Duets Deluxe!

Here's what I have been working on for the past few days! A new version of my Duets apron! This was pinned to my mannequin for a quite a bit while I lived with it ! After looking at it and dreaming about it... I made the right changes and Voila! Don't cha just love it!
I love the extra definition the ribbon gives to the apron.

Sweet Mama thinks it is very sophisticated!!

I am thinking about other combination I can use.

The possibilities are endless!

It's Official!!

SPRING is on it's way!! My daffodils have begun sprouting!! Here on Groundhog's Day! General Beauregard Lee said there will be an early Spring...and here is the proof!



After a horrible day yesterday I wasn't too sure. But it rained all night and look what popped up!

Yesterday I had to take Sweet Mama to Atlanta to see her Prosthodontist. It was like a cloud was sitting on the interstate...the whole way there and back. Misty rain and heavy fog...Just a dreary yukky day. But when I saw these in the yard today...totally worth it!

Ah Spring...I hope you stay longer this time than last year.

Your cousin Summer was such a party crasher!!

The Latest!

This is what I did on Thursday! I made this cute wristlet!! I have 2 cousins that are turning 14 next week...Actually they are my cousins kids but who is counting?! I am going to send each one a wristlet to test drive for me. I am thinking of adding them to the shop!



This one was fairly easy to make...only a slight confusion on some of the instructions but I figured it out! Here is the inside ~

I love the credit card slots on the flap! But as you can see I had to topstitch the edge so that the cards would not fall out! Don't know if I will carry my cards there but coupons fit just fine! I am really enjoying it...I have carried it ever since Friday. Of course I had to do a little editing with all the junk I carry around...but who need all that crap anyway! It was just weighing me down! It has a divided pocket which is great!

I got the pattern from The Crochet Diva http://www.thecrochetdiva.etsy.com/ back in July. Finally I have gotten around to making it! Her wristlets have more contrast than mine. I wanted a more solid purse that would go with anything. She has some cute sewing patterns! Check it out!

Off to go make 2 wristlets! Let you know what happens and how they turn out!

Ahhh

Just a little cuteness!
Been a long day! Goodnight!!

Bacon Corn Chowder

It is a rainy chilly day...How about some soup!! Here is a great recipe I found in a church cookbook. You will love it!

Bacon Corn Chowder

6 bacon strip, diced

3/4 c. diced celery

1 small onion, diced

1 c. diced, uncooked potato

1 c. water

1 (14 3/4 oz.) can creamed style corn

1 c. milk

1/2 seasoned salt

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. garlic powder

1/8 tsp. pepper

In a saucepan, cook bacon, celery, and onion over medium heat for 10 to 15 minutes or until bacon is cooked; drain. Add potato and water. Cover simmer for 20 minutes or until potato is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients; heat through (do not boil). Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

Makes 4 Servings

Enjoy!

Easy Come... (Almost) Easy Go

What is difference a day makes. Last week we had a ice storm...shut down the town for 2 days! Ice stayed on the rooftops and in shady places for a few days. But eventually things have gone back to normal. Although we do have a spot of ice in the roof creases. My niece goes to college in Atlanta and went back Sunday before the weather went bad. She was iced in for a week! In some areas north of the city the roads were still a problem for drivers yesterday...

But now the rain has come and things are back to normal everywhere! Good thing we were not in Atlanta...what a difference 90 miles makes! Here is a view out the window:

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Today

Hope everyone enjoys the day!

Don't forget...SALE in my etsy shope ends on 1/23!!
Don't miss it!

Ice Ice Baby!

Our "Winter Event" has happened! We woke up to what looked like snow with sleet falling! The weather people say that this is ice not snow... Looks like snow to me but crunchy when you step on it. Here is what it looks like!

Skippy has been having a fun time! Showed up this am ready to frolic! He is our one man snow/ice removal crew! Although he did get a little distracted!!

There ice everywhere! I can't even get into the backyard.

The gate latch is frozen with ice and the back door from the porch is too!

They say that it is supposed to melt a bit and then refreeze. But the good news is that it's going to be 45 degrees tomorrow! So before it is gone...enjoy some of my pics!

Just heard from LB..soome of my pics are going to be featured on the weather segment on KWWL in Waterloo, IA! Thanks bro!!

Meanwhile I'll hum some more Vanilla Ice...Word to yo mother!

A bird's nest waiting for Spring!