I live in a rural area in Northern California. We are about two and a half hours away from just about everything: most of my relatives, my doctor, a really good library, dry cleaners, Target, Nordstrom- you get the idea. The plus side of living out in the boonies is that I am near our […]
I finished the best book over the weekend. I actually read it in two sittings! Set during World War I, Last Christmas in Paris by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb was a such a good read. The book is told through an exchange of letters between two friends. Evie and Thomas grew up together in […]
In the words of a new favorite person of mine: "Take care of yourself, take care of others, be kind. Kindness is free, give it to everyone". This new favorite is Christopher Allen, a fellow you can get to know on YouTube. He is a super sweet guy who has a YouTube channel devoted to […]
Do you hang a Christmas stocking for your dog? Yeah, we do too. The cute ones shown above can be ordered from PetCo, but you better hurry for delivery by Christmas. You could also make your own, which I did about a hundred years ago. I still have the stocking: It is pretty sad looking, […]
This, for those of you who might not know, is a Bowl Cozy. Specifically, a padded bowl surround that can be used in the microwave while heating up leftovers in a bowl. You know how when you heat up your soup in a bowl in the microwave, it is too hot to handle when you […]
During the Christmas season, I think it is fun to pick up a book that is set during the holidays. One new one that I purchased this year is "A Lot Like Christmas" by Connie Willis, only $10 on Amazon. It is a collection of short stories that will be sure to get you in […]
I thought I might share some of my favorite beauty related stocking stuffer ideas for women. These items work for teenagers up through the elderly I think. For me, beauty products are always pretty easy to come up with, as there are so many small items that we gals love to receive. Boys and men […]
The photo doesn't really do it justice, but this little kitchen vignette is one of my favorites this year. I bought a tiny fake tree at my local hardware store of all places, and it is just the right size for my little quilt from last year. I strung some of those battery powered mini […]
You haven't heard much from me this week, because I am up to my eyeballs in holiday preparations. The house is all decorated, the Christmas collections (snowmen, Santas, fairies) all displayed. The decorating is just about complete. My week has been spent on Shutterfly projects. Have you heard of Shutterfly? They are a company you […]
I hope my American friends had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We all have many things for which to be grateful, and as I sat with my family over the long weekend, I did some reflecting. Yes, we are very blessed: in our families, our quilting activities, the roofs over our heads. However, we have some quilting […]
About Me
Hello, I’m Nicole, an enthusiastic quilter and fabric lover. This blog is mainly about my quilting journey, but I share some of my other interests as well, which include reading, cooking, decorating, lifestyle, and my family. When I am not quilting, I am reading, and will share monthly book reviews in this space. I love to hear back from my followers and enjoy getting to know you.
