Wild Strawberries

 Good morning,

We have quite a few wild strawberries on our property.  This is the first year for a long time that we've seen bunnies here, too. 

We have hawks in the neighborhood so the bunnies "disappeared" for several years in a row.  We're glad to see the bunnies back.  

It's fun to see our pups go out in the morning and "track" the critters who have been through our yard overnight.  One day recently, there was a human back there who didn't belong.  We caught a partial image of him on our security cameras as he entered and left over the fence near our pond.  He was lucky there weren't any dogs in the yard when he was here.

Life has changed, hasn't it....

Lois

May I Have Your Attention Please

 

Good morning,

Elsa isn't shy. She does this regularly to get her daddy's attention.  

For awhile, he tries to pretend he doesn't notice, but that doesn't work for long.

So cute!

:),

Lois

Birdie Breakfast

 Good morning,

It is so much fun to watch the birds at our feeder.

On this sunny morning I shared some of my home made bread (no preservatives) that seem to hit the spot for our feathered friends.

Enjoy!

Lois

Needlework and Wood Working Update - September, 2024

 Good morning,

It has been a very busy month since our last Needlework and Wood Working Update.  We are hard at work making items for the shop for the holiday season.  Be sure to scroll all the way down to see the gorgeous items Kjell has made this month, too!

We hope you'll visit our shop as you look for gifts for family, friends, and yourself:  https://EvensensProductions.Etsy.com. 

Above is a very highly textured intricate Bavarian Stitch Afghan Blanket.  This blanket will be a beautiful gift for a man or a woman.  It is also an elegant wedding gift.  $165.  There is only one available;  more images and information are here. 

 This new large Flower Garden Afghan Blanket is a very popular design.  This is a new one in the shop this month.  $185.  More images and information here.

 This is the lap blanket version of the Flower Garden Afghan Blanket. I call this the Brilliant Bouquet Lap Blanket.  This bouquet won't wilt!  What a lovely gift to brighten the day and the room of someone of any age.  $75. More information and images are here.

 What beautiful pink flowers on burgundy!  This Lap Blanket is also only $75. Only one available. 36" x 36"  More information and images here.  This is a lovely Birthday, Christmas, or Valentine gift.

One more Lap Blanket this month!  This one is lovely for a man or a woman.  $75.  Only one available.  More information and images are here.

 PINK!  Yes, it is bright and beautiful!  This pink Toilet Tissue Topper is only $8.  What a fun gift for someone special or for yourself.  See more about it here.

 Each month I restock the Cloche Hats that can also be used as Chemo Caps. Only $8.  This chocolate brown hat is available here.

This bright pink hat was sold shortly after being listed in the shop.  We have dozens of similar hats from $8 in a wide variety of colors here.  

This was the month to restock the Luggage Identifiers in the shop. $5 for a set of six.  Priceless when you are searching for your luggage at the airport or cruise terminal.  Aqua here.

 Cherry Red.

Light Blue.

Emerald Green.

Whisper Pink.

Burnt Orange.

Red, White, Green for Christmas or Anytime Travel!

 Kjell has been so very busy carving and hand painting beautiful wood items in his wood workshop.  Two Cardinals are such a lovely gift, $58.  More information and images are here.

 I personally love this one!  Our two horses in a heart are here.  $54.  Only one available.

 This one is for those of us who love the sea and the creatures who live in it.  $56.  Only one available here.

 Our gorgeous Pastel Humming Birds are also one of a kind.  $56.  More information and images are here.

 New this year!  Our Christmas Gnome carved in Cherry Wood and Hand Painted is one of a kind!  He looks like he has been enjoying a bit of Christmas Cheer, too!  He's one of a kind here. $62.

 Kjell's Sledding Gnome is all ready for the holidays, too!  Carved cherry wood, hand painted.  $62.  Only one is here.

 And, finally for this month:  Someone asked me about pen and pencil sets in our shop.  I took and look and realized they were all sold out so I asked Kjell.  He ordered the hardware to make a set and here they are.  This Click Style set is turned of Purple Heart Wood and features Gun Metal Hardware.  $93.  Only one set available here.

