my fireplace from the photo above. I didn't do my usual over the top mantel this fall but have lots of candles and fall quilts about for the autumnal vibe. Notice the candle on the right. It is a Luminara candle, which has an artificial flame–great when you display a candle in a hard to reach spot. These candles were invented at Disneyland, honest to goodness, and look so real you wouldn't know it wasn't burning. It is on a timer and comes on every night at 5:00 and stays lighted until it turns itself off at !0:00. How cool is that? They cost just over $30, and operate on D size batteries. Best artificial candle I have ever seen.
The tv is on, and I have to tell you that I discovered a tv show called Code Black, a hospital drama set in LA and starring Marcia Gay Harden. It is gripping, I tell you! Exciting stories and good acting. I am really binge watching it. It is in it's second season this year, so I am catching up on the 18 episodes from 2015.
This past weekend I made Copy Cat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones, which you see above. Click on the link to the recipe from Damn Delicous. They don't photograph all that great, but I am telling you, they are delicious (damn delicious lol). They have two glazes, one plain and the second pumpkin spice flavored. Not dry scones at all, but lovely and cakey. You do have to eat them all the day you make them though. They do not keep well what so ever.
So, my husband and I have been invited to a wedding this coming weekend. It was sort of a last minute invitation, but I am excited to go all the same. My dilemma is, what on earth to wear? I have three garment bags with very fancy outfits I have worn over the past mumble mumble years. Decades of dresses, all quite lovely in their time. However, when I pulled them out to see if I had anything appropriate to wear to a fall wedding in 2016, I was shocked at how dated everything looked. Most of the garments still fit, which seems a miracle, but the styles were all so passé' Big padded shoulders, sequins, boxy shaped jackets. It was tragic I tell you.
Seriously. You can't go out in that sort of get up nowadays. So, I have nothing to wear. People don't dress up like they used to and my current wardrobe consists of pants, flat shoes and sweaters. I do not even own a dress that I could wear. Not anything wedding appropriate. I am wondering if I wear some very nice black cigarette trousers, a fancy top, great high heels and some very good jewelry if I can get away with it.
Here is a cheery Halloween vignette I have in my living room. I am enjoying my little Halloween quilt from last year. As far as current projects go, I am nearly done getting the borders on my Halloween Bounce quilt and with any luck will show you a picture in my next post. Gracious, that quilt was border intensive.
Oh, and the last bit of news. Someone awarded me a Best Blogger award! Who knew, I am one of 100 best quilt blogs. If you go to this link: http://blog.feedspot.com/quilt
Would you believe I will have been blogging for 10 years come this February? I have had a feeling that interest in blogs is down a lot from what it used to be. I know I don't get as many comments as I used to, which I admit, I miss. I blog because I like to write and share my quilting experiences and other life events. If anyone out there appreciates or enjoys what I post, that is enough for me. I have never been interested in doing sponsored posts or trying promote anything other than patterns, designers, products etc, that I actually love and use. I am definitely not in it for any perks other than the lovely responses I get from you nice readers. As always, it has been nice chatting with you!
120 responses to “Chit Chat”
I think you can more than “get away” with the trouser outfit you mentioned. Last wedding we attended appeared to be an anything goes affair when it came to attire. It was really everything, including a few dressed quite casually (men without ties) and a couple of saris, which I loved (on Indian women).
I think you can more than “get away” with the trouser outfit you mentioned. Last wedding we attended appeared to be an anything goes affair when it came to attire. It was really everything, including a few dressed quite casually (men without ties) and a couple of saris, which I loved (on Indian women).
I think you can more than “get away” with the trouser outfit you mentioned. Last wedding we attended appeared to be an anything goes affair when it came to attire. It was really everything, including a few dressed quite casually (men without ties) and a couple of saris, which I loved (on Indian women).
Of course you are in the top 100 quilt blogs! If it were up to me, I’d place you way higher. I always enjoy your posts, quilting related or not, and think that if we ever met in person, we’d be friends.
Of course you are in the top 100 quilt blogs! If it were up to me, I’d place you way higher. I always enjoy your posts, quilting related or not, and think that if we ever met in person, we’d be friends.
Of course you are in the top 100 quilt blogs! If it were up to me, I’d place you way higher. I always enjoy your posts, quilting related or not, and think that if we ever met in person, we’d be friends.
I’m not surprised that you are included in top 100 blogs! I enjoy reading your blog, it is like visiting with a friend. I don’t have a dress in my closet and everything seems so casual today…maybe too much at times. Keep posting!
