First Snowfall!

Winter has arrived in MN!  {Am I ready for cold days and frosty nights???}

Vintage Sale!

On Saturday morning, my daughter and I went to a vintage market!  I didn't get any pics of what I purchased... But it was GOOD stuff!!!  They involve wool jackets, an old green tool box, old Xmas stockings, a sewing machine base with a wagon on top for starters!!!  Here are a few pics from our trip!!  Did I mention I love this time of year with all the Holiday Magic in the air!!!?!!! :)  

Cruise with ME & Lisa!

 

I am so excited to share this exciting news with you all!  Lisa and I have teamed up to brig you one of the most fun cruises to date!  "Sun & Stitches Needlework Cruise" on the Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas will feature 7 GREAT days fill with 3 wool classes taught be us, shopping (which I LOVE to do!), great food, amazing sites & relaxing environment, fun in the sun and memory making!  We really want you to have a great time and we will try our best to make sure this be a trip will be one you will never forget!  Our hosts will also make sure to take care of all your details!  We want to make this as sweet & simple as we can for you!  Please contact them to register ASAP so you can get the discount and make sure to be a part of this event with Lisa and I!  I can't wait!!! SO excited!



Buttermilk Basin
Stacy West
Teacher

Primitive Gatherings
Lisa Bongean
Teacher

Vicky Iannucci & Gloria Parsons
Old Green Cupboard-Hosts

Road Trip! Christmas Open House

Last night George and I headed to WI to go support one of my FAV shops - Country Sampler, in Spring Green!  Jeanne is the shop owner and she was as sweet as ever and let me tell you- the shop was gorgeous!!  Today was the first day of her Christmas Open House!  Every where you looked snowflakes were glistening, tree lights were twinkling and Santa's were winking at you!The whole shop had been transformed into a Christmas wonderland!  It was also great visiting with some customers whom we share!  {Always a pleasant surprise to run into you all !!} I also chatted with the gals from Blackbird Designs!  They are so sweet too!  We all just had a great time!  Here are some pics I took to share with you all!  Their open house goes thru Sunday!  Hope you can check them out!!!  You'll love the shop!!  Enjoy! :).

A Primitive Christmas Blog Hop

Exciting news!  YOU asked for it... I am making it happen again for you all this year!  We are once again hosting a Primitive Christmas Blog hop for you to follow along!  It starts December 1 and goes for 12 days!  I have gathered a few of my designer friends to bring you 12 COMPLIMENTARY Holiday themed projects for you to make just in time for the upcoming season!  They will also share a bit about their Holidays, maybe a FAV memory etc, include some photos and a recipe for you to enjoy!  Please feel free to copy the icon and put it on your blog or website... We want to make the season a little more Merry for everyone!!!  HO HO HO! :)