How Lucky Can One Get?

Do you see this haul!!! It's amazing! I won Aubree's Giveaway from For The Love of Cross Stitch. Thank you so much for the generosity. I know I'll stitch Naughty or Nice and it will be a family tradition at Christmas. Faith will be a cute quick ornament. I really like the Pine Mountain design, just not sure if I'll do it on the pillow. Oh, and there's a Goode Huswife design that is so lovely. A Mirabilia mermaid. I haven't done one of these yet, what a challenge and so beautiful. A cute Just Nan that would be lovely for a baby gift. Victoria Sampler design with threads and beads and a cute felt stocking kit. It makes my heart flutter.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Aubree.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

Finally A Ta-Dah!!!

This garland has been finished for days now. It really is a bit too long. I don't have a mantle, and I really didn't know where I was going to hang it. Well, it looks just fine here, but where is the color? I just got red happy, but I think Big Sister and I would love pinks and yellows and purples and blues. I am just going to have to give this one to my Mom and make a new one. I know I should put my efforts somewhere else, but these are so cute and will last a long time. I'll have to start thinking about a spring or Easter garland next. Some flowers, eggs maybe. Any suggestions?

Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

New Organizing Challenge

Come check out the new Organizing challenge on A Bowl Full of Lemons, starting on January 30th. You'll be glad you did.

ABC's of ME

A - Age: 35

B - Bed size: Queen, Fits a bit snuggly in our tiny room. Room enough for 2 three drawer night stands (Which I Love) and our wall to wall closet.

C - Chore you hate: Cleaning the tub.

D - Dog's name: Ronin

E - Essential start of the day item: Coffee, Water, Wine, Food, Hugs, Kisses

F - Favorite color: Green, then Orange, then blue and it really all depends on which shade of which

G - Gold or Silver: Gold

H - Height: 5’4 3/4"

I - Instruments you play: Piano, saxophone

J - Job: Mother / Homemaker / housewife

K - Kids:2 Beautiful Girls. Big Sister and Little Sister

L - Living arrangements: Own a small home in a small town. Great yard, lovely vegetable garden, and a new large deck. Can't wait for summer.

M - Music you love: Classic rock and classic Alternative. I am a late 80'2 early 90's Grung kind of girl.

N - Nicknames: Hill, Hills, Mom

O - Overnight hospital: Sinus Surgery and Birthing 2 babies

P - Pet Peeve: When the wipers are on and it's not raining.

Q - Quote from a movie: I can't even remember what the movie was about after I watched it. Let alone remember a quote. Oh, just to let you know, after I finish this post, I will remember a quote. I am always so late on everything.

R - Right handed or left: Right

S - Siblings: Older Sister

T - Time you wake up: When the girls wake, usually between 6-7 AM

U - Underwear: YES Hubby would like some skimpier ones though.

V - Vegetable you dislike: Cucumbers

W - Workout Style: What?

X - X-rays you've had: too many to name

Y - Yummy food you make: Everything I make is yummy.

Z - The best place to visit: Mom's house

Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery

Crochet Heart Garland

I saw this decoration and just had to do it for Valentines this year. I have two hearts made and will have to make at least 8 more I think. They are so easy and quick to whip up. Hopefully I'll have a Finish soon. Try some for yourself.

We've just had about 6 inches of snow fall overnight, so hopefully I can get outside with Big Sister today. We have been cooped up for too long. I'll tell you I definitely need some exercise. Hubby and I were just talking last night about losing 10 pound each. With 2 little ones, it's hard to get any exercise in, so I think I'll start cooking a little lighter for a start.

Thanks for stopping by,

Hillery

Playing Catch Up

My view this morning as I sit in front of the computer perusing blogs that I love, and stitching a bit on my ripple blanket. I do love how this blanket is coming along. I think I might be about a fourth of the way done. I am using Vann's Choice yarn, which is 100% Acrylic, but it is the softest acrylic I have ever used. It is just so squishy. I just love having it on my lap.

On to the 21 day Organizing Challenge!!!
I am a bit behind, and I am not going to show you any before pics, just the afters.
Here are two challenges, Under the Bathroom Sink, and Medicine Cabinet/Medicines and First Aid...

This is exactly how my bathroom sink looked anyway. I guess I've always kept that pretty neat. I just took everything out and wiped it down.




I organized this section of my bathroom when it was Linen Closet day. It is where I keep my medicines, first aid, vitamins, make up bags, and other odds and ends. This is a deep cupboard in the bathroom that could probably house a few more things. But at least it is neat.

Name Change~I Guess I Can Do That

Okay, okay, I started this new blog a couple of weeks ago because I wanted to start fresh and try to blog a little differently about my life. Well, the name really eluded me, I didn't spend too much time on choosing a name, and I wanted this blog to be about everything, not just one hobby that I have, so I chose This and That. Not too inspiring huh? I look at different blogs a lot, and I love some of the names they have. Sometimes the names are just random, and I really like that. Well, I've thought about it and came up with something I like better.

So I am changing my name. I am always so undecided.
22 for my favorite number
and Threads for the for the types of hobbies that I love. (Cross Stitch, Crochet, Sewing)

It's a little catchier. It might not be the best name out there, but I like it.
This is it though. I promise I won't change it again!!!
I don't think I can change the URL, but I'll look into it.

Thanks for stopping by,
Hillery