Weekends

 

Hello! How was your weekend?

Don't you love the look Holly is giving? She is half asleep and half alert to Frodo's rustlings. My weekend was great because I celebrated my birthday over the weekend! I had a lovely time with my family and received some really nice gifts.

My husband bought me a new fountain pen (TWSBI ECO medium nib) and it's divine. I received some journaling supplies and of course more books to read. My sister made us dinner and a delicious apple cake for dessert. I'll be visiting a yarn store this week to supplement my knitting stash.

I also decided to start decorating the house. Yesterday, I managed to put out all the knick knacks. Today I hope to do the little tree. Each year it takes me longer to do the task, but it's fun! 

How was your weekend?


Comments

  1. BonnyNovember 21, 2022 at 8:07 AM

    Happy Belated Birthday and it looks like it was a good one! I haven't even thought about decorating yet, but at least I'll dust and vacuum for Thanksgiving.

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  2. BridgetNovember 21, 2022 at 8:20 AM

    Happy Birthday a bit late, but still sincere! It looks like your weekend was a good one all the way around.

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  3. AsKatKnitsNovember 21, 2022 at 8:46 AM

    Happy belated birthday, Karen! I have not started the decorating yet... but this week the lights are going up outside! :)

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  4. Hena TayebNovember 21, 2022 at 9:24 AM

    Happy Birthday!!!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 21, 2022 at 10:34 AM

    Happy Birthday, Karen! I too am in the mood to start decorating for Christmas, tough my Grandkids are oppose to this idea, "too soon "they tell me. Oye Vey

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  6. VeraNovember 21, 2022 at 12:38 PM

    Happy Birthday. wishing you much love and joy in the year ahead - make it a good one!! Your weekend looks and sounds lovely. Mine was good...a little of this and a little of that. Right now I am going to bundle up and go for a walk. It is SO SUNNY out!!! Chilly, but beautiful.

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  7. AnonymousNovember 21, 2022 at 12:48 PM

    Happy birthday fellow Scorpian. I celebrated my birthday this weekend too.

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  8. spriteNovember 21, 2022 at 1:02 PM

    Belated wishes for a happy birthday! It sounds like it was a blast!

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  9. Deb J. in UtahNovember 21, 2022 at 5:08 PM

    Belated Happy Birthday wishes. Looks like you had a lovely celebration. I like all of your Christmas Knick Knacks. We put our tree up over the weekend. I hope you have a good week. See you again soon!

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  10. JaneNovember 21, 2022 at 7:46 PM

    Happy Birthday. As we get older, I decided we all get to celebrate a birthday month. Your house is looking very festive. Enjoy your trip to the yarn shop.

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  11. CathieJNovember 21, 2022 at 7:47 PM

    Wishing you a belated Happy Birthday. It looks like you enjoyed your special day. I usually start decorating December 1st. My first item out is my Advent Calenday. Yes, it is getting more difficult each year to get the decorations out and displayed.

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  12. Billie JoNovember 21, 2022 at 7:57 PM

    Happy Birthday to you! Lovely and thoughtful gifts. Your home looks so festive! Have a cozy evening.

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  13. LeftycrafterNovember 21, 2022 at 9:42 PM

    Happy birthday! Sounds like a fantastic weekend and birthday. I am so ready to start our decorating. That is on this coming weekends to do list. Holly sure does keep a close watch on Frodo.

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  14. MarthaNovember 22, 2022 at 5:02 AM

    Oooh, that box of goodies looks wonderful. My husband gave me a Minka fountain pen about 20 years ago that I adored. Recently, it's been harder to use, I think it needs a thorough soak to clean. I just finished a drawing for a family of their patron saints and learned of St Hermione, who was a healer!

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  15. sustainablemumNovember 22, 2022 at 4:16 PM

    Belated happy birthday wishes to you, it sounds like you had a lovely birthday, your presents look wonderful too.

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