So....does size matter?

First, take your minds out of the gutter ~~~This is a clean post.  I'm actually thinking about craft projects - rug hooking in particular.   I find that I struggle between wanting to hook larger, more dramatic pieces yet I am drawn to the smaller, simpler ones.   

I love starting a pillow for example, on a Friday evening and having it completely hooked and finished by Sunday.   A small project, like my scrappy pumpkin & flower mat, which took an evening and a half was so enjoyable.

But I see these larger rugs and I want to create that.  I sometimes feel that they have more intrinsic value.  But I have yet to truly enjoy a large project. I have several that I have started over the years and have abandoned.   Maybe someday I will make larger rugs.  But for now I will stay small. 

Little snowman in progress

Maybe size doesn't matter......

Why didn't anyone tell me?

It seems that I am not the sharpest knife in the drawer.  Today I discovered a boo-boo and I feel like a moron.  

A friend told me they couldn't find my etsy store so I tried to search it and I couldn't find it by search either. Once I got there I realized that apparently I didn't have an actual Shop name but it was using my username.  I felt slightly stupid and quickly created my Shop name.  

BUT then I looked at my shop banner a little closer and.........my banner was spelled wrong.   Wrong!!  So for 2 years the banner of my store was spelled wrong.   And the worst part is that none of you told me!  I mean, you didn't have to say Hey Kim, you're an idiot".  But a quiet little Psst, check your banner would have been OK.  

And if you are wondering, it's still wrong.  I can't remember how I created that banner and naturally don't have the original file to edit and quite frankly, I'm too annoyed and frustrated to tackle it tonight.  This will be a project for another day.   Arrgh STUPID 

Next time, just whisper quietly in my ear, OK?  ;)

I MUST rant now

I should start by saying I am not a prude but I'm going to sound like one today. Did anyone see Miley Cyrus' performance last night on the VMA's??   Now I did not watch the show. I have no interest in wasting several hours with that but I do enjoy reading all the gossip on the Internet in the morning over a cup of coffee.  

Well, this morning the web was full of stories of Miley's shocking display.  I get the fact that she wants to shed her Hannah Montana goody goody image.  OK I think she's accomplished that!  And I'm pretty sure that Disney will be happy to shed the Miley association too. 

You know it was bad when she tops the headlines over Lady Gaga who seemed to have her head in a box(?). Kind of makes you yearn for the meat dress again.....NOT.   You have to wonder if these artists are not secure enough in their musical talent to let the music speak for itself.   There are lots of incredible talented musicians who have made huge careers without resorting to ridiculous stunts or costumes (or lack of costumes). 

It is not necessary to strut on stage in rubber underwear, do disgusting things with a foam finger and grind up against a married man.  And the tongue??.....please stop!   If you have not seen this performance yet, DON'T.  Once you go there, you can't un-see it.  Trust me

And while I'm on a roll - Justin Bieber.....put on a shirt and pull up your damn pants!!!

Whew!  I feel better now

Golden

Please don't shoot me but I am loving the late August weather.  Still sunny but less humidity and a little cooler.  I'm ready for Fall.  (Sorry, but its true). 

Today was quiet but yesterday I got to go on a little drive and help celebrate my Aunt and Uncle's 50th wedding anniversary.  They gathered together with friends and we met for supper on the waterfront in Pictou.  It was lovely. Fifty years is quite an accomplishment.  It is nice to have those kind of role models in your life.  Commitment today can sometimes seem rare.   Again I didn't take any pictures in the restaurant.  It was quite dark inside, so that will be my excuse.  (Oops)

I did snap this random pic on the waterfront before I entered the restaurant, although I'm not sure why.

Maybe in case I did a blog post?  (Note to self: try an making a bigger effort on this blog)

I listed another rug in the etsy store tonight.  I hooked this rug a couple of years ago and just found it at the bottom of a bag of wool.  (Again, Oops)

Perhaps I should rename this whole post Oops......

Something's brewing

It feels like a storm is brewing.  At supper time I took Millie out in the backyard and the sky got very dark and creepy.  We were near the large tree in the yard and the noise was deafening.  There were hundreds of birds in this tree and they all started fleeing.   It was so creepy.  They were acting just like in a horror movie before the slasher guy in the hockey mask appears!   Lets just say I didn't waste any time bringing Millie back inside.  

