Sunday Scripture...

John 2:13 via SamaritansPurse.org

 

Bake, Rattle and Roll...

Hearts and Snowflakes

Sorry for the song title pun. It was Handsome's idea, and my geeky sense of humor actually loved it! Friday was a snowy day, so baking was the perfect way to spend it. I chose the snowflakes to match the day, and hearts because...well, aren't hearts always a good choice?

Frosted Hearts and Snowflake Cookies

I used my favorite cutout cookie and frosting recipes, and added colored gel to the icing for a sweet pink marbled look. I dipped some most of the cookies in sugar crystals to make them glisten, too. These are larger cutout cookies (except for the little hearts) so the recipe only yielded a dozen and a half, total.

I also made another batch of the Koulourakia cookies, so there are also three dozen of those. They're perfect with morning coffee or afternoon tea. At any rate, they'll be a nice, sweet treat to satisfy our cravings for a while.

That means today will be a good day to stitch! I'm going to settle into my favorite needlework chair, grab one of my current projects, and dance the day away.

Absolutely Nothing...

A Relaxing Day

 

That's what I did Thursday...absolutely nothing. I took the day off. I did spend time in the studio, but I read, I enjoyed my cuppa tea, and I sorted through my fibers. No heavy lifting.

This week, I've baked bread, cleaned the studio, met my declutter goal for January (thanks, Di!), and did a little housework and bookkeeping. I also created and shipped an order, and updated a few shop listings. So, I was ready to take a little break.

I'm thinking that baking cookies (for my Handsome Cookie Monster) is in order today. Perhaps Valentine-themed treats would be appropriate? I think it would be a nice way to roll into the weekend. Gosh! Friday already? Off to grab my morning coffee. The Barn Girls are waiting...