I’m not surprised that you are included in top 100 blogs! I enjoy reading your blog, it is like visiting with a friend. I don’t have a dress in my closet and everything seems so casual today…maybe too much at times. Keep posting!
I’m not surprised that you are included in top 100 blogs! I enjoy reading your blog, it is like visiting with a friend. I don’t have a dress in my closet and everything seems so casual today…maybe too much at times. Keep posting!
I appreciate & enjoy your blog! Congrats on the award!!
I appreciate & enjoy your blog! Congrats on the award!!
I appreciate & enjoy your blog! Congrats on the award!!
Congratulations on your well-deserved award. You have been my inspiration for many years.
Congratulations on your well-deserved award. You have been my inspiration for many years.
Congratulations on your well-deserved award. You have been my inspiration for many years.
I’m a long time fan and love your updates. I seem to be more of a lurker these days than a commenter and I need to be better about expressing my appreciation. These are such ugly times now and your blog is an oasis of calm. Instagram seems to be where everyone is now. I love seeing the photos but I do miss the words there. You clearly have lots of fans and we all support you.
I’m a long time fan and love your updates. I seem to be more of a lurker these days than a commenter and I need to be better about expressing my appreciation. These are such ugly times now and your blog is an oasis of calm. Instagram seems to be where everyone is now. I love seeing the photos but I do miss the words there. You clearly have lots of fans and we all support you.
I’m a long time fan and love your updates. I seem to be more of a lurker these days than a commenter and I need to be better about expressing my appreciation. These are such ugly times now and your blog is an oasis of calm. Instagram seems to be where everyone is now. I love seeing the photos but I do miss the words there. You clearly have lots of fans and we all support you.
Congratulations on your blog award! I have to admit that although I don’t always comment, I do read all your blog posts – and enjoy them.
Yes, I think that you can easily “get away with” black trousers, a nice top dressed up with some jewelry. I was amazed at how casual everyone dressed at the last wedding I attended – I actually felt over dressed!
Congratulations on your blog award! I have to admit that although I don’t always comment, I do read all your blog posts – and enjoy them.
Yes, I think that you can easily “get away with” black trousers, a nice top dressed up with some jewelry. I was amazed at how casual everyone dressed at the last wedding I attended – I actually felt over dressed!
Congratulations on your blog award! I have to admit that although I don’t always comment, I do read all your blog posts – and enjoy them.
Yes, I think that you can easily “get away with” black trousers, a nice top dressed up with some jewelry. I was amazed at how casual everyone dressed at the last wedding I attended – I actually felt over dressed!
Please don’t quit blogging. Yours is the first I read every morning and feel a little let down when you don’t update…so I just reread the past couple. Love your style.
Please don’t quit blogging. Yours is the first I read every morning and feel a little let down when you don’t update…so I just reread the past couple. Love your style.
Please don’t quit blogging. Yours is the first I read every morning and feel a little let down when you don’t update…so I just reread the past couple. Love your style.
Congratulations on your reward! I enjoy reading about your projects everyday. Have a great weekend!
Congratulations on your reward! I enjoy reading about your projects everyday. Have a great weekend!
Congratulations on your reward! I enjoy reading about your projects everyday. Have a great weekend!
Congratulations on your award! I love reading your blog, but find it hard to respond to every posting by all the bloggers I follow. Just know we still follow and read along and enjoy it all. Thank you, Nicole.
Congratulations on your award! I love reading your blog, but find it hard to respond to every posting by all the bloggers I follow. Just know we still follow and read along and enjoy it all. Thank you, Nicole.
Congratulations on your award! I love reading your blog, but find it hard to respond to every posting by all the bloggers I follow. Just know we still follow and read along and enjoy it all. Thank you, Nicole.
Congratulations on your award! I must say that it is always pleasing to open your posts and find no miserable popups or distracting sidebar ads. Just a post from a nice blogging friend.
Altho I live further north of you in a very laid back rural area where the dress code reflects same, I still would say that your wedding attire plan would be quite lovely and acceptable in your more sophisticated area. Here, I am always astonished at the super casual dress approach (shorts and tees!) some guests take when attending a formal wedding. But such is CA.
Hopefully this cooler weather will last. Love the turning leaf color.
I very much enjoyed your chat today.
Blessings!
Congratulations on your award! I must say that it is always pleasing to open your posts and find no miserable popups or distracting sidebar ads. Just a post from a nice blogging friend.
