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Annual Christmas Tree Decorating

It didn’t happen, which is why it is the middle of December and my tree is JUST NOW getting put up. Schedules were busy, too many commitments, not enough time. So our annual Christmas tree decorating party didn’t happen and … Continue reading

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Keepsake Ornaments

My husband works for Hallmark Cards for 28, which means we have a HUGE collection of Keepsake ornaments that we’ve collected over the years. When we pull them out each Christmas it is fun to see the date and recollect … Continue reading

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Christmas Spirit Come See Me Please!

So much of the US is getting hit with their first major snow storm. Kansas City was supposed to get some of that beautiful fluffy white stuff last night, but it didn’t arrive as promised. Instead we are having icy … Continue reading

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Santa’s Workshop

Deb and I are attending a Christmas charity event with a few of our homemade items today.  We will be at the Shawnee Presbyterian Church, 6837 Nieman Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203 between the hours of 10:00 and 4:00.  If your … Continue reading

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Finger Lickin’ Turnovers

Recently I was a guest in Deb’s home for dinner. The grandchildren of her family were all there making for a great time no matter what food was served. When I asked what I could to to help prepare dinner … Continue reading

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Share in our Celebration

Yesterday we had our 100th sale when an apron in our Creative Chics store was sold to a gentleman in Spain!!! We opened our store July 24th and in 84 days hit the 100th sale online mark!!  We think that … Continue reading

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Utilizing Leftovers

Most of us are pretty good at taking leftover food and making a sandwich, soup, or a warmed up meal.  When it comes to fabric sometimes you have small amounts of fabric, too large to throw away but what do … Continue reading

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Santa’s Elves

Oh we’ve been busy in our little shops, scurrying about to get all of our Christmas goodies ready for gift giving. Want to take a wee little peek inside? These whimsical embroidered Santa’s are getting stitched and ready for wrapping … Continue reading

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What a Hoot

It seems owls are cropping up everywhere these days. And I love them! They are cute and whimsical.  So let’s do a little show and tell, shall we? I love City Chic Country Mouse for many reasons, most notably their … Continue reading

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‘Tis the Season

A few years ago I was a critic of the holiday season starting in July.  However, now that the “Chics” have to plan for things in advance, Cyber Monday is only 21 days away, it never seems we can get … Continue reading

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