Playing Hooky

We are currently being spoiled by some unseasonably 

warm weather (50 degrees plus). 

*Not that I'm complaining, mind you.*

It has, however been difficult pulling myself away from the lovely sunshine 

{AND gorgeous green grass!!} 

to dig out the mess in the sewing room. 

Luckily, embroidery is portable and I'm slowly moving on the latest project.

Normally, at this time of year, we'd have a good foot of 'Lake Effect' snow 

on the ground everywhere, gray days, ice and no greenery until the spring thaw. 

I regularly obsess about retirement in a tropical location & try to make the best of 20 degrees below zero and harsh winds

that would chill you to the bones.

But not this year! We're having a

southern winter & it's delightful.

Eventually, we'll get back to what we do...

but for now, please bear with us as we 

soak up the sunshine

{and one of us, who shall remain nameless, points to some more ducks & geese}.

YIPPEE!!

It's a very rare treat to have a warm day at the lake in January.

We'll be making the most of this good fortune, 

playing hooky.

All my best,

Heather

Likes & Needs: Figural Ornaments

More of the collection....

DH surprised me with proper ornament containers this year. 

All 7 (that hold 20 each) are full and some  back in cardboard boxes for the year. 

Doing the math?

 Yes, over 200 ornaments 

and I'm just getting started!

 LOL

I'm mad for the pine cones

and houses

and birds with clips

oooooh and fancy mercury glass icicles

and vintage mercury glass garlands, too.

Yes, please!! 

Can't wait to see what finds the way to my house 

in the coming year.

Happy Collecting,

Heather

=)

Vintage Ornaments

I love the bells & started with these.

Just a few indents, always on the hunt for more of these.

Finials, Lanterns and UFO shapes are among my faves, too.

Looks like a long wait for Thanksgiving 2012----the day I get them all out again 

{and probably when I'll add a few more}.

Heather

It's hard to say goodbye.

Until next year.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

The tree is down now, 2011 reduced to memories.

The garland featured some musical ornaments this year...

I think they'll become a tradition.

Garage sale steal (all 5 for $5 BRAND NEW).

SCORE.

The Shiny Brites are last to come down because we have a hard time parting ways for a year.

Photos to follow soon.

Happy 2012!

Wishing you health & happiness for years to come.

All my best, 

Heather