Altho I live further north of you in a very laid back rural area where the dress code reflects same, I still would say that your wedding attire plan would be quite lovely and acceptable in your more sophisticated area. Here, I am always astonished at the super casual dress approach (shorts and tees!) some guests take when attending a formal wedding. But such is CA.
Hopefully this cooler weather will last. Love the turning leaf color.
I very much enjoyed your chat today.
Blessings!
Congratulations on your award! I must say that it is always pleasing to open your posts and find no miserable popups or distracting sidebar ads. Just a post from a nice blogging friend.
Altho I live further north of you in a very laid back rural area where the dress code reflects same, I still would say that your wedding attire plan would be quite lovely and acceptable in your more sophisticated area. Here, I am always astonished at the super casual dress approach (shorts and tees!) some guests take when attending a formal wedding. But such is CA.
Hopefully this cooler weather will last. Love the turning leaf color.
I very much enjoyed your chat today.
Blessings!
Although I rarely comment, your blog is the first I read every morning. I really enjoy the mix of quilting and everyday life. Congrats on your award.
Although I rarely comment, your blog is the first I read every morning. I really enjoy the mix of quilting and everyday life. Congrats on your award.
Although I rarely comment, your blog is the first I read every morning. I really enjoy the mix of quilting and everyday life. Congrats on your award.
Good Morning Nicole,
Congratulations on winning the Top 100 Quilting Blog award!! It is richly deserved and am so happy you are recognized and honored in this way. I have followed your blog (religiously) though frequently don’t comment as I either don’t have anything “life shattering” to say or am not in a good position to respond (easier to respond on my computer than on my phone). I LOVE your blog… I love following your quilting projects, your decorating, your family, and other of your day-to-day goings on, like books you have liked, TV programs and movies you like. Thank you for taking the time to share yourself with us! And I think the black cigarette pants and a lovely top will be perfect for your wedding venue! Have a wonderful time!
Good Morning Nicole,
Congratulations on winning the Top 100 Quilting Blog award!! It is richly deserved and am so happy you are recognized and honored in this way. I have followed your blog (religiously) though frequently don’t comment as I either don’t have anything “life shattering” to say or am not in a good position to respond (easier to respond on my computer than on my phone). I LOVE your blog… I love following your quilting projects, your decorating, your family, and other of your day-to-day goings on, like books you have liked, TV programs and movies you like. Thank you for taking the time to share yourself with us! And I think the black cigarette pants and a lovely top will be perfect for your wedding venue! Have a wonderful time!
Good Morning Nicole,
Congratulations on winning the Top 100 Quilting Blog award!! It is richly deserved and am so happy you are recognized and honored in this way. I have followed your blog (religiously) though frequently don’t comment as I either don’t have anything “life shattering” to say or am not in a good position to respond (easier to respond on my computer than on my phone). I LOVE your blog… I love following your quilting projects, your decorating, your family, and other of your day-to-day goings on, like books you have liked, TV programs and movies you like. Thank you for taking the time to share yourself with us! And I think the black cigarette pants and a lovely top will be perfect for your wedding venue! Have a wonderful time!
I really enjoy reading your blog, and check it every morning to see if there is anything new. I share your taste in quilt styles and decor, and love when you share photos of your home. Thanks for being a bright spot in my day almost every morning.
I really enjoy reading your blog, and check it every morning to see if there is anything new. I share your taste in quilt styles and decor, and love when you share photos of your home. Thanks for being a bright spot in my day almost every morning.
I really enjoy reading your blog, and check it every morning to see if there is anything new. I share your taste in quilt styles and decor, and love when you share photos of your home. Thanks for being a bright spot in my day almost every morning.
Congratulations, Nicole! As several have already commented, I read your blog first every morning & appreciate that you don’t have ads popping up & lining your margins! Your quilts are always well-planned & meticulously pieced which draws me in, of course! I enjoy hearing about your beautiful family & the lovely decorating ideas you share. I’ve said many times that a post with your fuzzball, Ozzie, always makes me smile! Cheers for many more blog posts to come!
Congratulations, Nicole! As several have already commented, I read your blog first every morning & appreciate that you don’t have ads popping up & lining your margins! Your quilts are always well-planned & meticulously pieced which draws me in, of course! I enjoy hearing about your beautiful family & the lovely decorating ideas you share. I’ve said many times that a post with your fuzzball, Ozzie, always makes me smile! Cheers for many more blog posts to come!
