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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Catherine's Comfort Food Dinner

 Good morning,

Catherine prepared a comfort food dinner for us:  kraut, sausage, loaded mashed potatoes, and spinach.

This was so good!

Thank you, Catherine!

Love you,

Mom & Dad

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

Fresh Out of the Oven

 Good morning,

The house smells wonderful again today with two loaves of Whole Wheat Bread just out of the oven.

Yum!

Enjoy,

Lois


 

Monday, November 18, 2024

Elsa Shines Once Again!

 Good morning,

Today's images were taken professionally by Game On photos.  That's our Elsa at the dog show at our AKC club last weekend.

 Elsa had two qualifying runs toward her next title!

 I just love those ears and that smile!


Weaving!
Look Mom!  I did it again!
On the teeter...
...and through the tunnel.

We are so proud of our Elsa and her trainer, our daughter Catherine.

Good job!

Love you,

Mom and Dad

Sunday, November 17, 2024

Needlework and Wood Working Update - November, 2024

 Good morning,

Welcome to this month's Needlework and Wood Working Update where we gather images of all of the items we have completed since the last update.

Above is a favorite of mine.  This new Black and White Large Afghan Blanket is great for a bed, couch, or recliner.  $185.  Only one available.  Many more images and information are here.

 This Northern Lights blanket and the following two are a custom order for a lovely lady who ordered them for her granddaughters.

 The border colors will allow the girls to tell them apart.

 What a lovely gift from a grandmother who enjoyed watching the Northern Lights with her three granddaughters.


This hat the the scarf below are hand crocheted from the same dye lot soft warm wool blend yarn and make a lovely set.  Or, they can be purchased separately.  This hat is available here.  $40.

 This soft, warm scarf matches the hat above. The color will blend beautifully with any winter wardrobe.  $40.  More images and information are here.

This hand turned Purple Heart Wood pen and pencil set was a custom order that has been delivered.  A similar set is available in the shop here.  $93.  More information and images are here
.  And, finally, here's something Kjell made for himself.  I love this carpenter's pencil hand turned of Bethlehem Olive Tree wood.  

That's it for another month.  Of course, both Kjell and I have more projects in progress in our Wood Workshop and Needlework Studio. 

When you're shopping, we hope you'll take a virtual stroll through our shop, Evensens Productions.  Our items are made in the USA and ready to ship.  

Thank you for your support, encouragement, comments, likes, favorites, shares, and purchases, too!

All the very best,

Lois

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Autumn Cheese Ball

 Good morning,

The dog club members certainly do eat well.  This pumpkin-shape cheese ball looks so yummy!

Thanks for the very cool idea, Catherine.

Lois

Friday, November 15, 2024

More Autumn Beauty

 Good morning,

Catherine shared this image with us.  It's a tree in autumn glory on our friend Erica's property.

Thank you, Catherine!  Very pretty!

Love you,

Mom

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Love that Sugar!

 Good morning,

They certainly know Catherine well at the Hard Rock Coffee Bar!

Image is courtesy of Catherine.

;),

Lois