Friday, January 28, 2011

Comfy Cozy

After yesterday's post brought up such intense feelings in all of you stuck under blankets of snow, I thought today I'd show some more appropriate winter photos....
Daniel is traveling this weekend (enjoying the snow in New York City!) and I did something very unusual. I built a fire in the fireplace this afternoon. When Daniel is home, he builds the fires and when he's gone, I never think of doing so myself. But this afternoon, I had hankering for real coziness and a fire in the fireplace is part of that for me.
Add to that a good cup of tea, a walnut brownie, another Miss Marple mystery, and a beautiful slouch hat in the making,
and the result is a truly cozy afternoon!

When I had the privilege of meeting Vicki of 2 Bags Full in person here in Savannah a few months ago, she brought me three skeins of  this gorgeous silver yarn with sparkly sequins. Then she also gave me the pattern for this perfect slouch hat. I think it'll look great with my silver hair...  Thank you, Vicki!!

Tomorrow, I may actually have some art to show you. I'm working on a small piece that just isn't quite there yet. The talented Anne of El Milagro Studios gave me some valued input (thank you, Anne!!) and now I have an idea of what must be done to move this along. We'll see...

Thank you all for your comments on my last posts! I always love, love, love hearing from you!!! Wishing you a great start to your weekend...

12 comments:

  1. LOVE the walnut brownie and cuppa Tea...want some company!!!
    Always lovely to snuggle up with comforts surrounding you.
    Have a great weekend.
    Char.x
    (I think that hat will look great on you...can you post a photo when it's done!)

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  2. Have a wonderful weekend, My Dear!!!

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  3. yay..sounds like a most perfect, cozy day..and also the perfect setting for a Miss Marple scene!Yum that looks good!
    Your creations are beautiful..how lovely of her to give you some!I love silver!
    Enjoy! Happy Wkd
    Kiki~

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  4. And while Silke was totally enjoying herself this afternoon, I baked her buns.
    Yes.
    I did.
    ;-D

    Will you still talk to me??? LOL!!!

    XXOO~~♥
    Anne....who wishes she had a fireplace....

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  5. I wish I was at your house this afternoon. That fire and the brownie look especially good!

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  6. Enjoy a wonderful and cozy weekend, Silke! :) Theresa

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  7. Walnut brownies?! We never have walnut brownies! Where'd that come from? And why did it magically appear when I was out of town?! (Turn about is fair play, I guess: I had a luscious berry tartlet at a cozy, warm cafe on Lexington Avenue as the snow was coming down and the New Yorkers were bustling home after a long work week.)

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  8. You are off to a wonderful start for the week-end. Mind if I join you?

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  9. Liebe Silke,

    endlich haben wir hier Sonne. Dadurch sieht
    alles positiver aus.

    Herzliche Grüße
    Angela und Elisabeth

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  10. Ohhhh, das sieht wirklich kuschelig aus! Und die Wolle ist grandios, die sieht bestimmt toll an Dir aus! LG Stefanie

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  11. Hi dear Silke,
    that sure have been a very cosy, and sweet afternoon. Your brownie ,uuhhhhmmmm -looks so rich and yummy,- and the yarn from dear Vicki, beautifull- be sure to show us the finished hat :)
    And Silke, we too often forget to make life cosy,for ourselves--I`m glad you made your day wonderfull, just for you.
    Warm hug-Dorthe

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  12. Oh my..yes this is a cozy post:) The fire, the brownie and tea and that beautiful hat you are making! Hmmmmm Sounds like a great day!!

    Blessings...
    xoxo Gert

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