Happy things

 
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I got a surprise note Wednesday from sadie lou who to let me know my little Christmas box was part of the Funky Mantle treasury she put together on Etsy. (Jenny was nice enough to let me know, too - thanks!)

That was reason enough to be happy, but the best part was seeing my treasury neighbors. I'm in the middle, in the top row. On the right is Jen, who I know only from her heart-stopping vintage Christmas creations, and on the left is Laurie of Magpie Ethel fame. Laurie and I have so many of the same things that our notes back and forth often reference the Twilight Zone theme.

 

In the 15 minutes of sun we got yesterday, I managed to take some photos of the wreaths I've been making and get them listed them on Etsy. It's late in the season to discover this, but wreaths are probably my favorite thing in the world to make. Every time I make one, I think it's my favorite yet. That's what I thought about the angel wreath.

 

Except that's what I thought about the bird wreath, which is winging its way to Washington state.

 
 
And the pink wreath with the candle.

 
 
And the sparkly reindeer wreath, which will be making a quick trip across upstate New York today.

Other things that made me happy:

- All of your birthday wishes. I'm really not mad at my husband or my mom, and I really don't care that much about my birthday - they just make me crazy sometimes! Lots of you are in the same boat with sharing your day with a busy time of year, too. Happy birthday to all of us!

- My poor Patch kitty, who was admitted to the pet hospital yesterday, is going to be OK. Turns out she's diabetic. Turns out I'll be learning to give insulin shots. As long as she feels better, it's all good.

- My dog. Just generally he makes me happy, but he reached a new level of goofiness this morning. He doesn't like to eat alone and will sit at his food bowl until all of us are seated at the table before he starts to eat. (Better manners than some people I know, but perhaps only in this respect.) This morning I was checking my e-mail before I ate breakfast, and Carson was so hungry he got up on an armchair and stood on the back so he could encourage me to hurry up. He had food in his bowl. He just didn't want to have breakfast without me.
 
- Finally, that I don't live about an hour north of here. The folks up there are getting a foot or two of snow today, which is exactly why I live south of Syracuse and not north of it.
  
 

 

Comments

[black eyed susans kitchen]

You are right Barbara...very happy things, indeed! Sigh...I love this time of year.
♥, Susan

[Shanna]

I have a diabetic cat as well. For giving the insulin shots I bought the syringes with the smallest possibly needle, both short and thin. Then the vet told me to just grab some skin around her belly and shoot into that but try not to go all the way through both layers, did that a couple times in the beginning and then wondered why she was all wet on her side. ;) Good luck, my cat actually got over her diabetes and no longer requires the shots. I have a glucose monitor the I bought just for her that I could send you if you want it. It is just taking up space at our house.

[stephanie Coop]

I simple LOVE your wreathes, how in the world do you part with them? Love your blog....
Merry Christmas,
Stephanie Coop

[Into Vintage]

I was all excited about your wreaths (still am) until I saw your note about your diabetic cat. My cat was just diagnosed too, in August, and I've learned a lot in a short period of time. Let me know if you have any questions - sounds like you're a good cat mom. :-)

Back to reality now. Sadie Lou Who did a great job with her treasury - who knows? Maybe etsy's front page is next! -amy

[Alli]

Awww, that is the cutest dog story. Congrats on the feature and I love your wreaths, especially the reindeer! So pretty and festive!

[Jenny @ The Red Bulletin Board]

Don't you just love doggies!! Thanks for the shout out too!!

[LiLi M.]

I think that I just forgot to congratulate you because of all my nagging, sorry! When is/was exactly your birthday? My whole life I was surrounded by Sagitariusses (is this the plural?). Today I travelled more than 3 hours to meet with my bff who has her birthday today. The heck with decorations, first things first!
I love that glass candle. My grandmother used to have a few and our family inherited them, but I think my mother threw them away as she would certainly have thought that this was kitch, not her style at all. I would have loved them :-(
(it looks like I always have to nag about something!)

[Brooke]

I wanted to tell you that I think your angel wreath is the most beautiful wreath I have ever seen, the colors are so pleasing. Just wish I would've seen it earlier. Will you be making any more of these?

[Maureen]

Barbara,
All your wreaths are beautiful. Sorry to hear about your kitty, but all will work out. That is so funny about your dog. I never heard of a dog that wouldn't eat alone. Such a sweet thing.
Keep warm!
Maureen

[Sadie Lou]

I really just love your shop soooo much!!
I'll be looking forward to seeing more wonderful creations from you!
~Sadie Lou
CEO, LolliShops.com

[Robin]

oh I just love making wreaths too! Yours are BEAUTIFUL! Last night in the midst of all my chaos called life I sat down and made and all white wreath and LOVE IT. I need another wreath like a whole in my head but it makes me happy!
Speaking of Happy...HAPPY BIRTHDAY! You December babies do get the short end of the stick! My husband is the first week in Jan. and we are all OVER it by then...poor guy!
Robin

[Becky]

Beautiful. It's so exciting to see great taste!
Oh, happy b day.