Life Lately...

The Birthday Boy

 Advent: Week 3

 Just what I want to see in the morning.

 A typical scene

 Homemade chocolate-peppermint popcorn

A new wreath! Made of grapevines. (The Mr. is such a crafty guy)

Happenings.

My littlest child has a birthday coming up. His first. I decided to make my very first birthday crown for his special day. I am really pleased with how it came out. I found lots of inspiration on Pinterest and from there came up with my own pattern. It came out so well in fact that I think they might be making an appearance in the shop soon! 

-I've also started to learn to knit! I am very excited about this. It has proven to be a little challenging for me, but I'm keeping at it. My skills do not go beyond a scarf, but that's okay. 

-Yesterday I made the best coffee cake ever! It was so moist and sweet! Just perfect. 

-With the little one's being sick lately, It's time to make up a batch of Elderberry Syrup! 

Until next time, 

Kellie

Gratitude Sunday (2nd week of Advent)

           Today I'm joining Taryn over at Wooly Moss Roots for Gratitude*Sunday

In Taryn's words: :

G r a t i t u d e * S u n d a y

"{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}"

This week, I'm thankful for...

• Being alive! 
• Using my talents to help bring joy to people's lives
• Extra time to sleep
• Getting a little Nativity scene for our season/nature table
• My camera (even though I wish I had a much better one, I am so glad I at least have the one
  I have!)
• My husband. He's my rock.
• My cooking abilities. It comes in handy when there is "no food" in the house and I have to get creative!
• Christmas decorations! 
• Clean laundry
• Sweet cuddles from my little ones. 
• Finding my winter shoes that were packed away and thought to most definitely be lost.
• Reading books to my children. (even if I don't always have their attention)
• Having frozen homemade cookie dough on hand when the kids are wanting something sweet and I don't have the time (or energy) to cook.
• Most importantly, God! (Happy 2nd week of Advent!)

~Kellie

Gratitude Sunday (Happy First Week Of Advent!)

                      Today I'm joining Taryn over at Wooly Moss Roots for Gratitude*Sunday

In Taryn's words: :

G r a t i t u d e * S u n d a y

"{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}"

Lately I've been thankful for...

• Christmas music! I'm one of those "Get the Christmas music playing before it's even Thanksgiving" type of people. 
• Finding time to create a few things for my shop.
• Watching my littlest grow and learn new things everyday.
• Being able to talk about the things that weigh heavy on my mind to certain people without feeling judgement.
• Support from my family in so many ways.
• The start of the Advent season!
• Memories. Sweet memories.
• My Children, they drive me crazy, but I still love em'. 
• My husband, for putting up with my crazy. 
• Food. Specifically a simple pot of beans and cornbread. Is there anything that is so simple and tasty? I didn't think so.
• Above all, I am thankful for God. Not sure if I know where I would be without him. 

The Indigo Forest Is Having A Sale!

As anyone who reads this blog should know, I am the owner of the Etsy store The Indigo Forest. It means so much to my family and me, all of the love I get for my little shop - purchasing from me really helps to support my family and is very much appreciated this Christmas season. I work really hard to create things that I hope lots of people can enjoy (especially children) and knowing that my creations are making people happy is what really keeps me going. Thank you to anyone who has or will be supporting my small business and family!  

As a thank you (and because of Black Friday-Small Business Saturday-Cyber Monday)

I would like to offer the following to all of you! 

I hope to all of those that celebrated Thanksgiving had a lovely day. 

Until next time...

Kellie

Parade in the big city.

 

Gratitute Sunday

Today for the first time I'm joining Taryn over at Wooly Moss Roots for Gratitude*Sunday

In Taryn's words: :

G r a t i t u d e * S u n d a y

"{Sunday's heartfelt tradition. A time to slow down, to reflect, to be grateful. A list of gratitudes.}"

* Wonderful family and friends. I couldn't get by without them.

* Recent sales in my shop. I want people to know that when they choose to purchase my creations, they are really helping me to support my family. Thank you! 

* My husband! He's the most amazing man. He's truly my other half, my missing puzzle piece, my soul mate. He's my rock and without him I'd be lost. 

* Extra sleep! 

* Finding more time to create. 

* Cooking delicious meals. Yay! for comfort food!

* Netflix. Seriously, what would I do without Netfix! (probably more constructive things, but oh well. hehe.)

* Cold weather. It may seem silly, but I absolutely love bundling up and getting cozy!

* My children. Each are very unique and I love that they are mine! They make me laugh everyday.

*  Beer! Okay....making beer! It's so much fun and our bottles should be ready to open and try on the 15th!

* A clean house! It seems that it is a rarity, but when it happens I'm very grateful. 

* Above all else of course, there is God. Without whom I'd literately be nothing. 

~Kellie

This Moment

(This Moment) Is a Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A single image capturing a special moment from the week. A moment I want to pause, savor & remember

Feeling It.

I'm feeling it lately. The changing season. The air. It's all different, yet so familiar. I've been so unmotivated these last few months, but something has changed recently. I've had the itch to create once again. My shop has been pretty dead lately and I want that to change! I have so many ideas and have been inspired by so many beautiful things lately that I just have to create!  Having three boys makes having extra time hard to find.

My most recent project is this sweet little sock monkey (shown above). My boys have sweetly named him Mr. Monkey and he was made with lots of love ( & some mistakes too.) 

I plan to add some to my shop once I get the stitching down just right. 

 *

Other projects are well underway as well! My husband has taken the hobby of home brewing. He has been writing about his beer making journey on his own blog Bear Foot Brewer. He's pretty new to the blogging world, so please stop on by and show him some love! 

We are about halfway done with the fermentation process and will bottle in a week or so. I can't wait to taste the finished product! 

Wishing everyone the loveliest of days! 

Kellie

This Moment

(This Moment) Is a Friday ritual inspired by SouleMama. A single image capturing a special moment from the week. A moment I want to pause, savor & remember