St. Patrick's Day

As I have mentioned in years past, I love St. Paddy's Day. We get together with the same couple every year and do something fun to celebrate. This year started off extra special, as I won this scarf from Crafty Holly Louise.

How cute is this?  Holly's stitches are totally even and gorgeous, and I just adore the white flower that she put on it.

I seriously love it (and I'm not really a cowl person). If you want one, or something similar, feel free to check out her shop!

Also, we celebrated with Guinness Floats & Mint Swirled cookies with our dear friends, Kev and Linds. It was nothing compared to last year's feast of corned beef, cabbage, and Guinness & Bailey's cupcakes; but it was fun. And that's what counts. If you want the recipe for the cookies, check it out on FireWifey [and just FYI they are gluten free :) ]

Do you have St. Patrick's Day traditions? What about Easter, since, ya know, that has also happened since then? :)

Gallery Wall

Matt and I have been working on this entryway gallery wall for quite some time. I put the finishing touches on, just in time for his graduation party! I just realize that you cannot see the whole effect because of the Instagram crop. Oh well. I shall see if I can find another. I am so happy with the final look though. We have some great family pics from many years up there. And they are all "matted." I did most of the matting with cardstock and / or posterboard. It's cheaper, and we do what we can!

The making of fire cookies...

Leftover sangria definitely needs a place in my fridge!

Done any fun decorating in your house recently? Do you think a sangria dispenser is a must in your fridge?

Insta-Tues

I'm back with more Instagram pictures. Sadly, I cannot share many of the crochet ones, because they are all gifts! Oh well.  Here is what else is going on in my life...

A fun twisty hairdo. Thanks, Pinterest.

Napping kitty and Christmas decor (and La Push blanket)!

The other napping kitten with our Christmas village in the back

Coffee & Tea from our date to the Apple Farm

We're training for a 5k. It has actually been fun (also, cold)!

I made myself some business cards the other day!

Friday baking -- Brown Sugar Springerle with cookie stamps

Saturday Baking - Baklava Tassies, Spritz  Trees & Wreaths, Mint Meringues, & Andes Mint Cookies. Wow.

What's new with you? Doing any baking in addition to crafting? Also, I know that many of you follow my other blog, Newly Wife, so I try not to post things here that will show up there (but you can learn how to make the meringues over there today)! I cannot wait to show you all more crocheted items after the 25th!