The older I get the less fuss I make for Christmas. Yesterday I finally got around to making cookies, Cherry Almond biscotti and my oatmeal cookies with everything in them, often called Kitchen Sink. I drank Pinot Grigio while I baked and that made it really fun. I think.
My sister and niece will be here for Christmas day dinner and we are having Ravioli Lasagna with meatballs and sausage. It is already to bake in my refrigerator, a day ahead.
Earlier Friday I decided to commit to piecing for the foreseeable future and that meant bringing my fabric out of the laundry room and into the studio. I was surprised that I had enough space for the bookcases. And I turned my work table 90 degrees and that makes it work even better. The best change is the newly hung design wall. This time I used Command picture hanging strips instead of hooks. It hangs REALLY flat against the wall.
The kitchen is all cleaned up and so is the studio...and now I can relax and knit. yay!
Have a very Merry Christmas with family. Looking forward to seeing more of your designs in the coming year :)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas, Melody. I love your blog and watching whatever it is you come up with! Really enjoyed the classes. Happy new year!
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Melody, and to Dave too. Owing to the perilous state of the world, I'm wishing everyone - May 2017 be "without incident", and bring fulfilment and peace to you and yours. Thank you for your inspiration, like others, I follow your blog with much enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Melody. I always enjoy your lavish use of color. My design wall is up with those snapping picture frame 3Ms as well. And I use them to hang quilts on walls too.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Melody and Dave. I look forward to seeing what you create in 2017. Hope it's a great year for all. Judith P.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas Melody and Dave, sister and niece!
ReplyDeleteAs my husband and I get older (76 & 70) we have made Christmas simpler each year. There are no grandchildren so no gift buying for us. My step-daughter (who is 42 and her husband is 50..no children) told me that I "killed Christmas" this year because we said we would not buy gifts but we would have Christmas dinner. It hurt my feelings but I just don't feel that when you're 50 years old you need to give them gifts like they are children. She says I spoiled Christmas.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a more pleasant day with family.
Cherry almond biscotti sounds delish!
ReplyDeleteI love your work table. Where did you get it?
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