We certainly have been busy this month.  We hope you'll take a virtual stroll through our shop, Evensens Productions.  Perhaps you'll find that special item for yourself or that other special person.  https://evensensproductions.etsy.com

We appreciate your encouragement, likes, shares, pins, favorites, and purchases, too!  Questions?  Please ask!

 All the very best,

Lois

Last Call

 Good morning,

Last call!  Before we go to bed each evening we take all the pups out for their last potty break for the night.

The evening I took this image we had two extra pups here for a sleep over so there were six ( two of ours aren't pictured) of them!

The border collies are Teddy and Tillie who belong to our friend Erica.  She travels a great deal for her work so Teddy and Tillie come here rather than having to go to a kennel while their mommy is gone.

I think they sometimes think they live here.  They are very good pups.

All the best,

Lois

Patriot Day

We Will Never Forget

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fifth and Sycamore

 Good morning,

I snapped this image of the World Headquarters of Procter & Gamble at the corner of Fifth and Sycamore in downtown Cincinnati.

We were waiting for Catherine to pick us up after an appointment.  Catherine was kind enough to give us valet service so that we wouldn't have to walk far from parking to our appointment.  

 Thank you so much, Catherine.

All the best,

Lois

View From Above - Cincinnati, Ohio

 Good morning,

I snapped this image from the 19th floor of the First Financial Center in downtown Cincinnati.

We're overlooking the Ohio River looking up stream.  That's affectionately called the Big Mac Bridge out there and Northern Kentucky on the other side.

Way to the left is Mt. Adams, with the Church of the Immaculata at the top.  

Beautiful Ohio....

Lois

American Goldfinch

 Good morning,

I had to zoom to be able to see this pretty American Goldfinch.  

Catherine sent me the image that she captured with her phone camera.  The bird was "hiding" among so many pretty flowers it is amazing we can see it at all.

Thanks, Catherine.  This is a lovely image catch.

Love you,

Mom

Security System Charging

 Good morning,

Here's part of our security team on their chargers.  

Erik is on duty now while these gals get a little rest from their high powered jobs.

;),

Lois

Where's My Stuff?

 Good morning,

Catherine did a major clean-out of her car after removing all of the dog crates and other dog gear.  

Lily jumped into the car and was totally confused to see it so empty.  She seems to be asking, "Where's my stuff?"

Photo credit goes to Catherine.

So cute.

;),

Lois

Pretty Blonds Sun Bathing

 Good morning,

Kjell gets the photo credit for this one.  

Our pretty blonds enjoy sun bathing, even when it's really hot outside.  When it is super hot, they aren't out there long, but they certainly do love the sun.

We always go out with our pups and are careful to get then inside to stay cool on hot days.  If it's too hot for us out there, it is certainly too hot for them.

Ah, yes, summer....

Lois

Pond Fountains

 Good morning,

It's a good thing Kjell took this picture when he did!  These are three little solar fountains in our gold fish pond.

Lily has made sure they are no longer functioning.  She "caught" them and delivered them to the patio.  

She has also been fishing for goldfish.  I have asked Kjell to make a "No Fishing!" sign for the pond.

Kids!

Summer is such fun with a puppy.

;),

Lois

Happy Birthday to Kjell!

 Good morning,

Happy Birthday to My Honey, Kjell.  

Here Elsa is keeping an eye on her Daddy.  Actually, she is requesting a cookie.  Kjell is trying not to notice - at least for awhile. 

Yes, she got the cookie.

Retirement is good.

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

Love you,

Lois

Labor Day - USA

 Good morning,

Well, here it is the end of summer already!  Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer, is a day to celebrate all who work.

It's also a day to have that last cook out of the summer.  In our household, though, we cookout year round.  Catherine has been known to grill the Thanksgiving turkey while it is snowing.

We are looking forward to cooler days of Fall.

To my USA readers:  Enjoy your holiday!

Lois

White Hibiscus

 Good morning,

Here's a lovely hibiscus that is growing happily at the end of our fireplace log rack outside.

I just love these flowers.  They have reseeded themselves all over our property.

So pretty!

:),

Lois