Twyla on Tuesday

The new year is for new beginnings and I am proud of my new banner that Lindsey made for my Twyla Tuesday posts.

There is something so hopeful and exciting about starting fresh. A Whole new year!

I'm so excited to share with you what I've been doing lately! After doing a Lot of knitting, I was ready to start a new crochet project. I love making afghans and was inspired to make a ripple by my friend, Sue of Mrs. Twins. She makes beautiful ripple afghans.
Lindsey quickly claimed this one.

I have also refreshed my work space. I took a desk that wasn't being used and put my drawers on the back to hold trinkets. It's still a work in progress, but I am loving the space.

I also have been wanting to show you some of my new treasures! I was at an antique mall and was drawn to this bisque baby. The gentleman who took it from the case said, 'That looks like a piano baby.' I said, 'What's a piano baby?' He told me they were made in the 1800's and people sat them on their pianos. Of course, I came home and did more research on my own. I was pretty sure it was worth more than the $12.00 I paid for it.
You can read more about them here.

With money I received for Christmas I was able to buy myself a treasure that I
had been wanting for a while. I love old lithographs and had been searching for just the right one. I spotted this one before Christmas but couldn't afford it then. I went back with Christmas money in hand, holding my breath that it would still be there. I absolutely love this picture and the frame is gorgeous! My picture here just doesn't do it justice.

I am overwhelmed by the kindness of friends who are so loyal to drop by and visit us here. Your friendship means more than I have words to express. I am so blessed to have 'met' you all! I think of you all the time, you have become a part of my world and I am so enriched by knowing you.

Wishing you all much happiness!

Twyla