New Items in the Shop

I've been filling up my neglected Etsy shop with some winter items. We turned on our heat in FL for the first time today. I may be able to actually use some warm items myself! The colder temp sure helps it feel more like Christmas.

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This beautiful pink yarn has been discontinued. How could they????? It is the most perfect soft pink I have ever found. Update: This next one has been sold.



Now you know why my decorations aren't up yet. Dear Santa, I would like 1,000 hours of free time.

XO,
Lallee

Things on the Farm

One of the things I really enjoyed on my visit to my son's was taking pictures of buildings and equipment on the farm across the street from his home. It was a wonderful opportunity to play in Photoshop, which I haven't done much of lately.

For example, this hay raker:

This old log cabin and vintage tractor--you know that RED pulled me right over:

I had to take a peek in the back window:

Oh, is that a pie cabinet? Love the color.

Look what was sitting on top!!!!! A vintage doll house!

The barn cats were plentiful, huge in size, and beautiful.

I don't know where to stop with showing the pictures so here are more random selections.

Oliver and Baggins enjoyed the visit too, with Oliver watching the giant Scotties (cows) across the street, and Baggins chasing the falling leaves. They formed friendship with kitty Gus, the most laid back cat on the whole planet. Mr. H always had a warm lap the whole week! Gus especially favored him. I think Mr. H was secretly using cat nip to lure Gus ;-)

The rest of my photos will be in this set on Flickr as I get them edited. I think I have already over-indulged you, so many thanks for looking!

I have a tree and decorations to put up, your blogs to catch up on, and a very, very important SEC championship game to watch today! Go Gators!

XO,
Lallee

Meet the Cows

I loved taking photos of the cows on the farm across the street from my son's home in North Carolina. Their faces are just irresistible. Here are my favorites. And don't you know I had to give them names?

Meet Phantom of the Pasture:

I think she's giving me attitude in this one!

Next is Lone Red, who stood out from all the black cows in the pasture. She has a sweet white face and a pink nose.

I almost missed Itty Bitty laying far away in the grass. Can you find her?

I'll blow the picture up so you can see better. She must belong to Lone Red.

Last is Lulu Belle. She was lounging near the fence, so I could get some close ups.

I'm seeing beautiful Christmas decorations on your blogs. I think we're finally putting the tree up today. This weekend I will slowly begin to do a few decorations........but first I have more NC pics to share with you. Thank you for visiting!

PS Dana, if you're reading this, you made ME cry yesterday! XO to you!

XO,
Lallee

NC Visit~A Boy and His Dog

We really enjoyed our visit at our son's in North Carolina. Michael lives out in the country not so far from Chapel Hill. To a mother, the men-sons in her life will always be 'boys' in her mind. Let me share in this post about the boy and his dog I mentioned previously.

When I was cleaning closets out last month, I found this very long forgotten cross stitch I had made for the boy's room years ago. As soon as I saw it I thought how prophetic it was--the boy and his dog. It is now placed in my studio so I can see if often.

A farm with cattle is just across the street from Michael's home. One of my favorite pastimes while visiting was walking the dogs through the farm. We're coming, Eko. I need to snap pictures as I walk. The Scotties and I will catch up soon.

I've been enjoying seeing Michael's photos of his new rescue Eko, so I had to take him out alone for my own photo op. Eko is a real marshmallow love, and quite a clown playing. Here he is with his big stick.

"Where's my boy?"

Boy loves dog~dog loves boy.

Michael got a great pic of Eko with Baggins and Oliver, so I'm stealing it. Here's a link to his photos to make up for it ;-) The dogs got along very well. We just had to show Eko a gentler way to play, as he is still very much puppy.

I'll show you some of the farm pics next time. Meanwhile, I'll be thinking about the boy and his dog........and missing them again.

XO,
Lallee

Peppermint Twist Pot Holders

Did you have a wonderful Thanksgiving? We did while we visited my son in NC. I'm still editing some photos. In the meantime here's what I was doing during the 20 hours of car ride to and from NC!

Peppermint twist pot holders are ready for stockings or hostess gifts. Washable 100% cotton, and backed in solid color for double thickness.

They are perfect for taking from the oven all those favorite Christmas cookies you'll be baking.

These are now available in my Etsy shop. I also hope to add more fingerless mittens, so check back from time to time.

Thank you for the visit!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Too all my blogging friends,
have a very blessed Thanksgiving
with your loved ones.
Safe travel for those who will be on the road or in the air.
See you again soon!
XOXO,
Lallee

Mittens, Kittens, and Yarn

I have seen so many beautiful fingerless gloves on Flickr lately, especially the colored striped varieties inspired by the talented Lucy of Attic24. I wanted a pair for myself in autumn colors to wear when we visit our son in NC.

Speaking of yarn, I had to show you this cute photo and caption. When I'm not reading blogs, you can often find me reading LOL Cat captions at Can I Has Cheezburger. I get my daily LOL there.

I added texture to the next pair. I'm not liking these as much--too chunky looking this way. I made them too large so I will most likely be frogging this pair. For those who don't crochet or knit, that means ripping (ribit) it apart.

Let's look at another caption. I can't stop myself. LOL cats have their own way of talking......and spelling.

Last is my favorite pair of fingerless gloves. I'll be putting these in my Etsy shop.

Yarn and cats can be like peas and carrots you know. Let's LOL one more time. Sometimes I worry my yarn closet will look like this.

I hope you've had a good LOL for the day now. If you need more you can visit here.

Thank you so much for your kind comments about Maggie (last post), and your welcome to Eko. They are so appreciated, and my son says thank you too. I look forward to meeting Eko soon.

XO,
Lallee