from the mall

A new project. Wonderful Life Pillow from The Sampler Girl. I’m thinking of spending January stitching wintry things, I’m already off to a good start!

I’m sure I’ve mentioned how much I don’t like to go shopping (like at the mall shopping). Well there are 2 things I will go to the mall for (I hadn’t been there in almost 7 months before today). I love the sale at Bath and Body Works, little bottles of great smells, perfect to put in my new purse (a Christmas gift). The other sale that I can’t resist is the odds and ends of china that Dillard’s marks down at the end of the year. I purchased some Fiesta salad plates in ivory and peacock (I think these are the color names) which I did not have in my collection and a sweet little Christmas plate.

Clearance sale continues at the webshop and don’t forget to leave a comment at last week’s Rocky Mountain Wednesday post to be entered in this week’s drawing.

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PS – I’ve added the spicy shrimp recipe to my recipe page here at the blog (see the tabs at the top).

PPS – Our weather advisory through tomorrow 11am :   High Winds

“People in the warning area should be prepared for wind gusts as
high as 90 mph overnight. Secure loose objects and be prepared for
possible power outages.”

avoiding the shops

I had intended not to leave the house today! Then I realized I needed to go to the bank and post office. Since Jerry had to check on a house and would drive right past a favorite spot of mine to shop, bank and mail things – all in a town that is one tiny block along the main street, I had him drop me off for a little time alone out.

After banking and mailing things, I went to the quilt shop, the antique shop, the coffee shop and a little shop full of vintage and new treasures called The Berry Patch (a bit of which is pictured above).

There were no crowds and everyone was very friendly and happy to be there.

At the quilt shop I bought some cozy flannels and at The Berry Patch I picked up some ribbon remnants. My favorite thing about The Berry Patch is the miles of trims and ribbons both vintage and new.

A lovely afternoon!

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PS – don’t forget the sale at the webshop, no crowds I promise!