I just listed two miniature (not 1:12 scale) sweater Christmas ornaments at Cozy House Curios. They're both quite detailed and should delight anyone who loves to knit or crochet. Natural wool pullover sweater: Blue cardigan sweater with puffed elbow sleeves: More coming soon!
Month: November 2017
Bits and pieces
I never realized exactly how much hammering and banging goes into replacing a roof until the new next door neighbor decided to have hers replaced. This morning. With an efficient crew of about 6. Mittens is nodding yes and shaking her head no now. It's too cute. Plus, Flopsy taught her how to give high … Continue reading Bits and pieces
F-stop
Guess who finally found out how to adjust the f-stop on her camera. These were not taken with said camera, but with a phone. The "ah ha" moment came after the sun set. Bummer. There will be more sunsets.
Liturgy
The weather today couldn’t have been prettier! Our first Liturgy was very well attended, 55 people including 15 newcomers. We were delighted to welcome so many new people! The choir sang from the loft (you can see them in the nave after communion) and sounded beautiful. Moppet was very well behaved, and while Mittens could … Continue reading Liturgy
Vespers at the setting of the sun
This evening we celebrated Vespers for the first time in our new location. (It’s not exactly the first time, since St. Cyril’s has celebrated Agape Vespers there for the past many years.) We are grateful to be meeting in such a beautiful place through the generosity of the Costins, who labored for seven years to … Continue reading Vespers at the setting of the sun
Me too
Me: What do you girls want for breakfast? Moppet: Can I have toast? Me: Yes, you can have toast. Moppet: Yay! Toast! Mittens: Yay! Toes! Moppet: I want something on my toast. Me: What do you want on it? Moppet: Ummm... Mittens: Ummm... (I help her open the fridge.) Moppet: Ummm... Mittens: Ummm... Moppet: (pointing … Continue reading Me too
Christmas Shopping at Cozy House Curios
Every year I set a cutoff date for ordering toy censers for Christmas. I haven’t yet set the date, but it is usually 10-14 days before Christmas. Keep this in mind if you want to give any as gifts! (And if you’re crafty yourself, you can purchase the censer pattern, available as an immediate PDF … Continue reading Christmas Shopping at Cozy House Curios
Thankful
I’m thankful for God’s mercy. Good thing I’m not getting what I deserve instead. I’m thankful for my husband. Words cannot express, so I won’t try. I’m thankful for my children, who are turning out well in spite of my failings. I’m thankful for my parish family. They welcomed us and care for us. … Continue reading Thankful
Praying With My Feet 