Wednesday, December 22

So this is Christmas...

It's almost Christmas but the festive mood has left us a bit in the last couple of days. On Monday our guinea pig Pippin died. He was a very sweet and friendly animal and I already miss this small furry creature and the funny high pitched noises he made every time I opened the fridge. I couldn't bring myself to post a photo of him here because it would make me cry every time I look at my own blog.

Anyway, blog posts need a picture I think so I have included a 'happier' picture instead: my 'new' Art Deco cabinet. I'm going to store lots of my embroidery stuff in this cabinet. I have a large basket where I keep most of my WIP's and such in but a basket isn't so great to keep books and boxes of floss in. I bought this on a Dutch site which I guess is similar to Craigslist in the US.

Have you seen the poll results of the 'what 5 stitches should newbies learn first' poll? (It's in the side bar on the right) I was surprised by the Satin Stitch coming in third! But it is a lovely stitch. I did a lot of satin stitching last week which I can't show because it was for a  commission but I will share it when I can.

O.k. This will very likely be my last post before Christmas so I'd like to wish all  of you  a Merry Christmas and a wonderful, healthy and crafty 2011! Thanks for reading my blog, commenting & entering my giveaways (or contributing to them!) in 2010!

9 comments:

  1. I am so sorry to here your sad news, I know only too well how attached we become to the smallest creatures.
    I hope you can still find a little festive cheer though and wish you all the very best for 2011.
    PS the cabinet looks great!
    Jenny x

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  2. So sorry you lost your Pippin, we lost our Pip the mouse just two weeks ago, I so miss hearing that little wheel running all night!

    Love that cabinet, a perfect spot for your polar bear. Wishing your entire family a Merry Christmas!

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  3. Awww, Nicole, I am sorry to hear that your little Pippin has gone. xxx

    The cabinet is lovely - looks great with your bear too!

    Happy Christmas to you and Erik and Zoe and Luna!

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  4. Hi Nicole, I'm sorry to hear about your Pippen, it's never easy to loose a little friend. If I were there, I'd make you a cuppa tea and keep the kleenex handy.
    Sending love from California and hopes that the festive mood returns soon.
    Merry Christmas to you,
    Lisa

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  5. So sorry to hear about your loss. I know the feeling. I hope the comments don't make you too sad, but I think it helps so much to know that others care.

    I am going to try to organize some of my crafting stuff too, but yarn and cloth take up so much more room!

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

    Kris

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  6. I'm sorry for your family's loss of your sweet Pippin =(.

    Very interesting that back stitch and french knot are tied for 1st!

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  7. sorry for the loss of your critter :( hope your 2 girls are handling it okay and that y'all still had a festive christmas!

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  8. Oh, I'm very sorry for these bad news :( I hope that at least you you try to have a wonderful Christmas!! I wish you a Lovely New Year 2011!! Hugs, Silvia

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