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The morning before the snowstorm....

I stopped on my way to work this morning to take this picture because tomorrow morning hopefully : ) it will be snowing! School is already cancelled! I love a good snow day! Especially when we find out the night before!

Comfort food : )

My son has been feeling a bit under the weather this week.

Nothing like a Goober Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich to make you feel better : )

I wonder how many years Smucker's has sold this?

I feel very nostalgic when I see it on the grocery store shelf!

One of the most beautiful blogs....

(Picture from Lisbeth's blog)

While blog hopping, I found some blogs with Swedish inspiration that I thought my sister-in-law would like.

Then I found this one!!

It is absolutely darling!

That truly is the best word to describe it!

The pictures are so sweet!

Enjoy on this snowy Sunday : )

http://lisbethsinlilleverden.blogspot.com/

This time next year...

While doing errands today, I passed this homemade ice rink near the railroad bridge in Bourne.

I thought it looked like a clean slate....

On to my New Year's list...

This was not easy, because I know I will think of new things as the year progresses but I am going to post this anyways.

I decided on 11 things since it is 2011.

Some are BIG, but I am going to make the leap anyway!! : )

1. Draw up a will. ( I know!! This should have been done years ago!!)

2. Sell our condo and move...to a cozy, happy home.

3. Start sorting, purging and packing.

4. Budget to have a little fun money left over at the end of the month.

5. Sell my wares on Etsy.

6. Take a Graduate course towards my re-certification.

7. Create a blog for my classroom.

8. Publish children's book.

9. Learn how to knit mittens.

10. Pay off car.

11....Not sure?? Will have to check back to see what it is when I figure it out : )

P.S. I have decided that with each item I check off my list...I am going to add a new one!

What To Do...

I was blog hopping and found http://tinniegirl.blogspot.com/ in which she challenges you to write a list for the new year.

I entered the challenge but will post my list this weekend when I can really think about it : )

I usually write a daily list filled with errands, appointments, miscellaneous...I feel really good when I check off each item on the list.

I am looking forward to checking off some bigger things this year

that will make our home

happier and cozier! : )

I made this collage a few years ago with my students. I was looking at the picture of it today and realized I still loved the words and pictures I cut out so I am going to use it for inspiration....

Check out tinniegirl's blog if you too want to create a special list this year!

Wordless Wednesday

Snowy Misty Sunday

Almost looked like it was snowing when I looked out my window this morning.

Talking with mom on the phone eating oatmeal...

remembering dad...

My new favorite sewing basket settling in.

I don't think I will ever take the tag off....I love it! : )

Happy New Year!

I don't know who said this, but as you can see, I painted this saying years ago, but never have the heart to throw it away when I start sorting through my things.

So today I hung it up, all crinkled as it may be.

I know how true this statement is and I hope this new year I make the most of my free time and tap into, more passionately, my creativity.

To all the blogs I love to pour over with my cups of tea, thank you for your inspiration !

Wishing you a blessed, happy creative New Year!!

Feeling at home with some things from England

My day started out with Pillsbury Cinnabon rolls...not really homemade, but does the trick in a hurry before a morning of sledding for my man/boy son : )

This is one of my most favorite gifts this Christmas. My beloved Cath Kidston sewing basket!

Thanks to my sister who ordered it directly from England : )

I plan on filling it with lovely notions and will keep you updated on new projects : )

For Christmas, I purchased a Country Living magazine from UK for my sister-in-law, because I had been teased for being a bit reluctant to give away my beloved magazines on the day we came together for our Sewing Saturday when she and my sister came to my home laden down with gifts for me!

So, I found the last Christmas Edition of British Country Living at Borders and gave it to her on Christmas. I quickly flipped through the pages and thought of how much I would looovvvveee to read it with a cup of tea....but wanted to prove that I too can part with those things I hold dear....

My mom and friend Sue gave me some money to do something for me for Christmas, so instead of putting it towards a bill, I went to Border's today and bought a cup of coffee and British Edition of Country Living. The Christmas edition was gone but the January issue was there. I love this magazine! I then decided that I am going to treat myself all year with a monthly delivery from England.