Merry White Christmas!

from the Texas panhandle!

We had snow in our forecast twice this past week and didn't get any at all. At one time, that forecast was for at least a foot of snow!

Look what I awoke to this morning:



It is so beautiful and peaceful.

The things I mentioned before are beginning to play out and will be settling down very soon. I am ready! I am ready to get back to posting here and sharing with all my readers.

Merry Christmas to you all.

Crazy couple of weeks

It's been a couple of crazy weeks in my life, so I have been missing here.

There will be changes going on, positive ones, but it will make things continue to be a bit "off" around here for a bit.

I will check in and post here and there occasionally, but until the first of the year, I won't be here posting regularly.

Another Wonderful Monday Sale!

Vision Forum has a wonderful sale for today! 25-50% off everything in their store! Click here to head over and take a look!

Be sure to stop by for the savings! I placed my order already. Several beautiful gifts and a little something for myself :-)

Sensibility Patterns ~ 25% off ~ No Coupon Codes

Yep, you read that right! Everything on Jennie's site, Sense and Sensibility, is 25% off today. She is calling her sale "Pink Monday".

I purchased this pattern a few weeks ago. It's the Romantic Era dress pattern.

Today I ordered the 1914 Afternoon Dress and the Regency Gown patterns.

My friend, Emily, from Desert Rose Homestead, has made these three dresses in the past and I just love them. I finally decided it was time to make some for myself.

This past weekend, I spent my time cleaning out and straightening up my fabric and yarn stashes. I have a bit yet to finish up today, but then I'm so ready to get busy sewing!

all image credits: Sense & Sensibility

Needing an escape

I love to travel. We haven't been anywhere outside of our city for four (yes, 4!) years. The furthest we have been is to Palo Duro Canyon and to Caprock Canyon. They were just afternoon trips, as Caprock Canyon is the furthest, about an hour and a half away.

I desperately need a break. A getaway. I have been so homesick for my home town and for my family. But then on the other hand a quiet, secluded getaway would be amazing!

To slip away for a few days to someplace like this would be pure heaven!

To curl up in front of a roaring fire and watch the snow fall...paradise for me!

I guess for now, I'll just dream of hopping on an airplane and flying off into the wilderness. Someday I will, someday.