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Semi done

Someone sent me an email and kindly suggested I might want to update my blog now and then.

Getting a bit tired of looking at those cupcakes?

So I am this close to finishing my runner.

I wish the colors were coming out better in my pictures. I give up on my photography skills (and my post editing isn't helping either).

I still have to do a blanket stitch around the green outer edge. I have to confess that I really don't like the blanket stitch. I think it is a very inelegant stitch. Too aggressively home-spun for me. It does help that this doesn't have a contrasting color for the floss. The outer edge will be done in the same green as the felt.

There are 96 French knots in that runner. Why do I always like to count how many French knots I've done? Sense of accomplishment I suppose.

This was a fun project and I love the colors I decided to do it in. I think they are very soothing.

So onto the next project – Should I start a brand new one or keep plugging away at my 'to be finished' projects?

Valentine mystery

Look what was just delivered to Rick and I. No name on the card except for Cupid.

Hmmm – I do have my suspicions on who may be behind this. Oh I do love a good mystery! Especially a sweet one.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Randomness

Normally I don't go for the brights but I was drawn to these cheerful, Springy green buttons.

I don't know if my outlook is just brighter or if I'm just longing for Spring.

Sara as soon as it warms up and the chicks start laying eggs let's have a celebratory cocktail party up at the Cottage. I'll send out the invitations.

Back a few years ago I saw a spread in Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion (a moment of silence while we mourn its passing…………) of a woman that collected vintage sand pails. They were so colorful and time-worn (= loved) and just stood out against the backdrop of white in the rest of the room. I decided right then and there I was going to collect them myself. Until I priced them. Okay maybe not.

Then Kelly gave me this vintage salt water taffy tin and I've spent the morning, pouring over my saved issues of MEHC to see if I could find that article again.

Thank you for all the movie set/decoration comments. I have a number of movies to add to my Netflix queue.

Chéri

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I can't wait for the movie Chéri to come out. It's based on the novel of the same name by Colette but that isn't the reason I want to see it. I want to see it for the set. And for Kathy Bates.

It is set in Paris in the 1920's. Costumes are going to be fabulous. I think I have to go to the UK, Belgium or Germany to see it though. I can't find a US release date.

I know I've posted about this before but really I just go to the movies to see the sets. Practical Magic, Stepmom, Amelie, Chocolat, Passion of Mind, The Holiday, Something's Gotta Give, Green Card, You've Got Mail, Father of the Bride…I'm sure I'm forgetting some.

What's your favorite movie for the sets or the costumes?

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