trimming the tree and reading books.

hello there kittens.
for the past couple days i've spent every free second helping mr. shirey study for his fist ever master's level midterm (which is tonight!) and making pretties for our first christmas tree together. so it's safe to say that we both have been boring shut ins this week with no interesting blogging material. but hey, we're not complaining.
so without further adieu, here's some little somethings that i made this week:

christmas bells. pattern found here

granny square trees. pattern found here

heart garland. pattern found here

eggnog and long weekend lovin'

hello hi hey.

things have been a little crazy here in the shirey abode. since friday was veteran's day, the army was kind enough to give its fellas and ladies a four day weekend. yes. four beautiful days of pure weekend bliss. 

so the mister and i have been using our time catching up on dates and tv shows and staying up all night playing video games and crocheting/knitting. here's a little sneak peak.

beard hats are better hats.

pure gold.

sippin'' on one of many glasses of eggnog

well folks, there you have it. some reasons to my blogging absence. what did you do this weekend? you should tell me all about it.  

over and out,

rebekah

Fig.

one day as i was scouring the sale rack at hobby lobby, i came across two skeins of lion brand's wool ease thick and quick in a beautiful fig colorway.
since the weather here in georgia is slowly changing to cool, i decided i needed a new little something to wear around my neck. so i got started on a new cowl. here's that pattern (which is so simple):

materials: two skeins of wool ease thick and quick or any other bulky yarn
size P crochet hook.

ch 50. join. be sure not to twist!
Rnd 1: ch 3. dc in next st and in each remaing ch sts. join with a sl st.
Rnd 2: ch 1. sc in the blo in next st and in each remaining dc. join with a sl st.
Rnd 3: repeat rnd 2.
Repeat these three rounds until cowl measures desired length.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

see, isn't that simple? ENJOY!!

now go outside and take pictures!!

day dream believer.

lately i've been so busy with crocheting pretties for this upcoming craft fair/outdoor sale, that i've had no time to play. i'm honestly so excited about this great opportunity that i've found myself not only day dreaming about it but having some honest to goodness late night dreams about all the yarned items i've been creating. i really really hope to sell out of all my goodies. not only would that boost my timid girl confidence but also add some needed funds to the bank. christmas is approaching rather quick and plane tickets to oklahoma don't buy themselves. 

being a one income family is a little tough at times. i appreciate my mister for working so hard everyday to support us but i would like to contribute. 

so cross your finger for me and hope i make out like a little bandit. 

and for all of you out there who might find yourself a little stressed or worried, take a little look at this and get lost in it's cuteness. 

i only need to make a million more.