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Tuesday Tip

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:32:00 +0000

If you have an opportunity to visit IRL with a bloggy friend, seize that chance!

Saturday was that opportunity for me. After weeks of planning, battling colds and funky Southern weather, Petra from This Good Steward and I were finally able to exchange our cyber-hugs for real ones.

Real Hugs are much better than Cyber-Hugs! ☺
Larri and Petra (This Good Steward)

We found a central location for our meet-up (and one of my favorite places to visit!) in Gastonia, NC at Mary Jo's. How exciting it was to introduce the Mary Jo's empire to Petra. I loved seeing her beautiful blue eyes widen as we walked through the doors and she took in all that fabric!

Happiness Is...Meeting Bloggy Friends at the Fabric Store!

Unless you've experienced it, I'm not sure I can explain the instant connection you feel when finally meeting a bloggy friend. Your friend, who has been part of your life through words, becomes part of your life through a tangible moment. It's exciting and fun in a nervous energy sort of way. ☺ I have more to share with you about this meet-up, though it will have to wait until later this week.

Thank you, dearest Petra (and Rick!), for spending your Saturday with LittleGirl and me. We loved every minute!

Have you ever had a meet-up with one of your bloggy friends?

Happy Tuesday!

Happy Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 12:01:00 +0000

Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another,

because love covers a multitude of sins.

1 Peter 4:8

Happy 18th Anniversary

to my Dear Husband (DH)!

And Happy Sunday to you! ☺

New Project

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:12:00 +0000

See this chair?

It's about to be covered in this...

Here's a close-up of the fabric...

Robert Allen HomeStudio Dotted Trellis
If it looks familiar, check out the curtains from Crate & Barrel. ☺

Eep! My first try at upholstery!

Here's my plan of action...

Remove each piece of fabric from chair.
Number them as I remove them.
Stand back and look at the pile of fabric pieces and now-naked chair.
Shout, "Holy Frijoles! What have I done?!?"
Take a breath, maybe a sip of something strong, and start cutting out new pieces of fabric.
Put them back on in reverse numerical order.

Have you ever upholstered furniture?

Happy Friday!

Way Back When Wednesday - 22Feb2012

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:22:00 +0000

These are the types of photos I treasure most...because I have absolutely no recollection of taking this snapshot. The year my second son was born, I was plagued with post-partum depression. Some call it the 'baby blues'. I call it an evil torment of hormones. Most of his first year is a complete blur for me. I was going through the Momma paces, but I wasn't experiencing the joys of his life.

This photo makes me a bit sad since I cannot revive the memory of the moment; however, I'm grateful for having enough of 'me' still around to do the perfunctory things, such as taking a quick snapshot of my adorable and much-loved baby boy. Isn't he beautiful? If I had to guess, I'd say he just finished eating one of still-favorite foods...sweet potatoes.

I do recognize the chair in which he is sitting. That was our 'saving grace' chair...from the wind-up swing. Was I glad to have one of those for my kids! ☺ I loved that you could remove it, flip the little handlebar back, and sit it upon the floor. It was so nice to have a portable carryall that was lighter than the 4-in-1 carseat thingie. I'd tote my babies all around the house with me, while completing my daily tasks. They'd accompany me to the kitchen, laundry room, bedrooms...and probably the bathrooms too. ☺

I try to be sanguine about photos such as these. I suppose whatever little piece from the snapshot I can elicit from my mind is better than nothing at all...sigh.

Do you have photos you don't remember taking?

Happy Wednesday!

Tuesday's Tip

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:04:00 +0000

Use Allrecipes! That's my tip. Every new recipe I've tried over the last two weeks has been amazingly good. Here's the recipes I'm adding to our menus...

Photo from Wannabe Chefette

Slow Cooker Enchiladas

Until we tire of it, this will replace Taco Tuesday at our house. Oh my goodness. It's so fabulous. Just the right touch of spicy heat. Bonus: leftovers taste even better than the first meal!

Photo from Lil Miss Cutie Cook

Slow Cooker Creamy Potato Soup

Easy-peasy and oh-so-delicious! I love the simplicity of the ingredients. Makes for a simple lunch. Now to find a bread bowl recipe to serve this soup.

