All I have to say

{Via}

Whoever said that he who warms himself with wood warms himself twice obviously never actually got his own wood.

Because that's what I was doing all day, and I've been warmed through about twenty times already.  And the wood is still outside, stacked neatly under two cedar trees.  And it was a very cold day.  

And by the time all that wood is cut, hauled, and stacked, and I'm sitting by my fireside this winter, there's only going to be about half of what there was of me when I began anyway.

Therefore, by my reckoning, He who warms himself with wood warms himself approximately seventy eight and three quarters times...

...Per cord.

And that's all I have to say at the moment, being fully occupied with basking in my blazing wood fire.  Except that my mom and I collaborated on some darling new button and mirror designs featuring seamstressy themes that you simply must go check out!  More will be added as soon as I catch my breath.  These would make the absolute perfect small gift or stocking stuffer for all the crafty ladies in your life!

Sharing the Blessings vol. 6

Presenting week six of Sharing the Blessings!

{Via}

How it works:

Each Sunday, I will post the new linky for the week's posts.  Add your link, then browse through the link pool, visit with other bloggers, and share your blessings!

What you do:

Just make a post, as simple as a picture or as elaborate as an article, and link up below so others can be encouraged.  Add the button below with a link back to this URL:

http://kelliefalconer.blogspot.com/search/label/Sharing the Blessings

 so that others can participate!

The blessings of family?  The fact that a friend stopped by with a cheerful smile and shared a good laugh?  The temptation conquered or the steaming mug of hot tea you enjoy each morning over devotions?  A verse of scripture that has blessed you?

I know, with the approach of Autumn and the Thanksgiving holiday, we start to think about our many blessings and how much we have to be thankful for more than the rest of the year.  Why?  Why should counting our blessings and encouraging others be an annual event?  I hope you will find something to share with us and link up below.  

Feel free to add the button below (linking to the URL given above) to your blog as well - help spread the word! If you’re not participating now, I hope you’ll come back & join in next week!

(To view all weeks of Sharing the Blessings, click here)

Simply sharing the little blessings that make life beautiful.  Won't you join me?

Gadanke - Inspired Journaling

I have such a treat for you all!

First, I completely fell in love with these clever and adorable journals from Gadanke.

The best thing about Gadanke journals is that they're compact, cute, and customizeable for any lifestyle.

- They're for people who say they never know what to write about. Gadanke journals have lots of writing prompts to help keep the ball rolling. 

- The journals are small, so they fit in your purse. A lot of women take them to the coffee shop. You could even journal sitting in the carpool lane! 

- The books give you a place to put your stuff. Date night movie ticket stubs? Vacation postcards? Paste them in or open the loose bindings and pop 'em in.

- And for those who wish they were craftier or want crafting to be easier and more fun, the tags, envelopes and super fun papers in the journals help bridge the gap and inspire you to start embellishing your pages.

  

Now for the best part!

The lovely Katie of Gadanke journals is offering my readers a 10% of coupon to her store!

Use discount code ACCORDION10 at checkout.

Coupon is good for the next five days only!

Hurry and get your fill of these treasures today!

11/11/11

{Designed by me}

My family never needs an excuse to celebrate.  Any day is a good party day!

That said, we have always had a little 'party' on the triple number date since 01/01/01.  Be it a simple "It's one one one today!" or making a cake and enjoying it together. 

Like this evening.  Just because.

Hoping your day was lovely!

Fall Fashion Challenge {Day Five}

Once again, I had to be my own photographer, and these pictures aren't top notch... my apologies =)

{Day Five} of the Fall Fashion Challenge.

Today's challenge is polka dots.

Polka dots + me = happy.

I decided to combine yesterday's challenge, a favorite fashion era, with today's.  Now, pretty much any era is my favorite when it comes to fashion... I love historical fashion, period.  Well, before, say, the 70's.  After that, I'm just not diggin' the threads.

Anyways, I went with the 50's for this outfit, because, to add to the equation above, 

Polka dots + pearls + big hats + The Grey Sweater + me = very happy.

And that's so 50's!

I also added the challenge from day two, which I also missed: unusual color combinations.  Navy & grey are definitely new for me=)  I love it!

I waited too long to get this done today, and the lighting was pretty bad in the tent - the only good one is below=)  So, I went out on the front porch, which is full of wood, kindling, and more wood at the moment.  Though not nearly enough... =)

The Grey Sweater - Amazon.com .... Floral tee - thrifted .... Navy polka dot half circle skirt - thrifted

Leather belt - thrifted .... Petticoat - made by me .... Black pumps - gift

Pearls - gift .... Black fleece-lined tights (So warm!:) - gift

Vintage navy hat with ostrich feathers - thrifted (I'll get some better pictures of it soon=)

Well, we still don't have any snow to speak of, but it's just around the corner...

 Happy trails, and keep warm, dears!