Sweet Hearts

I've been in hibernation for a while and enjoyed every minute.  It's been nice getting back to a pace that's less stressful and regaining that work/family balance in my comfort zone.  I am happily back in my groove.

So, what have I been up to?  I've been satisfying a 'heart' fetish!  Heart motifs have always captured my heart (ahem), but all of a sudden I'm obsessed with them.

The pattern for these little cuties are from Skip To My Lou

I made a bunch of these little hearts, at first, not really knowing what would become of them.  Then I found 9 ft. bead garlands at my local drugstore at the beautiful post-holiday price of $0.49.

So after all my little hearts are edged, they will complete their life on a sweet beaded garland for Valentine's Day.

More hearts... did I mention I was obsessed?  Or maybe possessed?!  This pattern is borrowed from Bella Dia.
These are a little bigger than the red hearts so I think I'll make them into little pillows with felt backing.

How nice to venture out again!  Thanks for indulging me.

Enjoy your day and follow your heart :-) 

So Thoughtful

There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
~ Edith Wharton ~

I'm delighted to receive this award from the very sweet and kind Lovestitch.  She is so talented as I'm sure many of you know... she's always out there spreading enthusiasm and offering kind words of support throughout Blogland.  Thank you, LS.

We blog for many different personal reasons and for me, recognition is not one of them!  But in keeping with the spirit of this award, I guess I must list 7 things about me (uggghh).

1.  I was born and raised in southern California and my heritage is Filipino.

2.  I don't watch much television, but when I do it's to catch Modern Family.

3.  I love the game of baseball.

4.  My pet peeve is when people talk on their mobile phones while driving.

5.  My favorite actress is Bette Davis.

6.  I sang Karaoke for the first time ever at my company's recent Xmas party.  With my dear hubby, Sonny & Cher's "I've Got You Babe."  And I didn't even have any alcohol.

7.  I'm uncomfortable being the center of attention!

I'd like to pass this along to so many - some of whom I see have already recently received this - but today it will be...

Heidi at Sewing Daisies

She's amazing with a sewing machine and crochet hook.

Keep spreading that wonderful creative light you all have :-)