Photo from Hannah

Fluffy Pancakes Recipe

This is my new go-to Saturday breakfast recipe. I like it because I don't need special ingredients. The batter bubbles up from baking soda / vinegar combination, which makes for a great Science lesson. These are truly the fluffiest pancakes I've ever made. Add some cinnamon & nutmeg to the dry ingredients for some extra flavor.

What are your favorite breakfast-lunch-dinner recipes

that you use over and over again?

Happy Tuesday!

Happy Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0000

Can you tell we had two cameras from different angles snapping photos at the same time? ☺

This was last weekend when my brother and sisters came for a visit.

I hadn't seen my brother in over a year and a half.

We had a fabulous time. I love my family!

Happy Sunday!

Au Courant - Red, White, & Honey

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

In an effort to actually CREATE instead of

simply reading and being inspired,

Thursday's posts are all about my latest crafting efforts.

I'd like to say I have several finishes for this week; however, that isn't true...sigh. The Valentine's Table Runner is still a WIP...sigh. It still needs to have the binding attached...sigh. Okay. Enough of the heavy breathing. On with Au Courant!

Whether or not it was finished, that runner was going to grace our Valentine's Dinner table. It added a nice bit of color to all the white.

I like the simplicity of the runner...charm squares cut in half, and then stacked down the center; and more squares cut in half twice before stacking for the right and left sides.

And one more look at the runner and table. The plan is to bind with the charms scraps. What do you think? Should I make it a scrappy binding, or should I bind in a solid color? Red? Pink? White?

We grilled steaks for our Valentine's Dinner, and served those with the kids' favorite veggies. We also had a cheesy broccoli rice casserole. It was a very enjoyable dinner. We took turns focusing on one family member, and telling that person one thing we loved most about them. It was a great way to show our love for one another, and I especially enjoyed watching my kids' grin and glow as they heard what we loved about each of them.

We finished dinner with a Cherry Crisp Vanilla Parfait. The hot crisp melts the vanilla ice cream, swirling creamy cool into cherry goodness. Yum!

The only other crafting I did this week was to make a sleeve for LittleGirl's Valentine gift for her teacher. We opted for a jar of local Sourwood Honey this year. The sleeve was a 2-minute sewing project. It's made from stretch lace, and makes an elegant presentation.

We placed the jar into a clear cellophane bag along with a homemade paper heart. We wrote "Happy Valentine's Day to a honey of a teacher!" So sorry. I forgot to take a photo of the wrapped gift. I will definitely use this type of presentation again, so I'll be sure to snap a pic next time. Hopefully, LittleGirl's teacher will like this. Unfortunately, she hasn't seen the gift. The night before Valentine's, she fell and broke her arm. Ouch! Mrs. F - if you're reading this, we hope you feel much better soon!

That's all the crafting for me this week. It's time to stitch up some new clothes. I've got some yummy knits and even some denim just waiting to be made into closet creations. Can't wait to show you that next week!

What have you been crafting?

Happy Thursday!

Way Back When Wednesday - 15Feb2012

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:23:00 +0000

Did you have a lovely Valentine's Day? I certainly hope you did! Our day was full of chocolates, school, school parties, and meetings. We finished with a family dinner, grilled steaks and candlelight. The candles sat upon the table runner...that isn't bound....sigh. I'll have photos for you tomorrow.

Today's snapshot takes us back two decades...

It's my beloved and me on our very first Valentine's Day together! We went to dinner with a group of friends and family. We ate at an Italian restaurant named Alberto's. We dined on steak, and ate the best lobster I've ever had. One of our couple-friends got engaged. I'm happy to report they are still married!

As you see, we're sporting hair and fashion from the early nineties. Only AquaNet had the lacquer-like abilities to hold that kind of 'do. I'm sure it took me hours to artfully master my hair. Ha! The red silk suit I'm wearing was a Christmas gift from DH. He still has the best taste in clothing, and always manages to find something perfectly tailored for me. He's a keeper!

