Everyday Objects

looking for the beauty in everyday objects.

Diving In

this was my first project using all double pointed needles and it turned out so cute. it's for my newest little nephew. it's still a bit big on him but as we all know they grow so quickly and soon this little hat will be too small for him. i made an adult sized hat prior to this one using circular needles which i like using better than dpn's. maybe as i use dpn's more i will get used to them and like them better. i did get the hang of them pretty quickly though and knit this up while drinking my morning coffee. this is an itty bitty hat after all.

Just add Lemon

 

we were given unlimited access to our neighbors lemon tree. yay! and it is full of lemons too. so what was the first thing we did? made lemon cookies of course. when the kids saw the lemon halves laying on the table they wanted to make lemonade to go with the lemon cookies. i like the way these kids think. fresh lemonade and warm lemon cookies is the perfect winters day snack. don't ya think? the kids are now looking forward to selling lots of fresh lemonade this summer.  they should do good too, a mom on our block said her kids made over $100 selling lemonade last summer. she also said they are too busy to do selling again next summer since they have so many activities. man did we move to the right street.

Everyday Objects

there are constantly pencils laying around our home which makes sense when you get to know us.  someone is always drawing or writing or designing something.  as i was gathering up some of the stray pencils that were laying around i decided i wanted to take a picture of them.  they are all at various stages of their pencil lives and look so pretty laying in a row. makes me want to go draw something...

Twice is nice

    

 

 

we got to go to the warriors game two times in one week! wahoo!!!  the first night matt and i went alone, sans kids.  the warriors lost, boo hoo.  the second night we took the kids and the warriors won!  we all had a great time.  the most exciting part for the kids was the show put on by the flying w's.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

AND THE WINNER OF THE SHABBY APPLE FEATHER NECKLACE IS...

Cbaker at http://carolynscreationstation.blogspot.com/

please email me at mattandbarbara@yahoo.com with your information so i can get your beautiful necklace sent to you. if i don't hear from you by tuesday i will pick a new winner.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!

A Shabby Apple GIVEAWAY!!!

I am so excited to have been asked by Shabby Apple to host a giveaway. This giveaway is for a beautiful "gold feather necklace". It features a gold metal feather stamping suspended on a gold chain. The necklace is approximately 18" and was handmade in the USA. Yay for handmade! Shabby Apple has a beautiful selection of vintage jewelry, accessories, art and a lot of clothing. They even have clothing to keep your children looking great! I love that this store provides a way for a woman to dress like a woman and still maintain her modesty.

1.If you would like to enter this fabulous giveaway, just in time for Valentines Day I might add, you can "like" Shabby Apple on their facebook page then just leave me a comment telling me you did so.

2.If you would like to double your chances of winning by being able to leave 2 separate comments you can share about this giveaway on your blog and link to my blog along with "liking" Shabby Apple on their facebook page. Just let me know what you did in the comments.

3.If you would like to triple your chances of winning by being able to leave 3 separate comments you can share about this giveaway on your blog and link to my blog along with "liking" Shabby Apple on their facebook page and by "following" my blog. Just let me know what you did in the comments.

I will choose a random winner on Friday. Sorry, only people with US addresses may enter this giveaway. No exchanges on this giveaway either.

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