Naked Blond Sunbathing

 Good morning,

OK, I couldn't help myself with the title.  

This happens every Spring just as soon as the ground is dry and the sun is high in the sky.  Our Labs just love to go out and catch some rays.  

Notice she has her toy with her, too.  

;),

Lois

There's Gold in that Pond

 Good morning,

The ice that covered the pond in our back yard has thawed and the gold fish are more active as the weather is warming.  I was able to spot five of them through the vines and leaves.

When it gets warmer, we'll clear out some of the leaves, but they aren't bad to have in there, either.  The decomposition of the leaves creates heat that keeps the pond from freezing quickly, especially when the night temperatures drop, but day time temperatures are above freezing.  

I love seeing all of these signs of Spring!

Lois
 

Signs of Spring

 Good morning,

After the severe very cold weeks, the ice and snow has finally melted and we are seeing signs of Spring!  These pretty yellow crocus are blooming near our lamp post at the front of our property.

There are hundreds of purple crocus ready to open along a row of stepping stones near our front door.

These lovelies are beside the driveway near the gate to the back yard.

I love Spring!

I hope it is beautiful weather wherever you are.

Lois

Needlework and Wood Working Update - March, 2021

Good morning,

This month's Needlework and Wood Working Update features new items and some old favorites.  

Above is a Nordic Knit Intarsia hat that is extra warm because the unused colors are carried on the inside creating an extra soft and warm hat.  $36.  More images inside and outside here.

 My original Lady Bug Baby Design has always been a favorite. We've been sold out for a number of months while I've been making other custom items, but I finally have another in the shop now.  $60.  More information and images here.

This Flower Garden Afghan Blanket is another very popular item in the shop and is a favorite of my own to make and use at home.  $165.  More information here.  It's ready to ship.  If you would like to order a similar blanket with your choice of colors, please let me know and I'll gladly make up a custom order for you.   

Update!  This Flower Garden Afghan Blanket sold out the day this post appeared.  I'm making another - allow 30 days.  There are many similar afghan blankets ready to ship now here.

 Here's a new style cloche hat in the shop.  The gray border is wool blend yarn.  I made the first one in green with St. Patrick's Day in mind, but plan to make others available in a variety of colors. $16.  More images and information here.

 I've restocked basic colors of cloche hats, too...

 ...and in a variety of sizes.

We have several dozen hats in a variety of colors and styles here.  From $8.

 These two face masks were a custom order and have been delivered.  We have a variety of colors and sizes of masks and ear savers available here.

 This is one of Kjell's projects in his wood working shop this month and is not for sale.  It is a turntable for display and photography of items for our shop.  He built it all with his 3D printer and wood working tools and wired it to operate remotely from his phone.   It's fun to have an engineer in the house. 

 

 And, finally, Kjell made a personalized Kennel Tag for a shop customer.  Since it's personalized, I'm showing you the one he made for our Elsa.  The most recent tag he made was for a bird cage.  The tags are $12 each and are available in a variety of colors.  More information here.

So, that's it for this month!  Both Kjell and I have quite a few new projects in the queue.  Come see what else we've made here!  Retirement from our professions has allowed us the time we didn't have before to design and create.  We sincerely appreciate your likes, comments, favorites, and purchases, too! 

All the very best,

Lois

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Tuxedo Anniversary Cake

 Good morning,

Catherine picked up a Tuxedo Chocolate Mousse Cake for our anniversary.

Oh, my goodness, this was GOOD!

Thank you, Catherine!

Love you,

Mom and Dad

Ice? Still?

 Good morning,

We've had six days of temperatures above freezing.  In fact, the temps have been in the 40's, 50's and even 60's.  But, this snow and ice just doesn't get it!

That shows just how packed the ice was for three weeks when the temps dropped near 0 F.

And, yes, Elsa took some toys back outside.  That's OK.  Now it's warm enough for all of us to play with them with her.

Spring!  Where is Spring!

;),

Lois

It's Our Anniversary

 Good morning,

My, how time flies!  The picture above was taken shortly after we were married in the last century.

This one was taken in this century.

Happy Anniversary to the love of my life.  

Hugs and kisses,

Lois