Someone new in the craft corner

 Oh goodness....it is a chilly cloudy day with possible rain arriving. Most likely there will be no rain but it is a nice thought. It seems to be breezy out there...I am staying indoors!

I received lovely Christmas gifts and thoughtful ones too. Sis Lyn sent me an electric bottle opener and it works great for these arthritic hands. then this arrived from Carol, Lisa's mom. Only a Rhode Islander/New Englander can really appreciate it. I love it! Finally put it away until next year.

Remember I told you we bought new lamps and end tables for the living room?

There is one at each side of the sofa and this one by the chair where I sit. So convenient to have electric outlets....2 and charging outlets....2 at the back of the table.  I saw these and knew we needed them. the 2 shelves are great for our individual books and other things.

Taking a break form birds so I decided to make a Babushka doll. They go by different names with  difference in style and meaning; Russian nesting dolls, Matryoshka dolls...and I am sure other names. Babushka, in Russian, refers to an old woman, while matryoshka means mother. Then there are Japanese Kokeshi  dolls. The list goes on and on of traditional dolls. I hope to make a few different dolls. It is nice to sit and chat with you but the fairy housekeeper once again skipped my home so time to pick up her slack. Glad to have you stop by. Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Mr. Lincoln

 A nice day so far.... 

This is the beauty of the Firecracker Bush in the winter. the leaves turn a beautiful bronze. The berries are gone as the birds came for them. Soon Alan will cut this back and in Spring it will begin all over again.  It does not have to be cut back but it is easier to control the height and width this way. the garden is still with some bloom...

Mr. Lincoln is a rose for all time! It is still blooming and just look at the center of this rose..... like 3 roses in one! The fragrance is wonderful. I prefer not to have any bloom die on the bush instead I prefer to have them in a vase to be enjoyed. Somehow I can not seem to cut this one.

Today will be do very little day...not a good sleep and my aches are really painful today.  Napping just may happen today. I wish you could smell this rose but at least you can admire it in all it's glory. Glad you stopped by to chat. Time for a second cup of coffee. 

Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship. Be kind to all today and share a smile. some of us have off days and need this.

It's murder!

 Definitely winter here in Arizona...chill in the air. Oh I know, compared to other areas we are not really bad. This is a welcome because when it is hot here it is Hot🔥. Hope everyone is doing well. We three are doing okay. Well I am still with the Achilles tendon issue. It is what it is. Soon (after Feb.10th) the surgeon will do a procedure to hopefully ease the pain. Went for blood work today and it was a fasting. I could not wait to get home to have coffee. Today is my day off....no swishing and fluffing, no anything chore related.

Now there are two crows and that is a murder...anytime there are more than one. I tried to add feet...still need practice. What is next on my craft table you ask...well, you will soon see. Lisa and I will be making table mats for the new table that will be arriving for the living room. We also have 3 new lamps coming. so in between my felt activity will be sewing machine work.

Murphy is currently outside yelling at something. Time to get him in for a nap.... might join him. It has been so nice to visit with you, Thank you for your kind words and for your friendship.

Please think about my Uncle Tony who is having a difficult time and also Aunt Rose Marie too. Illness affects the whole family.

Something to crow about

 Today looks to be a cloudy day.... yet no rain in the forecast. The lack of full sun feels relaxing somehow. Murphy is yelling at the goings on in the courtyard...I have been working with him on stopping after the first few yells and when I say "enough". Some days it works and of course when I am buy it doe not. He is a work in progress.

You could say that I have gone to the birds.... and I would agree. I am enjoying the hand stitching of these winged friends. Today I finished the crow. He will have a friend as they usually travel in more than one. Did you know that a few crows are called "a murder of crows"? I have one that visits the garden stopping by for a drink from the fountain. 

The new glue gun is working great. It is a duel temp and very light handed. It has it's own stand...the bright green"foot" but I feel better to have it secured in my stand. I have had this stand since the 80s. It was made for me and serves me well. I plan on an easy day as I have a horrible back ache, Just swishing in the laundry area. I am trying to be more relaxed and less anxious. Have to go now---- Ciao Italia is on and Maryann is making Cialdoni which are similar to cannoli. I am the only one here who likes cannoli. Guess it will be chocolate bundt cake in my oven today. Maybe I will feel creative later.

 Glad we visited. Thank you for the kind words and for your friendship.