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Luxury Mail
I was sitting at home minding my own business a few days ago when there was a mysterious knock on the door. Naturally, I opened it, but no one was there. Just before I came back in the house, I noticed a funny silver package on the step.
It was a strange, poofy, pouchy bag with an incredible address up in the corner. Ooooh–how cool do you have to be to get a package from Kent, England? Very, I’d say. Reminds me of Jane’s line from Pride and Prejudice to her sister Lizzy, “What news from Kent?”
But I digress…
Took me about four and a half seconds to tear that little doo-dad open and pour out…
the softest, the smushiest, the most gorgeous wool yarn I’ve ever touched in my whole life. I’m pretty sure I’m in love.
Look at these fabulous colors!! Just think of the possibilities! In fact, I’d like you to help me think of the possibilities.
What would you do with such a beautiful lot of warm, luxurious loveliness? Tell me–tell me–tell me…
Waiting For Snow…
If no amount of “chanting” will bring the needed Christmas snow to our yard…
then perhaps Mother Nature is handing her scepter over…
to that mischievous fellow…
Jack Frost…
who always manages to add just enough sparkle…
just enough magic…
with one breath…
to tide us over…
till somebody gets serious around here.
Old Man Winter?
Hello?
This Old House
April and I went on a mini road trip this week–more on that later– and for some odd reason…
I couldn’t stop myself from snapping a picture of nearly every little old house that caught my eye–as we drove past, of course.
I’ve always loved wondering “who has lived there?” and “what was their life like?”
I want to walk through the rooms and touch the walls and see if I can just feel the life the old house has known.
My mom used to tell me that if I actually lived in an old, drafty, hot, ancient house I’d get over my infatuation with them…quick.
I think not.
In fact, I’m certain somehow, that it would be much, much worse.
Who–do you suppose–has looked out this window…
and what did they see?
What do you think? Hmmmm?
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Button Bauble Bracelet
If you happen to be an unabashed button freak–like me–then, you, my darling, are about to be very happy. Perhaps even squealing with delight will be in order. Wanna play with all those buttons–you know you have a stash–and have a pretty little bracelet when you’re finished?
I thought so.
First, choose your color pallet. Mine will be pinks, purples and black…because I barely know any other colors exist. Ask my kids. :}
I’m using a few newer buttons and a ton of vintage ones because they are gorgeous and they’ve been cooped up long enough. It’s time they went out on the town.
All you need for this lovely project is:
A piece of 1/4 inch elastic–the size of your wrist + 3/4 inches
Some thread– I used embroidery floss because it was the perfect color and, well, I liked it.
Buttons–a little pile of them
First sew your elastic together–
by machine or by hand…either way.
Now the fun part–start sewing on those buttons. Any order. Stacked or alone. Be sure to let them overlap just the tiniest bit so that the elastic stays hidden when you wear it.
Knot each button separately so that if you ever have to replace one–it will be easy. Keep going around the elastic until the last button meets the first.
Now then, don’t you just have the most adorable bracelet on earth? And just imagine the possibilities–a new bracelet for every outfit…quick and easy Christmas presents…thank you gifts…kids party favors…you get the picture.
And the best part is–quite likely, you didn’t spend one thin dime.
Wait–I think I hear squealing.
And rightly so.