Congratulations, Nicole! As several have already commented, I read your blog first every morning & appreciate that you don’t have ads popping up & lining your margins! Your quilts are always well-planned & meticulously pieced which draws me in, of course! I enjoy hearing about your beautiful family & the lovely decorating ideas you share. I’ve said many times that a post with your fuzzball, Ozzie, always makes me smile! Cheers for many more blog posts to come!
I discovered your blog in 2006 and have followed it since. I, too am a quilter, have a grown son and daughter, and a grandma. So many of my favourite blogs have gone the way of the dodo, I’m grateful for the ones like you that keep us inspired. You are a prolific quilter and I appreciate that you share with us, I also enjoy your book reviews, occasional recipe and whatever else you decide to fill us in with. Keep it coming. Karen
I discovered your blog in 2006 and have followed it since. I, too am a quilter, have a grown son and daughter, and a grandma. So many of my favourite blogs have gone the way of the dodo, I’m grateful for the ones like you that keep us inspired. You are a prolific quilter and I appreciate that you share with us, I also enjoy your book reviews, occasional recipe and whatever else you decide to fill us in with. Keep it coming. Karen
I discovered your blog in 2006 and have followed it since. I, too am a quilter, have a grown son and daughter, and a grandma. So many of my favourite blogs have gone the way of the dodo, I’m grateful for the ones like you that keep us inspired. You are a prolific quilter and I appreciate that you share with us, I also enjoy your book reviews, occasional recipe and whatever else you decide to fill us in with. Keep it coming. Karen
Congratulations on your blog award. I think that yours is the very first blog I ever came across, and that might have been when you were just getting started. I didn’t start mine in earnest until 2009 when I retired, but yours was one I followed early on.
Thinking back on what drew me to your blog, I believe you had a picture of a finished quilt that was made with a particular line of (maybe?) 3 Sisters fabric – I had the same FQ pack. I just knew our tastes were similar, and I wanted to see more of what you did.
I, too, refuse to take on ads or sponsors. I keep my blog mostly for the sake of record-keeping. Not only do I keep track of my own projects, but I also have helped quite a few sewing/quilting friends out when they needed to be reminded of when they worked on this or that.
It’s been fun chit-chatting with you! 😉
Congratulations on your blog award. I think that yours is the very first blog I ever came across, and that might have been when you were just getting started. I didn’t start mine in earnest until 2009 when I retired, but yours was one I followed early on.
Thinking back on what drew me to your blog, I believe you had a picture of a finished quilt that was made with a particular line of (maybe?) 3 Sisters fabric – I had the same FQ pack. I just knew our tastes were similar, and I wanted to see more of what you did.
I, too, refuse to take on ads or sponsors. I keep my blog mostly for the sake of record-keeping. Not only do I keep track of my own projects, but I also have helped quite a few sewing/quilting friends out when they needed to be reminded of when they worked on this or that.
It’s been fun chit-chatting with you! 😉
Congratulations on your blog award. I think that yours is the very first blog I ever came across, and that might have been when you were just getting started. I didn’t start mine in earnest until 2009 when I retired, but yours was one I followed early on.
Thinking back on what drew me to your blog, I believe you had a picture of a finished quilt that was made with a particular line of (maybe?) 3 Sisters fabric – I had the same FQ pack. I just knew our tastes were similar, and I wanted to see more of what you did.
I, too, refuse to take on ads or sponsors. I keep my blog mostly for the sake of record-keeping. Not only do I keep track of my own projects, but I also have helped quite a few sewing/quilting friends out when they needed to be reminded of when they worked on this or that.
It’s been fun chit-chatting with you! 😉
Congrats on your Blog Award! I have been reading your blog for a few years now and rarely comment but do enjoy all your posts. I also have Luminara candles in my house! Love them. Keep up the great writing and beautiful quilts that you share with us.
Congrats on your Blog Award! I have been reading your blog for a few years now and rarely comment but do enjoy all your posts. I also have Luminara candles in my house! Love them. Keep up the great writing and beautiful quilts that you share with us.
Congrats on your Blog Award! I have been reading your blog for a few years now and rarely comment but do enjoy all your posts. I also have Luminara candles in my house! Love them. Keep up the great writing and beautiful quilts that you share with us.
Congratulations on your blog award. I agree wholeheartedly, black pants will work – definitely. Enjoy the wedding. I will have to find one of those vacdles. They sound terrific. I hope u keep logging for a long time!
Mary
Congratulations on your blog award. I agree wholeheartedly, black pants will work – definitely. Enjoy the wedding. I will have to find one of those vacdles. They sound terrific. I hope u keep logging for a long time!
