I had a glorious day yesterday, to attempt some laundry and clean and dust (oh goodness, the dust of it all) & to begin my Christmas decorating. Just the kind of day I needed...
I made a garland, and organized my shelves. I made a new little nook in my room, which I will share once I whip everything together, so my room doesn't look like a tornado side swiped us...
I also started on the Christmas Branch. Which really is up all year, but with different decor... I love my branch. Since I spend Christmas at our family home, I don't put up a full scale tree here...
I watched Portrait of a Lady (with Nicole Kidman) and Northfork while I worked along... Soon I want to tell you about a very dramatic encounter I had with a movie, that I have typed and kept to share in the future. Although I might forget about it if I am not carfeul...
I have been on snow watch all week. I am waiting with bated breath for this teaser of a snow storm to hit, so that I can make use of my Grandpa's wonderful birthday gift. He is such a cool grandpa. He loves to collect "junk" like me. Or treasures, as we prefer to refer to our findings...
Once I completely tired of waiting for the snow, I decided to take the snow watch matter to a different level. More like the snow hunt, if you will... My partner in crime and I planned our mission & headed into the brisk air...
We would take some necessary items with us, to visit the snow covered hills. I would need my magical red and white striped curtain (details on how I made the easiest curtain ever using Sealah tape at the end of this post). Some wood... What else, hmmmm?
A pot for cooking - and of course some daisies...
Oh, some lemons too...
Fire wood, oh yes! Can't forget that - And a bunch of other odds and ends... Did I fail to mention, how we would be traveling into the wilderness?
By super three wheel bike, of course ;) Can you see the snow in the mountains that hover above our wee love shack?
That is where me and my little blondie are headed. We have our tea set packed, and some warm blankets... I really can't think of what else we might need?
Oh and we have treats too!! Must not forget the treats!!
And of course, things to play with and give us good luck...
Like thee wonderful sparklies and keys, and fun things to play with from Miss Krista!!
Amongst the trinkets from Miss Krista...
I found a serpent ring with little hearts dangling, for good luck ;)
Thank you Miss Krista!! What treasures!!
I am also bringing with me a boxling that would blow your mind, from Michelle Cummings... Just take a look...
Ready for this... 1, 2, BOING!!
If that is not fun stuff all tucked inside the best pop open box on the planet - then I don't knw what is ;) Too fun Miss Michelle!!
And while I am at it - I brought some tiny candy canes and beautiful tags from delightful Chris!! (a totally unexpected surprise package!). Candy for elves, if we see them in the forest, and tags to write for gifts I have not yet made, eeeeks!! Thank you Miss Chrisssss!! The tags are so beautiful and awesome colors and paper!!
So, I think I am all set. I am wearing my warm tattered scarf. Which I have worn out over the last 3 or 4 years for sure... But I love it. And it houses a brooch that I found in that stash from that darling lil' Krista too!!
Okay, let's be off....
We don't go very far before someone wants her tea... Oy... Okay okay...
Are you sure you need tea now I ask? "Aha aha aha, she nods...." And how can I say no to that face?
(Note to sister - "I am wearing the lil' warm boots you gave me!!!" )
So we have our tea and I collect some moss. Which mind you, wasn't easy, because my little muffin dog, ain't so little. And she wants to be on my head if I am eye level with her. So, collecting moss, not so easy. She knocked me over, wanted to sniff my ponytail... Goodness me...
Now to save this so I can put it in my terrarium... And finally head out - making our way through our arbor and onto the road... In search of that great white snow...
Will we make it? Will we find snow? Will we come back with a wonderful tale to tell?
Who knows? But we will sure have fun trying ;) Or even pretending ;)
Before I go, I want to touch on a subject that I find very important. I want you to truly know how much I enjoy our visits here at "A Fanciful Twist." I try to make visits to many of you, and love those e-mail exchanges with many of you who e-mail me.
I want to say, if you ever feel snubbed or ignored by me, I never ever ever intend that. On the contrary - I actually think about you, and find myself, often before bed, going, "oh me oh my, I forgot to stop by to get my award from lil' Miss. Or, oh goodness, did she have her baby? Is her hubby okay? What is going on over there..." Often I pop in to peek on many of you!!
I do the best that I can juggling all the things on my plate. But honestly, sometimes, I am not that good at it. And the last thing I ever want to do is make you feel like you are not important to me. Your little worlds are fantastic, and you guys are up to so much goodness!!! Just know I admire and appreciate the little worlds we get to share. And you are very important!! From the bottom of my heart - truly...
♥ ♥ ♥, see you sooon!! Vanessa
PS: If you want to make some super easy, no sew curtains (or anything no sew for that matter), you will need Sealah Tape. An extraordinary invention by Kay Ellen's parents. There is a link on her blog to Sealah tape, or send her an e-mail and she can help you for sure ;)
Once I put these curtains up correctly, I will show you how awesome they look. But not having to finish the edges on a machine made the curtain making process so super easy!! ;)
Look at that happy finished edge! Wooo hooooooo!!
pss: I have been finding lots of fun links for printable tags and holiday projects. I thought I would share them with you... Some of my items are on these sites, but there are tons of fantastic printable tags and handmade ideas. I am doing of a few of them myself!!
Next post I will share some of the lovely stockings people have made with my free stocking template ;) I am so tickled it was enjoyed!!