Sunday, December 25, 2011

Holiday at Home

This year Mr. Cha Cha and I have stayed home for the holidays instead of traveling. It's a rainy day here in Portland after a month of really dry weather.

Our living room feels like Christmas all year round. I love the deep green walls and the wonderful rug we found that was originally in a lodge on the Oregon coast. It's easy to decorate this room for the holidays by adding some pretty flowering plants. Our nearby dining room is red and it also feels so perfect for this time of year.


I have been mostly making hats lately, but it feels like time to use my spinning wheel again. See--it's beckoning over there across the room. Spinning definitely needs to be on the agenda for tomorrow.

Even one tiny spot in my totally chaotic studio has a bit of Christmas cheer:


All the best to you on this special day. May your loved ones be close in spirit even when there is distance between you, and may your most desired dreams come true in the new year! Much love, Sharon

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

From the Winter Garden

It lifts my spirit to see some of the lovely creations that people have made. Take a look at these and see if they cheer you:

Winter Love--Pressed Flower Glass Pendant by giftforallseasons

Bridal Lace Clutch by ANGEEW

Crochet Flower Earrings by seragun

Wings of Iris-Organza Necklace by jewelra

Felt brooch Chrysanthemum by jooruma

You can see more of this collection here. It's a very dreamy one to get us all in the mood for winter.