Sunday, January 12, 2014

books

My wonderful sister-in-law S. gave me SIX books for Christmas!! 
From bottom to top:
 Quilt Improv by Lucie Summers
Heather Ross Prints by Heather Ross
Sunday Morning Quilts by Amanda Jean Nybeg and Cheryl Arkison
We Love Color by Susanne Woods
Persuasion by Jane Austin - Of course I've seen the movie, my favorite is the 2007 version, starting Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones.

I'm looking forward to some fun projects and good reading! Thank you S!

happy reading!
xo, estela




Saturday, January 11, 2014

rosca and resolutions

This week has not been a good week including being sick made it harder. Monday started off very emotional, founding out my boss had a heart attack. He is now home and doing better. It's always weird when something unfortunate happens close to you, it's hard to believe. So my co-workers and I were in a daze for most of the morning until we found out how he came out of surgery.
Steve, we are thinking and praying for an easy recovery.

Monday, I stopped by the bakery on my way home to pick up a rosca, Three Kings Cake to celebrate epiphany. I had planned to make tamales but since I was sick all weekend that didn't work out. 
I got the kids involved with goals/resolutions this year. It's always interesting to see what thoughts go through their young minds. L saw everyone writing and decided she wanted to be part of it too...so cute! She wrote her own with some spelling help. I've written new year resolutions and of course, not completing them because I fall off pretty quick and usually just focus on one. I read this post on goals, fun and easy questions, which really appealed to me. So I used the same questions and typed one up real quick, because I'm already behind! The kids really thought about their answers.

 Questions:
1 A bad habit I'm going to break:
2 A new skill I'd like to  learn:
3 A person I hope to be more like:
4 A good deed I'm going to do:
5 A place I'd like to visit:
6 A book I'd like to read:
7 A letter I'd like to write:
8 A new food I'd like to try:
9 I'm going to do better at:
Ram
2. Fly a passenger jet
5. Jamestown, VA
6. 20,000 Leagues under the sea
7. Valentine cards
  
Rem
1.  Not turning in my work late (would be desirable)
2.  figure out how to use a standard shift car
3. mom
4. go to church
5. out of the continental U.S. Hawaii, Rio de Janiero, UK, Cancun, Cozumel   
               6. the bible           
7. A Christmas card
8. A new fish, maybe bluegill
9. ignoring/not caring about social b.s., turning in work

L
1. crying
2. gymna (gymnastics ran out of room)
3. mom
4 quiet
5. moon
6. Dora
8. chips
9. school

Estela
1. not finishing what I start
2. calligraphy update Jan. 13 Color Theory
3. my mom
4. give to the church
5. Scotland
6. Bible
7. birthday cards
9. Being patient with my kids

Hope your resolutions are attainable!
xo,
estela





Monday, January 6, 2014

radiant orchid and snow

Pantone announced the color of the year for 2014,
PANTONE COLOR OF THE YEAR 2014 - Radiant Orchid 18-3224
from Pantone website
Purple happens to be L's favorite color! Which I thought was cool. Very pretty shade of purple!

We got a little snow this weekend! The kids got sleds for Christmas and had been anxious to use them. Not a lot of snow but enough to go outside and enjoy the cold....brrrr!





xo,
estela

Friday, January 3, 2014

this moment

{this moment}
A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see.
Inspired by Soulemama.
xo,
estela

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Year of the Fairy Tale



I signed up for a year long class, for 2014. In case anyone is interested in this class or others you can check out! So next year will bring many fairy tale things!
fttreated3princess
Year of the Fairy Tale class


xo,
estela

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

ringing in 2014

I made a photo backdrop!
A day late but still wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
 
 
 
 
xo,
estela

Friday, December 20, 2013

freebies at My Owl Barn

Here is a 2014 free owl calendar. Fifty different artist to chose from, makes it hard.
Enjoy

Owl Lover 2014 Calendar

xo,
estela