Rabbit, Rabbit!Welcome December
Our last edition of Tales of the Traveling Tote
began with sand between my toes on Cape Cod.
We flew to Carmel-By-The-Sea.
"From sea to shining sea"
The land of the beautiful Monterey Cypress trees that can
grow as tall as 90 feet and live for over a hundred years.
The SWANS invited me to join their group,
and we recently enjoyed a weekend stitch-in at Lake LBJ.
Trip, the resident
dog greeted me on arrival.
Miss Merri Mac and I soaked in
the quiet beauty lakeside.
There was some serious stitching going on though, and
I am proud to say I completed these two works in progress.
The darling Kate Hersh turkey "I beg your pardon!" design was back from the finisher in time to enjoy it for the Thanksgiving holidays.
October brought our good friend and
fellow tabletop sister back for a repeat Texas visit.
You might recall, Roxy, my friend in Carmel, CA came
to Texas last spring to shop Round Top Antiques Market.
We enjoyed a repeat trip to Round Top Antique Market as well as
visiting and shopping local antique and thrift store venues.
Roxy was here for a few days,
so come along and see a few of the highlights.
A legend since my university days at UT,
the Salt Lick is just a short scenic drive from downtown Austin out
in the hills among century-old oaks and wild critters.
The barbecue is legendary, smoked on a large open pit.
One can expect large crowds waiting for a table
within the original rustic stone dining room.
We waited at picnic tables beneath the giant oaks,
a pleasant spot to sip on a beverage while listening to
live music and play a quick game of Mah Jongg.
Our smiling friend had six jokers and easily won the game.
Meet my new friend, Henry.
Miss Merri Mac, Roxy, and I were headed out to
Lake Austin to spend some time on the water
with our friends, Elizabeth and Mike.
What fun we had cruising Lake Austin late in the day.
The breezes off the water were refreshing.
Thank you, Carter, for taking us out.
You can watch a summary of
Roxy's visit on this video here.
Don't forget to leave me a comment and tell us
where you have traveled the past 3 months.
Those who comment on Linda's post
will be entered into our giveaway.
and more stitching in the winter months ahead.
Enjoy the adventures of my Traveling Tote Friends!
Links Below
Emily with Miss Courtney Childs @ The French Hutch
Jenna with Miss Coquille @The Painted Apron
Linda P with Miss Lola @ Life and Linda (Give Away Here)
Patti with Miss Kenzie @ Pandora's Box
Rita with Miss Luna C @ Panoply
Jackie with Miss Madi K @ Purple Chocolate Home
Ricki Jill with Countess De Monet @ The Bookish Dilettante
Sarah with Miss Merri Mac @ Hyacinths for the Soul (YOU'RE HERE)
Thanks for visiting today.
Plan to join us again March 1st to see
what adventures the next 3 months bring our way.
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Sarah, You’ve had a whirlwind fall with your traveling tote and have me craving Texas BBQ! Beautiful bride and handsome groom and such a picturesque setting. I adore your woodland Santa you stitched with your SWANS group…such a cute acronym 😊 You need to display Santa in front of mirror so you can see all the cute details on the back. Beautiful lakeside settings and boating fun too. I hope you stay busy this December surrounded by friends and family. Thinking of you. ♥
ReplyDeleteYou've had such a lovely autumn. Weddings, beaches, dear friends? Life does NOT get any better than that! Happy December!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful wedding, and some very nice beach and nature venues. Not a good idea to wander about on the beaches barefoot though. Due to failed Democratic party policies in states like California, the beaches are now full of homeless camps and littered with poo and dirty needles. Always be safe and wear shoes.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sarah you have enjoyed lovely trips and beautiful friends during the autumn season. The wedding venue was perfect and the couple look very happy! Your new stitching group sounds like fun. I enjoyed a recap of your travels, my friend! Merry December!
ReplyDeleteWow..I think I would be exhausted lol..Carmel ..I have wanted to visit..So utterly charming..You have friends everywhere..Happy for you:):):)
ReplyDeleteSarah, I've said it before - your life is so rich and full (and your feet are beautiful, lol). I know your friends and family are the richest of your treasures, especially in the most trying of times ad you've had recently. You are truly blessed with a life as big as your home state, and that's saying a lot! I'm happy to live vicariously through your travels and times spent with those you love. Merry December. ps I love your woodland Santa!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you've had so much Fall fun Sarah! Carmel by the Sea is so beautiful, I have been there and the views are spectacular. The woodland wedding venue was so special, just beautiful! Rockport with friends was a great get away, what's better than relaxing with food and friends! I love the name of your stitching group, SWANS, too cute, and the needlepoints you finished are wonderful. I love to do needlepoint too. I am so glad you are surrounded by friends and doing things you love! Happy December~
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Wow - what a busy and exciting fall you had! Glad you are on the go, it will keep you young!! your stitching always amazes me - beautiful work! Keep those "toes in the sand", there's still more beaches to see! Have a wonderful holiday season!
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, you've had a fabulous time enjoying life's sweet gifts of living. So many destinations of beautiful landscapes and such beauty. I've been to California and loved everything, especially seeing the redwoods. Now I want to see the beautiful old cypress trees. I'm happy you traveled back to your beloved childhood gulf for sand between the toes! It's a wonderful feeling, all those memories rushing back. Gulf Shores is the same for me. I'm sure the pre wedding fun with Roxanne was delightful and such a lovely venue for a wedding. Your Salt Lick is a lot like our Dreamland for barbcue looks delicious too. It's hard to believe December is upon us and Christmas only a few weeks away. Sending hugs and wishing you a wonderful and festive Christmas season.....
ReplyDeleteSarah, you lead a charming life with special friends. Carmel by the sea is lovely place to visit. Paul and I spent some time there for one of our anniversaries. The woodland wedding was gorgeous. How special you have known the bride since she was 5. Your stitching is lovely. Swans is a darling name. So glad you are living a beautiful life. Love the sand in your toes. Merry December.
ReplyDeleteMy grandmother and aunt were members of the SWAN stitiching group in Wisconsins!! I never knew that was what it stood for. Your Santa is absolutely amazing.
ReplyDeleteYou truly have been from coast to coast to coast. How wonderful you could attend her wedding in the redwoods - just spectacular! We were to go to Carmel in May and the friends who invited us arrived at his brother's house and it was under construction - alas we had to cancel the night before we were to leave. We have only been once, but loved it.
You truly are a go-go girl! Have a wonderful December.
When I see anything stitched, I think of you Sarah. Your needlework brings you joy, and SWANS sounds like a wonderful group to stitch with. Your finished Santa is going to be a work of art. The wedding in the Redwoods is my kind of setting :-) I've been to Camel and would love to return some day. Love the sand in your toes, and glad you are enjoying traveling with your friends. Sending hugs, and I hope to see you in TX sometime.
ReplyDeleteYou really have been from sea to shining sea! I've never been to Cape Cod, but Carmel by the Sea is a favorite place of mine. I love the group's name the SWANS! You are very talented with the needle, My Sweet Friend! I look forward to seeing your projects this winter. Did you find anything fabulous at Round Top? I've always wanted to visit there.
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