Monthly Archives: December 2009
Gifts of Springtime
It is Tablescape Thursday and our hostess Susan invites you to see all of the tablescapes today at the following link, http://feeds.feedburner.com/BetweenNapsOnThePorch. Thank you Susan for hosting this weekly event for everyone to enjoy. I was eager to show everyone … Continue reading
Holiday Venue
Though it has been busy, the pleasure, fun, and excitement of sharing Christmas with so many family and friends makes the flurry of activity during the holiday season well worth it. The first Christmas gathering was with my brothers and … Continue reading
Christmas Picture
The first photo released from the holiday gifting is just too cute not to share. Isn’t Marti adorable in her cute new personalized sweater…. But maybe didn’t like having her picture taken or had food on her nose:)
The Story of the Ticking Bag
This bag was an unusual success this year. I’m still not sure why so many people fell in love with it. It kind of escapes me really. It all started when I had left over red and white ticking fabric. … Continue reading
Christmas Vacation Is Here
For the first time ever, Hallmark Cards is shutting down their entire company for the week of Christmas, partly driven by the economy, the need to cut back on expenses, and the fact that very little work is ever done … Continue reading
Someone’s In The Kitchen Baking
Oh yes, it is the one time of year I actually bake. Why only this time of year? Because if I baked all the time, I’d be as round as this jolly snowman. I have no self control when it … Continue reading
Counting Down
It’s almost here and we’re getting anxious around our house for the BIG DAY. Are you counting down too?
Inkbloom – a new way of crafting
I recently received a package in the mail from Tanya, friend of mine in Oregon. She runs an online company called Inkbloom. In the package was some sweet crafty goodness that I can’t wait to play with! The concept is … Continue reading
A Secluded Joyful Place
I find snow globes a bit mesmerizing, kind of like watching fish swim in a tank. Turn the globe upside down and shake all the snowflakes free just to watch them slowly drift back down to settle on the ground … Continue reading
Cheating on Your Treat Bags
If you’re like me, you find yourself going a little crazy right now trying to get all the things done before the holidays that you WANT to get done, not to mention the things you NEED to get done, am … Continue reading