The sun is out!

I finally got a new look to my blog! I have been wanting to get a new look for a while but was just a bit nervous about the whole process....but while on Shepherds Bush blog I found a great link which you can now find in the upper left hand corner of my blog which made the new look very easy!!!!! I can now change the look at will or maybe seasonally......

I am nearing the end of my days off...I decided to add on at work and not take my vacation days so as to save them for when I need them so I will be working 3 days in a row starting on thursday! I am actually looking forward to it...bizarre I know. I have been feeling rather mopey lately but last night I broke that feeling and stitched on Nora's Alphabet and here is the result... It is actually a bit bigger than I imagined but I am liking it on the fabric I choose which is a PTPlus 32ct Crystal Highland. I tweaked the photo a bit to show the truer colors. The letters are worked in an overdyed silk which I am enjoying! I am planning to work on the long forgotten Mirabilia that I recently pulled out of "the bag that shall not be named".... It is Angel Proclamation and only requires the beads and specialty threads...a silk...... So this is my goal to get it done since it is so close to being done...even the backstitching is done!!!!!!! Wish me luck!

I never did get to my LNS for the preview night or the days afterward. It was raining nonstop and since tomorrow is stitching group I can pick up "Quaker Gone Tropic" then... since it has been inhabiting my dreams of late.....I may have to start it as well.......Today the sun was out!!! The day was perfect!!!

I was tagged by Deb to tell what my 5 addictions are and then to tag 5 other people... so here goes in no particular order....

1.My cross stitching and my ever growing stash acquistion

2.My dear hubby not sure what I'd do without him in my life

3.Pilates workouts

4.Tea especially Earl Grey and Prince of wales...well you get the idea I have a tea cabinet which I keep stocked!!!! Next one to try is Stash Tea Double Bergamot Earl Grey!!!

5.Chocolate...need I say more

Now to tag 5 "lucky" people......

1. Karen 2. Noreen 3. Michelle 4. Kathy 5. Sally I hope you don't mind being tagged!

I'm off to stitch a bit before dinner.....

I am grateful for Pilates and the way it makes me feel.....

May your needle fly through your fabric.........

The Best Birthday Ever....

Warning this post has lots of pictures!!!!

I have had the best birthday ever!!!!! Absolutely without a doubt the very best from beginning to end!!!!! And I'm proud to say that I turned 50 this day!!!! I was a bit uneasy earlier this month but it has been great!!!! I started the day by sleeping in and then completed my 4th Pilates workout for the week !!!!!! Then it was errands one of which was to pick up my new Elan Lapstand..... Sorry the picture is dark but I took it quickly to add to this post! I have a scroll rod lapframe but am using Qsnaps more so this lapstand will definitely help! I just wish I had gotten to stitch today..... Next I went to Red Rock Overlook again and it was so peaceful and once again I felt my sister there and thanked her for being the best sister ever!!!! Then it was home and reading while I waited for DH to great home with pizza and an ice cream cake! I started Ken Follet's "Pillars of The earth" and am enthralled by it!!!!!! We were going to go out to dinner but I just wanted to hang by the pool and spa. Lastly is the present DH got for me.......An Alice in Wonderland Teapot with sugar and creamer and mugs.... and and and . I can't tell you how long I've been looking and wanting this teapot!!!! It's from Stash Tea. I have it on display on our dining room table along with the new table runner I found on sale at Williams and Sonoma!!! I told you it was a good day!!!!! I also picked up some organic oatmeal pancake and wafffle mix for when my BF and goddaughter visit later in the week after Disneyland!!!! It looks really good!!!

Lastly is the pair of Pink Flamingos I picked up for the front lawn!!!!! We'll put them out tomorrow!
I'm sure the neighbors will love them!!!!!

I am grateful for a great day spent the way I wanted too........