Where do you blog...

The wonderful Thrifty Mrs has started a post with the same title, so where do we all blog from!?

I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

This is my haven, it's where I work from, blog from, chill out from!
It is MY room, in MY taste, with My bits'n'bobs and I LOVE IT!!!!!



My shelves



And sometimes I have a bit of company!

Where do you blog...

The wonderful Thrifty Mrs has started a post with the same title, so where do we all blog from!?

I'll show you mine if you show me yours!

This is my haven, it's where I work from, blog from, chill out from!
It is MY room, in MY taste, with My bits'n'bobs and I LOVE IT!!!!!



My shelves



And sometimes I have a bit of company!

If I knew you were comin I'd a baked a cake...

Well I did!!!!!
Well not just me, with the help of the DD's.
We saw this yummy recipe on the gorgeous, wonderful mouth watering blog Bakerella (in January 2009)
It basically a choc brownie cake mix with choc chip cookie mix plopped, baked and covered in chocolate!!! Two cakes in one mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!
Anyway here's our version:

If I knew you were comin I'd a baked a cake...

Well I did!!!!!
Well not just me, with the help of the DD's.
We saw this yummy recipe on the gorgeous, wonderful mouth watering blog Bakerella (in January 2009)
It basically a choc brownie cake mix with choc chip cookie mix plopped, baked and covered in chocolate!!! Two cakes in one mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!
Anyway here's our version:

Mothering Sunday...

Hi all, just popping in to say sorry Ive been such a bad blogger...........again! And to wish all you Mums out there a Happy Mothers Day!
I know for lots of you it is also a sad day for one reason or another so hugs for those who need it.
I will be back tomorrow (promise!) with some thrifty goodies Ive icked up lately!!
x x x x

Mothering Sunday...

Hi all, just popping in to say sorry Ive been such a bad blogger...........again! And to wish all you Mums out there a Happy Mothers Day!
I know for lots of you it is also a sad day for one reason or another so hugs for those who need it.
I will be back tomorrow (promise!) with some thrifty goodies Ive icked up lately!!
x x x x

Spring Has Arrived

The sun is shining and spring is in the air! The first day of spring brings the anticipation of flowers and hopefully, not too many showers! Although the snow is not completely gone, it's almost time to think about our gardens. In the upcoming weeks we are expecting to have some fun new gardening items and potted flowers as medicine for our spring fever!!

One way to bring the smell of spring into your home is with our fabulous Seda France candles. In addition to our already popular scents we decided to bring in a few more to tantalize your senses! As seen on the "O" list in Oprah's Magazine, these beautifully packaged candles make great gifts for anyone in need of a charming and heaven-scented lift... oooh la la....



Another way to bring the new season into your home is to add some new, brightly colored pillows to your sofa or sun room. What a difference they can make.

As promised, our spring shipments have started to arrive.

Spring Has Arrived

The sun is shining and spring is in the air! The first day of spring brings the anticipation of flowers and hopefully, not too many showers! Although the snow is not completely gone, it's almost time to think about our gardens. In the upcoming weeks we are expecting to have some fun new gardening items and potted flowers as medicine for our spring fever!!

One way to bring the smell of spring into your home is with our fabulous Seda France candles. In addition to our already popular scents we decided to bring in a few more to tantalize your senses! As seen on the "O" list in Oprah's Magazine, these beautifully packaged candles make great gifts for anyone in need of a charming and heaven-scented lift... oooh la la....



Another way to bring the new season into your home is to add some new, brightly colored pillows to your sofa or sun room. What a difference they can make.

As promised, our spring shipments have started to arrive.

Progress Update

I'm a bit late in showing my progress on Sea to Shining Sea--I should have updated a few days ago, when I finished 'Southwest'. Instead, I just kept on going, and last night, finished 'West Coast'. This one was the most fun--I loved this house, with it's blue shutters and climbing flowers at the sides. I made a few little changes to my piece--the yellow middle of the flowers are smyrna stitch, and the yellow window in the front door is all smyrna stitch, just to give a little depth to the stitching. Tonight I start 'East Coast', the silks are organized, the chart is out, I just have to make my start, and hope I find the right spot to start in, lol. Let me apologize right now for the really poor photographs--I really suck at taking them. I stitch in hand, no matter the size, so the sides of my stitching pieces are always rolled up. Nicole, where are you? I need you to take a few pictures for me. . . . . . . .

On the home front, hubby is on the road, the truck is fixed, (for now, anyway--there's always something that needs doing on the Beast) and I have my house back. Peace and quiet reign supreme. No TV the minute we grab our coffee in the morning, no ten million phone calls all day long. Just quiet. No one snoring during stitching time, or black door knobs. It's going to take awhile to get the house back to normal but as long as no one is messing it up as soon as I get finished, it shouldn't take too awful long--well, probably longer than most because I HATE housework.

I managed to catch a picture of Shadow sleeping near the dog--she was NOT happy that I caught her, snuggling up to Boo. If looks could kill, and all that. She paid me back today by laying on each of the pillowcases as I was trying to get them on the pillows. She is such a hoot--and doesn't seem to realize that Boo could gobble her up in one bite. She'll sit at the edge of the recliner and bat at Boo's nose as Boo walks by. Sometimes, I don't think Boo even notices her.