It's the only piece of fashion I've held onto all these years. Sadly, I can only fit one thigh into the skirt. And after nursing three kids, those princess seams on the jacket don't quite meet up where they were originally planned. I'm not sure why I keep the suit. Perhaps I should hack it up and turn it into a new memory.

Have you kept any clothes from decades back?

Why or why not?

Happy Wednesday!

Can't Blog...Furiously Stitching

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:46:00 +0000

The Valentine Runner is almost finished...if I can sneak in a few minutes of sewing today. I think I'll just squeak by having it done for tomorrow. Chat with y'all later, okay? ☺

Happy Monday!

Au Courant - Finishes and a WIP

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:31:00 +0000

In an effort to actually CREATE instead of

simply reading and being inspired,

Thursday's posts are all about my latest crafting efforts.

Did you spew your coffee or beverage of choice onto your computer screen when you saw this blog post title? I know. It's been FOREVER since I posted an Au Courant finish. I not only have two, count 'em, two finishes; I also have a Work-In-Progress. Can we all shout a big "Wa-hoo!" please? ☺

First finish is a roll, make-up roll, that is. While in the midst of the Big Cleanout of 2012, I purged my make-up drawer of its expired contents. Contrary to popular belief, I really don't have a lot of make-up. I have the basics (foundation, mascara, lipstick) and just a few other enhancements to make me presentable to the public.

Since I was going through everything anyway, I decided that throwing all my brushes in a bag just wasn't cutting it anymore. I completed the purge and ran to the sewing room. In a matter of minutes (measuring the fabric and deciding on the number of pockets took the longest), I had a new make-up roll. To complete the roll, I fished threw my vintage button collection and found one that compliments the fabric. The closure is an elasticized hairband.

I LOVE THIS ROLL! It just makes me happy to see those sweet faces smiling at me when I open the drawer. I purposely have a larger pocket at one end for holding my powders, though they are not in this photograph.

Outer Fabric & Pockets - Kiev Matryoshka Dolls Ivory from Fabric.com

Fabric.com Description: Designed by Maureen C. McNaughton for Elizabeth's Studio. Colors include cobalt blue, yellow, olive green, crimson, orange, rust, purple, burgundy, black and ivory with metallic gold accents throughout.

The red floral is something from my stash. It was purchased at my LQS. I'm sorry. I have no idea the name, designer, or manufacturer of this fabric. I know I need some more of it!

My second finish is, you guessed it, another Mug Rug. This is for an acquaintance who is recovering from surgery. I thought the Mug Rug, along with some baked goodies, would be a nice pick-me-up. It's from the Magic Garden line that I featured a few weeks ago in the Ruby's Auction.

With two finishes under my belt, I started on a very-late-but-I'm-hoping-I-get-it-done-in-time Valentine's Table Runner. This is supposed to be a gift; however, I'm thinking it will be gracing our table...next year.

Charm Squares - Always & Forever by Deb Strain for Moda
from Fat Quarter Shop

Still debating on which way to turn the strips.
What do you think? Should the outer strips be turned the same direction as in the photo above?
Or would it look better (and more 'random') to place them as in the 1st runner photo?

There you have it. That's what I've been crafting this week. It feels so good to get back in the sewing room. Far too long have I stayed out of there. When I walk into that room, I feel like shouting, "I'm Ba-aack!" ☺

What have you been crafting this week?

Happy Thursday!

Way Back When Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:00:00 +0000

I actually sewed yesterday! We're finally almost well at the House of Seams Inspired. I'm SO glad! This has been the most rotten cold ever. Back to the stitching...In the midst of all my purging, I decided I needed a new carry-all for some daily essentials. Yeah, I'm talkin' 'bout my make-up. ☺ And that's all I'm sayin' for now. I'll show you tomorrow when I can once again have an Au Courant Craft post.

On to the Way Back When photo! Actually, there are three of them this week...

