Monday, January 24, 2011

:) HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES...



Since Christmas, the snow has blanketed most of the United States and it was reported on the news last week that it was in 49 out of 50 States - sorry Florida! Really, you were the lucky State!


BACK AT CLIFTY FALLS INN



Got our feet up- "RELAXICATIN"
Looking out at the lonely tree
CLIFTY FALLS INN


FROZEN WATERFALL
Brrr!!!
Winter View from the balcony of the Clifty Inn
a "blue" time of year
                                                                          
 Most of us have cabin fever and are sick of snow. I'm not as bothered by it because I'm still housebound. I can only walk around the house until my feet are healed. Refrigerator to stove to recliner (gained a few pounds!). Now I'm on a crochet/knit diet. Lots of fiber and drinking lots of water. Fiber being wool/cotton and after every round or a few rows- I take a big swig of water!! No snacking when you are working with your hook or needles. Gotta keep things neat and clean. I feel centered when I have my hands busy. Handcrafts put my life into perspective, I know what matters most. Finding peace while my feet heal...


I can wear shoes again, yipeee!
                                                                                
Reading a good book while learning to knit!
Hobby Lobby's "I Love This Wool




 I've been learning to knit using #10 needles and bulky yarn from KnitPicks, figured I could felt it afterwards and make a handbag!


    




















                                                                 My daughter gave me LION BRAND'S THICK AND QUICK wool blend.yarn for Christmas. It was really quick and easy to make,this afghan, took me only 2 days. Very warm and soft to snuggle under when the wind is howling outside!



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PASTEL GRANNY SQUARES
I love,love, love them!!
they make me happy
never knew a Granny I didn't like-
soft pastel. like a bowl of party mints!
                                                                            
CROCHETED PASTEL GRANNY SQUARES