Off to make supper, so I can start my stitching time a bit early tonight. Just hope there is something on TV to listen to. Stitch on, my friends, and keep your own updates coming. They encourage me. And sometimes really really tempt me to start new projects. LOL And try to take advantage of the lovely weather. We have a sunny 72 degrees today, here in north east Indiana. Until next time.

Progress Update

I'm a bit late in showing my progress on Sea to Shining Sea--I should have updated a few days ago, when I finished 'Southwest'. Instead, I just kept on going, and last night, finished 'West Coast'. This one was the most fun--I loved this house, with it's blue shutters and climbing flowers at the sides. I made a few little changes to my piece--the yellow middle of the flowers are smyrna stitch, and the yellow window in the front door is all smyrna stitch, just to give a little depth to the stitching. Tonight I start 'East Coast', the silks are organized, the chart is out, I just have to make my start, and hope I find the right spot to start in, lol. Let me apologize right now for the really poor photographs--I really suck at taking them. I stitch in hand, no matter the size, so the sides of my stitching pieces are always rolled up. Nicole, where are you? I need you to take a few pictures for me. . . . . . . .

On the home front, hubby is on the road, the truck is fixed, (for now, anyway--there's always something that needs doing on the Beast) and I have my house back. Peace and quiet reign supreme. No TV the minute we grab our coffee in the morning, no ten million phone calls all day long. Just quiet. No one snoring during stitching time, or black door knobs. It's going to take awhile to get the house back to normal but as long as no one is messing it up as soon as I get finished, it shouldn't take too awful long--well, probably longer than most because I HATE housework.

I managed to catch a picture of Shadow sleeping near the dog--she was NOT happy that I caught her, snuggling up to Boo. If looks could kill, and all that. She paid me back today by laying on each of the pillowcases as I was trying to get them on the pillows. She is such a hoot--and doesn't seem to realize that Boo could gobble her up in one bite. She'll sit at the edge of the recliner and bat at Boo's nose as Boo walks by. Sometimes, I don't think Boo even notices her.

Off to make supper, so I can start my stitching time a bit early tonight. Just hope there is something on TV to listen to. Stitch on, my friends, and keep your own updates coming. They encourage me. And sometimes really really tempt me to start new projects. LOL And try to take advantage of the lovely weather. We have a sunny 72 degrees today, here in north east Indiana. Until next time.

An Award

I have been given an award by Patti, on her blog. I am overwhelmed, thanks so much. Now comes the hard part of choosing people to give it to.

This award means -

These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these kind writers. When you pass the award along please include these guidelines. I am to choose eight friends to share this with.
This is always the difficult bit, and please don't feel let down if you're not on the list, it doesn't mean I think less of you.

Nicole She is always an inspiration


Leigh She makes me smile


Deb Truly a needle artist


Kathy Loves dragons


Coni Makes me laugh outloud


Siobhan A real Hoot!


Rachel Great with a needle


Miss Jane Lovely pictures


Thank you Patti, for this honor. Now, fingers crossed that I did this correctly, and hope the names don't end up in cyber space.

An Award

I have been given an award by Patti, on her blog. I am overwhelmed, thanks so much. Now comes the hard part of choosing people to give it to.

This award means -

These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to be friends. They are not interested in self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these kind writers. When you pass the award along please include these guidelines. I am to choose eight friends to share this with.
This is always the difficult bit, and please don't feel let down if you're not on the list, it doesn't mean I think less of you.

Nicole She is always an inspiration


Leigh She makes me smile


Deb Truly a needle artist


Kathy Loves dragons


Coni Makes me laugh outloud


Siobhan A real Hoot!


Rachel Great with a needle


Miss Jane Lovely pictures


Thank you Patti, for this honor. Now, fingers crossed that I did this correctly, and hope the names don't end up in cyber space.

One of those weeks...but a gorgeous swap!

Phew........Its been one of those weeks where you dont even get time to catch your breath before you have go and do something else!!
I did manage to go and see "Confessions of a shopaholic", Ive read the book which I enjoyed throughly and the film didint disappoint either, I imagine we have all been in the same situation though mine is CK rather than clothes!!!!




I recieved a wonderful swap gift from Paula, we are part of a wonderful community of Shabby-Chicers at the Shabby Chic Cafe.
Paula is soooo talented as you will see from the beautiful hand painted goodies I got.
Thank you so much Paula, you really brightened up my week!!!

One of those weeks...but a gorgeous swap!

Phew........Its been one of those weeks where you dont even get time to catch your breath before you have go and do something else!!
I did manage to go and see "Confessions of a shopaholic", Ive read the book which I enjoyed throughly and the film didint disappoint either, I imagine we have all been in the same situation though mine is CK rather than clothes!!!!




I recieved a wonderful swap gift from Paula, we are part of a wonderful community of Shabby-Chicers at the Shabby Chic Cafe.
Paula is soooo talented as you will see from the beautiful hand painted goodies I got.
Thank you so much Paula, you really brightened up my week!!!