Etsy Weekends: Holiday Vibes

 Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone, and most folks are putting up their trees. I usually fight this time of year - it all seems so silly for us to take the time to put up decorations that will come down in a month, when it's just the two of us, and no children to spoil. Norman could use a little spoiling, but cats and Christmas trees aren't the best of friends. Maybe by next week I'll feel a little more in the spirit, but today I am holding onto another season, and another sort of decorating. This flower vase is so intriguing - simple and yet alluring in it's complexity. I could imagine lots of surfaces for this to sit on (maybe especially that Bourbon shelf from a few weeks ago! Or just the shelves I already have...but what's the fun in that??) and I can see my beautiful Iris sitting up in this bowl. Where would you put yours?

Single Tube Flower Vase from Loma Prieta Pottery

Thanksgiving is Coming!

They say time flies, and boy does it. I'm not sure what happened to the month of November, since we're almost at the end of it already. Thursday is Thanksgiving, and I'm excited to have the day with Matt. Of course, he is scheduled to have wrist surgery on Wednesday, so it'll be even more a day of rest than usual. :)

Thanksgiving 2018, with the Hoffmans

A few weeks ago my workplace had to go into quarantine. It lasted 11 1/2 days, and I tried to get as much done as possible! In addition to reading (I'm still six books behind on my Goodreads book challenge) and knitting (woo woo lace alpaca scarf weather!) I also finished up three special order malas that had been particularly challenging. I love putting together the special orders, gathering beads to match the person, arranging them, and then hand-knotting them with the person in mind. Sometimes it is simple to put together the right combination, and sometimes it takes a lot of time and thinking to get it just right. They are an interesting challenge, and one I hope I can continue working on and perfecting as time goes by.

Matt and I have both been struggling to get out and exercise regularly, but we are hoping to get out and get a nice hike in today.

I hope you all have a safe and happy holiday this week!

Etsy Weekends: Leather Bookmark

 This bookmark is just gorgeous!! It reminds me of fairy tales, wood fires, and hot apple cider in a heavy mug. 

Leather Bookmark from Rogue Apparatus

Etsy Weekends: Lovely Lavender

 I love the smell of lavender. It is soothing and clean and herbal and amazing. I have lavender hand soap in the upstairs bathroom, and lavender lotion pretty much everywhere. Lavender scents go in Matt's DoTerra machine, and my Scentsy lights. This year especially I have been calmed by the scent, and continuously find myself drawn to it. This soap sounds like an excellent addition to our collection!

Lavender Oatmeal Soap from Amelia Bath & Body

Etsy Weekends: So you say you Love Bourbon?

How cool are these little shelves?? This shop sells other items that are also made from recycled Kentucky Bourbon Barrels - perfect gifts for the bourbon lovers in your life. :)

Small Shelf from Kentucky Live Edge