Fake Snow

The winter decorations are making their way up around our place.
After learning this very handy technique, Phia and I started a little production line of snow flakes and paper chains made out of old school handouts and scraps. I love the way the snowflakes turn out- and once you get the hang of it they are pretty easy to put together.
I couldn't resist snipping up doilies to add into the mix, and when I started stringing everything up it got a little reminiscent of my favorite scene in the movie Elf.

In Forty Five Minutes: Lentil Soup with Chard

It's getting cold and I am ready for soup. My mother and grandmother are in town and this was put together for lunch with items pulled my pantry and swiss chard that was ready to come in from the garden. This lentil soup is, as far as soups go, a quick and easy production that really hits the spot.

Winter Frost

With a little more free time now that Ori is enjoying himself at school during the mornings, I have been finishing projects a little more quickly.
These two quilts were turned out for cold nights this winter, which seems to already be upon us.
While I used many of the same fabrics for both, I was pleasantly surprised with how different each one was upon completion. Except that both are soft, scrunchy and seriously warm.

Fickle Fall

One day you're enjoying colorful leaves and fall festivals and fresh baked pumpkin muffins...

..and the next you find yourself stuck indoors, watching the snow fall while reassuring the kids that Halloween is still on, and that trick or treating is not cancelled.

Let's Hibernate

Because winter feels endless with all of this snow, which makes exploring our new town a little challenging.

Because miso soup is so warming for lunch.
Because hand quilting leads to both pretty finishes and a warm lap during the process.
So, what do you say?