I *heart* Smartwool.

Ok, so maybe this stuff was originally invented for the outdoorsy-types who ski and such, but now there are super cute hats for little boys like Owen (with matching mittens that don't have thumbs - which is great because if you've ever tried to wrangle a 19 month olds thumb into the designated place on a mitten, you know how worthless it is), and stripey socks for cold-feeted mommies like me. I do love the outdoors. Just not for 6 months out of the year in WI - the dreaded winter. I skiied once. It was awful. I could be convinced to sled and skate though….. I digress.
Thank you to my cousin Kaitlin who not only introduced me to Smartwool, but also is my supplier of it.

So sorry.

Oh poor, neglected SC feb. kit. It's just been sitting all alone in my scraproom. It is chock-full of scrappy goodness, and I just haven't touched it yet. Too many other projects to finish first. Hopefully this weekend.....

I love my aunties.

Seriously. I have the best aunties in the whole world. They are all just cool. Case and point: One auntie happens to see that I have a newfound love for vintage embroidered pillowcases. So, for Christmas, I get thes beauties in the top pic with the prettiest waterlily design. But here's the kicker, these were made by my great-grandma, Rose. Very cool. Very special.

To top it all off, last Sunday, I had the pillowcases in the next pic made for me by the same sweet auntie! Aren't they lovely?