Winter Break, At Last!
It's finally here - Winter Break. After all the bad news we received last week, I find I need this break now more than ever. I'm looking forward to two weeks of hanging with the family, working on projects, and enjoying the holidays.
Our halls are officially decked. Here's the artificial tree that I swore I'd never purchase and now am completely in love with. It's nearly 10 feet tall, and the lights twinkle. When I saw that it was selling for $200 more than we paid for it last year, my love for the tree grew. Who knew we were getting such a bargain? Plus, now I don't have to deal with all the pine needles my cats hack up after chewing on a real tree.
Our stockings have been hung by the chimney with care.
I bought these from Pottery Barn Kids during the month between our first trip to Russia and bringing the kids home. And I've received e-mails from Pottery Barn Kids nearly every week since. During this past month, I've received them DAILY. It's getting a bit irritating, but honestly, seeing this stocking after meeting with this little girl, how could I refuse? Pretty much it was Vika's pom-poms that sealed the deal. I'm such a sucker.
And last, but not least, a few knitting projects I've recently completed. First, a button-tab Banana Republic knock-off hat that I made for my BFF, Mel. The second is an ear-flap hat I made for Eames. It's my first ear-flap hat, but I think it came out pretty well.
Next on my list is a "Brain Monster" hat for my soon-to-be-born nephew, Tyson. It's a hat that looks like a monster is eating the child's head. Appropriate? Probably not. But I find it amusing anyways.
Our halls are officially decked. Here's the artificial tree that I swore I'd never purchase and now am completely in love with. It's nearly 10 feet tall, and the lights twinkle. When I saw that it was selling for $200 more than we paid for it last year, my love for the tree grew. Who knew we were getting such a bargain? Plus, now I don't have to deal with all the pine needles my cats hack up after chewing on a real tree.
Our stockings have been hung by the chimney with care.
I bought these from Pottery Barn Kids during the month between our first trip to Russia and bringing the kids home. And I've received e-mails from Pottery Barn Kids nearly every week since. During this past month, I've received them DAILY. It's getting a bit irritating, but honestly, seeing this stocking after meeting with this little girl, how could I refuse? Pretty much it was Vika's pom-poms that sealed the deal. I'm such a sucker.
And last, but not least, a few knitting projects I've recently completed. First, a button-tab Banana Republic knock-off hat that I made for my BFF, Mel. The second is an ear-flap hat I made for Eames. It's my first ear-flap hat, but I think it came out pretty well.
Next on my list is a "Brain Monster" hat for my soon-to-be-born nephew, Tyson. It's a hat that looks like a monster is eating the child's head. Appropriate? Probably not. But I find it amusing anyways.
That white hat looked so great on Mel. Can't wait to see the Brain Eater number. Enjoy your break!
Love the choice of button and ear-flap hat turned out super cool! I must make one after the 8 more sleeves are done..argh! I do enjoy the artificial trees as well! Awesomeness without the mess!
The hats are gorgeous! So jealous of your knitting skills!
Enjoy your break. I've got one week off and it is so desperately needed right now. I'm so excited about a week to do NOTHING!
I like your stockings too. Whose is the fifth? Do you have a stocking for your pet?
The fifth stocking is for Jeff's daughter Ali (my stepdaughter). We don't see her much, but she's still represented on our mantel!
The cats' stocking are hung on another wall. :)
I like the monster hat idea. i would put my kid in one. have a great holiday.