Wishing You the Best Year Ever!

Thank you all for being here and reading my silly little blog.  I hope to post more often with more interesting photos and info this year but mostly I hope 2011 brings you everything you wish for and more!  I love you all!

It's a bittersweet day. . .  time to put Christmas away.  It is nice to get a fresh start on the new year getting some long-needed cleaning, clearing out, reorganizing and a little pillow-plumping done, but I do love Christmas and all that goes with it so I feel a little blue today (as opposed to feeling "pink" most of the time).  I didn't get around to posting many photos during the holidays because I was enjoying having family around and all the festivities, so before I put Christmas away I took a few photos of some of my favorites.  This tree is was in my studio and was, of course, white and pink.  In the living room we have a very traditional tree in primary colors.  I use the same garland I have used for a million years and ornaments the kids made when they were very young - a million years ago!

It was a Beautiful Frosty Morning

These photos were taken yesterday morning.  It was 3 degrees out and I just stepped out the kitchen door to grab a few shots when these great big snowflakes started falling.  It was beautiful!  Banjo, who is young and curious, came out to check out the shutter click but didn't stay long.  He was back in the barn before I could get a second shot of him - smart horse!  Shamrock, our old horse, didn't even stick his nose out - an even smarter horse!  It is definitely beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . .

Time to get out the decorations . . ho..ho..ho!

Don't you just love Christmas?  This is one my favorite decorations.  He usually gets a pretty good spot in the Christmas line up (overshadowed only by the Nativity scene). 

In the Company of Friends

A week ago these lovely ladies and I went to a quilt retreat house aptly named "Inn the Company of Friends" in what we fondly call Butte, America.  We sewed our little hearts out, ate great food, drank incredibly good margaritas and laughed until our sides hurt!  Sleeping was totally optional.  It snowed while we were there which made a lovely backdrop.  We all made handbags again.  This time we made my Bloomin' Bag pattern.  They were all really cute and each one unique!

With Thanksgiving around the corner I am feeling very thankful this year for a lot of things but I will begin with these ladies.  They are creative, fun, supportive, entertaining, awesome women and I am very grateful to have them in my life.

First Snow

This is the view I woke up to this morning. . . aren't they handsome guys!  They seemed to be enjoying the first snow.  The pretty little mare next door was in her shelter with her blankie on watching these bad boys show her just how cool they are.  

My Little Studio is Growing Up

Guess what?  My little studio is in Studios Magazine Winter 2010.  

 

I'm so excited!  My little studio in a magazine!  And look at that - they put a picture of my mom in there. . . oh my gosh,  that's me!  It's a fun magazine with a lot of storage/organization ideas and inspiration.  Also in the same issue is Bonnie Lyn McCaffrey.  She is one of my fabric painting mentors.  Check out her studio, it's lovely! 

Happy Halloween

Halloween Comes in Pink!

Finally found Halloween fabric I like!  The fabric line is Alexander Henry Ghastly Manor and the apron pattern is Kwik Sew 3787.  The pattern is super easy and fun to make.  I've made several of them for gifts but I think this one is my favorite.

. . . even in their final stage they are beautiful don't you think?

Maybe Next Week Will Feel Like Fall

Mama Nature has a favorite and it's Montana right now.  We're enjoying a wonderful little stretch of summer.  We've had beautiful weather, my flowers are still blooming and my hubby still has to mow the lawn (maybe he's not enjoying it as much as I am).  Next week I'll try to accept that it's fall but I just had to post a few more photos of my daisies.