:: healthy snack

Well hello there, I haven't seen you in a while. 

Hello....h.e.l.l.OOO...Are you still there?

I have been so super busy running around all over the place

that I haven't been able to touch my computer the past few days.
I've really missed visiting with you guys.

 I was however able to clean out my pantry so that it looks like this again.

I also cleaned out my fridge & my freezer, it's so good to have these things done...

 what a huge difference it makes to open a cleaned out fridge, freezer and pantry.

It sure makes shopping and meal planning is so much easier.

Yesterday was my first semi break,

and I spent it cooking & baking for my family.

First I started a big ol' pot of homemade vegetable soup.

It was the perfect day for it really....all rainy and kinda gloomy.
Today is the same way, and I can't wait to have a warm steamy bowl later.

I also decided to try a new recipe for a healthy cookie for the little wrens....

 I found the recipe below on my Calorie Counter by FatSecret app. for my I pod.

I really love this app. it is a great tool for keeping a healthy weight, or

trying to lose weight as is my case right now.

This is the photo of my finished cookies...

not too pretty huh.

Funny thing...

as I was typing up the recipe for you,

I realized that I left a key ingredient out when I made them...

OOOps....I forgot to add the margarine...

no wonder they look so ugly.

Even without the margarine the family approved, 

so I will be making this recipe again...

with all of the ingredients this time { how funny is that }.

Next time I may add some almonds & chocolate chips to up the Yum.

Keep in mind if you make these that they are very low in sugar,

so these aren't your go to high calorie make your knees weak cookie.

That said, they are quite tasty, and even more so knowing that they are somewhat healthy.

Sorry for the not so great photos, it was gloooomy here....not great for photo taking.

Hope you are having a wonderful week : )

{peace, love & hugs}

Carrie

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:: kitty kozi

Look at this cute & comfy kitty....looks just like my Cheeto.

I've been scouring the web, looking for free patterns to knit or crochet a bed for my cats.

This one is by far my favorite of the ones I found, so I thought I would share it with you also.

This pattern was created by Wendy of wendy knits...adventures with sticks & string.

These photos are of her readers kitties enjoying the beds their owners knit using Wendy's pattern.

Aren't they all just precious. I think my kitties will love these beds too, so I'm adding this to my knit list.

One of the main reasons I need a bed like this is to give my cat Fifi

a place to lounge besides all over every piece of my front porch furniture.

It's so covered with Fifi fur that I can't even go out and enjoy it.

I hope it will work, because now that the weather is starting to cool

I'm really looking forward to doing more relaxing there.

Anyhoo, now you know why I need to make one of these beds.

Maybe you too need a cute and comfy bed for your little furry friend.

What if you don't knit, or crochet, but still want one of these adorable beds.

Well, for you there is a shop on etsy called  Modern Cat

and they sell this lovely crocheted cat bed below....just click on the image

and you are ready to provide your sweet furkin a new sleep experience.

So there you have it....this is what is on my mind today.

Now I just have to find the time to sit down and get started.

Hopefully soon, since knitting weather is definitely on it's way

Are you a knitter or crocheter?

Are you making a list for your winter knitting?

I just love this time of year.

Wish me luck.

{peace, love & hugs}

Carrie

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:: a library table & etagere

Hello sweet friends. I've been missing for several days now, I've been very busy working.

Well, I always work...but right now I'm actually working for someone else for a change.

Now that everyone's back in school, and our schedules are becoming routine I am

back at work decorating my friends home...so lots of shopping has been on the agenda this week.

Don't get me wrong, I love shopping....but do you ever have those days when you find n..o..t..h..i..n..g.

Very frustrating, especially when you are trying to get a job done...

of course I know that soon I will hit the mother load,

that's just how it seems to go....for me anyway.

Actually today has been a very productive day, and I feel like I'm making some headway. Yay.

I've been hanging curtains & art, and of course more shopping.

I can't wait to be able to share some pictures of her spaces with you.

For today though, you have to settle for a shot of my house.

Above is the view into my living room from the foyer.

Sorry the shots not so clear, I have a really hard time photographing my spaces.

Anyhoo, this is my library table in the foreground. 

I love library tables....and books....oh my, I can never get enough.

Books make me feel happy and surrounded by coziness,

I use them as decoration all over my house.

Here I have books & magazines all stacked on this round table.

I love this table, it serves multiple purposes....right now it's a library table.

During holidays it's set for more dining as it is directly adjacent to the dining room.

The best part of all though is that it's Libby's house...her ugly wire kennel fits perfectly below.

This makes me very happy because I hate when things feel out of place & that thing is definitely that.

I splurged a little while back and purchased the burlap fringed tablecloth from Ballard.

That's definitely the most expensive tablecloth I've ever owned....but soooo worth it I love it.

I loved it for a very long time before I finally took the plunge and committed to it.

The table underneath is just a pop up I purchased from an office supply store online.

The tables at Ballard were a little too expensive for me, and this one was just right...

now I just need to invest in the glass top to finish it off.

The etagere on the wall came from a favorite furniture store that has since gone out of business : (.

I really like the details on this piece, and the fact that I have someplace to display things.

The artwork flanking either side is my own photography from a trip to London, England...

it doesn't get any less expensive than straight from my printer into ready made frames.

Below the artwork is an old pair of violin back chairs found at Goodwill for like eight bucks,

someday I'll get around to painting them and recovering them but I'm ok with them now,

they are perfect for pulling up as occasional seating when we have larger groups.

Well, there you have it another little snapshot of my home.

Sorry for all of the babble, you may not even care about my awesome tablecloth ; ).

I really do love it, and that's the most important thing of all about things....you must love them.

Hope you all are having a wonderful week so far.

Now I have to go and spend some time with my awesome 12 year old...

BIRTHDAY BOY!

Take Care

{peace, love & hugs}

Carrie

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