One of our favorite things to do lately is to get up early on Sunday and sit outside with a glass of coke (Ken) and a cup of tea or coffee (Krista) and watch the dogs play, throw the ball for Thor, pet Saige, chat and/or read. This morning was no exception. Since our patio faces west, we get the benefit of shade in the morning and a nice breeze so it's generally quite pleasant. I usually have the annoying habit of talking only when Ken is trying to read, but he's quite nice about my interruptions. :-) I'd love to someday have a little bistro set where we can enjoy the morning and not worry about the dogs running off with our food.
One of the things I like about staying in Hilton hotels are the toiletries they give away. I know Hilton is pricier than other hotels, but Ken and I have found that the customer service, amenities and quality are well worth the extra money. The toiletries they use are Crabtree & Evelyn's La Source, which smell good and work great. While in Europe, we scored a ton of shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash. So now when we shower, not only do we smell good, but we're also reminded of our happy days exploring Paris and London. What could be better?
Our visit to England was simply not long enough. There are so many more places that we need to see and visit: like Wales, Scotland, Canterbury, Norwich, Oxford, the Tower of London, every possible castle and numerous other places. In future, I am willing to forgo traveling anywhere else to explore England as much as possible! Paris was nice and there are certainly several places in France I'd like to visit, but it doesn't hold the same wonder and excitement for me as England does. I'm excited because I've finally learned how to make real English scones and bake myself a batch every few weeks. Yum!
Recently, I got an unexpected package in the mail. It was a gift from my mom! She had bought me some needlework accessories, including several books on Celtic design needlework and a lovely pewter sewing station (see picture). It holds a pair of embroidery scissors, a thimble with the Celtic "endless knot" design and a place to hold pins and needles. And it's from England!! I'd been mentioning how I love embroidery and how my sewing skills are improving. This unexpected and loving encouragement, from my wonderful mom, gives me renewed energy to build my skills, explore new crafts and someday even try to sell my crafts!
In fact, here are some photos of my latest creations: some embroidered coasters, fabric wallets, and some embroidered onesies. Wish I'd had these skills before all our nieces and nephews had grown out of onesies, but I can still sell them and they make great gifts for our co-workers and friends who are having babies.
One of the things I like about staying in Hilton hotels are the toiletries they give away. I know Hilton is pricier than other hotels, but Ken and I have found that the customer service, amenities and quality are well worth the extra money. The toiletries they use are Crabtree & Evelyn's La Source, which smell good and work great. While in Europe, we scored a ton of shampoo, conditioner, lotion and body wash. So now when we shower, not only do we smell good, but we're also reminded of our happy days exploring Paris and London. What could be better?
Our visit to England was simply not long enough. There are so many more places that we need to see and visit: like Wales, Scotland, Canterbury, Norwich, Oxford, the Tower of London, every possible castle and numerous other places. In future, I am willing to forgo traveling anywhere else to explore England as much as possible! Paris was nice and there are certainly several places in France I'd like to visit, but it doesn't hold the same wonder and excitement for me as England does. I'm excited because I've finally learned how to make real English scones and bake myself a batch every few weeks. Yum!
Recently, I got an unexpected package in the mail. It was a gift from my mom! She had bought me some needlework accessories, including several books on Celtic design needlework and a lovely pewter sewing station (see picture). It holds a pair of embroidery scissors, a thimble with the Celtic "endless knot" design and a place to hold pins and needles. And it's from England!! I'd been mentioning how I love embroidery and how my sewing skills are improving. This unexpected and loving encouragement, from my wonderful mom, gives me renewed energy to build my skills, explore new crafts and someday even try to sell my crafts!
In fact, here are some photos of my latest creations: some embroidered coasters, fabric wallets, and some embroidered onesies. Wish I'd had these skills before all our nieces and nephews had grown out of onesies, but I can still sell them and they make great gifts for our co-workers and friends who are having babies.
Darling Dachshunds
Floating Flowers
Fabric Wallets
Party Time Coasters
What do you think??
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