Son #1

Son #2

LittleGirl

Call it Divine Intervention, or whatever you want. I happened to have my camera readily available...with film and a good battery in it...when each of my babies stood up for the first time. They all happened to do this around the same age, in the same nursery, in the same crib, and right after nap time. Sidenote/Crib Memory: Before the arrival of Son#1, we put that crib together in our living room. We rolled it down the hallway, managed to turn the corner to enter the nursery...only to realize the darn thing wouldn't fit through the door. We had to roll it back down the hallway and take it apart so it could be re-assembled in the room. Silly new parents-to-be. ☺

The reason they are in their 'glory' suits is because of their hot Greek blood. Those babies were like nuclear reactors! They'd get all hot and sweaty and uncomfortable during sleep. I learned very quickly with Son#1 to strip them down for naps and night-time.

Son#1 seems to be saying, "Hey, Momma! I'm standing!" look on his face. Son#2 has that "Am I in trouble, or do you love what I did?" expression. LittleGirl's "Look at me! Look what I did!" expression attitude makes me smile. What I love most is that I caught them all in the midst of a milestone. There have been so many since these days that are only a memory snapshot. I'm happy I was able to mark these baby moments for them with a photograph.

Did you / do you capture your children on film

during a big milestones?

Happy Wednesday!

Happy Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 11:52:00 +0000

Love that Dexter makes me laugh...even in his sleep.

No wonder I could hear him snoring from the other side of the house!

Happy Sunday, friends!

Favourite Things Friday - 3Feb2012

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:32:00 +0000

We've been battling nasty colds around here. Low-grade fevers, snottin' & sneezin'...just tons of fun. The House of Seams Inspired believes that the quickest cure for a cold is plenty of rest, lots of water & green tea, and a heaping dose of humor (not to mention Rockin' Rye for the adults...just kidding!).

This brings me to my Favourite this Friday: finding humor on the Internet. There's lots to choose from out there. Here are some that made me giggle while blowing my nose this week...

Source: dailypicksandflicks.com via Patricia on Pinterest

Source: Uploaded by user via Denise on Pinterest

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And the photo that made me laugh the hardest, and then turned into a huge coughing fit...but oh, so worth it. ☺

Source: Uploaded by user via Casey on Pinterest

What's your favourite this Friday?

Stop over at Shay's Quilting in My Pyjamas and link up!

Happy Friday!

Way Back When Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:30:00 +0000

Hey bloggy friends! Sorry I haven't been blogging as much.

I've been on a big purge. The entire house is getting a thorough purging and cleaning.

Gotta work while the motivation is there, right? ☺

Purging means no sewing. No sewing means no blogging.

I should be back to regular blogging by next week.

Thanks for hanging in there with me!

LitteGirl had just turned two when I snapped this photo in 2005. She sat still long enough for me to braid her hair. We were awaiting Daddy's arrival home for lunch. The braids didn't make it until then. She's never been a girl who likes her hair 'done up' for a long duration. That's BettyLou, her beloved doll, she's holding. BettyLou is quite well-loved and wears her loved look very well.

What do I remember most about this snapshot? The elements around it...

The fence was built by me. It was my first big DIY project. It took me three days to complete, and it was only about 12 feet long. The fence connected the house to the garage, while keeping the children in the backyard. DH helped build and attach the gate.

We had recently transformed our ugly red brick house, turning it into a beautiful Southern home with just a couple coats of paint. It still amazes me what a sprayer, a few hours, and paint can do for an inanimate object. The color was customized to match the siding of the 2-car garage (and apartment above it) DH and I built the year before.

The gorgeous plants were favorites of mine. Almost a decade later, I still miss them. FYI...If you want to take your plants with you, put them in a container while your house is for sale...and stipulate in the contract container plants are not included in the sale. The hosta was a gift from a dear neighbor. He grows the most beautiful plants, and is mighty generous with sharing them. He not only decked out my garden in this photo, he brought numerous plants to beautify our new home when we left the neighborhood. I think of him every Spring when the hosta poke out of the ground, prettying up our yard.

The shrub was my introduction into bartering. A friend had just opened a nursery and needed some printing and logo design work. In exchange for designing their logo and mail-outs, I received the stunning Butterfly Japanese Maple (Acer palmatum 'Butterfly' for all you Latin enthusiasts). The shrub was the perfect addition to my backdoor garden. It's variegated lacy leaves were always putting on a show. They were silvery white and creamy green in the Spring; and turned from the prettiest pink to the darkest magenta in the Fall and Winter. Wonder if the current homeowner appreciates that Butterfly Maple as much as I did? Maybe I should make a midnight garden-run. ☺

Do the backgrounds of your photos elicit memories of the past?

