The Bell Choir – Ringing Praises!

Oh my dd and I had such a wonderful evening last nite…first we went to dinner and had fun with the desserts…cheesecake fudge brownie sundae with vanilla ice cream etc. & cinnamon bun caramel bread pudding – yikes!

Got some bagels to go… They have the best bagels it’s like being in NYC!

Then we walked over to our little village theater for the ‘Festival of Lights’ program … singing carols and listening to my fave the bell choir – oh to me this is the height of festive!! (There are abou 15 choir member-not seen in pic!)

Love those bells! Afterwards we met up with friends for cookies and punch – we even met some new folks that just moved to town. What a lovely holiday evening it was!

xo

Mary

Holiday Angel Glitzy Gold Quilted Patchwork Bag!

you will be all ‘ready~set~go’ for the holidays with this OOAK holiday gold angel glitzy quilted patchwork bag!

I wish you could see all the shimmery gold throughout
all the prints in this fabric collection … total glitz!

for added holiday glittery bling the closure is a glorious gold button from France & the sweetest

gold holiday angel at the end of the closure…
see the close ups!

thanks

mary

http://hoganfe.etsy.com

Don’t miss our Boutique Cafe interview….

My ebay boutique group MemoryLane Boutique was interviewed by Daria of Boutique Cafe & here is the interview link :

http://www.boutiquecafe.com/home/category/podcasts/

This episode is chock full of Giveaways & Promos-be sure and catch this one!

Happy Holidays & Happiest New Year to you and yours!

Mary

Brrrrrrrr Got Cold Here & Meet My Shabby Daisy!

Currently the sun is brightly shining and it is -20 degrees below zero ~ yikes! Sure doesn’t make me want to run over to the Holiday Bazaar today like I planned Tomorrow is more of the same….

But on a fun note…meet our rat terrier, Daisy in her Rachel Ashwell rag quilt coat I made for her-shabbulous ~ isn’t she a cutie!! Such a fantastic and fierce watchdog when that grizzly was at our door!

We also have a black scottie ~ Blackie is her name but I haven’t finished her jacket yet.

Happiest New Year To You,

Mary

Holiday Home Party @ hoganfe handbags!

Our little village has a snow sculpture contest …

I hope these cuties win!

Here are some holiday lights at one of our village landmarks downtown.

Now for the best holiday lights ever the Aurora Borealis – WOW!

Thanks for stopping by … I have started with a few pics of my holiday spots here and there around my home and if I get some time from baking I will be adding lots more!

Stop by Karla’s Cottage @ http://karlascottage.typepad.com to see the lovely parade of holiday homes!

Warmest wishes,

Mary

http://hoganfe.etsy.com

Yippppeeeee I won a design award!!

I am really thrilled and stunned … I woke up this morning with an email from Le Chic Mademoiselle Boutique Group’s Moderator telling me I won tote designer of the year! It is such an honor it brings tears to my eyes …. sniff sniff!! Ok I am done bragging now

AMY BUTLER 35+ BELLE and LOTUS PATCHWORK PRINTS CHENILLE HANDBAG!

Oh they all will be oohing & aahing over

This spunky patchwork tote features
over 35 fun fabrics

from Amy Butler Belle & Lotus collections…
with a fluffy tie dye chenille!

Just the cutest crochet loopy beaded flower
with striped ribbon trim~perfect touch

thanks,

Mary

http://hoganfe.etsy.com