Tag Archives: deborah leigh
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
Sounds of Christmas
A cluster of golden jingle bells encircles the handle of our front door, announcing the departure or arrival of friends and family. It’s a sound you only here in December around the holidays, a sound that is only identified with … Continue reading
Christmas Stories
I don’t have any little kids at home anymore. I wish I did. I just may have to borrow that granddaughter of mine so we can read a few Christmas stories together, all snuggled up in the warm blankets with … Continue reading
Kicking Back and Taking it In
It’s Sunday, only two weeks before Christmas. There are a million things I should be doing. The operative word there is “should”. But today we are taking some much needed time to just enjoy our families, watch a Christmas movie … Continue reading