Sunday Questions

Felt Wreath with mostly vintage buttons and vine ribbon. Made for one of my ornament swaps.

Dear Kittens,

Last night was Andy's work's holiday party and I dare say it was the nicest one so far. Nice in the fact that it was in a great location, we got home early and the food was only slightly shitty. So yay for everyone.

Now on to the Sunday questions.

1. What's the focus for this week?

This week is about getting back on track. Early bedtimes. Walks. Dinners at home. Christmas prep.

2. What am I saying no to this week?

I will be saying no to anything that doesn't facilitate success for the week.

3. What am I grateful for this week?

That we don't have any holiday parties to go to and everything is going to be super low key.

4. What am I letting go of this week?

I'm letting go of expectations. Instead of deciding how something is going to be, I'm going in with an open heart and a sense of adventure.

5.What's the plan for any potentially difficult situations?

The only foreseeable difficulty is trying to do too much. I will use my to-do list to keep my load manageable. Making sure to make time for crafting, meditating and walking.

Last week I felt entirely out of sorts. Partly because I was sick, but also because I skipped my Sunday Questions. Since I started doing these I find myself referring to them often during the week to remind me of my greater focus. Without the questions I just felt sort of droopy.

I went to Walgreens yesterday. I have always loved drugstores because there is no end of the fabulous products you will find there. I picked up 2 boxes of ribbon candy and a canister of that gawdawful Christmas candy that grandparents always seem to have hanging around. I haven't decided what I'm going to do with either of them yet, but eating them is not on the agenda.

We're going to my sister's house to celebrate Christmas this afternoon. I'm looking forward to the drive and seeing everyone.

So last year I got some hanks (?) of wool. It's dyed and combed, but not spun. It's ideal for felting with, I just have no idea what to do with it. There's quite a lot and at the moment I'm toying with the idea of turning it into beads to use in crafts. Or maybe someone has a helpful idea?

Last night after the party I went through my pocketbooks and found three that I'm going to donate to my niece. I found a tiny cocktail handbag that I used to carry to certain events until a brooch I would pin on it ruined the satin. So I took down all my vintage buttons and my favorite fabric glue and glued a bunch of buttons to the cocktail handbag. It turned out totally cute and now I sort of wish we were invited to another holiday party. Photo soon.

Love,
Catie

Comments

[Kim]

Oh, I love, love, love that wreath. What a great job!

[Janet]

How absolutely adorable is that wreath? I just love it. Will you have any for sale on your website?

I'm definitely not as crafty as you but this year I purchased an antique crystal chandelier and dismantled it in order to make ornaments (out of the dangling teardrop pieces). I'm giving them as gifts this year along with a bottle of (homemade) Kahlua.

[Janet]

How absolutely adorable is that wreath? I just love it. Will you have any for sale on your website?

I'm definitely not as crafty as you but this year I purchased an antique crystal chandelier and dismantled it in order to make ornaments (out of the dangling teardrop pieces). I'm giving them as gifts this year along with a bottle of (homemade) Kahlua.

[Carolyn]

My husband & I were talking about ribbon candy yesterday. We were both raised by our grandmothers, so of course we love ribbon candy. I hadn't been able to find it anywhere, but after reading your entry, I remembered that there's an old-fashioned drug store in Big City. I'm going to look there.

[Yvonne]

You create the prettiest items!

Thank you for your kind words lately and always. {{{hugs}}}