I told Ted that I like this blue and white ceramic napkin holder....but it just wasn't right with my cute Christmas paper napkins.
So he went to the shop and made this beautiful napkin holder for me. Love that guy !!!
See the pretty Christmas colors clashed with this holder.
They look better with wood. :):)
A thin strip pf purple heart wood runs thru oak..
This is what Ted just got finished with in the shop. Some nifty boxes with a sliding lid. The box will hold a fishing knife . Ted made all the men folk one this Christmas. He loves working out ideas. He made the blades of the knives also. So proud of him.
Today the sun is shining and making people think it could be warm...no way. It's 9 degrees...up from zero this morning. With wind chills it is well below zero. Time to be extra carful when going out...never stay out longer than 10-15 minutes. cover every bit of your flesh. Be safe . XO
What a lovely napkin holder! This is such a thoughtful gift! Hope you're staying warm in the freezing weather!
ReplyDeletePilar, It was very cold all day and single digits tonight. But I am so thankful for the sunshine today. Some times seeing the sun just helps me thru cold weather. Hope you are enjoying nice weather there in the south. I was so pleased that Ted made that napkin holder so soon. I love to have a pretty paper napkin with a cup of coffee and a snack sometimes. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteYour new napkin holder is beautiful! So is the knife. I come from a family of carpenters and furniture makers so I know great craftsmanship when I see it. Ted is really talented!
ReplyDeleteTry to stay warm. It is 18* here with a wind chill of 9*. Not fun.
Kathy, I told Ted what you said and he was so happy. I was glad to get this early gift. I love have a pretty paper napkin when having an afternoon snack of coffee and a cookie. Oh yes, honey we are having single digits this evening...next few days will be rough. Stay safe and warm. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteThe wooden napkin holder is so much prettier than the other and how sweet of your Ted to do that for you. Very thoughtful. I like the knife boxes, too.
ReplyDeleteThank you Nonnie. I was so happy that Ted just went right to work making it. Ted also made the knives, blades and handles...just not the brass screws.LOL. The napkin holder was scraps of wood and he is making more now. :):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteGreat job Ted..everything looks better with wood !! You are very lucky..The knife boxes are a great idea..My BIL does a lot of wood working in our shop here..Turns beautiful bowls..Stay warm Susie..We are in the single digits with howling winds until Sat..then snow/ ice..then almost 50 on Sun..crazy
ReplyDeleteThank you Missy. I always let Ted read the nice comments about his work. :):) I was thrilled to get this gift early. Yes, we are going back to single digits this evening and the next few days will be rough. Our fireplace has been going for some time now. Blessings, keep warm. xoxo, Susie
DeleteHow beautiful! Ted makes the most beautiful things out of wood...he uses wood with such nice grains! I'm so glad I am blessed to have a few things that he made! Enjoy your evening my friend. Stay warm! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteDiane, I was so happy he gave this gift early...as I like having pretty paper napkins around for putting a cookie on with coffee. Now he's making more of them for gifts to my sisters. LOL. Another cold night here...and only 95 days till spring. :):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteEven more important, is was made with love from the heart.
ReplyDeleteAnn, Thank you. Ted did come back in the house smiling ear to ear. I loved it. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI agree, that lovely wooden one looks better with your Christmas napkins. Talented guy, that Ted is! -Jenn
ReplyDeleteThank you Jenn. Ted loves making things...even on a whim. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWow- He is amazing, Susie. I am always a bit envious because MyHero can barely screw a lightbulb in...no-I am not kidding....lol
ReplyDeleteLove your new napkin holder and those boxes and knives are going to be amazing gifts. xo Diana
Diana, I had to read your comment to Ted...we laughed . I was really happy to get this gift...just when I needed it...or wanted it. :):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteWhat a wonderful gift from your husband. It looks nice with the colorful Christmas napkins. I am wearing my scarf and gloves if I have to go out. Chilly weather in Indiana!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen. I was happy to get the holder and Ted was so pleased that I loved it. He's making 4 more now...one for each of my sisters. :) Blessings, stay warm...wow we have had some bitter cold days. xoxo, Susie
DeleteWhat a good sweetie you have, Susie - and so talented!!
ReplyDeleteI know that Ted is a wonderful hubby. He treats me so well. I love how he will jump right in to make something and work for it to be perfect. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI am very impressed with Ted'S workmanship. Just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThank you for all the kind words you leave at my place. They are much appreciated.
Boston Boy, I think of you and Arlene often and wish you the best...please take care of each other. We know the snow is acoming soon. We have ice today. Yikes. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteTed is so cute and handy to make that new napkin holder for you. So sweet. You have a great guy. He is a keeper. Stay warm.
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Kris, He liked the design of the holder so well....he just made 4 more for my sisters. LOL Stay safe this weekend and coming week. I hope Christmas day will not be so crazy on the roads. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
DeleteI envy your hubby not only for his woodworking skills but his creativity in making those Christmas gifts!! Yay!
ReplyDeleteSo, so cold here, too, Susie. 5 degrees this morning, then made it up to 19 when I was running around doing errands. Snow and freezing rain predicted for this weekend. Thankfully we have nowhere to be. ;-D Be safe!
Jane
Blondie, I think the fellows are going to love the fishing knives. I truly like my napkin holder and Ted has made 4 more for my sisters. :) Be safe this weekend...even on the steps and walkways it's scary. Blessings, xoxo, Susie
Deletewow, what a special talent Ted has. This napkin holder is so nice, Susie. Yes, I think it looks better than the other one. The boxes he made for his friends is such a nice gift.
ReplyDeleteIt's really cold here today. I looked at my car thermostat and it said 35 degrees. It never gets that cold here. There was frost on all the lawns at the park. I can't believe it's 9 degrees there, Susie, oh my.
Enjoy the weekend before Christmas.
love, ~Sheri
Sheri, My Teddy Bear loves being in the shop thinking up things to make and he appreciates my input...so he loved making that holder so well, he has made 4 more for my sisters. I am just blown away at it being 35 degrees where you are. wow. Today is icy and scary here. Hope it stops soon. Blessings, love you, xoxo, Susie
Deletevery pretty napkin holders...it's cold here too at 15 degrees...brrr
ReplyDeleteBJ, Did you say 15 degrees?? I have never heard of Texas being that cold. My gosh, stay warm. You might have to bake some of your wonderful goodies. :):) Blessings, xoxo, Susie
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