A little decorating

I'm getting ready to leave for California early tomorrow morning.  It's time for my annual Christmas Party with the girlfriends.   You might remember that we cancelled the party last year because Janet was in the hospital with a terrible illness.   She's doing much better now so we're back on schedule.   I'll be back next week with pictures.

Before I go, I thought I'd share some of my new decorations or rearranging of last year's decor. Here we go.

Earlier this year, I finished this project by Bonnie Sullivan of "All through the night" designs.

It holds a prominent spot in the dining room

I had this little frame that I got a few years ago and wanted to make a wool project for it.   I made the star but it looked too plain.   Anna was sitting with me at one of our sewing groups and suggested I put a snowman on it.   So, voila...    I think it turned out pretty cute.

I saw an old box filled with greenery on Pinterest so grabbed an old box that I had and turned into this.

Nighttime view.

I picked up this little snowman block of wood with candle when I was at Folkart Gatherings last week.

This is another Bonnie Sullivan pattern called Seven Santas.   I made it up for Christmas last year but put it on a table with tons of decor on top of it.   My friend, Marilyn Will, was upset for me for not displaying it better.   So, Marilyn, it now has it's own place...just for you!

I also picked up this white Belsnickle Santa at Folkart Gatherings.   As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted to display it with my mercury glass.

 And here's the little snowman that Mr CnW picked out at Folkart Gatherings.   Hmmm, looks like one of his tree branches is sticking him in his eye.   Better go see what I can do about that.   LOL

Last month, I asked Mr CnW to make me a shelf for the powder room.   I explained what I wanted, and he came up with this.   Isn't he talented?    I better get my list going for this winter's projects for him.   I certainly benefit when it's cold and he can't play golf.  

I'm not sure if this display is different this year, but I added the candy canes to the tree, so that's new!

When I went to Calif last spring, I bought this little table.   I think it used to be a bedside table, but I loved the way it had been painted when it was repurposed.  

It's on the staircase landing and really hard to get a decent picture.

I added the berries and greenery this year.

Made this cute snowman pillow this year.   It's a JoAnn Mullaly pattern. (Wool Crazy designs) I got the kit from Country Loft.

I really love this little twig tree.

And here's a happy Jack enjoying the holidays.

So, I hope you're all enjoying the holidays so far.   We haven't had any snow yet which is really unusual.  I think there might be some in the weekend forecast, but I think I'm going to miss it while I'm in sunny Calif.

See ya next week.

Hugs, Anne

Cottage at Cardiff Farms and Wool Crazy JAM...Whew!

Can you believe this will be the last market post?   Good grief, I've only been home for a month (or more).  LOL

I love visiting with Kathy Cardiff, the designer of The Cottage at Cardiff Farms.    Her cotton and wool patterns just speak to me.   (Can't tell you what they are sayin....Hehe).  She brought Jayne with her to help out.  Jayne is a fairly new blogger, so check it out.  

That's Kathy on the left and Jayne on the right.  

Kathy has a new book out called "The Cottage at Cardiff Farms Quilts" and some of these quilts are in it.  

Again....more cottons n wool!

This next wonderful lady is JoAnn Mullaly of Wool Crazy fame.   She has a really fabulous primitive style.  

She bought a lot of her props when she got to Kansas City and was selling them when market was over.  Sure wish I lived closer or had a truck to get them home.    

All the above projects are in her new book which is...............  the giveaway!

Just leave a comment and tell me what booths and/or designers inspired you most!    I'll pick the winner on Sunday or Monday.  

So, that's it for another wonderful quilt market.  

See you soon with pictures from the home front.

Hugs, Anne