The Hive

Well readers I’m back to the land of the blogging. I have missed you all but look forward to hearing from you again.

I'm now calling my blog the "Hive". I adore Bees. Being that both my Grandfathers were Bee Keepers, I guess I get it honestly. My name, Melissa, means "honeybee" in Greek. So I thought if I would return to the land of blogging that I would surround myself with all the things I love.
I have been plenty busy taking care of business. TCB, for the Elvis fans. LOL
New digital camera is now on my computer desk and that means loads of pictures to take and share.
At the Hive, my home, this week I have for your viewing pleasures my wonderful new Vera Bradley purse. I’m a huge VB fan and have quite a few of their lovely purses. My stitching has, thankfully, picked back up and I will have a few pieces to share with you this week. I will start by showing you my wonderful LHN finish. It’s titled “ Pine Tree Hill”. This will soon be stitched up into a wonderful little door hanger and will proudly hang in my home in the up-coming Christmas season.Went shopping on E-Bay this morning and I’m now the proud owner of a few more charming antique buttons. They are so yummy looking and I can’t wait to incorporate them into my crafts.

 

Thanks to "you know who" for keeping me in touch, in check, and for being a really good friend.

 

 

 

I had a wonderful day yesterday with my DH. We celebrated our 20th Anniversary. We spent the entire day together. Went out for Tea and Coffee, a little shopping and came home and we watched movies, ate cake and drank Champagne. It was perfect!!!

 

On the stitching front I’m sad to say I'm very disappointed in my Just Nan "Whimzi Frost Flower" frame. The frame has four prism(s) like beads, which have been glued on. I can really see the glue on side. Now grant it if you stand back and look at the frame it looks beautiful but if someone goes in for a closer look they will see it. Also the 4 prism(s) like jewels are in fact beads!! You can clearly see the holes on both ends of the bead(s). I went back to my LNS and all of the frames remaining look like this. I will of course stitch the design and I will hang the frame I will just hang it out of eyes view.

 

I managed to finish the LHN "Spot of Tea" design. I will be having this framed next week. I have also been busy stitching on a charity square and have almost completed my 4th LK Christmas ornament. I can't wait to put all 12 of the ornaments on the white Feather tree; I will have to order, for Christmas. Another tree? Yes I will now have 5 or 6 Christmas trees the Holiday. Not near enough the number our friend Becky has!!! One day. I will catch up to her!! LOL LOL

 

Watched two movies yesterday. Walk the Line and Pride and Prejudice.  Walk the Line was fantastic. I will definitely watch this one again and again. Pride and Prejudice well that's another story. I really didn't like this new version. I loved many of the actors like Donald Sutherland and of course Dame Judy Dench, but I felt the lead actress lacked a little something and the movie itself moved rather quickly. Not enough detail. I guess you could say I'm being "Prejudiced" against the new version because I'm such a huge fan of the original!! No groaning please on the pun!! Lol LOL

 

Okay I'm off now o kit up 4 future projects. Have a great day!!!!

 

Hugs

-m-

 

 

 

 

 

Blogging....what is blogging? LOL Been awhile for me. Honestly just didn't seem to have anything to "blog" about. Then it hit me, my blog is an adult version of a diary. So I have to write a little something everyday!!

 

Received a wonderful surprise in the mail yesterday. DH had ordered Just Nan's Tulip Time Frame, chart, and fabric, for our anniversary next week!!! I about screamed when I opened it!! First time in 20 years DH has bought me cross stitch for our anniversary. I think I will keep him for another 20 years!!

 

Speaking of stitching I have more S-A-L's then I can handle! But I'm hanging in there. I did manage a little stitching time to complete a very sweet San Man design . I will also post a pic of my LHN WIP. I was pleasantly suprised to find  that when I opened the LHN chart for "Spot of Coffee", that there was also a version printed for "Spot of Tea". Since I'm a definite Tea drinker I have chosen to stitch the Tea version.

 

A little dissapointed with the BC Winter Wonderland design. The last of the four charts seems to look like the first one. Maybe I will try and change it up a bit? Need to think on this one!!

 

I broke down and bought a pair of Crocs. Crocs are, in my opinion, big ugly shoes, but darn it  they are soooo comfortable!!! I wore my new pair all day yesterday and my feet have never been happier!!! The older I get the more my tatse in shoes look a little odd but the more comfortable they become!!! Good-bye heels hello AHHHHHHH!!!!!

 

Started stitching on my third LK Christmas ornament last night. They are cute!!! May have to stitch two more complete sets for my sister and mom!!

 

Having a bit of "dry hands" crisis. This winter weather has reaaly taken a toll on my hands this winter , not to mention the all the washing I do. I have been using "Crabtree and Evelyn's Rosewater Hand Therapy" at night, which helps tremendously but it's the lotion I'm using during the day, so I can stitch, that seems to be the problem! I have been using "Udderly Smooth" for years just because it doesn't leave my hands feeling greasy. But lately it doesn't seem to be benifiting my hands! So I'm asking all of you what lotion or products do you use, while stitching? I'm always looking for new ideas!!

 

Off to stitch a bit!!! I hope all of you have a wonderful day!!!

 

Hugs and prayers for those who need them!!!!