Archive for 'About Me' Category
An evening with Perideau Designs
I’ve been lucky enough to meet a few of my Etsy pals in real life. Lauren of Ornametal just happens to be my neighbor, which I probably would never have known if not for hours of forum surfing during my former day job. And Michelle of Cicada Studio and I had a great visit (but [...]
February is for Lovers
There’s always so much love in the air in February! I may be a scroogey Grinch around Christmas time, but I definitely get in the spirit for Valentine’s Day. Maybe it’s because there is the promise of spring right around the corner. I have fond memories of Valentine’s Day growing up–my dad would always come [...]
Sunday, Bloody (Superbowl) Sunday
I think 30 years without a broken limb or need for stitches is a pretty good run, no? But we all know, good things do come to an end. For me, my good luck ran out yesterday when I was preparing dinner for a wee little Superbowl gathering.
Dino isn’t much a fan for any football, [...]
Gratitude
A year ago at this time, my dad went into the hospital. What started as persistent chest pain turned into a heart attack that resulted in the implementation of three medically coated stents to help keep Dad healthy for a long time to come. I am grateful, every day, that there was a second chance [...]
Win Mew goodies in a Blog Scavenger Hunt!
Happy New Year! Happy, Happy New Year! Nothing like a clean slate to get things started off on the right foot. Here at Mew, I’m making room for some new illustrations and designs in the collection. So, I thought it’d be a good time to host a giveaway featuring some of my tried and true [...]
Merry Christmas and Happy “Mew” Year!
2009 was a year of ups and downs and inside outs. Yeah, we definitely saw some tough times with Dino’s job loss and my dad’s heart attack. We joked all year that if we could survive this tough stuff in our first year of marriage, then we would be building on a strong foundation. Thankfully, [...]
In this issue of Happy Elf Digest…Christmas Cookie Baking!
The joy and festivities continued yesterday with a full day of serious cookie baking. My mom came with three huge laundry baskets (that’s what she travels with–not suitcases or bags. Laundry baskets.) full of baking artillery. Sheet pans, hand mixer, about 37 lbs. of flour and sugar, and of course a Pampered Chef cookie press. [...]
Christmas Wreath-Making at New Pond Farm
Something really strange is going on with me that I can’t quite explain. It started with the festive tree decorating in my living room. Then Dino caught me singing Christmas carols in the shower. And I mean singing with gusto–not just humming under my breath. And now, wreath-making! It’s almost as if a jolly elf [...]
The importance of an explicit Christmas list, if you really want to get what you want.
Yesterday’s post asked you to share some of your favorite Christmas memories. And today, over on Cicada Studio’s blog, Michelle is asking for your most memorable holiday gift. This got me thinking (and laughing) about my gift exchange with Dino, just last year.
Just like everyone last year, our wallets were a little thinner than years [...]
A Harvey Kind of Christmas
It’s no secret that I have a reputation for being a bit grumbly around the holidays. But I think my heart may have grown three sizes this year! All right, that’s probably a bit of an exaggeration. In any case, I’m making an attempt at being jolly this year as evidenced by the Christmas wonderland [...]