Gallimaufry...

I came across this word while reading an article in the Sunday paper and immediately had to look it up.

gallimaufry [gal-uh-maw-free] noun, plural - gallimaufries.  a jumble; hotchpotch (another good word); hodgepodge, jumble

Since I usually have a random assortment of things to share, it seemed as good a title as any.  Think of this as Rosie's Word of the Day.

By the way, she says "Hi".

Since I've been on the computer for a little while, she decided to make herself comfortable on the couch.  Are you horrified?  I thought you already knew.  Rosie is just a tiny bit spoiled.  (My brother would disagree - he thinks Rosie is a lot spoiled.)  She sleeps on the bed too.

Life here has been rolling along - Rosie is good and so is my Mom.  I've been trying to catch a cold in between the thermostat issues but overall, it's a minor thing and it hasn't really been a problem.  I've gotten some sewing done - not as much as I would like - and I've gotten some work done on patterns - not as much as I would like there either - and I've been busy with all the normal "how can it be Thanksgiving next week" preparations.  

But I have managed to have some fun.

My Mom and I went to see Skyfall on Friday.  

Best.  Bond.  Ever.  At least that's what I think... but I should know - I've seen them all multiple times.  Mom's favorite Bond will always be Sean Connery, and while I think Pierce Brosnan was terrific, Daniel Craig is my favorite Bond.  Everything about the movie is terrific - the cast, the locations, the action, the humor, the little nods to past Bond movies and the filling in of Bond backstory.  Yes, I think I'm going to have to see it again soon.

I also got in a tiny bit of "crafting".  Have you ever been to a Paper Source store?  This is their website - www.paper-source.com.  While I had been to the store in Houston a few times, I had to content myself with their catalog and website until a store finally opened in Scottsdale - the Scottsdale Quarter - a few months ago.   When I saw that there was a workshop for a "Festive Holiday Swag", I signed up.  Make that, I signed myself up, and I signed Ginger up.  It was either call her at 11:30 at night to ask if she wanted to go or sign her up and hope for the best.  I went with Plan B.  We had so much fun and by the end of the two-hour workshop, we had both finished ten of these twelve projects.    

A couple of the boxes are die-cut plain cardstock that is decorated with stamping, embossing, glitter, decorative paper, etc.  The burlap and muslin bags are stamped, decorated with ribbon and string.  Pretty cute.

Two more things to share... before the workshop at Paper-Source, I stopped into Anthropologie.  I know, that was probably a bad idea.  Even though I told myself that I was only there to get a tube of hand-creme, it never seems to work out that way.  It's like going to Costco - if you go there for a rotisserie chicken, you still wind up spending about $200.00 on other things.  And if you go in just for something else, it's impossible to leave the store without buying a rotisserie chicken.  Or maybe that's just me.  

But I digress.

Back to Anthropologie - when I first saw these in a basket, I thought they were balls of yarn.  But this is actually twine made from silk saris - Silk Sari Twine.  It can be used to tie packages or whatever.  I suppose it could just be left sitting out looking pretty.  Which it does.  

The other thing I wanted to share is this wonderful cookbook.  What Katie Ate by Katie Quinn Davies.  

Have you ever read the What Katie Ate blog?  I love it.  The recipes... the photography... the styling... everything is perfection.  Since it's debut, it has regularly made the lists of the best food blogs in the world.  The food is essentially traditional but it is infused with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains and healthy ingredients.  Yes, she uses pancetta frequently but seriously, I do not have a problem with that at all.  While I haven't made anything from the cookbook yet, I've made a few recipes from her blog/website... which I can't show you because the website - www.whatkatieate.com - is currently offline while it is updated and re-configured.  

This is the sort of thing Katie makes - it is first on my list of recipes to try from the book.

And that's it.  Sewing on Monday, errands on Tuesday, some stitching with friends on Wednesday and then Olde World Quilt Shoppe on Saturday.  But I'll be back before then to show you what I'm working on.  

Happy Monday!

Comments

[Sherri]

What a wonderful "hodgepodge" post! I always learn and get so many ideas from you ,so thank you once again! I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week either...I think I lost a week or a month somewhere!

[Auntie Pami]

Isn't that the best Bond movie ever!? My Mom and I went Friday too. And, when I was at Costco, I parked near a car that had to have had Rosie's cousins in the back. Two lovlies with white faces! One was looking out and the other was sacked out. I've been to Paper Source once. It was cool then (a long time ago) classes sound like fun!

[Mary ann]

Well this is a fun post Carrie, fun but expensive, I have been to Paper Source, such cute garlands for the holidays! And to Anthropology,, always looking for cool stuff to tuck into stockings and the twine is just the ticket too! Oh and the cookbook...for now it's on the Wishlist but its hard to pass up with Prime...lol

[kathie]

oh I am so jealous I want a Paper Source store by me
love that garland, what a fun class that must have been.
Ok I need to go to anthropology I love their pottery and glassware
and admit dangerous going in their with my DD's they always want the clothes too, i tend to gravitate to the other side of the mall walkway when going past that store, lucky for me its William Sonoma on the other side!
Kathie

[Cheryl Miller]

Thanks for the tip on the new paper crafting store. I'll be heading there soon!

