Beth came over last week for a craft day. It had been WAY too long, because we were just now exchanging Christmas gifts!
She gifted me with this great, Victorian coffee pot, to use as a vase. I can't wait to fill it with roses, but since I'm going on a trip, I settled for a handful of dried rosemary. Because I don't think my husband would even notice or appreciate it, if I bought fresh flowers for the dining room before I went out of town. I'll wait and treat myself when I get back, because I know I will be very appreciative of them.
And I love it that my hands smelled like rosemary all day after cutting it, even though the plant has been out in the garden, dried and dead through all kinds of weather. It still smells wonderful. The only problem is that I can't stop thinking about making a pizza with rosemary and provolone…
This pot is perfect! Just the right amount of tarnished, beaten-up-ed-ness.
Beth and Karla hadn't been to a craft day in much too long. I need to make time to do this sort of thing, it's good for the soul to laugh with friends while creating.
Beth was working on stitched hearts for Laurie's swap.
Hers were so pretty that I wanted to make one too. But mine is glued, not sewn. I used some of the fabric she had given to me along with the perfectly tarnished coffee pot.
Dang, I wish I'd had time to join the swap! This is going to be a nice one. I'm looking forward to seeing the results on friends' blogs.
These are the cutest, sweetest valentines ever! It would have been so fun for you to be in that swap, and besides, I would have been able to see more pics of these inspirations taken by you! On anther note– I’m also very excited you joined the dark side on pinterest, Finally!
So pretty and what a fun way to visit with friends!
I was lucky enough to get in on Laurie’s swap. Looks like you had fun at your craft day!
What a great Victorian coffee pot from Beth!
I love seeing the little projects y’all worked on. I’m doing the swap with Laurie as well. I’d love to end up with a square from Beth! The square you made is beautiful, Karla, and I’m sorry you couldn’t join in. I understand, though.
Thanks for sharing pics of the fun!
So pretty! It would be such fun to play with you! That would be a great swap!
I’m hoping to get my act together enough to pull together a Valentine craft day here. Seems as though it’s harder than ever to get myself together — odd, since I now have all day to do it!
Diana, my good friend, Laurie is hosting the swap. Here is her blog: http://indulgeyourshelf.blogspot.com/
You will enjoy going there and also she will most likely be showing all the swap pieces. Im looking forward to them.
Swooning–over that coffee pot AND all the people having wonderful fun in your studio, with you! I am so enjoying seeing all the hearts trickle in — am giddy, in fact!