Happy New Year!

Today is my nephew's 3rd birthday - HAPPY BIRTHDAY EDWARD!

It's also New Year's Eve - we're spending it at my brother's place, playing games like Smart Ass & Cranium. How are you celebrating?

Home for the Holidays

We're heading home on the train tomorrow (early morning), so things are going to be a bit quiet around here. I'll be back next year!

MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Item of the day: Holiday Table Runner

I really like the subtle holiday feel of this table runner by saratogastitches.

Item of the day: Pining for You

These earrings by moderntrinkets are fabulous!

Mosaic Monday

Ice Skating

1. Winter wonderland, 2. Winter Water, 3. global-warming off-day :), 4. «Trial and Error»*

Item of the day: Chocolate Nut Clusters

I did some Christmas baking all weekend. My favourites are the coconut balls & truffles I make - they're a lot of work though. If you're looking for all the taste and none of the effort, check out nikid's chocolate - you can't go wrong! I'm particularly fond of her nut clusters.

Weekend

So my exam yesterday went really well. I found it pretty easy - and realized how much I miss exams. Yes, I know. I'm a loser. A nerdy one at that. :)

Then the graduate student federation had their holiday ball. It was SO much fun! Of course we were super smart and remembered to take zero pictures... but I felt fabulous in my dress. Maybe I'll try to convince Pat to get re-dressed so we can take a picture this morning...

There was a raffle - and each ticket you had a guess as to how many Ependorf tubes were in this jar. I guess 112, 87 and 72. My friend guessed 112 too! How random! My friend also won the big door prize - a large basket of goodies. Then my other friend won a sweatshirt. And then it was my turn! I won a $50 gift certificate at a posh little clothing store. SWEET! Our table CLEANED UP the prizes! :D

THEN. They revealed how many tubes were in the jar - 87!!! NO WAY! I WON! Again! This time $20 at a coffee shop.

So, all in all a VERY good night! Now today, my mom is coming down with my grandparents for my cousin's birthday - so my mom will be staying the night. Fun!

EXAM DAY!

My Molecular Pathology exam starts at 1 today. This is my first Master's level exam - but I'm not too worried. Should go well.

Tonight, I'm celebrating at the Holiday Ball. I picked up the cutest dress at Le Chateau - I can't wait!

Item of the day: Mango Sherbet Bowls

I absolutely love these stacking fabric bowls by PiecefulDesign! The colours are fabulous & the fact that they're made with coiled clothesline is really neat!

Item of the day: Twisty Tree

I like this whimsical tree ornament by indigotwin. Even better - it's on an "A" block!

Item of the day: Colouring Art Book

This is the neatest idea I've seen on Etsy in awhile - a colouring book with art prints from a favourite artist of mine, BELLACOSAART.

These little portfolios are completely customizable - you choose the colour, words, string and 5 out of 7 prints. Once you're done drawing, you can frame your art!

Item of the day: Ribbons - Don't Forget

This dainty ring by sparklethots is too cute!

Mosaic Monday

Winter Wonderland

1. Winter Wonderland, 2. winter in march, 3. snowflakes, 4. Winter wonderland

Item of the day: Candy Cane Brooch

This weekend I pulled out all my decorations & put up my tree - I'm finally getting into the spirit of the season! This month has crept up so quickly! Only 2 more weeks until I head home for Christmas! Yay!

Recently, I was searching for a holiday pin for my coat and came across this adorable porcelain one from HolidayDesigns. Sweet!

Holiday Maker's Market

I have a booth at the Holiday Maker's Market today! It runs from 10 - 3 at Christ's Church Cathedral (in Hamilton).

I think I'm ready. I have everything stacked by the door. I only forgot to get change yesterday, but we have lots of time to do that this morning. We're going to pick up the rental car at 8. I put both of my shops in vacation mode so I don't sell anything twice. Yes, I think I'm ready!

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK! I'm getting pretty nervous / excited! Can't wait!

Item of the day: Waterway I

Ooooooh, this original coloured pencil drawing by bluebirdhill is absolutely stunning! I'm amazed at what this artist can do with pencil crayons ... the workmanship is exquisite and very, very realistic!

This piece reminds me a lot of the mouth of the Veuve - my parents live on that river still & a lot of my childhood was spent in & on that river. Swimming, boating, skating, ice fishing. Ah, happy memories! I'm really looking forward to going home for Christmas!

Saturday December 5

What are you doing Saturday? Nothing? Want to come to my craft show?

I'll have a booth in the Maker's Market at Christ's Church Cathedral in Hamilton (Ontario). It runs on Saturday from 10 to 3.

I'm really excited! I'm hoping this one will go better than my first one - I think the venue is perfect for me.

I have a better idea on what to expect & how to set up my table. I only have one table this time, so I don't think I'm going to bring any sewing stuff. I'll have my globes & beaded ornaments hanging in trees (the ones my dad made me & a small table-top artificial Christmas tree). I'll probably line my mini notebooks in a square basket. And my earrings will be displayed in this box I made myself this week:

I just have to add a ribbon around the bottom. I'm debating on whether I should paint it, but I probably won't. I may hang bracelets from one of the dowels too.

Anyway, just wanted to send out the invite - now back to preparations!

Item of the day: CroqueMonsieur bracelet

I really like this funky bracelet by 3squares. Very unique!

By the way, who knows what a croque-monsieur is? Well, as some of you may know, monsieur is French for mister and croque means bite. So it's a French dish - kind of like a warm sandwich actually. I've had a croque-madame before at a small restaurant in our hometown, where Pat & I went out for dinner on our 2nd anniversary (we're at 8.5 now - happy memories♥).

Item of the day: Teal Twig Panties

There's nothing better than fun undies - I love opening up my top drawer & seeing a rainbow of colour (bursting out at me no doubt). Plus, you can always use new ones! These essential twig panties by Recession are super cute & in my favourite colour for this season.

Item of the day: Eco Toes

I saw these sweet little slippers by infusion in at Etsy Finds email - they look super comfortable! I like these stripes myself, which are your favourite?