pinecone garlands

this weekend's craft fair job was stringing pinecone garlands!

i made lots and looooots of garlands ( in between birthday celebrations, which were so much fun!!) i have been making these strings of pinecones and putting them around the house for a long time and always thought they'd be good to sell at craft fairs, but they become a tangled mess so easily. this year the lightbulb finally went off, and i realized that i should wrap them around a card, like christmas lights. duh!

so i made a little card and printed a sweet fabric onto card stock to wind them on. i found that awesome tin for displaying them down in the basement/vintage stuff museum...i'm really thinking about my displays this year-it makes a big difference when the table looks great.

so, now onto the next craft fair job. not much time left!

thanks to all of my family and friends that made my birthday so happy! xo

pink moon

tonight's full moon is called the "pink moon", named for the herb moss pink or wild ground phlox, an early spring flower.

it has also been referred to as the "sprouting grass moon" and the "egg moon". 

hear that chickens?? get layin'!

happy full moon thursday!

the powder room

yes, today some shots from the "powder room", aka "violet's boudoir". here is where she most enjoys a good brushing! i guess i'm running out of rooms to photograph.......

one of those days where you just should've stayed in bed-blah! perhaps it's the fact of being so much on the cusp of warm weather, but just not quite there yet. we've gone back to some pretty chilly temperatures, but today was nice and sunny, and the sun felt great. had a nice walk with rosco which did perk us up a bit!

looking forward to a weekend with no plans. i'm thinking of giving the flea market a try-i bet they'll be open. also looking forward to our little opening at the bakery tomorrow night. there are some pretty cool things up!

good night!

stringing garlands

hanging the show this afternoon. can't wait to see everybody's work!!!

spring-y stirrings

i am finishing up lots of spring-y flower garlands in preparation for two upcoming shows!

starting april 1st, ceres bakery in portsmouth will be hosting a group show featuring all of the artsy and crafty folks who work there!!! it will be great and a nice opportunity to see what everybody there does when they're not cooking and baking delicious food!

then in may, the black bean cafe in rollinsford, nh will have a bakery collaborative show featuring 2 women who work at the black bean and 2 women who work at ceres bakery!

very exciting!!! i can't wait to see everything! there will be an opening at ceres on friday, april 5, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. make sure you stop by if you're in the area!!!!!

fabric love

i went to the fabric shop yesterday "just to visit", but found this most adorable bear fabric that i LOVE! i  had to get it...because really i NEED more fabric (like a hole in the head, but you know how it is!) i'm going to use it with that awesome pink vintage fabric~~~i'll show you the results!

i found out yesterday that i am going to be participating in two group shows, coming up very soon! so i'll be crocheting every second for the next couple of months...

lovely warm(ish) day. i have the kitchen windows open which feels sooooo good. spring's coming!

GARLAND WINNER ANNOUNCED!!!!!

these are the pictures i was hoping to take last weekend when i locked myself out...(and there was some sun!)

soooooooo, time to announce the LUCKY WINNER of this garland!!!!!

and the winner is.................................................

                                                **********MOLLY*********

yahoo!!!!!!! once again, thank you all for reading my blog, and thanks to all who participated in this drawing!

looks like we might be getting another big snowstorm!  i'm ready!!  enjoy the rest of your weekend!!!

make sure you comment for the garland giveaway!

violet is here reminding you to leave a comment on last saturday's post, by TOMORROW, friday, february 22nd, so that your name will be entered in the drawing for a sweet crocheted garland!!!!! the drawing will be held on SATURDAY, february 23rd. sooooooo exciting!!! time's a-wastin'!!

it's a GIVEAWAY!!!

i had big ideas for some lovely pictures of this sweet garland for today's giveaway. however, leaving the house this afternoon to take said lovely pictures, i closed the locked door behind me and then realized that i had no keys..............so, i spent the afternoon locked out of the house and with no car keys, and let's just say the afternoon did no go as planned. ahem.

ANYhoo, this is my 100th POST!!!!!!!!!!!  for the occasion, i am having a

                                                GARLAND GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!!
                                                
                                                                YIPPEE!!!!!

in order to have a chance for the drawing,  please leave a comment here on this blog post by friday, february 22nd. i will choose and announce the lucky winner NEXT SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23rd!!!!!!!!!

thanks to everyone who takes a look at my blog, i really appreciate it! make your comment, and good luck!

sneak preview!

you may have noticed a few days ago that i mentioned a "thrilling upcoming event"!!! well, here is a sneak preview and i'm just gonna say that maybe you should be sure to read this blog on saturday!!!

happy valentine's day to you all!

GIVEAWAY WINNER!!!!!!!

hi everyone! the time has come to reveal the garland winner!!!!!!!

for the occasion, rosco was forced happily consented to model the garland here one last time.

brian is standing in for price waterhouse , monitoring and doing the actual drawing, to insure complete fairness and accuracy.

and the winner is...............

                                                                        KATE
                                                                 (from the bakery)

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thank you all for participating and do not be dismayed, as there will certainly be future giveaways-YAY!!!

GARLAND GIVEAWAY!!!!!

o.k. folks! what you've been waiting for: an exciting  GARLAND GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!! this garland is crocheted using cotton and wool yarns and can be hung indoors or out! (of course, it will last a lot longer inside, but i've had some outside for 2 years that still look o.k., just a bit faded.)

all you have to do is leave a comment here on THIS POST by next saturday, january 12. i will put all of the names in a hat and pick and announce a lucky winner on sunday, january 13!!!!!!!!! i can ship worldwide, so anyone can enter!!

VERY EXCITING!!!!!

**please note, i have made it easier to make a comment here. i know many people have had trouble commenting, but i'm quite sure that i have fixed the problem. so, comment away, and enjoy this beautiful sunny winter day!

p.s. adorable kitty not included.....meow!