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January 22, 2023

Mitten Moments

Happy snowy Sunday from my cottage to yours. It’s Sunday and that means today is the day I share my Mitten Moments with you!

My day started with a very slippery ride to church and an amazing lunch spent with Big Al, our kids and grands. There’s nothing I enjoy more than being with my family!

Nothing!

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake it is necessary to stand out in the cold.”– Aristotle

My Personal Mitten Moments

Most of you who follow along know I’ve had some wrist surgeries and alot of therapy over the last year. I’m happy to report that I am finally almost a 100%! This means I can sew and crochet again. Both of which I started this past week. I feel so liberated!!!

By the way, did you know I make blankets for a cause? You can check out all about it in my post The Journey.

“Fairy tales are more than true: not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten.”― Neil Gaiman

Do you enjoy a good book? If so, what are you currently reading? I’d love to hear about it and if you have any suggestions, that would be great too! I’m getting ready to start Verity by Colleen Hoover. I’ve seen her books popping up everywhere and decided it’s time to try one. I’ll keep you posted on how I like it.

In case you’re looking for something new to read, here’s a list of books on my to read list:

The Prayer Box – Lisa Wingate

The Woman in the Attic – Emily Hepditch

The Hotel Nantucket – Elin Hilderbrand

Big Al and I started watching 1883 on Paramount Plus, earlier this week. Have you seen it? Give me any kind of period drama and I’m usually on board!

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Recently On The Blog

This week on Instagram and Facebook stories, I started sharing Motivation Monday and Wednesday’s Word. Each week on Monday and Wednesday, I’ll post some encouraging words to help get you through the week. I have some friends who occassionally post uplifting words and it’s a supportive little pick-me-up! I hope you enjoy my new weekly additions.

Did you get to see my dollhouse post? This week, I shared How To Make An Old Dollhouse New – Part 2. What a joy to work on it over the last two months. Honestly, this project was a labor of love. Big Al did so much of the work. I couldn’t have done it without him!

A Few Of My Favorite Moments

I love avocado! Literally love it. When I saw this recipe from CoCo at The Crowned Goat, I knew I had to make it! CoCo shared a Delicious Open-Faced Breakfast Sandwich, with avocado!

C’mon on friends…how yummy does this look?!

My friend, Rachel from The Ponds Farmhouse is so very creative. This week, she shared How To Make Paper Flowers With Book Pages. In the photo below, she used them in her tablesetting, adding her guests name to each one.

Aren’t they so unique and elegant? I’m thinking of making them for my next book club gathering! The perfect touch for my book club, right?

Gallery walls are currently a hot decor item! You can’t open a magazine without seeing them. I’ve recently been working on putting one together, as well. My good buddy, Kelly from The Tattered Pew shared Easy to Do Gallery Wall Ideas, this week.

If you’re looking to add a gallery wall into your home, go check out Kelly’s post! It’s sure to inspire you!

Next up, is Wendy from WM Design House. She made the cutest wreath out of pinecones! You can see how she did it in her post How To Make A Pink Heart Pinecone Wreath.

And Now…

Here are some other WONDERFUL mitten moments I found:

These best white paint colors for 2023

This cinnamon roll bread

These Valentine’s Day outfit ideas

These DIY Dishy Kitchen Hooks

These Valentine’s Day gift basket ideas for kids

That’s all the moments for this week. I hope you enjoyed them and they have inspired you!

Here’s to a new week! I pray it brings you much joy.

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  1. Wendy McMonigle says

    January 22, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    I love ready your Sunday posts Kim. What a beautiful blanket of snow you have, so pretty.
    Thank you for the book suggestions. We are getting ready to go on vacation early February and I am determined to read a book, whick one would you read first?
    And what a surprise to see my wreath at the end of your post.
    Thank you friend! XO

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:53 pm

      Hey Wendy! You are so welcome! I just started Verity, but anything from Elin Hildebrand is always a great vacation read! I hope you have a wonderful trip!

      Reply
  2. Kelly Radcliff says

    January 22, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    Yay I’m so glad to hear your wrist is doing well! What a wonderful answer to prayer. And thank you for sharing my gallery wall post. So sweet. Have a great week my friend!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:54 pm

      Thank you, Kelly! An answered prayer for sure! Hope your week ahead is amazing!

      Reply
  3. Maxine says

    January 22, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    Would be interested to hear what you think of the book “Verity”. by Colleen Hoover. I just finished reading it.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:54 pm

      I’ll let you all know what I think when I’m finished!

      Reply
  4. Nicolle says

    January 22, 2023 at 7:57 pm

    So glad you can now get back to one of your favorite hobbies! I bet that feels good!
    I loveddddd Verity I can’t wait to hear what you think!
    And thank you so much for sharing my Valentines Outfit Ideas what a sweet surprise!
    I hope you have a great week ❤️

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:55 pm

      I’ll be sure to let you know how I liked it! Have a great week ahead, my friend!

      Reply
  5. Leslie Watkins says

    January 22, 2023 at 8:38 pm

    I’m so happy you are sewing again! How wonderful! Loving all your inspiration this week. I may have to read a few of those books. Thank you for sharing my cinnamon roll bread, friend! Have a great week!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 22, 2023 at 8:56 pm

      You’re so welcome, Leslie! Being able to sew again is a gift! Happy week ahead!

      Reply
  6. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    January 22, 2023 at 8:53 pm

    Kim, happy Sunday! Happy that your wrist is almost 100% and you are able to do the things that you enjoy!
    Love all of your links and am off to explore further! Have a wonderful week.

    Reply
  7. Ann says

    January 22, 2023 at 8:57 pm

    Kim you’re so sweet and always so supportive I appreciate you sharing and enjoyed your post so much. You are really so kind my friend😘

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 23, 2023 at 10:49 am

      Thank you, Ann! I always love what you share!

      Reply
  8. Michelle J Burrell says

    January 22, 2023 at 10:01 pm

    I’m too excited about this post. I may have to retire soon so I can try all of these ideas. All of it! Everything! For now, I have to go to bed so I can get up early for work. boo…hiss…

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 23, 2023 at 10:50 am

      Haha! Yes, retire! Then you can do all the fun stuff!

      Reply
  9. RACHEL says

    January 23, 2023 at 8:19 am

    Kim,
    I can’t wait to read your book suggestions. I’m always looking for a good book. I’m so glad you wrist has healed and you’re almost back to normal. Surgery can have such a tole on us. Thank you for sharing my paper roses place cards. You are so sweet.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 23, 2023 at 10:51 am

      You are so welcome, Rachel! I hope you enjoy the book suggestions. Thanks for your kind words!💛

      Reply
  10. Tammy says

    January 23, 2023 at 9:28 am

    Kim, I am glad to hear that your wrist is 100% better. I know you are itching to get back to doing your quilts. I love that you have snow. We still have not had any snow. Only that one day of a few flurries before Christmas. It’s been a warm January. Love that you are doing Motivations Mondays and Wednesdays Words. I look forward to reading it. That book Woman In The Attic sounds interesting. I have not bought any new books lately. Just reading some gardening books that I had on hand.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 23, 2023 at 10:52 am

      Thanks friend! You’re probably like me. You have a ton of books that it’s hard to get through them all! Hope you get some snow soon!

      Reply
  11. Ann says

    January 23, 2023 at 3:21 pm

    I’ve heard the Hotel Nantucket is really good. I have it but haven’t read it yet. Thanks for sharing Kim and glad your Had’s getting better Ive been there🥴

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      January 24, 2023 at 8:11 am

      Thanks Ann! When I finish the book, I’ll let you know how I liked it!

      Reply

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