Simply Victoria

Shortly upon arrival I was surprised to find out that the shop is closing in 3+ weeks and with that news came the knowledge that all in the store was 27% off. I think I puttered around in the tiny shop for over an hour and a half. It was bliss! I had fun talking to a wise, seasoned stitcher who works there as well as two other customers who came in. I love learning from those who have perfected their craft and it made me see how I have a need to connect with other stitchers.

This was the one thing I went for:

And here are some of the lovelies I picked out:

I love yellow and this was just calling my name. It was marked down and then the shop lady gave me the 27% off too.

                                                       Threads, of course!

 

                                                     Several charts...

 

Every year on or around our anniversary, BNH and I go away on an overnight to a bed and breakfast. Due to graduation parties, the ACT test, and working weekends, we were not able to go on June 9 or even after that. So earlier this week we stole away when a couple of the bigguns' were here to stay with the couple of lil'uns. It was perfect. We have been staying at our favorite place for several years now, but this year we both wanted to go somewhere new. After struggling to find the right spot (and one that didn't serve corn flakes for breakfast!), we providentially stayed at The Speckled Hen Inn. While more pricey than we usually do, we were not disappointed!

 

Our upstairs room was spacious and had access to the balcony.

 

 

The owners have worked hard to create several spots to sit and be still. We tried out them all as we were wanting quiet, refreshing time. BNH's favorite was a metal red chair that he sat and read in. I enjoyed the bench right in front of the sheep pen. Full of sun and a great place for reading and praying. I also watched the sheep move in a group across the pasture to graze and then move back to the shade always in a group.

 

 

Two lllamas also resided in the pen. 

 

This guy was kinda sassy and didn't want his picture taken.