10 things.

{one}

my sister stayed with us Sunday-Wednesday,

and it was a nice little break from the normal routine.

We went walking, watched the first season of Downton Abbey,

traced/cut lots of circle for new bloom brooches,

did some sewing {I finished my quilt, she sewed a skirt},

played games, and more. :)

{two}

We're having a few of the mister's coworkers over for dinner tonight,

and I'm going to try this no-bake nutella cheesecake recipe for dessert.

It sounds amazing, so hopefully it will turn out!

{three}

I finished the last Hunger Games book yesterday.

I have very mixed feelings.

Mockingjay was not a winner for me.

{four}

International Delight's Cinnabon creamer is pretty yummy!

{five}

I really appreciate all the comments left here on the blog lately.

I haven't had the time to respond to most of them,

but know that I appreciate you!

{six}

There are not one, but TWO alligators in the small lake behind our building.

Pretty cool & kinda creepy all at the same time. ;)

{seven}

I finished my very first quilt!

I promise to post more about it once I get some good photos...

It turned out beautifully & I'm in love with it.

{if you follow me on Instagram, you've already had a peek at it!}

{eight}

I have so much prep work & sewing to do for this craft fair.

I'm excited, I just have to stay focused on getting things finished.

Not always my strongest suit.

{nine}

I feel like I need to schedule a "reading time" for myself during the day,

so I can actually finish all these books I have waiting for me.

Saying that makes me feel like I'm in kindergarten. ;)

{ten}

It's time for me to close the computer & start other things...

I'm planning on going for a walk & then tackling my cleaning list.

Hope you all have a wonderful Thursday!