Winter Vignettes

Sharing some simple white scenes here at home...

At one time I had attempted to spray paint these brown twig hearts white.  The color never really absorbed in, but I do like the grayish result:

a reminder to dream...

It's hard to capture the pretty view from this window with all the sunlight coming in, but there was snow on the ground and tree when I snapped the photo:

This lovely vintage book on the left was found recently on a shopping trip with Michelle.  We visited a nearby antique mall and chatted lots while we browsed.  I don't think either of us came home with much, but our 'picker sister' adventures are always fun!

More vintage treasures are showcased nearby:

These sweet vintage cards get me in the mood for Valentine's day...

I'm sharing these winter white vignettes with:
Blissful Whites Wednesday
Be Inspired Friday
Feathered Nest Friday

Tilda Winter Memories

You know when something you see resonates with you so strongly it doesn't just 'speak' to you - it shouts!  Whether it be a color, fabric, vintage treasure or a new product line...that special something draws you in.
Well, the latest Tilda's World line has done just that to me.  It is called 'Winter Memories' and it is remarkable.
I discovered Tilda's World last year (see this post) and have been hooked ever since.  Tone Finnanger creates the most adorable fabric designs and writes beautiful books with a host of delightful patterns.  Her fabric colors tend to be on the bright and bold side, which I admire but find difficult to blend in with our home's light palette.  That is until now...her Winter Memories line is designed in soft, muted winter warm colors.
Here is the cover of her latest book due out soon in English (see Amazon):

I've got this pre-ordered and am counting the days...

Unfortunately we Americans have to wait a bit longer for Tilda's World books and products.  This line came out last fall in Norway, along with the same book in Norwegian titled "Tilda's Vintereventyr" with this enticing cover:

image from Google

It is filled with Christmas and winter projects with fairytale themes.  The first thing I'm making when I get the book is the 'Princess and the Pea' project in the doll bed.  Look how sweet it looks in this room:

book page image from Google

And can you believe this adorable Christmas stocking designed as a ballet slipper???

book page image from Google

I just received these fabrics recently ordered...

and adore their colors.

Couldn't resist ordering this paper pad, too:

Look at this elegant stage curtain:

These will make lovely tags:

I definitely plan to make some 'winter memories' with all of these projects in mind.
How are you spending your winter?

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Just Listed...

Pillows:

This one's meant as a chair cushion:

And petite pincushions for your sewing projects...

blue crown

pink heart

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Winter Reflections

This week finds me purging, cleaning, organizing and crafting.  Typical January activities for many of you I'm sure.  Unfortunately the 'crafting' part has taken lower priority since the cleaning has been for necessity.
But I did want to share a purse I finally finished this week.  It is a textured crochet bag - perfect for little winter shopping outings.

I used a free Lion Brand pattern as my guide (www.marthastewart.lionbrand.com/patterns/L10211.html).  I modified the sides to use a crochet cable rib pattern instead of the stitches in the instructions.  I thought it looked nicer with my chunky blue wool.  The inside got a muslin lining, while the wood handles (from JoAnn's craft store) were simply sewn on using extra yarn.

It is my plan this year to share more projects, tutorials and crafts on this blog.  I'll try to give more detailed specs about how I created things.  This community is all about sharing.  :)

Of course I'll still show any decorating I've been up to...such as this winter white dining room:

The Tilda's World angels are still here, and nearby I piled some pretty fabric and ribbon notions to keep me inspired. I think I'd like to add more of this lavender color from the fabric corsage into the dining room:

These little trees were kept on display since it's still winter...

Stay warm my friends!

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Blissful White Wednesday

Warm Winter Whites

Happy Epiphany friends!  This time of year finds me pulling out my knitting and crochet needles, while paring down the decor as the Christmas season winds down.
My white horse will stay around, and now he is keeping warm with a blue crochet remnant and white yarn pom-poms I made:

I was inspired by many of the pom-pom wreaths I saw on blogs this Christmas.

 The living room is now clean, sparse and warm in whites:

 The lovely blue Santos doll also keeps warm in a crochet remnant:

The daybed got moved to a side wall, so as not to block heat from our radiator.  It's awkward to place furniture around these old radiators, but such is the charm of an old house.  :)

 A great place to read recent JDL mags, relax....

...and reach into my bag of yarn projects in the works:

It's nice to look around and see elements made from yarn,

as well as this old French lace from the flea market.  It's too pretty to hide away:

Speaking of pretty...I was so excited to receive this Nicol Sayre figure from my thoughtful in-laws for Christmas.  I recognized her as a Nicol Sayre design as soon as I opened the box!  Isn't she lovely?
(Thank you Mom & Dad!)

I hope you are all cozying up this January, and dreaming up ideas and plans for 2013.
I'm looking forward to sharing more with you this year!

Linking with:
Blissful Whites Wednesday
Be Inspired Friday
Update:  I'm also linking this post to Jennifer's fun pom-pom party:

Gifts - Handmade and from Nature

Happy New Year friends!  I enjoy reading many of your posts, which reflect on the adventures of 2012 while looking ahead to a fresh start in 2013.  It's satisfying to look back with gratitude and make positive plans for a fresh start in 2013.  This Christmas season has been a great blessing to our family because it allowed so many days all together - playing, taking walks, visiting others, sledding, praying and laughing.  I will cherish these days.

Now my mind is focusing on what to create next.  I've got ideas swirling around & jotted down on note paper.  Fresh ideas...just needing to come to fruition. 
In the meantime, I'm sharing some gifts I gave to family at Christmas.  I can show these now after they've been received.
My younger sister is a big Jane Austen fan.  She received this bag I made, using a tutorial over at Dear Lillie.    Don't you just love Jennifer's tutorials over there? 
Instead of putting the silhouette on a pillow, I used a cotton tote bag from the craft store. 

The gift tag was pretty easy to make, too, simply attaching the black paper silhouette onto card stock I tore at the edges.

My step-mother admires Scandinavian artistry, so I made her this embroidered sachet. 

I stitched the 'God Jul' to mimic the lovely script on this postcard designed by Heather of Audrey Eclectic Folk Art.

Now I'll leave you with some photos we took of our home decorated with the beauty of nature's snow. 

I can endure January when it looks this pretty...but talk to me again in March and I'll be pining for spring.  :)