It was kind of a fitting end to the day.  This was the looooongest week.  It's been awhile since I worked 5 whole days!  Lol.  I think it will take me a few weeks to get back in to the swing of a normal schedule.  I got spoiled this summer with days off. 

It looks like a quiet night at home so there will probably be some progress made on the Ho Ho Ho hooked runner.  And maybe a little knitting too.

Before you go, please check out the giveaway on my sidebar.  Click on the bee and support my friend Meg's new venture.  She is launching a new business with wonderful natural products - Bumblewood Homemade.  

Happy Weekend to all

Bye bye (times 2)

While I was on vacation 2 of our employees resigned and today was their last day of work.  The good thing is that neither of them quit for bad reasons but both have exciting new opportunities and are relocating.  I'm happy for them but sad at the same time.  

After work just the girls got together for a little good bye celebration.  Nothing fancy - just pizza and beer by the pool and lots of laughs.

While I was there having fun, poor Miss Millie was at the doggie beauty parlor.  Perhaps she heard me mention I was going somewhere without her, or she was feeling abandoned at the groomers but since I picked her up she has been giving me the "stare"

"Really Mommy.....you left me and I'm not stupid.  I smelled pizza and fun on you when you picked me up.  That was just mean!"

Helpful advice

I was just sitting here wondering what I would post about tonight.  I'm tired and my 2 days back at work feel more like 20.  The alarm went off this morning and I couldn't believe it was only TUESDAY!  

And then a message popped up on my Facebook page from my cousin who shares my sentiments about Mondays.  And after reading it I think I may have caught this terrible virus and I should take the corrective action listed.

Don't you think?

I love how family always knows exactly what you need!

Ugh !

It's over.  After 18 glorious vacation days my peaceful period of rest and relaxation is rapidly coming to an end.  Tomorrow morning it's back to the daily grind.  I feel a little like Dead Man Walking.  Every ticking hour of the clock is like one step closer to.........  Sigh!  

I did manage to squeeze one last bit of fun in today.  I spent some time lounging here

Then a friend dropped off some treats for our supper.  This guy and seven more just like him

Nothing better than dunked in some melted butter. 

So all things considered, I can't complain.  But a little whining is OK, right?

Last night I posted about nothing exciting happening.  I should have waited to post.  Not long after I took Millie out the back door for a pee.  I saw something out of the corner of my eye in the backyard.  SKUNK -  and a little too close for comfort.  It hadn't seen us yet. I grabbed Millie and whispered (and prayed at the same time) "please don't bark, please don't bark).  We got back inside safe thankfully.   He wandered around the yard awhile and then moved on.  I hope we don't bump into him again. 

And then a few minutes later my iPhone made the little cash register noise. Another Etsy sale!!  So last night ended exciting after all. 

Yo-Ho-Ho

Hmm, a bottle of rum might have been a good idea but it didn't happen.  Actually it was a quiet day.  Mom was having a few "issues" so I stayed close to home all day.  But that allowed me to hook quite a bit this afternoon.  So I can't complain about that :)

Since I didn't do enough today to warrant an interesting blog post I will have to show you a peek of my "rushing it" project.   After all its just over 4 months until the holidays 

I'm straining my brain to try and think of something else blog worthy but I'm coming up with nothing. I'll try to do something exciting tomorrow (my last day of freedom)

Now one of my favorite movies is coming on - Mama Mia.  Bring on the sing-along!

Tick....tock.....Sigh

Today I started to have that ticking clock feeling.  No, not the biological clock......the waning vacation clock.  This is the start of my last weekend of vacation.  I can't complain as I have had a lovely 2+ weeks. But honestly, Monday is getting a little too close for comfort :(

Today another downtown festival began.  I spent some time at noon walking around and seeing all the vendors and festivities.  It's so nice to see our downtown full of people and activity.  There is some momentum being generated in town and you can sense the positive energy.  Then I had lunch with a friend and mid afternoon I treated myself to one of these

Great way to close off the week with a spa massage.  One full hour of pure relaxation.  

 I added another pillow to my etsy shop and started another design.  Since almost all the crafty blogs seem to be working on holiday designs I decided to get started too.  Usually I'm hooking in the season but that doesn't work if you hope to sell it.  Nobody wants to buy a Christmas rug if you don't finish it until January.   It does feel strange though, hooking a snowman in August!

Well I'm going to try and stretch out the next 2 days as long as I can.  And I'm going to buy a lottery ticket - just in case (wink)

Happy Weekend