hearts & flowers & cabbage

I can't believe it's almost Valentine's Day! Wasn't it just Thanksgiving & Christmas? I was so stressed out this last holiday season that I swore I would start preparing for the holidays sooner this year. The day after Halloween is not too early to put up Christmas decorations...is it?

The latest challenge from Allsorts calls for hearts & flowers. They are such a great combo. I just might use them again for an upcoming challenge.

I've got to get a move on my Valentine's Day cards. Pretty soon, St. Patrick's Day will be here. Although I don't send out St. Patty Day cards...I've discovered a few years ago that I LOVE the traditional Irish dish, corned beef & cabbage! Yum! I'll be scouring the Vons weekly ads for the next few weeks just waiting to hoard some corned beef. Can I mention how infatuated I've become with cabbage these past two weeks? I've made cabbage-cheddar chowder twice. The second time I made it, I doubled the recipe. I also made a cabbage and potato bake, twice! The second time I made that dish, I did without the potatoes & not doubled but tripled the amount of cabbage! I've gone coocoo for cabbage.