Happy Wednesday!

Happy Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 14:01:00 +0000

Way Back When Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:41:00 +0000

This is one of my all-time favorite snaps of my boys. I had been gifted with an SLR camera that year, 2002, and I took TONS of pictures. The lighting isn't perfect in this photo; however, the absolute joy on their faces is quite evident.

They were having the most fun playing in a big pile of leaves that day. The vibrant oranges and yellows and reds from the maple tree in our front yard provided hours of Fall play for the boys. They'd run and jump into the 'mountain', then scoop up fistfuls of those crunchy leaves to toss into the air.

The boys were rolling around in the leaves, each starting at one end and meeting in the middle of the pile. It was at this meeting moment, when I captured them in this image. It's also right before I announced it was time to go inside and take naps. Their expressions quickly changed after this photo; and I'm happy I was able to grab a piece of their joy.

Do you have a favorite photo?

Happy Wednesday!

Sewing for Ruby

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:09:00 +0000

Through OneWord365, I met Brooke over at Heart & Seoul. She has a lovely blog, so be sure to stop by and visit while leaving some comment love. While clicking around her posts, I learned Brooke & her family are in the process of adopting an adorable little girl named Ruby Grace. Well, just one read about that precious girl and I knew I wanted to help Brooke, Justin, & Perry bring Ruby home.

Remember that Mug Rug & Coffee Cozy Set I showed you last week? It's up for auction at Ruby's Blog! If you're in need of a gift (or just don't have time to sew for yourself), drop by and leave a comment with your bid amount. It's a steal! Bidding starts at $10. And you'll be helping a family bring their much-wanted daughter home. ☺

Win this set by bidding at Ruby's Adoption Auction Blog!

Wouldn't some you know smile every time they set their mug on this rug? ☺

Do you like to sew or create for others?

Happy Tuesday!

Celebrating and Crazy Hair

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:54:00 +0000

Did you have a good weekend? I hope so! Ours was relatively low-key. We exercised our right to vote in the SC Primary. DH and I cancelled out our votes with our candidate choices. I ♥ America. With all the chilly rain Saturday and Sunday, we opted to stay indoors. We watched the newest (2009) Star Trek movie with our boys. We're all into Sci-Fi, and thoroughly enjoyed the film. I enjoyed learning the back stories on all the characters.

My new favorite show!
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I also caught up on Season 1 of Downton Abbey. If you have not seen this program, I highly encourage you to watch it. It's available on Netflix, and I think you can also view it at www.pbs.org. What a wonderful series! The storyline is full of twists and turns, but it's the fashion that has me mesmerized. Oh, to dress like that, and wear those gorgeous hats!

LittleGirl needed some girl time. We played 'Beauty Shop' with me being the client. Um...I almost didn't post this, but I figure everyone needs a good laugh on a Monday. All in all it was a good way to CELEBRATE the weekend.

What did you do this weekend?

Happy Monday!

Happy Sunday!

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:54:00 +0000

Way Back When Wednesday

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:39:00 +0000

Sometimes I feel a little cheated that blogging wasn't around when I was younger, when my babies were babies, when I took LOTS of photos. I'm not a scrapbooker; however, I love blogging. It really is kind of an online scrapbook isn't it?

To remedy this cheated feeling, today begins Way Back When Wednesdays. I'm going through old photos and will be featuring one each Wednesday. This gives me a chance to reminisce, and perhaps work on my journaling and/or caption skills a bit. Hmmm....maybe I need a button to go with this. (Type-A blogger, ya know!)

This was taken when we first arrived at our new home, the one in which we live now. The front door was wooden with a wide split in it from the sun shining on it every afternoon. It was also a weird shade of blue.