Mary
Congratulations on your blog award. I agree wholeheartedly, black pants will work – definitely. Enjoy the wedding. I will have to find one of those vacdles. They sound terrific. I hope u keep logging for a long time!
Mary
Thank you, Nicole, for continuing to blog. Always turn to you first thing each day, enjoy the huge range of things you write about, and really appreciate your generosity in sharing!
Thank you, Nicole, for continuing to blog. Always turn to you first thing each day, enjoy the huge range of things you write about, and really appreciate your generosity in sharing!
Thank you, Nicole, for continuing to blog. Always turn to you first thing each day, enjoy the huge range of things you write about, and really appreciate your generosity in sharing!
Congratulations on your blog award. I am not surprised. I always enjoy seeing your posts even though I don’t always respond. The projects you are working on and post are so inspiring and informative. Yes, I think you could pull off the pants and fancy top for a Fall wedding. Happy Blogging:) Connie
Congratulations on your blog award. I am not surprised. I always enjoy seeing your posts even though I don’t always respond. The projects you are working on and post are so inspiring and informative. Yes, I think you could pull off the pants and fancy top for a Fall wedding. Happy Blogging:) Connie
Congratulations on your blog award. I am not surprised. I always enjoy seeing your posts even though I don’t always respond. The projects you are working on and post are so inspiring and informative. Yes, I think you could pull off the pants and fancy top for a Fall wedding. Happy Blogging:) Connie
Congratulations! Your blog is my most favorite, and the first one I go to each morning. I’m always so glad to see a new post, and am always inspired and amazed at your wonderful quilting, and enjoy the peeks into your life. I’d put you #1 on MY list!
Congratulations! Your blog is my most favorite, and the first one I go to each morning. I’m always so glad to see a new post, and am always inspired and amazed at your wonderful quilting, and enjoy the peeks into your life. I’d put you #1 on MY list!
Congratulations! Your blog is my most favorite, and the first one I go to each morning. I’m always so glad to see a new post, and am always inspired and amazed at your wonderful quilting, and enjoy the peeks into your life. I’d put you #1 on MY list!
Congrats. Even though I rarely comment on your blog I check every day to see what you are up to. Love to see your quilts and decorating ideas.
Congrats. Even though I rarely comment on your blog I check every day to see what you are up to. Love to see your quilts and decorating ideas.
Congrats. Even though I rarely comment on your blog I check every day to see what you are up to. Love to see your quilts and decorating ideas.
Congratulations!! I start my day reading through blogs that appeal to me and I truly like the projects and articles seen on your blog. Lovely picture of the fireplace, I can see you in a chair nearby stitching a binding/
Congratulations!! I start my day reading through blogs that appeal to me and I truly like the projects and articles seen on your blog. Lovely picture of the fireplace, I can see you in a chair nearby stitching a binding/
Congratulations!! I start my day reading through blogs that appeal to me and I truly like the projects and articles seen on your blog. Lovely picture of the fireplace, I can see you in a chair nearby stitching a binding/
Congrats to your adward you totally deserve it and I love your blog!
It’s absolutly okay to wear pants and a fancy top for a wedding but … wouldn’t you love to spend some money on buying a great dress?
Congrats to your adward you totally deserve it and I love your blog!
It’s absolutly okay to wear pants and a fancy top for a wedding but … wouldn’t you love to spend some money on buying a great dress?
Congrats to your adward you totally deserve it and I love your blog!
It’s absolutly okay to wear pants and a fancy top for a wedding but … wouldn’t you love to spend some money on buying a great dress?
Congratulations on your award! Please keep on blogging, I very seldom comment on blogs, but I really do enjoy reading them. I started reading the blogs because of quilting, but I find that I really enjoy the feeling of friendship and community when I read the blogs – and that comes from the sharing of life’s events.
Congratulations on your award! Please keep on blogging, I very seldom comment on blogs, but I really do enjoy reading them. I started reading the blogs because of quilting, but I find that I really enjoy the feeling of friendship and community when I read the blogs – and that comes from the sharing of life’s events.
