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What a Difference 10 Days Make, Part 2

What happens when you don’t listen to the weather forecast for days?  Surprises that’s what and not the kind that make me smile.  The first words out of my mouth as I was pushing back the curtains in my bedroom were, “Oh, no!!!!!!!”  Who would’ve thought?  The crocuses were blooming so nicely.  It’s been gradually warming up.  Spring arrived two days ago.  The street cleaner came by on Saturday to clean the gravel off the sides of the road.  Who would’ve thought?  All these positive springlike things were taking place.  Snow was not on my radar except maybe to see it in December, which is 9 months from now.  But, Mother Nature likes to surprise us, doesn’t she?

Once again, here is the view out my studio window.

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march snow 180The poor robin probably wishes that she had stayed south for awhile longer.

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I think it is supposed to snow all morning long and it will stay cold so will not melt right away.  Someone please give me some springlike news.  I feel like I just fell down the rabbit hole.

A Little Somethin’

Here’s just a little somethin’ to keep Amelia Thimble warm during these last weeks of winter.

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For more information on “Rosy and Warm” please visit my “Available for Sale” page on cindyricedesigns.com .

Some Springtime Thoughts for the Winter Weary

Are you tired of winter?  I am, most definitely.  It’s hard when you think you’ve gotten through the bulk of it (January, it’s the worst, right?) and here comes February and shows you that winter hasn’t even started yet.

I know that here in Illinois we shouldn’t be complaining.  Compared to those that live out east we’ve practically gotten off Scott-free.  Nevertheless, I am tired of the cold and snow.

I have had a busy week and a half working on more springlike outfits for the Little Darlings, Patience, and Amelia Thimble.  So, I continue to create my own garden here inside with pretty fabrics, colorful thread and yarn, and various kinds of needles.  I have everything I need here in my small studio to invent a bit of spring when there isn’t anything at all outside except snow… and more snow.

I cannot help thinking that since we are on the back side of February this all has to be over soon, right?  We can only hope.

After a busy day yesterday spent photographing, editing, and updating sites I have something new to show you for the Little Darlings and I promise it is very springlike.

I love pink and blue and often wonder which is my favorite color.  I never can decide.  I think that I love them both equally which is why I so enjoyed creating this outfit.  It is a lot of pink and a lot of blue!

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What about you, do you like pink or blue?


A huge apology is due here.  This set for the Little Darlings got mistakenly published on my website last night so is no longer available for sale.  So, so sorry!!!  I am definitely red faced this morning.  I hope you enjoyed the springtime photos anyway.