We have a WINNER!! And I have a new haircut

So I got my hair cut tonight- I absolutely love it!! I was looking through my computer files to find a before picture and the only picture I have of me with my hair down was clear back in JULY- if that wasn't a sign I need to get my hair cut I don't know what is!

AFTER- With my Penny Dog!

AFTER- side view

BEFORE with LONG HAIR (self portrait from the photography challenge!!)

It is so much shorter and feels very light and fun- I am hoping I will be able to style it good though- always makes me a bit nervous!


So what do you think? Good change- or I chopped off all my pretty hair? :)

It is also time to announce the winner of the Thanksgiving Giveaway- 

And the Winner is:

Comment Number 12-

AussieStar- You are so generous to give away some things just in time for Chrissy. :) Being from the southern hemisphere, we don't have the snowy Xmas. Instead we usually have a very hot one. Have a wonderful time with yours over Xmas. :)
Aussie Star


I will be in contact with you to have you pick your prize!

Thanksgiving Giveaway- Cross Stitch and Embroidery Fabric- Plus Pattern!!!

Sorry things have been slow around the blog lately- all of the projects I have been working on have been SECRETS!!!

To break the boredom I though I would have a giveaway for my stitchy friends!! I know not all of my readers cross stitch and embroider- but this giveaway is for those that do!

I am giving away 2 items from my Etsy Store (or another piece of linen or aida- you can request colors and counts- I will do my best to find what you want from my inventory- Largest Size available is 18"X27")

AND

Your choice of ONE of the following NEW cross stitch patterns/kits.

Mirabilia- Giggles In The Snow (pattern only)

Mirabilia- The Forest Goddess (pattern only)

Mirabilia- Ring Around The Rose Tree (pattern only)

Newton's Law- Thinking of You (kit)

To Enter-

All you have to do is leave a comment

For Additional Entries-

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Share this giveaway on your blog, facebook or Twitter and leave a comment telling me where you shared it.

Giveaway Closes November 30th at 8:00 p.m.

Winner Will be Announced December 1st

Good Luck!! And I am really thankful for my readers!!

Photography Challenge Week #16- Someone You Love

I have been slacking on my photo challenge posts- last week was something that I made .

So here is a picture of some homemade cupcakes I made- mmmm.

This week's challenge is someone that you love. I love all of my nieces and nephews but this is a fun picture that I got of my little niece Marley! She is such a joy in my life!

Linking Up with A Step in The Journey for the 20 Week Photography Challenge.

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Birthday Little Sis!!

Today I want to wish a very very Happy Birthday to my sweet, funny, fun and beautiful little sister Ellen!!

I miss you so much since you moved to Colorado but I am excited to see you over the holidays!!

Thanks for stopping by!

Tuesday 10- 10 Amazing Thanksgiving Recipes

Do you know what you are taking to Thanksgiving Dinner this year?? Luckily I don't have to host so I only have to pick out 2-3 recipes to take, but I will let you in on a secret- I haven't decided yet!!

This year all of my usual planning ahead traits seem to have taken a nap, so I am flying by the seat of my pants! I am sure I will decide soon!

In the meantime, here are 10 great recipes I have gathered from blogland to help speed my decision along! Hope you find them useful!!

Appetizers

1. Healthy Buffalo Chicken Rolls at Can You Stay for Dinner?

These look amazing- may want to try them just at home first :)

2. Turkey Cheese Ball at Gluesticks

How cute and clever is this, plus yummy!

Main Course

3. Roasted Green Beans With Shallots and Garlic at A Little Bit Crunchy a Little Bit Rock and Roll

A mix up from the usual green beans.

4.Tomato Basil Soup For a Crowd at Tales of A Trophy Wife 

I LOVE tomato basil soup- this sounds so good!

5.Butternut Squash Casserole at Let's Try These

This looks like a great way to incorporate harvest vegetables into dinner, yumm!

6.Asiago Garlic Rolls at Frugal Antics of a Harried Homemaker

MMMM Garlic Cheese Bread- enough said.

Desserts

7. Two Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Muffins at Scout's Stitches

These are great if you have to prepare something in a hurry, mix it together and you have some yummy muffins!

8. Owl Cupcakes at Simple Girl

Owls are so cute!! Love their little beaks

9. Peanut Butter and Chocolate Caramel Corn at A Pumpkin and A Princess

Wow, this looks simply amazing and a great treat to SHARE at a family get together!

10. Whole Wheat Pie Crust at Feeding Nine on a dime

I have been looking for a simple Whole Wheat Pie Crust forever!

I will be linking up with Under The Table and Dreaming.

Thanks for stopping by!!