Old Favorite

When I was a kid and visiting my Grandparents in Huntington, WV, my grandmother always had these cookies for me as they were a favorite. Over the years I've searched and searched for them and thought maybe they were no longer made, but alas, here they are. Walking through Wal-mart, the cookie aisle and they magically appeared! (They seemed bigger when I was a kid) They are still just as delicious.

FEATURED on Etsy FRONT PAGE

I was going to post this tomorrow but couldn't wait! My Aqua Dreams Afghan was featured on the FRONT PAGE of etsy!!!! HUGE HONOR...MEGA...STUPENDOUS

Click on the above pic to see it as it was on etsy or you see the front page archive on craft cult at this link...
http://www.craftcult.com/vault_list.php?list=16671&userid=&fm=0&esn=&m=12&d=15&st=1&pagenum=1&ls=0

I would never have known if it wasn't for a great etsy seller, Mila (micerv84). To see her store go to http://www.etsy.com/shop/micerv84

She is a jewelry designer and sells some really unique jewelry, AND she sounds like an amazing woman! Here is a pendant I love.

Tips for a Welcoming Entry

If you haven't finished getting your house ready for guests during the holidays, check out this link from Melissa at The Inspired Room website http://theinspiredroom.net/2010/10/01/31-days-of-autumn-bliss-day-2-12-tips-for-a-welcoming-fall-entry/

It's full of "inspiring" ideas to help you finish up.

Quote

'...take too much time, and time will take you'

Gus Update

Gus is now a little over 5 months old so I figured it was time for an update as he is growing fast (already 30#). His bladder also seems to be growing FINALLY and the house training is going really well now.

The following photos were taken about 6 weeks ago, also included are a few more lessons learned from Gus...

Lesson #11

Any food is fair game until it is actually swallowed by someone else.

Lesson #12

Take a nap whenever you can. (when not napping Gus is almost always at full throttle)
Lesson #13

Don't bark unless it's important

Lesson #14

Chasing one's tail is sometimes unavoidable

Gus is absolutely in LOVE with the gator and believes it is his job to be on it whenever the motor is running, if you try to take off without him, he comes at a dead out run and dives for the passenger seat (Lesson #15: be prepared to slam on brakes when operating heavy equipment with Gus around (he also believes he should be on the farm tractor AND the lawn mower)).

The following pics show Dutchess' new hiding (from Gus) place. It's her only defense as he won't leave her alone. I'd say she's a pretty smart cookie, of course this won't work long as fast as he's growing.


Gus has an appointment thursday for neutering, Larry assures me this will be quite traumatic for him.

theinspiredroom Blog

Here is the link for one of my new favorite things

http://theinspiredroom.net/

The owner is Melissa, and her blog is the absolute BEST for home decorating on a budget, making the most of what you have and great organizing tips. The above photo is of a small christmas tree she decorated with only her mother's old silver cutlery attached using jute string...how cool is that! So go check out her blog, but do so at your own risk, I became addicted to it after just one viewing.

Items from Simply Sarah-Anne's Giveaway

Maggie at GussySews makes the most adorable Christmas stockings...you have to go see her store, but wouldn't you also love to win a small zippered pouch like this one to put your phone or ipod in? She's giving one away at http://simplysarahanne.blogspot.com/, just go sign up!

http://www.shopgussy.com/

And Meg makes some really beautiful items as well, I'd love to have these earrings she is giving away....

PrettyThingsbyMeg

http://www.etsy.com/shop/prettythingsbymeg