I’ve been terribly sick all weekend and now that it’s Monday I’ve had to drag myself out of bed to try to have a normal workday and now I’m considering braving this rainstorm to go out and get some TheraFlu.  The one good thing about being under the weather is having a cat who loves to cuddle.

Last week I reworked (embellished, rather) a couple of recent projects but it’ll have to wait for better lighting and for me to feel a little bit better to take any photos.  Hope you’re having a great start to the week!

Bought peonies for the first time yesterday.  Aren’t they incredible?  They are the most beautiful things in the house right now.  I can’t stop smelling them and I even brought them into the bedroom last night so they’d be near me.  If friendly aliens from outer space came down to visit us, we should welcome them with peonies.

I’m not the only one enchanted by these flowers:

Here is Spoo Kee just before I shooed him away.  He likes to sink his kitty teeth into plants, the more fragrant the better.  The other day I found the most pitifully chewed up tea rose (from the garden) lying down on the mantle, OUTSIDE of its vase, due to this mischievous feline with an affinity for rosids.

Oh, before I forget to tell you, I’ve updated the vintage shop:

Have a wonderful weekend!

Here’s my latest Lucy doll – sans arms.  (This Depression-era reproduction fabric is my current favorite from my stash.)

And here’s Spoo Kee getting a steam facial from our portable dishwasher.  This is a ritual for him.  Spoo suffers from sinus congestion and he’s discovered the warm steam helps him feel better.  (At least I like to think this is why he does it; that would also mean he’s crazy smart to make that connection!)

Sometimes he’ll even rest his head on the open door.  Too funny.

Happy New Year, dearies!  I’m excited about this coming year as it’s the year of the Rabbit  – and I’m a Rabbit!  The last few months have been quite challenging at times but I’m growing wiser in my old age (hee hee) and learning that there’s always something to look forward to and to be grateful for.  Spoo Kee is looking forward to this year as well; by some calendars this is the year of the Cat.  My mom (who is Korean) always called me a Cat; I’ve such an affinity for them anyway.  Hmm, maybe we should call this the year of the Cabbit?

Thank you for your recent comments about my lay off; your support and kind words mean a lot.  I’ve picked up some temporary work which is keeping me very busy right now which is good!  Oh, and I’m also working on a few spring dollies for le shop in my free time.

xo