So far, so good! I headed out Thursday, along with some of the other Essential staff wives, for a retreat/conference in Dallas, Georgia; Cultivate 2020.
It was a LOT of fun! I love road trips in and of themselves, but this retreat was really intended to pamper and encourage the participants and a great job was done of it!
I mean, wow! Our lunch Friday was served in high—tea time—style! Each of us got our own tiered tray, that then went home with us. We went home with a ton of swag, including the gorgeous (and yummy smelling) soy candles. We did a little coaster craft project, and even the tables were just set so prettily. I'm very serious when I say that I would give this retreat a 9.5 out of 10. From presentation to program and all the little details in between, it was the best!
It's always nice to get back home and sleep in your own bed, though! Saturday I woke up feeling refreshed in body, mind, and spirit. We've been enjoying the sounds of young (and not so young) boys in the camp all weekend, and the smells of campfires. Yay! After unpacking and house work chores were done, I knew I needed to find something to stitch. After a short search, I found this simple design:
Yep, used my trusty printer to do the hard work. Picked my floss palette . . .
Then took a break to make a treat!
Angela over at Tea with Friends had shared a recipe for Pumpkin Spice Shortbread cookies earlier this month, and I wanted to give them a try. I used my pumpkin and acorn cookie cutters, though when (not if) I make these again, I'll go all acorn (and probably a smaller sized cutter). For the pumpkins I dusted a little edible orange glitter on the creases. With the acorns, though, I went straight up crystal sprinkles on the caps. Too cute! And very delicious (especially with a cup of chai)!
As Todd and I sat and talked about the upcoming week and relaxed into the evening, I did manage to get a little work done on my pumpkin . . .
So maybe I'll finish it up this evening when I sit down for some quiet time!
Linking up with the slow Sunday stitching post on Kathy's Quilts. Y'all enjoy a lovely day!
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Just look at all your happy and smiling faces. It does look as if you all had the best time away. Sweet stitching on your pumpkin.
Lovely stitching on your pumpkin
Such a fun little pumpkin stitchery! Sounds like a fun getaway, too!
Looks like a lovely getaway you had I love your pumpkin and always enjoy seeing what you are up to!
So happy that you had a safe and fun trip. Your pumpkin is looking great.
So glad your retreat was refreshing and you felt pampered! It's always nice to go somewhere, but I'm always ready to get back home...and in my own bed!! LOL Your cookies look so cute! Love the glitter sprinkles. I think I need some of that for my grands when we have our Christmas baking day.
I made the cookies right away -- delicious! Thanks for the recipe!
Stopping by to check up on you. See what you're doing these days. I notice none of the ladies are wearing masks.
Mama Bear
What a nice retreat experience. I'm glad you got the pampering you deserve--and your own tiered dish? How cool is that? I don't know of anyone who will make better use of it than you. Wish I could be there for the next tea you serve with goodies on that dish. :)
Pumpkin Spice shortbread cookies sound like too many good things rolled into one.
You stitchery is lovely, as usual.
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