[JoAnne McPHerson]

I for one can not believe that you came across such a word in the newspaper?! It had to be from the "puzzle" section, or else I'm really impressed that journalists these days know (and use!) such complex words. Thanks for sharing it, by the way. I love finding new words!

[Nancy]

Wow, I love the new word...Gallimaufry...I will try to use it several times today so I can remember it. Like Vicissitudes, plural of vi·cis·si·tude (Noun)
A change of circumstances or fortune, typically one that is unwelcome or unpleasant.
Heard Red Skelton say it once when I was a kid and never forgot it. As for Rosie on the couch and sleeping on the bed...umm, I don't own the furniture in my house. My furry kids 'allow' us to use the chairs and share the beds, but only with their permission, so I guess if anyone is spoiled it me and hubby, because Sadie and Frisky pretty much let us sit and sleep where we want. *wink* Big Hugs...
***I do own my sewing machine, but if Frisky had opposable thumbs and could reach the foot pedal, that wouldn't be mine either, LOL.

[Laurie in Iowa]

You mean our dogs aren't supposed to be on the sofa and sleep on the beds???

[LizA.]

Years ago, growing up in a small, artsy town on the Hudson River, there was a store called Gallimaufry. It had the neatest collection of artsy and imported stud. Whenever you needed a gift for somebody or some piece of art or your house or jewelry or whatever, this was the place to go. Haven't thought of that in years.

But of course dogs sleep on the couch and bed....somebody has to make sure those quilts don't just up and walk away! It's a tough job you know. And, if you're a dog in this house you even have your own quilt.

[ColleenM]

Glad to hear you are all doing well. I haven't seen Skyfall yet but I have heard nothing but great reviews. I'm like your mom, I think Sean Connery is an awesome James Bond but, Daniel Craig is pretty hot too!

[Sinta]

I love your garland project... what good friend-fun kind of stuff! I was just thinking about the project you shared a few years ago with the Candy Cane's made out of fabric in a basket of somesort... you should give us a refresher on that:)
Our local cinema closed down the beginning of this month. So sad. The next closest one is 35 miles away. I just might have to call in sick and make a special Bond Day out of it!

[Bari Jo]

Thanks for the fun sources! :O) Can't wait to check them out! My hubby says Sean Connery is THE James Bond... I grew up with Roger Moore... I guess we will need to check this guy out! (I know I know... I am way behind the times!)

[fiona]

Hi Carrie

I am so jealous, you have seen Bond already and may go back for seconds... I am in Australia and Bond doesn't even start screening until the 22nd of this month, life is just not fair. Daniel is my favourite also:o

[Laila Kristin Skauge]

I grew up with dogs and cats in my bed, so it's natural for me :-) Of course they should be treated like any other family member! Hi-hi :-)
We have only a furball now, and he likes to hide in the kids bedrooms, so I'll have to play hide and seek now and then to make him go outside sometimes :-)
Hope you're feeling better, and hope you'll have a great and creative day :-)

[Thimbleanna]

What a fun post! I must have some of that "yarn". You're so lucky to have all those fab stores close at hand. I've never been to a Costco. They're building one right. across. the. street. from where I work. Are you telling me I'm in trouble???

And Skyfall. {Sigh} I've had so little sleep the last few weeks that I was sure I'd fall asleep at the movies. But with Daniel? No. Way. Although, I must say, I'm with your Mom on this one. No one can top Sean in my book!

[Pris Phillips]

Hi Carrie...
Of course dogs sleep on the couch, chairs, wherever they like! and the bed/... why else would you need a King size??! :) Kiah (our black lab) is the boss around here!
And a really great "secret" from Costco... you know those rotissarie chickens they sell ~ well I heard that at the end of the day they take the cooked meat off the bone to use in making their chicken salad, etc. BUT - if you go back and ask one of the guys with the funny white hair-net hats on, in the meat department, they will go get you a 2 pound bag... and you can purchase the cooked meat for around $10.00. What a find!! Chicken Tortilla Soup... Chicken Divan... Chicken Salad... Chicken sandwiches - and you don't have to do a darn thing to cook and bone the chicken! Yippee! Get some for the freezer! (I separate mine into 2 zipper baggies about 1 pound each.) Enjoy!

Warmly, pris & kiah from sammamish

[Carol]

What a fun word...it's even fun just to say it..LOL!

[pam]

Our lives are the same! well almost, yesterday Frankie and I went to Paper Source and Anthro, and we both discussed taking a class. Wish we lived closer so we could go with you and Ginger some time! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

[a maiden hair fern]

Wasn't he absolutely divine? I caught myself drooling a few times, good thing it was dark, my hubby was sitting next to me :) I thought of you each of the 3 times I saw it, wondering if he's folded any of your fabric lately.

Since I live in 2 places, I have 2 quilts going (well, there are more). In one city I'm working on Ginger Belle, and the other city, Crackling Palms. It does create an issue when I get back to one and I can't find the book. Thus I'm scouring your blog looking for clues.

Hugs to Rosie. Are you giving her those treats for her joints?

[Puddles & Price]

We love your Christmas count down string...so much fun and a GREAT idea.
Sampson and Lorrie
puddlesprice.com

[Linda P]

Now where the heck are you hiding out?
Didn't you do a blog post on pens once? I was looking for it - would you refresh my memory.............
Hugs all around to you and yours in your home!!!