I'm already obsessing a bit on Christmas decorations. Like these candles. But you really don't burn them, right? How horrible to see the melty head! I saw these last year before the MSL store went belly up-so happy they are here. I am also starting to get accessories together for a table top (a very high table top) Christmas village-complete with batting (snow) glitter (for unnatural sparkle) and possibly a mirror to simulate a ice pond (thank you Cathy for the suggestion) and some spray flocking-oh the horror. I can't wait to use that creepy stuff. . . and in terms great gift ideas of gifts-
these lovely crochet patterns (also available as kits) are designed by Alicia Paulson who has a sweet shop here in Portland, Ella Posie, and I met her when I dropped off my king pod quilt cards (shameless plug) at her shop and she is delightful, witty and incredibly creative. I am really enjoying her new, incredibly well written blog (**please read this post, really amazing) of course, I didn't actually make any $$$ from the cards in her shop-all in trade, thank you very much. the sweater pattern above had to come home with me, along with 2 other patterns.
I am also really enjoying her finished items (her shop is really amazing, it was featured in Country Living a few months ago) like this badge. because it's a badge. I think badges are very cool.
