Don't you just love it when things work out just perfectly... and maybe even a little better than you planned? I know most of us live in the real world where the dishwasher breaks, you lose your keys when you're running late, and you inevitably trip in front of your old flame at the grocery store. But some days..... some days are just better.
This week I haven't been posting as much as I would have liked to, because life has been so busy... and busy with good things I might add.
Hubby renewed his contract with his job for three more years, and got a great promotion that he's been waiting for, for a very long time. The contract renewal we were expecting, but the promotion was a wonderful surprise that we weren't planning on. We're thrilled! Congratulations hubby :) I'm proud of you!
In other news, I've been being homey.
I've made it a point to bake something every day this week, and it has really just added so much to my day. My family has literally scavenged every last crumb of the bread, cookies, and muffins that have been made this week, and I suspect we will be leftover-free this weekend as well. Yum!
Fall has also made its way through Oklahoma finally. November is usually when it sets in for me that the seasons are changing, and autumn is in the air. We went outside tonight to play with the kids in the back yard and could smell wood burning in fireplaces throughout the neighborhood, keeping families cozy and warm, while we played and enjoyed the brisk air outdoors. Leaves are finally falling, and our yard is littered with pecans just waiting for us to pick them up and sprinkle them into a cake or pie for a real taste of fall. This is truly one of my favorite times of year.... *happy sigh*
With the changing of seasons comes holidays a plenty. I am working feverishly on gifts, and have been turning to the stash for inspiration. I had some of this fall-toned chenille yarn that had been in my stash for ages. I knew my mother would like something made with it, but I was not sure what would work. It doesn't have a lot of give, so I couldn't make a hat as I had originally wanted to. She uses large purses and lots of leather, so I knew that she couldn't really use a handbag. There wasn't enough to make a substantial scarf. So what is a girl to do? I saw some inspiration on Ravelry, where crafters had created drawstring bags. I thought I might be able to do that, and it might turn out to be a cute stocking stuffer.
Well.... as it turns out, I love it.
I think mom will love it too. The chenille really made a difference in the elegance of the bag. It has now turned into a very sweet, elegant gift that I think will make mom smile.
I love when things work out so unexpectedly well. :)
I just can never get enough of your writing, you made me smell fall too!!
Posted by: Robyn | November 08, 2007 at 09:23 PM
That's a lovely bag!! :D I do kind of envy the way the seasons change in the US. It's so much more subtle here in Australia.
Posted by: Vintage Grrl | November 09, 2007 at 02:39 PM
Congrats to you and hubby-what great news.
Wow baking everyday-i'm jealous-jealous that you have the zest to do it and that it gets gobbled up-hubby isn't a big eater of baked goods and my and my boy can only eat so much :)
cute bag! i know it will be well-received!
Posted by: Myriam | November 09, 2007 at 09:04 PM
I love it too!
Posted by: Felicia | November 13, 2007 at 05:08 AM