Making Popcorn Again...

My Crocheted Popcorn

 

Remember when I started this last winter? Of course, I didn't make more over the summer (lol), but I'm enjoying making more in the evenings now.

If you're interested in creating your own crocheted popcorn garlands, you can go back and read my previous posts HERE, and HERE. The first post includes a link to a YouTube video (in case you're a visual learner).

Don't Add Butter!

 

Doesn't it look like real popcorn? I could imagine sitting in the evening with a popcorn scented candle burning while you crochet. (No. I don't have one. lol) Oh! If you're loving my crochet hook, it's from Furls Crochet HERE. They have gorgeous hooks, and they feel great in your hand.

Crocheted Popcorn Garland Pattern

If you like to have your own typed pattern, here's the file. Just click on it to make it larger, and you can save it from this post, too. Once saved, you can print it out on your computer for a hard copy. Have fun!

Tuesdays With Tag - I Survived!...

Gettin' Beautiful

Hi, Everybody!

Well, it finally happened. I got buffed and puffed...and I survived! It happened last Thursday, and I still smell like a dandy! 

I have to say "thanks" to Miss Joy at Canine Design in Plymouth, WI. She used to take care of Mom and Dad's other dogs before they moved to Florida. She had a mobile unit and would go to their house to groom the Golden retrievers. The dogs loved her, so Mom and Dad knew if she was still in business, they'd ask her to do all of us again. She traveled around in that van for twenty years, but now she has a great storefront where dogs go to her for a change.

Don't Bother Me. I'm Concentratin'

 

Mom will groom me at home durin' the summer, but we don't have a table like this. Mom said she sure wishes we did! I can't wiggle around when I'm up here. (Believe me. I tried.) There's a restraint on my neck and my back end to make sure I don't fall down - or give Miss Joy any grief while she's workin'. 

I got a brushin'; then a bath; then blow dryin'; and finally the brush 'n trim. Mom and Dad giggled when they saw my feet trimmed to look like a puppy, and she made my back legs look like fluffy drums sticks. I think I look awesome! My fur is really silky soft now, too.

All Done! Like My Tie?

When Mom and Dad got to Miss Joy's to pick me up, they saw that I wasn't wearin' a bandana. Instead, she finished off my session by puttin' a bow on it. Bow tie, that is. How do you like me now?

Miss Joy made my visit fun. She said I was a good boy, and it was easy, 'cuz she's awesome! I'm glad that I got to go to her for my groomin'. I'll go back there any time...as long as it's only once or twice a year. After all, we don't want this to become a habit, you know.

I'll see you again in seven. 'til then..."Corgi On, Corgi Strong!" 

Platter Rack Reveal...

Completed Dining Room Platter Rack

 

As planned, I spent Saturday painting the bare wood of my new platter rack. This location in the dining room was the best place for it, and because of the dogs, we decided it shouldn't go all the way to the floor. As it worked out, there was still enough space for my antique commode to fit below it. I asked Handsome if he thought I should paint it and got a resounding "no". I'm inclined to agree. That would be a lot of white.

"Populated" Platter Rack

So, now you can see my very large Spode turkey platter, and why I wanted needed a place designed especially for it. I've been so concerned that it would get broken. In our Florida home, I had more than a few places where it could be displayed, but there just wasn't a natural place (large enough) for it here...until now.

I'm very happy with the way it turned out, and now I can stop fretting about  it. I have a handy place, near the rest of the set, and the bonus was more storage for our other serving pieces.

This week will be spent creating a few Christmas gifts, adding new items to my online shop, doing laundery (ugh), and making some treats in the kitchen. I'll be sure to share what I'm working on, and perhaps inspire you with a few things you can do, too. Hope you'll follow along.