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

RSVP Embroidery

Slow progress on the RSVP car quilt block, but it's been a while 

since I did any embroidery.

The fill should go quickly in red...

it's the chrome I'm a little worried about.

Those who were with us last year 

may remember my less than stellar use of the super thin 

(and incredibly slippery)

silver thread.

Have a very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

We're going to celebrate in our jammies and get plenty of rest while we can.

Looks like our dog has a head start.

Best Wishes & Happy Stitches,

Heather