Decorating the tree

LOL We are still debating the tree topper!

Until next time ^___^

Black Friday

Who would have thought....

...that I would go to a rock concert? Last night, I went to a David Cook concert at Mobile's Saenger Theatre with my friend and cousin.

I was pleasantly surprised by the bands that played. We heard songs by Green River Ordinance, The Script, and David Cook. While all the bands were great, I loved the GRO band. They are a rock band from Texas.

Only a few pictures came out decently from all the ones I took last night. I'm not an expert with my camera, especially when it comes to taking photos in low or changing lighting.


Green River Ordinance, lead singer and guitarist


Audience participation with The Script, an Irish rock band. (The audience thought the band was from Australia!?!?)


David Cook


Close-up


David Cook and guitarist rockin' out.


David Cook on the balcony of the Saegner.

I had a great time since it was my first 'rock' concert at the Saenger.

Until next time ^___^

Fall foliage

The weather has gotten cooler since the late tropical storm Ida came through the region. The maple trees are starting to change colors and drop their leaves. If only the fall season would last longer as it is my favorite time of year.

Until next time ^___^

Joyeux Noël

Designer: Joyeux Noël by De Fil en Aiguille
Threads: DMC
Fabric: 28ct evenweave antique white by M.C.G. Textiles
Start/Finish: 11/13-16/2009

This design featuring a little girl holding a branch of holly is actually part of a bell-pull design, but I thought it would like lovely by itself. There is a companion piece with a little boy holding a bunch of snowdrops. I think I might stitch that design later this month.

Until next time ^____^

End of a great day!

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

Until next time ^___^

Forgotten arts

My family and I are going to see our great-aunt in Uriah today. As a surprise, my aunt brought some flowers, candles, etc. and made this lovely Thanksgiving centerpiece for our great-aunt. Isn't is lovely? I could never do something like this, it takes a talent to arrange flowers to their best advantage.

I woke early this morning to go by the Abba Temple in town. They were hosting a local crafters show. I brought several things (mostly Christmas gifts) and a beautiful something for myself.





Isn't it gorgeous! While I waiting for my other purchases to be boxed up, I walked around to see the other vendors. I kept passing by this lovely bear...and eventually lost the willpower to not buy it. I love the fabric used to construct this little bear.

Sadly, I can't show any photos of the other purchases I made at the craft show because they are Christmas gifts. I'll have photos after the holidays ;)

Though the craft show had less vendors than last year, it was great to see so many talented individuals selling their crafts. Be it handmade clothes/pillows, carved wood items, or painted porcelain, it is good to know that such arts are not completely forgotten in our technological-driven society.

I'll post later this weekend if I have any cross stitch goodies to show. I'm stitching another French design from De Fil en Aiguille. Once I finish that up, I hope to start stitching on some gifts for my anime club friends.

Until next time ^____^

Bunny finish ;)

Design: Snow Bunnies by Little House Needleworks, JCS 2007
Thread: DMC
Fabric: 28ct Quaker rue green
Start: 11/7-10/2009

Cute little snow bunnies! I love this design from LHN!

Until next time ^____^

Snow Bunnies

Hi! I started this design last evening. Look at those cute bunnies!


Design: Snow Bunnies by Little House Needleworks, JCS 2007
Thread: DMC
Fabric: 28ct Quaker rue green
Start: 11/7/2009

I hope to finish this design tomorrow if I can get around to stitching on it.

Until next time ^____^

Bonne année

I finally got a chance to finish this lovely design from De Fil en Aiguille a little while ago.


Designer: Bonne année by De Fil en Aiguille
Threads: DMC
Fabric: 28ct evenweave antique white by M.C.G. Textiles
Start/Finish: 11/05-06/2009

Tomorrow I don't have any plans for stitching new ornaments. I think I'll be going to the Museum of Mobile to see their new exhibition on Greek Revival architecture and then (if I have time) I'll stop by Oakleigh.

Until next time ^____^ Have a great weekend everyone!