Congratulations on your award! Please keep on blogging, I very seldom comment on blogs, but I really do enjoy reading them. I started reading the blogs because of quilting, but I find that I really enjoy the feeling of friendship and community when I read the blogs – and that comes from the sharing of life’s events.
i love scones but they don’t keep. 🙁 barefoot contessa has some wonderful scone recipes. i definitely think pants with a pretty sweater of blouse will work. events are so much more casual these days. now that i’m over 50 i really appreciate that. ;p
congratulations on the award! well deserved!
i love scones but they don’t keep. 🙁 barefoot contessa has some wonderful scone recipes. i definitely think pants with a pretty sweater of blouse will work. events are so much more casual these days. now that i’m over 50 i really appreciate that. ;p
congratulations on the award! well deserved!
i love scones but they don’t keep. 🙁 barefoot contessa has some wonderful scone recipes. i definitely think pants with a pretty sweater of blouse will work. events are so much more casual these days. now that i’m over 50 i really appreciate that. ;p
congratulations on the award! well deserved!
I concur with all comments that have already been stated above! I faithfully read your blog although I don’t comment very often. Your style is just enough quilty-just enough family-just enough chitchat…. Your described outfit sounds perfect for the wedding so don’t you worry!
I concur with all comments that have already been stated above! I faithfully read your blog although I don’t comment very often. Your style is just enough quilty-just enough family-just enough chitchat…. Your described outfit sounds perfect for the wedding so don’t you worry!
I concur with all comments that have already been stated above! I faithfully read your blog although I don’t comment very often. Your style is just enough quilty-just enough family-just enough chitchat…. Your described outfit sounds perfect for the wedding so don’t you worry!
Congrats on the Award! I check your blog daily. I enjoy it because its just not quilting all the time. And I’m with you, I have nothing to wear dress casual or dress…out of the work force too long. But black pants, fancy top and heels, you’ve got it made! Enjoy!
Congrats on the Award! I check your blog daily. I enjoy it because its just not quilting all the time. And I’m with you, I have nothing to wear dress casual or dress…out of the work force too long. But black pants, fancy top and heels, you’ve got it made! Enjoy!
Congrats on the Award! I check your blog daily. I enjoy it because its just not quilting all the time. And I’m with you, I have nothing to wear dress casual or dress…out of the work force too long. But black pants, fancy top and heels, you’ve got it made! Enjoy!
Congratulations…you deserve it! You are definitely my “go to blog” each day. I almost feel I know you, as you are so candid about life’s ups and downs. Keep up the good work! Also am looking forward to more book recommendations soon.
Congratulations…you deserve it! You are definitely my “go to blog” each day. I almost feel I know you, as you are so candid about life’s ups and downs. Keep up the good work! Also am looking forward to more book recommendations soon.
Congratulations…you deserve it! You are definitely my “go to blog” each day. I almost feel I know you, as you are so candid about life’s ups and downs. Keep up the good work! Also am looking forward to more book recommendations soon.
yes well I am 10 years in Feb too………blogging sure has changed more so in people wanting to do things faster…..less interaction…less personal….I still love blogging and still love it for the same reasons all those years ago…….who would have thought we would still be around 10 years later………
Still love visiting your blog whether it is to see if the dog ate your one of your shoes or you have made a gorgeous quilt………
Oh and goodluck finding something to wear to the wedding…….
yes well I am 10 years in Feb too………blogging sure has changed more so in people wanting to do things faster…..less interaction…less personal….I still love blogging and still love it for the same reasons all those years ago…….who would have thought we would still be around 10 years later………
Still love visiting your blog whether it is to see if the dog ate your one of your shoes or you have made a gorgeous quilt………
Oh and goodluck finding something to wear to the wedding…….
yes well I am 10 years in Feb too………blogging sure has changed more so in people wanting to do things faster…..less interaction…less personal….I still love blogging and still love it for the same reasons all those years ago…….who would have thought we would still be around 10 years later………
Still love visiting your blog whether it is to see if the dog ate your one of your shoes or you have made a gorgeous quilt………
Oh and goodluck finding something to wear to the wedding…….
I think dressy black slacks can go anywhere. It is the times. I enjoy your posts every day, (I do check) and congratulations on your award.
Your friend Marge
I think dressy black slacks can go anywhere. It is the times. I enjoy your posts every day, (I do check) and congratulations on your award.
Your friend Marge
I think dressy black slacks can go anywhere. It is the times. I enjoy your posts every day, (I do check) and congratulations on your award.
