As of this post, I made a whopping two handmade gifts this year. That doesn't mean I wasn't creative. But I am giving myself grace this year.
I started this cross stitch before Hubby passed, then finished it just afterwards. It was calming to sit and stitch with The Girl.
My method to finish the back.
I never did buy a Christmas tree for the bedroom - just ran out of time and didn't want to spend a lot. I will keep my eyes out for a skinny tree next year, maybe from a thrift store. Meanwhile, I made a little vignette with table trees and added a battery candle by way of a nightlite. I am getting used to falling asleep in an empty house and this helps!
My mother is determined that I have a stained glass window for my house. I have nowhere to put it, but maybe I could get a small one to hang somewhere. I do have that transom window in the living room, and this place in Bertram has fused glass classes. Wouldn't it be cool to make my own?
Going to a winery alone for a pick up party is both good and bad. You are essentially ALONE and must make an effort to introduce yourself to others who are often couples or people in groups. But, you can come and go whenever you want, sit where you want, listen to music, enjoy wine and a lunch, and just be yourself. I just need to invite my kids to come along more often.
There's no big reveal for the guest room, but I will say it is clean and smells nice and is ready for whoever wants to stay the night. I ordered new sheets and a dust ruffle, dusted the heck out of those shelves and the ceiling fan, steam cleaned the carpets, added a nightlite and different lamp. I've been leaving the empty bedroom doors open so the room doesn't start smelling stale.
Gina
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