Can't believe it is Friday!

This week really has passed me by. Maybe it is the crazy weather here in Arizona. First we are in a freeze warning and the overnights were cold...then it warmed up then we actually had a day of 70. We had some rain and now they say we should have more this weekend. Why would I be surprised; it is winter after all and this is what is winter here. The high country had snow. Speaking of the high country... the end of December Shelly's post began with song lyrics and she asked who knew them and I was the first to comment and I won...yes, a gift certificate to 123 Stitch! What a surprise. I already took a look and found several Mill Hill beaded kits...now to make my selection. Shelly is one of those who is in the high country and gets snow. 
I also ordered the coating for my Russian Leave earrings. I plan to use it on other beaded projects that could be better if stiffer; my Santa earrings for example. Yesterday I began to get the garage straightened out. Amazing what the Holiday Faeries did out there. Trash pick up was today so that made it a good day to bag and toss. Some of the garden debris too. The Brother Alan and I have new plans for the pond. One of these days I will get to show you; that will be when he is back out here in a few months. I am sure looking forward to their return. I know they are eager to be here.
Do any of you follow Jenny's blog? She writes such a lovely blog and designs beautiful things. Her embroidery is so lovely. I always feel relaxed visiting Jenny. Stop over when you have a few minutes. 
Well it seems that the House Faeries are not coming to clean today so it will be my turn. It is always so nice to chat with you. Thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. Thank you for your friendship. If the Faeries are at your place please remind them to stop here!

Beautiful bloom and an earring

The weather seems to be returning to more normal temps...so the freeze is over. I think the garden fared well so far. As The Brother Alan said, they are only plants. The indoor plants are doing well...

look at this beautiful flower.... so far 2 of them. This cactus plant is about 3 or 4 years old and always gives at least one flower and it chooses when to do so. Every so often I think it may be time for it to leave but then this happens. A lovely double flower.
In between pain in my hand I managed to make a Russian Leave..

It is a nice pattern to follow now to order the stiffener for the earrings. They do not have to be stiff, but the shape holds better. I see more of these being made once my hand is better. This one took what seemed forever!
Woke with a headache so taking it easy. I have an appointment at 1 today then back home to relax if this headache remains. I did plan to work in the garden later this afternoon; it can wait. Need to food shop but that too can wait. I am limiting my driving as my thumb locks at the worse times while driving.... not a good thing.
We are into week two of the new year.... these days just seem to float by me. Things I want to do and hope to do are written down with good intentions. Right now, it is time to relax so this headache clears. It is always so nice to chat with you. Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words. Thank you for your friendship. Chat with you soon.