The photo captures their personalities so well. Son#1 with his buttoned-to-the-top favorite green shirt. He's still that precise, and would wear that shirt if it fit! Son#2 and his 'hang loose' attitude. He remains fairly easy-going today, and tie-dye shirts can be found in his closet. Can you tell LittleGirl is shouting, "Cheese!" ? She was a non-stop chatterbox then; and even now, rarely draws breath for all she needs to tell us each day.

The boys were full of exuberant exploring energy (still are) and LittleGirl would let me put her hair in pigtails with fancy ribbons. I love their bright eyes, deep red lips, and beautiful smiles. Fun exhausting times chasing those three around. Loved it then, and love it now. ☺

Do you like to pull out old photos and remember

Way Back When?

Happy Wednesday!

Journal Cover Tutorial...Anyone, Anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 11:30:00 +0000

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I want to sew a journal cover, and started sewing one yesterday. I botched it up. Maybe I just need some quiet time to sort it all out; however, what I really need is a good photo tutorial so I can wrap my head around how to attach those flaps.

Can you direct me to a Journal (Book) Cover Tutorial? Anyone? Anyone?

In the meantime, the silver lining to my journal cover debacle is that I was able to play some more with my Walking Foot. I seriously LOVE that sewing attachment!

In other sewing news, I made this set for a bloggy friend. I'll tell you more about why I stitched it later. For now, here's a photo sneak-peek.

A front & back shot of the Mug Rug set.
The coordinating Coffee Cozy set is reversible. ☺

Just to give you an idea about the size. ☺

Do you usually try to figure out new projects yourself,

or do prefer a tutorial to help you visualize the outcome?

Happy Tuesday!

New Week New Look

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:44:00 +0000

My wonderful niece treated me to a new look. She pampered me with a fresh hairstyle, and brightened me up with some color. This is as close to my 'what-I-was-born-with' hair as I'll ever get. I LOVE it! What do you think?

Thank you, Amber!

If you live in the area and need a great stylist, contact Amber at the number below. You'll be glad you did! She not only does the best hair, she can give a scalp massage like no other stylist I've ever seen...seriously. I just about fell asleep in the hair chair! There's nothing better than a new look, is there? ☺

864.241.4003

When was the last time you changed your hairstyle?

Happy Monday!

Friday Funny - Educational Email

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:14:00 +0000

Have you seen this?

Since my very first week with an email address,

I have received 'educational' emails with quite regularity.

I'm still amazed at the email topics that continue to resurface after all these years.

Here's one I received from my brother.

It gave me a giggle. I hope it makes you smile too.

Happy Friday, bloggy friends!

I want to thank you for your educational e-mails over the past year. I am totally screwed up now and have little chance of recovery.

I can no longer open a bathroom door without using a paper towel, nor let the waitress put lemon slices in my ice water without worrying about the bacteria on the lemon peel.

I can't sit down on a hotel bedspread because I can only imagine what has happened on it since it was last washed.

I have trouble shaking hands with someone who has been driving because the number one pastime while driving alone is picking one's nose.

Eating a little snack sends me on a guilt trip because I can only imagine how many gallons of trans fats I have consumed over the years.

I can't touch any woman's handbag for fear she has placed it on the floor of a public toilet.

I MUST SEND MY SPECIAL THANKS for the email about rat poo in the glue on envelopes because I now have to use a wet sponge with every envelope that needs sealing.

ALSO, now I have to scrub the top of every can I open for the same reason.

I can't have a drink in a bar because I fear I'll wake up in a bathtub full of ice with my kidneys gone.

I can't eat at KFC because their chickens are actually horrible mutant freaks with no eyes, feet or feathers.

I can't use cancer-causing deodorants even though I smell like a water buffalo on a hot day.

THANKS TO YOU I have learned that my prayers only get answered if I forward an e-mail to seven of my friends and make a wish within five minutes.

BECAUSE OF YOUR CONCERN, I no longer drink Coca Cola because it can remove toilet stains.

I no longer buy fuel without taking someone along to watch the car, so a serial killer doesn't crawl in my back seat when I'm filling up.

I no longer use Cling Wrap in the microwave because it causes seven different types of cancer.

