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Sunday, 16 November 2008 19:45

Well, I did get to that craft show this weekend at the McNeil Mansion over on State Street.  I must confess, I didn't go there to buy anything....I went there to see the inside, and WOW!!!!

What a beautiful home.

I also ended up spending money.  They had such nice things and I could have easily spent more but I restrained myself.

There were nice Christmas decorations and some to die for jewelry, and yummy taste treats to buy in the most magnificent kitchen I have ever seen.  One of the front parlor rooms had beautiful knitted items for sale and pleasant smelling candles and soaps.  The whole place smelled yummy!!!

I did purchase two Christmas gifts but couldn't help but splurge on a pair of earrings for myself and a heavily (and heavenly) scented "pumpking spice" candle.

For the two Christmas gifts (little extra gifties for a couple family members) I bought a cute little knitting kit.  A chinese food box stuffed with yarn and two knitting needles arranged like chopsticks with the pattern tucked in.  On the pattern is the web address of a learn to knit site.  I just thought it was an adorable craft and a perfect gift for a couple young ladies that I know.  See photo below.

Knitting Kit

 

 

 

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