Feel Good Friday!

Oh my goodness! Today has been CRAPTASTIC! I mean, I didn't end up in jail and I'm still alive and have all my limbs but it definitely tested my level of niceness and nerves. Luckily for mama, OMP had a cocktail, sushi and a kiss waiting for me when I got home today. Did I mention how much I love my friends too? They rock my socks and always talk me off the ledge.

Keeping with the St. Patrick's Day theme of yesterday and because I know some of you are still feeling a little green, so to celebrate that special feeling,  I give you Feel Good Friday, the green theme.

 I like green and I like turtles....Pattern girl can stitch up some cuteness.

Have you seen Elizabeth Holcomb's blog before? Oh for the love of all things cute. A Terrier pin cushion! I am DYING! DYING! I wonder if she wants to swap some embroidery for a pin cushion? You can also check out her main website here.

 

This Christan Dior bag is over the top and way out of my price range but I love it. 

I could totally use a green dress like this. Digforvictory has the cutest vintage dresses.

Ahhhhhh,,,,smell the flowers and blow out the candles....smell the flowers and blow out the candles.....I feel so much better! Nice breath in and out, a Friday night cocktail in hand, lots of stitching to do and great green thoughts to satisfy even the grouchiest OLP (that's me! ). I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Why Do You Stink?

Conversation with OMP:

Me: Why do you stink?

OMP: I don't stink, lady

Me: Yes you do, I can smell you from here.

OMP: That's you!

(pause for a moment of right pit smelling)

Me: No it's not! It's you!

OMP: Did you smell your other pit?

(pause for smelling of left pit)

Me: Shut up!

Apparently, all day long, I wondered why my boss and my husband smelled so bad. I only put deodorant on one side.

Tie One On Tuesday

Yahoo! It's almost St. Patrick's Day and I'm ready to get my green on. Now, I'm not a fan of going out on St. Patrick's Day. Too many amateurs out there not really enjoying the process or the taste of the cocktail. Their only purpose is to get drunk and be obnoxious. Now, I'm all for being obnoxious, just not as a drunken mess. A cocktail should be savored.

Irish eyes are smiling all the way back to the Emerald Isle. This is a very simple green drink with an interesting twist.

Emerald Isle
1 oz. gin
1 tsp green creme de menthe
2 dashes orange bitters
Fill shaker with ice and pour in ingredients
Shake well and pour into a martini glass.

I've have not seen this drink before but it sounds really interesting and looks pretty cool. Don't pour too fast or the alcohol won't "set up"

Irish Flag Shot
3/4 oz green creme de menthe
3/4 oz Irish cream
3/4 oz Brandy
You want to pour each shot over a spoon so it will retain separation and pour slowly. The green creme de menthe is the bottom layer and then work you way up. Now shoot it! 

This last cocktail sounds SO yummy, and why shouldn't it. It taste just like candy. It would be a wonderful after dinner drink to wash down that stinky corned beef and cabbage. On a side note, I would like to think that this is what The Dude's girlfriend would drink. Something a little sweeter than a Caucasian.

Irish Candy
3 oz. Baileys Irish Cream
1-1/4 oz. Chocolate Raspberry Liqueur
1 oz. White Creme de Cacao.  Mix together over ice and serve.


Well my little leprechauns-there ya go, a few cocktails to sip while you're pinching everyone's booty.

Here's to health, peace and prosperity. May the flower of love never be nipped by the frost of disappointment, nor shadow of grief fall among your family and friends.

Scrappy Dog Sunday!

 

See these punks, they are my whole world. They are: bark at nothing, take up a whole king size bed and nip at small children beasts and they have me wrapped around their little paws.

A lot of people ask me why I take so many pictures of the dogs sleeping.

I reply, have you ever tried to slow down a Jack Russell? Have you ever tried to get an action shot? It looks a little like this...

I'm not really what that white blur is.

So, until I can get a camera that can keep up with a Jack Russell and a monster Min Pin, you'll keep seeing this.

Feel Good Friday!

I'm feeling good on this Friday! So, Lent started on Wednesday and even though I'm not Catholic, I always give up something. This year was no exception and I gave up watching and reading the news. I am a news junkie so giving it up is hard. Especially with what has just happened in Japan. I also gave up sitting my butt on the couch so much. I am planning on walking more and getting the pups out. Now, there are some things I just can not give up...

I can never give up my stitching

 

 

 

Or anything sweet. I am baker satisfies my sweet tooth.

Oh, I could never give these up. EVER...

And you must be crazy if you think I'm giving up this beast any time soon. 

 

 

 

Hippty Hoppity

It's time to start thinking of spring and Easter. What better way then with these patterns.

Is it me or does this bunny look very evil. Run chicky! Run!

Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

I've always wanted to say that. It just cracks me up and now I want fried chicken for dinner. Dang! You win again chicken dinner!


And the winners are....drum roll please......

First winner for Scandinavian Stitches is....

Giddy99! Yahoo! Go Giddy99! Get funky!



And the second winner for Scandanavian Needlecraft is...

Denise! Oh yeah! Denise! You rock!


Big thanks to everyone that entered and for reading my silly blog. You guys rock my world!

Stay tune for more crafts, words of wisdom and contests. I have a lot more goodies to give away.


*I will email the winners to get your mailing addresses.