AND THANKS FOR LETTING ME KNOW I can't boil a cup of water in the microwave anymore because it will blow up in my face, disfiguring me for life.

I no longer go to the cinema because I could be pricked with a needle infected with AIDS when I sit down.

I no longer go to shopping centers because someone will drug me with a perfume sample and rob me.

And I no longer answer the phone because someone will ask me to dial a number for which I will get a huge phone bill with calls to Jamaica , Uganda , Singapore and Uzbekistan .

THANKS TO YOU I can't use anyone's toilet but mine because a big black snake could be lurking under the seat and cause me instant death when it bites my butt.

AND THANKS TO YOUR GREAT ADVICE I can't ever pick up a dime coin dropped in the car park because it was probably placed there by a sex molester waiting to grab me as I bend over.

I can't do any gardening because I'm afraid I'll get bitten by the Violin Spider and my hand will fall off.

If you don't send this e-mail to at least 144,000 people in the next 70 minutes, a large dove with diarrhea will land on your head at 5:00 p.m. tomorrow afternoon, and the fleas from 120 camels will infest your back, causing you to grow a hairy hump. I know this will occur because it actually happened to a friend of my next door neighbor's ex mother-in-law's second husband's cousin's best friend's beautician . .

Oh, and by the way.....

A German scientist from Argentina , after a lengthy study, has discovered that people with insufficient brain activity read their e-mails with their hand on the mouse.

Don't bother taking it off now, it's too late.

P. S. I now keep my toothbrush in the living room, because I was told by e-mail that water splashes over 6 ft. out of the toilet.

I'm Just Walking...and some Housekeeping

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 15:46:00 +0000

Walking with my Walking Foot! Here's my first go at using the Walking-Foot-That-Came-With-No-Instructions. So far, so good. I can't believe the difference it makes. Worth every penny!

Front of new Mug Rug

Just had to share with you. I'm super-excited at the quilty possibilities!

Housekeeping

Due to time constraints and a hectic life at the moment, Monday Facts Blog Hop will not continue at this time. Perhaps when things slow down a bit for me. By all means, continue to post in Fact Format if you like. I simply won't be hosting a linky party.

Happy Saturday!

Favourite Things Friday

noreply@blogger.com (Larri @ Seams Inspired) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:29:00 +0000

Yesterday was full of busy ToDo list kinds of things. I'm so glad I got it all done! That means today's list is quite smaller. ☺ Part of my yesterday was spending time with Son#2, which also happens to be my Favourite Thing this Friday.

Son#2 purchased a skateboard with his Christmas cash. In order to make the purchase acceptable, he was required by Momma to pick up some elbow & knee pads too. With all his new gear (and the helmet he already owns), we headed off to the skate park. We're fortunate to have an indoor skating park not far from our home. It opens early in the afternoon, and we were not only the first to arrive, we had the entire skate park to ourselves for the first hour.

This is the park when it was first built.
It has a much more 'lived-in' look to it now. ☺

I absolutely loved watching Son#2 gather up his courage and skate around that park. He took a few shy passes, eyeballing the area and getting a feel for his new board. It was amazing to watch his confidence build as he tried the small ramps. He has quite a lot to learn, but he's ready to get back out there today. I love that about him...eager to try something new without the fear of failing...just jumping in with both feet and giving it a go.

The park began to fill with a few more kids. One 'pro' skater was so encouraging, and gave Son#2 some great tips to quickly succeed. These skaters have an interesting camaraderie. They all seem to cheer one another on, and get pumped when someone tries a new trick. (I've yet to figure out the language. Guess I'm going to have to Google 'ollie' and 'shredding'). Son#2 had a blast, and wants to return to the park this afternoon when he finishes his classes.

He came home tired and happy...and for a Momma, that is the best way to see her kids.

Happy Son#2...Momma's happy too.

By the way, I may have to take up skateboarding. I looked up calories burned from this activity. Did you know you can burn up to 500 calories with just 90 minutes of skateboarding? No wonder those kids are so lean and fit!

What's your favourite for this Friday?

Go visit Shay and all her pals today.

Have you ever tried skateboarding or spent time at a skate park?

Happy Friday!