Your friend Marge
Congrats on your award! You definitely deserve one! I always love reading what you’re up to. I feel your style is always on the pulse of the quilting community and are fearless when it comes to trying new things while still cherishing traditional designs. I feel your eclectic tastes are very much like my own and encourage me to mix the old with the new. Thanks for blogging! I think you are probably the first blog I ever followed and admit I don’t read blogs religiously like I used to due to Instagram. However, since Instagrams big change on how they show posts I find I am now going back to my favorite blogs, which yours is always first 😍. As for your outfit, I think it would be perfect, I always try to keep a blingy top or two for special occasions that I can pair up with a pair of pants or skirt. Add aome nice jewelry, heels and cute clutch and you’re set. Have fun at the wedding!
Congrats on your award! You definitely deserve one! I always love reading what you’re up to. I feel your style is always on the pulse of the quilting community and are fearless when it comes to trying new things while still cherishing traditional designs. I feel your eclectic tastes are very much like my own and encourage me to mix the old with the new. Thanks for blogging! I think you are probably the first blog I ever followed and admit I don’t read blogs religiously like I used to due to Instagram. However, since Instagrams big change on how they show posts I find I am now going back to my favorite blogs, which yours is always first 😍. As for your outfit, I think it would be perfect, I always try to keep a blingy top or two for special occasions that I can pair up with a pair of pants or skirt. Add aome nice jewelry, heels and cute clutch and you’re set. Have fun at the wedding!
Congrats on your award! You definitely deserve one! I always love reading what you’re up to. I feel your style is always on the pulse of the quilting community and are fearless when it comes to trying new things while still cherishing traditional designs. I feel your eclectic tastes are very much like my own and encourage me to mix the old with the new. Thanks for blogging! I think you are probably the first blog I ever followed and admit I don’t read blogs religiously like I used to due to Instagram. However, since Instagrams big change on how they show posts I find I am now going back to my favorite blogs, which yours is always first 😍. As for your outfit, I think it would be perfect, I always try to keep a blingy top or two for special occasions that I can pair up with a pair of pants or skirt. Add aome nice jewelry, heels and cute clutch and you’re set. Have fun at the wedding!
Congratulations Nicole!! I also enjoy your blog and have for the last ten years…my how the years have flown! You have inspired me and you have also allowed me to inspire you years ago with one of my quilts. I have been negligent keeping my blog up, life gets so in the Way!
I have given up visiting the blogs with the pop ups and ads so thank you for not going that route 🙂
You will look lovely at the wedding because you are classy!!!
Congratulations Nicole!! I also enjoy your blog and have for the last ten years…my how the years have flown! You have inspired me and you have also allowed me to inspire you years ago with one of my quilts. I have been negligent keeping my blog up, life gets so in the Way!
I have given up visiting the blogs with the pop ups and ads so thank you for not going that route 🙂
You will look lovely at the wedding because you are classy!!!
Congratulations Nicole!! I also enjoy your blog and have for the last ten years…my how the years have flown! You have inspired me and you have also allowed me to inspire you years ago with one of my quilts. I have been negligent keeping my blog up, life gets so in the Way!
I have given up visiting the blogs with the pop ups and ads so thank you for not going that route 🙂
You will look lovely at the wedding because you are classy!!!
Love you blogs, maybe look at hiring an outfit but I think trouser will be fine! I only have pants in my wardrobe apart from 1 dress that I brought to wear to nephews wedding a few weeks ago. It will be my go to outfit for the rest if the year as black and red so will do for for xmas functions. Heading home from a week in Melbourne to Perth . Have been here for work. Did check out Jen Kingwells shop and brought a few goodies. 3 year okd granddaughter visiting this weekend cant wait to see her again. Have a great weekend
Love you blogs, maybe look at hiring an outfit but I think trouser will be fine! I only have pants in my wardrobe apart from 1 dress that I brought to wear to nephews wedding a few weeks ago. It will be my go to outfit for the rest if the year as black and red so will do for for xmas functions. Heading home from a week in Melbourne to Perth . Have been here for work. Did check out Jen Kingwells shop and brought a few goodies. 3 year okd granddaughter visiting this weekend cant wait to see her again. Have a great weekend
Love you blogs, maybe look at hiring an outfit but I think trouser will be fine! I only have pants in my wardrobe apart from 1 dress that I brought to wear to nephews wedding a few weeks ago. It will be my go to outfit for the rest if the year as black and red so will do for for xmas functions. Heading home from a week in Melbourne to Perth . Have been here for work. Did check out Jen Kingwells shop and brought a few goodies. 3 year okd granddaughter visiting this weekend cant wait to see her again. Have a great weekend
Congratulations on your award. Yes, you certainly deserve it. I love reading your blog, and you are such an inspiration. I do like your fireplace and your Fall decorations. Here in Australia we are heading into Summer. We went to a wedding last weekend, and, like you, I had nothing suitable to wear. I had to resort to buying a new outfit. The good news is my husband bought a new pair of trousers, shirt and tie as well, so I didn’t feel at all guilty. I think your idea for an outfit sounds just right.
