New Home: New Uses for Old Things

Michael bought this owl statuette for Christmas last year, as we always try to be modest in our gifts to each other. It's a perfect gift for me, and so well thought out. The blue-grey of the stone it's carved from is pleasant and cooling. In Texas, it's home was on the mantle, above the fire place. 

Here in Pennsylvania, it's new home is in our bedroom.

Statue.

In our century-old home, our bedroom door isn't cut perfectly. The door wants to swing slowly closed, even if I want it open. Thus, a doorstop is needed. Also, since the door has a gap at the bottom, no ordinary doorstop would do.

The owl statue is the right one for the job.

Against the door. 

 It's ironic that this statuette was made to serve an aesthetic function, and now has found a completely new role in the new home. I'm sure I'll find other uses for old items, giving them new life.

Christmas Tree Day

I took a break from the boxes, and decided to put up my Christmas tree today. 

Albeit a setback on unpacking, it was a nice relaxing morning/afternoon. 

 My tree is basically red, gold, and white, with a touch of woodland creature.

I'm telling ya, pre-lit trees are the way to go. Who wants to mess with stringing lights on pointy needles, fake or real? Oh, and they HAD to be white lights. To go with the theme, yes?

 Don't mind the broken glass ornaments. They're still good. We have cats, ya know. 

Most of our ornaments are from Target and Crate and Barrel, 

as they are abundant in woodland creature-ness. 

It put a smile on my face to pull out some of my favorite ornaments 

like the following one, an owl, which was made for me by The Best.

And, put on new ones.

I bought this pierogi ornament from Wildcard on the Lawrenceville Cookie Tour. It's made by Alicia Kachmar of EternalSunshine, and you can view her Etsy shop here. So cute!

 Now, it's finished!

Well, except for the topper. Yes, the photo is intentionally cropped. Wink. 

Thoughts on which type of topper we should get? No Santas or Angels, please! 

P.S. - I recently got a new camera, which is why my photo quality has somewhat improved. Yay for point-and-shoots!

Simple Gift

A friend at work left this on my desk this morning.



Such a sweet and thoughtful gift. The coworker remembered from back at Christmastime that I had owls on my wish list. Every day gifts are sometimes the best ones.

Owl Art

I wanted to share this quickly with you guys - It's an owl, drawn by a middle school student in Greenville, Texas. Great job!

Sicky Sicky

Over the past two days I've been sick, and basically pathetic. But, I've had some time to work on my crafts and listen to Lady Gaga. Don't judge. Ra Ra AH AH AH! Roma Roma-ma! Gaga, ooh La La!


Anyway, enough of that. I went nuts shopping Etsy yesterday. It was bad. I added about 30 items to my favorites. Here are a few of them:

Sage Bow and Button Headband

The Meredith: Thistle Bag

Vintage Owl Trivet

If I had unlimited money, I would buy it all.

On yet another note, my car is a brand-new piece of metal. This past weekend (when I wasn't sick) I got its oil changed, four new tires, and five new engine coils. Hooray for being broke. But, I have a like-new car!

Is anyone watching Biggest Loser? You know I want to talk about it. (SO glad Miggy is gone.)

Have a good Wednesday! I'll post pictures of my crafts soon. I need a camera?!

New Look!

Take a look at my new blog decoration!

Now, back to the US V CANADA hockey game of the century. Love me some hockey.

Then, more crafting. I hope to show some of my work soon.

And, an owl.

Midnight Shopping

Good evening. I can't sleep just yet, so I am Etsy shopping.

Mostly just adding to my Favorites list.

An item I currently want: Owl Apron by Boojiboo.

Or, if I can't have that one, this one will do.

Oh, and by the way, we're moving. To where, no one knows.

Dallas, of course. :/

Stuff on My Mind

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Owl of the Week

I only have time for a quick post, but I wanted to share two owls with you.

Maybe I'll start an "Owl of the Week" post. Too much?