Giveaway!!

Happy St. Nicholas Day!! 

To celebrate this special day and the fact that we are almost at 200 "likes" on my facebook page, I am giving away this coat and scarf set for a 15 inch Waldorf doll. To enter please like my facebook page (if you haven't already), or follow me here on my blog and write a comment below. :)

my father

Proud

Yet able to admit fault

Passionate

Yet able to patiently wait

Artistic

Yet could only draw stick people

Fiery

Yet tender

Lover of Christ

Yet willing to express doubt

Center of attention

Yet often a quiet observer 

Talker

Yet could listen for hours

Protective

Yet tender

Family man

Yet carried a burden for the world

This is my father. 

Don McPhee

born June 1, 1949

died November 24, 1997

I love you, Dad...and miss you so much. ox

My wish for you today is...

...that "The winds will blow their own freshness into you,
and the storms their energy,
while cares will drop away from you
like the leaves of Autumn". 

poem by John Muir

My prayer for all of us is...

...that we will find time to rake the leaves, but don't forget to jump in them too!

 

...that we allow ourselves to laugh without reservation.

...that we have time to put our clothes out on the line but also to soak up the beautiful sun and feel the warm breeze they are swaying in!

 ...that we make time for play.

...that we take the time to really SEE each other.

 

Megan

Sophia

Trinity

Thank you God for all of your abundant gifts. Help us to appreciate more...to love more...to truly LIVE life to it's fullest... every single day. 

An Upcycled Autumn Scarf!!

I found this amazing tutorial from Refashionology on how to make a beautiful fall scarf from felted sweaters! I am dying to try it. :) I have a whole bin of felted sweaters that are just begging to be chopped up and made into something funky!

Here it is....

Isn't that gorgeous!?

Here is a link to the tutorial, if you would like to try making one for yourself. :)

http://refashionology.com/2011/01/11/make-an-autumn-leaf-felted-scarf/

Wouldn't that be a stunning addition to your fall wardrobe?

Dad's Gourmet Potato Salad

My hubby has become quite the accomplished chef in the last couple of months since he's been home recovering from surgery. Here is one of his latest recipes...perfect for summer picnics and barbeques! Please note: It makes a nice big potato salad...so you may have to adjust quantities accordingly. :)

Ingredients:
12-15 potatoes washed, peeled (optional) and cubed
8 hard boiled eggs chopped
1 c minced onions
1 c diced dill pickles
1 c chopped snow peas
1 chopped green, red or yellow pepper (or any combination of the three)
3/4 c olive oil
4 heaping Tbsp. mayonaise
1/4 c mustard
2 sprigs fresh dill weed, chopped fine
2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped fine
1 handful of chives, chopped 
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil the potatoes and the eggs. Chop the remaining vegetables and herbs and put in a large bowl with the potatoes and eggs. Add the remaining ingredients and stir. Garnish with chopped chives. Chill. Enjoy!

Giveaway winner!!

A big congratulations to Ana Dolly Ramos who is the winner of the Canada Day doll sweater giveaway!

Celebration Giveaway!

Noro giveaway sweater, modeled by "Sadie"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

To celebrate Canada day (and the end to the Canada post strike)...I am hosting a giveaway for this doll sweater hand knit with Noro yarn! There are two ways to enter (yes, you can enter twice!)

1. "Like" my facebook page and enter to win the contest there
2. Post a comment here under this post.


The winner will be announced at 8pm EST on Canada Day (July 1st).

Best of luck, everyone!