Congratulations on your award. Yes, you certainly deserve it. I love reading your blog, and you are such an inspiration. I do like your fireplace and your Fall decorations. Here in Australia we are heading into Summer. We went to a wedding last weekend, and, like you, I had nothing suitable to wear. I had to resort to buying a new outfit. The good news is my husband bought a new pair of trousers, shirt and tie as well, so I didn’t feel at all guilty. I think your idea for an outfit sounds just right.
Congratulations on your award. Yes, you certainly deserve it. I love reading your blog, and you are such an inspiration. I do like your fireplace and your Fall decorations. Here in Australia we are heading into Summer. We went to a wedding last weekend, and, like you, I had nothing suitable to wear. I had to resort to buying a new outfit. The good news is my husband bought a new pair of trousers, shirt and tie as well, so I didn’t feel at all guilty. I think your idea for an outfit sounds just right.
I too am glad that you share your quilting & family life with us. A long time ago I liked your makeup tips and even changed some of mine to ones you suggested. Your quilts are wonderful and I only hope I will be inspired to make a quilt or two. I seem to be in a no sew mood lately. I also remember that you or your family had some tie to Susan Cleveland who blogs also, and lives in Alabama. Keep inspiring us, and congratulations on your award.
I too am glad that you share your quilting & family life with us. A long time ago I liked your makeup tips and even changed some of mine to ones you suggested. Your quilts are wonderful and I only hope I will be inspired to make a quilt or two. I seem to be in a no sew mood lately. I also remember that you or your family had some tie to Susan Cleveland who blogs also, and lives in Alabama. Keep inspiring us, and congratulations on your award.
I too am glad that you share your quilting & family life with us. A long time ago I liked your makeup tips and even changed some of mine to ones you suggested. Your quilts are wonderful and I only hope I will be inspired to make a quilt or two. I seem to be in a no sew mood lately. I also remember that you or your family had some tie to Susan Cleveland who blogs also, and lives in Alabama. Keep inspiring us, and congratulations on your award.
I love blogs and hate Instagram. I will try to be better about leaving comments. Thank you for sharing!
I love blogs and hate Instagram. I will try to be better about leaving comments. Thank you for sharing!
I love blogs and hate Instagram. I will try to be better about leaving comments. Thank you for sharing!
I definitely do IG and haven’t posted on my blog for, gulp, a year I think. I just can’t seem to find the time to upload pictures and then write the post and publish, etc… IG – snap and done. But I don’t get to tell a story like I want though. Anyway … I always do check in on your blog and although I don’t drop a comment as often anymore – I’m still here and enjoying it each time!
I definitely do IG and haven’t posted on my blog for, gulp, a year I think. I just can’t seem to find the time to upload pictures and then write the post and publish, etc… IG – snap and done. But I don’t get to tell a story like I want though. Anyway … I always do check in on your blog and although I don’t drop a comment as often anymore – I’m still here and enjoying it each time!
I definitely do IG and haven’t posted on my blog for, gulp, a year I think. I just can’t seem to find the time to upload pictures and then write the post and publish, etc… IG – snap and done. But I don’t get to tell a story like I want though. Anyway … I always do check in on your blog and although I don’t drop a comment as often anymore – I’m still here and enjoying it each time!
I discovered your blog a long, long time ago and read it often. I always scroll back to see if I missed any postings since I have last checked it. Obviously, I only comment occasionally and there is no real other way for you to get feedback than the comments. I really like your blog, your projects, your reading, decorating, makeup advice – even the naughty doggie. Keep up with it Nicole – there are plenty of us out here reading.
I discovered your blog a long, long time ago and read it often. I always scroll back to see if I missed any postings since I have last checked it. Obviously, I only comment occasionally and there is no real other way for you to get feedback than the comments. I really like your blog, your projects, your reading, decorating, makeup advice – even the naughty doggie. Keep up with it Nicole – there are plenty of us out here reading.
I discovered your blog a long, long time ago and read it often. I always scroll back to see if I missed any postings since I have last checked it. Obviously, I only comment occasionally and there is no real other way for you to get feedback than the comments. I really like your blog, your projects, your reading, decorating, makeup advice – even the naughty doggie. Keep up with it Nicole – there are plenty of us out here reading.