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Have you ever walked into a person’s home for the first time and felt instantly at home? That happened to me yesterday when my youngest son and I went to my friend Lydia’s house. She greeted me at the door wearing the most adorable embroidered vintage apron. Our plan was to spend some time knitting, but first she gave me the tour of her beautiful home.

Each room has a different seasonal theme. Look at this fall vignette in her kitchen.

The living room has a summer theme. Here is a picture of her fireplace. How cute is this!

I love the rag garland she made and hung with pictures. The pictures are squares of wallpaper in coordinating colors put into different sized frames painted the same color.

Here’s the close up of the garland Lydia made. It is so pretty!

After the tour, she had a tea party ready for the kids. They had hot tea in little porcelain cups, homemade cookies straight from the oven, and yummy snacks. Doesn’t Lydia look so cute in her apron?!

While the kids were having their party, we went into the living room and Lydia helped me with my knitting. It had been a year since I had last knitted, and I had forgotten everything - even how to cast on! But she’s a good teacher, and after I finally untangled my yarn I made some decent progress!

Thanks Lydia - I had a GREAT time!

My friend Sara came over yesterday and we spent the morning beading!

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And our final products - I made a necklace that well, you can’t really see. And Sara made a bracelet that well, you can’t really see either. So you’ll just have to take my word for it - we made some cute jewelry!

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Sara is an artist and brought me a print of one of her paintings - isn’t it GREAT!! I love it and can’t wait to frame it and hang it up in my craft room - I have the perfect spot for it.

Thank you Sara - we had a great time having you and your kiddos over!