food, crochet, merriment
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?
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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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.
Well, somebody has really done it. They’ve actually gone and built the sweetest little fairy tale house from one of my favorite movies–“UP.” Best part is–it’s right here in Utah!
Can you imagine living in this lovely little thing? Apparently, you could–for the right price.
Oooohhh…It’s times like these when a rich, adoring Uncle would come in real handy.
*sigh*
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Read more about Carl and Ellie’s house right here.
For more lovely photo of this adorable place–check out Jeanetta Roberts Photography
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I forgot to mention that I did pick up a little treasure on our antique spree the other day. It would, I’m sure, be considered a silly thing to most people. But when the lady unlocked the glass case and let me hold the darn thing…my hands were shaking. See, I’d been looking for this pretty cup for about 15 years, and never thought for a second that I’d ever touch one–never mind take one home.
Now I suppose there aren’t many people on this planet that know what this even is. But I’ll give you a tiny hint…
Any guesses my friends?
Just curious.
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