wishes for you...

My wishes for you this holiday season are for good health and abundant happiness, peace for your soul and precious, joyful moments with those you love.

I leave you with this quote - one of my favorites - "And the Grinch, with his Grinch-feet ice cold in the snow, stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons. It came without tags. It came without packages, boxes or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled 'till his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn't before. What if Christmas, he thought, doesn't come from a store. What if Christmas, perhaps, means a little bit more." - Dr. Seuss-

mama's home alone with the butter pecan...

Whew! After an exhausting 4 day weekend with the kids, due to snow days, I'm finally home alone. After I'm done with this yummy butter pecan ice cream, it's back to work. It's like Santa's workshop here and the big deadline is fast approaching. There are still gifts to be made and wrapped, cookies to bake, holiday concerts to attend...

a hat for a monkey...

I made this adorable little cowboy hat for the monkey above. It was a special request from a special aunt. While I think it turned out pretty well, I don't think I will ever become a hatmaker!

a little christmas decorating...

Taking out a few decorations today...The kids, of course, have their big, glitzy tree complete with colored lights, but in my own space I like to keep things simple...

paper rainbows...

Been busy making some fun and colorful chunky books. The rainbow book reminds me of this sweet song by one of my favorite green friends.

satin ribbon roses and cozy flannel slippers...

My fingers are a bit tired today. Many hours went into the making of these satin ribbon roses, but I think they are just the touch needed for these pretty slippers. I definitely improved as I went along and no two roses look the same. Like snowflakes right? The slippers are made from a very soft, cozy flannel. Perfect for cold winter nights. There are four pairs in this batch and they will be delivered tomorrow to Boudoir in Lynchburg.

wise words from a small bear...

"When late morning rolls around and you're feeling a bit out of sorts, don't worry; you're probably just a little eleven o'clockish". -Winnie the Pooh-

staying up late...

The sun gives us light, but the moon provides inspiration. If you look at the sun without shielding your eyes, you'll go blind. If you look at the moon without covering your eyes, you'll become a poet. -Serge Bouchard-

waking up early...

When I first open my eyes upon the morning meadows and look out upon the beautiful world, I thank God I am alive. - Ralph Waldo Emerson-