Trip to the Fabric Store

So over the weekend, I decided that I couldn't let my coupon for the President's Day sale at the local fabric store go to waste. My famous "window shopping" turned into a few more projects. Pillows seem to be multiplying inside my house, but I just love a good snuggle with a soft pillow! Well, one can never have enough pillows, right?


Then I strolled over to the beads. That was a mistake! I have about 25 new beading projects now! AND (now I sound like my youngest son) I found the most adorable fabric for a baby gift I'm working on for a friend. AND I found fabric for a quilt I want to make too!

I browsed the furniture area, and saw some really fabulous items - very inventive ideas! 

Might have to go back for round 2 very soon! Those would look great in my kitchen! Loving the white dinnerware too! 


As for the paint selection process, well, we've narrowed it down some more - but no real luck yet. I did move furniture in the office and I've "created" so much more room. Also vowed to get all the "crafting supplies" into one central area. I don't know how I've survived all these years with some of it in my bedroom closet, some of it in my garage, some of it in my home office, etc. No wonder some of those projects went unfinished! Stay tuned for the completion of stage 1 - the living room and the office - once the paint is chosen, it'll be full steam ahead!

A few beautiful things to look at before you go.......

God Bless!

So, the little germs finally found their way into our home, and both the little guys and I are sick. So, we're staying cuddled, snuggled and warm, watching funny movies and playing board games. While they were catching up on homework (brought home by great friends), I found a little time to measure the office space. Still not solid on what the finished product will look like, but we're making some progress! Also, considering one more Valentine project before the weekend. Loved what I saw at Giggles Galore. Looks too yummy to eat!

Day 2 on the Valentine Adventure

So far, so good. Everyone in my house is not only excited about Valentine's Day, but practicing random acts of kindness ~ I'm loving this! This colder weather (yes, I know I am not buried in snow, but it's cold for us "warm-weather" folks) is making me crave warm, hot, toasty sandwiches, and warm pie. I dug around through some recipes in my cookbooks, online and in my recipe box, and have enough planned meals to last several days! Yeah..... don't these look yummy?

We might be having one of these dishes tonight - both from the Kraft Foods website!

And just in case, you were thinking about desserts, well, feast your eyes upon these.......

All I can manage to say ~ "check the pantry for the ingredients - hurry!"

Have a safe, warm day!

Love is in the Air

It's official ~ It's Valentine's month. Yes, I know, most people celebrate Valentine's Day. I, however, feel the need to celebrate all month long! So, last night, the boys and I started a new tradition. 

 Each night after dinner, we are going to gather around the table and write little notes to each other, and pop them into our "Post" - a little box on our fireplace that is the family mail-center. Wow, they had so much fun.....stamping, using stickers, glue and colored paper. It was fun watching them "cover" their treasures from one another. Have to keep the surprise alive, right?

 Then I decided that everyone needed a little sweet - so I made these for all my boys! Basically, just a clipboard with two weeks worth of a calendar and a sweet stuck on every square. Their little faces this morning were so precious. "Is this mine??? All mine???" Yum!

Happy Valentine's Month everyone!