As promised I said I would let you in on a few of my loves this year. So to begin I thought I'd share a two'fer. The first is a new budding love...tea! Let me clarify this, I'm a coffe drinker. It got me through college...along with peanut butter and Kraft Mac & Cheese!! Love my first cup in the morning. Love even some of the flavored coffees, but something unexpected happened last year. Typically I could drink a cup of coffee and go to sleep without any problem...until last year! What's up with that? Oh yeah, I'm over 50 and sh&@ happens. So I thought I'd give caffeine free tea a try because decaf coffee is an oxymoron in my book. Well, I've learned that I don't love "regular" tea. Don't get me wrong, it's okay but no love there. Then some others were recommended and I gave them a try.
I can now say I love the Bengal Spice tea and I'm enjoying this whole tea experience without the caffeine. So if you're looking for something hot, but still want to get to sleep before 2:00am try some of these or let me know which teas you love!
Now for love #2......
I love finding a new pattern...having the fabrics just come together and then starting that new project!
This is just one example. I usually have many projects going at the same time...because I love to start new ones :). And yes I do finish them, but starting them is my favorite part. Anyone who knows me and quilting knows I really don't like to add borders. No particular reason, though I'm sure a psychiatrist would have a field day trying to figure out why. When they're done I'm happy, but not as happy as when I start the next one!!
So there you have it two of my loves for 2014.
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Yes... Tea! We usually make coffee on the weekends now and drink tea thru the week. We learned that different types of tea need to be brewed at different temps so we purchased a Cuisinart Electric Kettle that we can set for the different tea water temps. Once the water is at the right temp I brew my tea in the stainless steel tumbler I got at Tevana. I especially love Chai teas... love the spices. We drink a lot of Oolong teas and at night a Chamomile herb tea helps with sleeping.
I love new projects and find that the fabric selection part is the most satisfying part for me... which was why I loved working at the shop helping others pick out fabrics for their projects!
As most of my friends, family and co-workers know, I take my coffee via IV. However, last year a sweet friend gifted me with a mug mat, mug and some tea. I was hooked. Although I haven't ventured into the much touted Teavana store yet, I am enjoying the grocery store teas in the evening. Celestial Seasonings Raspberry Zinger, Lemon Zinger and my favorite - Mandarin Orange Spice.
As for quilting....I love cutting into a fresh pile of fabrics and I love hand sewing that binding because it's done! Borders and backings....not my favorites. :-(
Nothing beats purchasing beautiful new fabric and the latest pattern. Before long other projects have been set aside and never finished...especially if all it needs is borders. I have a few of those and maybe this week I will tackle some while enjoying a cup of tea.
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