Sunday Stitches

I worked on my embroidered mandala last night as my husband and I watched Mercy Street and Victoria on Public Television. On a whim, I decided to add birds to the mix - time consuming but fun. I tried to figure out how to do them as simply as possible. I have to say, I'm really enjoying this project.

It was a snowy weekend, but the snowfall ended earlier than expected today, which gave us a chance to get out to an appointment and some errands. The weather is so unpredictable around here in February!

And, of course, some members of the family hunkered down to sleep all day!

And I received a lovely surprise today from my Sweetie and thought I'd share it with you!

Here's wishing you a very happy

Valentine's Day!!

Hope you're finding some time for creativity!

New England Blizzard

I think I've said this before, but I'll say it again:

I love New England!!

Even in the midst of a 24 hour blizzard, I can honestly say,

I love every season in this beautiful part of the country!

And, although this scene greeted me when I opened the garage door,

and I went out twice to shovel out a place for Bill to park when he got home

from work, I still loved the excitement of the falling snow, 

the kids on our street building snowmen, and the beauty of the frosted trees.

When I had nearly finished shoveling the driveway, thankful that I've

been lifting weights at the gym for a year, I looked up at my

studio window and thought, 'now to go in and create something'!

But when I got inside, made a cup of cocoa, and saw these two 

munchkins sacked out in their beds

(little Rosie in the big bed, bigger Angus in the little bed)

I decided to sit and relax!!

Creativity will have to wait for another day!

Hope your day is going well!