Another Wool Lariat

Yes, these are just way too much fun, so I made another! This one is 72 inches long and can be worn so many, many ways: as a belt, or a scarf, or a necklace .... use your imagination!

Lovely teal and multicolored flowers and green leaves make this an accessory must have!

Book Review ~ Julie and Julia

I always have a book by my nightstand and read a little each night. It seems I can't fall asleep without reading something. Books must work like a good sleeping pill for me.

There are some books that will work their sleep magic on me after just a few paragraphs. Those are the books that take a few months to finish. But then there are others that are so interesting that I find myself going to bed a little earlier than normal and reading a little more before turning out the light.



Julie and Julia by Julie Powell is one of the more interesting books I've read in awhile. Right now, I'm about half way through and I am really enjoying this story. I'm not a good cook and to be honest, I really dread cooking, so it really surprised me that Julie and Julia has captured my attention. But as it turns out, the story is not really all about cooking, which is why I like it so much I guess.

I haven't seen the movie.. yet. I always like to read the books before I see the movie (and I usually wait for the movies to be be on TV, long after the hype of the movie is over).

So, it's early to bed for me until I finish this book. I highly recommend it if you like to laugh at everyday life.

Book Review Blurb from Google:
By Julie Powell - Little, Brown and Company (2006) - Paperback - 307 pages - ISBN 0316013269

Nearing 30 and trapped in a dead-end secretarial job, Julie Powell resolved to reclaim her life by cooking, in the span of a single year, every one of the 524 recipes in Julia Child's legendary Mastering the Art of French Cooking. Her unexpected reward: not just a newfound respect for calves' livers and aspic, but a new life--lived with gusto.

New This Week

Warm and Fuzzy goodness has been added to my shops this week.

I just love this Morning Glory Felted Wool Lariat Necklace, just added this morning! It can be worn in so many different ways ~ The perfect gift for the hard to buy for woman.


A new set of fingerless gloves and cowl - in a softer than soft lemon yellow. Can't you just taste the lemon meringue pie just by looking at them? (my mom makes the BEST lemon meringue pie, by the way)











A fun bright felted wool bowl in 2 shades of teal with stunning red accents. This one reminds me of the American SouthWest... Definately a fun bowl to have in your home.


And getting ready for Christmas, I've added a very cute Christmas Tree Vase. Just right for peppermint sticks or put a glass inside for some fresh cut flowers.


And who could resist this soft felted wool wallet in bright teal? Made with snap closure, great for teens on the go.


Enjoy your holiday shopping by shopping from home this year - Buy handmade and Stay Warm!

Fun and Games

We had our grandson visit us last weekend and we took him to a corn maze. We had tons of fun!

This is the coolest tire swing I ever saw!


He's figuring out where that milk is coming from!


Jumping Beans:


Shucks!


Gramps getting a work out!

Fingerless Gloves and Matching Cowl

What a great gift set! Fingerless Gloves with a matching Oversized Cowl in rich maroon heather.

And if you want to make this set yourself ~ Both knitting patterns are available as well!








Be ready for the cold weather ~~ Stay Warm!

Snowman - Felted Wool Vase

As I sit here listening to the rain coming down, I imagine when all this moisture turns to snow and I can have a real snowman in my yard. That really isn't too far away.. just another month or so.

This cute little snowman vessel is sure to lift your spirits all winter long. He's not just for the holiday season as he can be displayed until February or March!



Enjoy your holiday shopping this year in the comfort of your own home ~ Shop on-line at valeriesgallery.etsy.com or valeriesgallery.artfire.com

Getting ready for Christmas

It seems so early to be getting my shops ready for the winter holidays. Although I am not an early shopper, I know there are those out there that have all their holiday shopping done and stashed away sometime in July. Well, maybe someday I will join that club! Meanwhile, I am slowly stocking my shops for those early shoppers.

And while everything in my shop makes fabulous unique gifts, here are some of the items that have holiday themes. Look for more during the coming weeks as well!

Christmas Candy Dish ~ Felted Wool Green, Red and White:


Snowman Wool Nesting Bowls - He's a stacker!



Christmas Fun - Felted Wool Bowl - Green, Red and Oatmeal



Come on in and browse my shops and enjoy the fun of on-line shopping!
Valerie's Gallery on etsy and Valerie's Gallery on Artfire