Monday 19 December 2011

Merry Mouse

 A little mouse crept into our house on this last weekend before christmas.......her name is Merry.....and although she is quiet and rather timid she is a very merry and smiley mouse too.......
 .....as mice tend to do, she has been popping up here and there around the house, watching as we get on with our christmassy preparations, and as we come and go on errands and trips, she is always waiting when we return......
 ....she is a little white mouse with red skandi print ear linings and she has an embroidered felt top and a dala horse printed skirt......
 ......and a red bead for her nose (i looked in my bead box and there was exactly the one i wanted)....
 ......Merry Mouse is waiting beside the new musical biscuit tin, hoping it will soon be opened and there will be some treats for her to nibble......
 .......and just after the little mouse crept in this weekend, a wonderful parcel arrived........
 ...i was one of the lucky winners in the wonderful Bee Happy blog giveaway last week and the parcel contained this beautiful scarf......so soft, in subtle pretty colours, and so warm too...perfect to wear right now....thank you to Deb at Bee Happy for such a generous giveaway gift, I am really delighted.....do go and visit Bee Happy, and see her etsy shop, and  folksy shop too....
                           ......thank you to Bee Happy for knitting this lovely warm cosy scarf........
....now i think it's almost time for a mid morning cup of tea, and a little look at my list or i should say lists as i have quite a few of them now...the work/commission list, the christmas present list, the crafts i want to make list, the food list, the christmas to do list, and the every day to do list......yes, lots of them to keep track of...i might need a mince pie as well......
Thank you for dropping in to visit me today....i hope your lists are getting ticked off and all is peaceful where you are....enjoy the countdown and keep cosy....i'll be back soon xxxxxx

45 comments:

...Nina Nixon... said...

Oh Helen - she is lovely!

Just a perfect edition to the family and how fitting for Christmas -

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.

Nina xxx

❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉

Crafts @ Home said...

What a wonderful Merry mouse, I may need to make one of these before Christmas now :0 You have more lists than I do..... you need to make a list of all the lists you have I think.... and what lovely goodies you have received from Bee Happy :)
Sue Xxx

greenrabbitdesigns said...

Merry is such sweetie, so cute and her clothes are so very pretty! :)
I think with all those lists Helen you most definitely need a mince pie! ;)
Vivienne x

Kashi said...

I love Merry. Have a very Merry Christmas.

Lisa said...

What a gorgeous Merry Mouse!!xx

Marigold Jam said...

What a dear little mouse - be careful she doesn't get at those mince pies before you do though you know what mice are like! Hope all your lists get ticked off and that you will have a happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year.

Simone said...

I haven't written my lists yet! I wish I was as organised as you Helen! Merry mouse is so lovely with her little red bead nose! Have a lovely week. x

Anonymous said...

What a sweet little stuffed mouse. I'll bet she makes you smile each time you look at her. I know she made me smile.

mynestofyarnandbuttons said...

Merry Day to you Helen,
Speaking of Merry, oh how I love your Merry mouse. She is so sweet and I can hardly hear her. Not a peep, but you better watch out she may get a burst of mischief and eat all your treats!
My lists are endless also.........but let's enjoy, as we check them off. xoRobin❤

Teje Karjalainen said...

Hello sweet Merry and Helen! Oh how cute Christmas mouse! Every home should one Merry mouse!
I haven't written any list and won't this year! Stressless Christmas for awhile - enough other stress with the crises.
Enjoy your week Helen!
xxx Teje

bellaboo said...

So happy you won the giveaway too! The scarf is just what you need now the weather has turned colder.
The mouse is adorable...love the fabrics you have used.Keep warm and cosy. :0)

My Little Home and Garden said...

Hello, Helen
I've just popped in this morning, a little before 8 am, to get a dose of prettiness before fine tuning my list for the day. Merry is lovely, just the kind of mouse one appreciates scurrying about!
-Karen ❆

Little stitch and me said...

She is wonderful. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

Annie said...

She is the perfect Merry Mouse, all festively delightful!

Ali said...

She is gorgeous -have a great week hope you get a few things crossed off your lists xx

Jane said...

Hello Merry, what a sweet mouse she is and that nose is perfect! What a lovely scarf you won Helen. Keep cosy and I hope those lists are being ticked off.
Jane x

Deborah said...

Merry is just adorable :) glad you like your scarf, the colours suit you :) thanks for the mention.

Bee happy x
Have a delicious day!

Small Things said...

Beautiful! Adorable little mouse! Perfect your nose!
Congratulations!

Людмила said...

Мышка прелестная,милая,яркая,она всем принесет радость!

Julia said...

Hello Helen

Oh my, your little mouse is adorable! I especially like the festive colour scheme you've chosen and her happy little face! Well done on a great win too, I can imagine you were delighted to receive those goodies through the post!

Much love, and Happy Christmas
Julia x x x

debbie @ happy little cottage said...

What a cute little creature to helping you make your lists and check them twice!! Happy Christmas Helen!

debbie @ happy little cottage said...

and that should read either "helping" or "to help" :)

Mia said...

More of that beautiful red&white, Merry is the sweetest, Helen!

Lovely last days before Christmas, enjoy this special time!

Yours,
Mia

Poppy said...

I wish Merry mouse could come and live with me....she is adorable!
Gorgeous scarf, you lucky girl!

Lou xxx

Madelief said...

Dear Helen,

What a sweet little mouse Merry is! She is wearing such beautiful clothes and has a lovely smile on her face :-). Good luck with your 'to do' list. I hope you will manage to finish the list before Christmas.

Before I forget, congratulations on winning the give-away. What a beautiful scarf. Lucky you!!!

Lieve groet & happy new week,

Madelief x

harmony and rosie said...

Merry is absolutely delightful, and so well dressed too. I'd quite like a dress like that .. love those colours. She really is a pretty mouse!
Kate x

Unknown said...

A very Merry mouse indeed! How lucky you are to win such a beautiful giveaway gift, super colours.
Becky x

koralee said...

Your sweet Merry mouse is delightful...I love her little face and happy dress.
Happy pre-Christmas week to you dear one.

Teresa Kasner said...

Dear Helen, I adore your mouse! So much better than a real one! :-) Did you see the snowmen I posted on my blog? I think you'd like them.

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*M*E*R*R*Y* *C*H*R*I*S*T*M*A*S*!*
❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉ ❉
((hugs)), Teresa :-)

grace said...

What a sweet mouse, love it when the exact right bead (button etc) is already in the bits box! Really like the wire person you've hung the lovely scarf on. Where is it from? X

♥ Mary Janes TEAROOM said...

Hello Helen....Little Merry Mouse is adorable...and you did have the perfect button in your box....such a cute little nose I have to say...I love those Nordic colours too...just lovely...
Congratulations on your Giveaway prize...your scarf is so pretty...sure to keep you nice and warm on these chilly days!....
I am off now for a cup of tea and to check my lists...almost there!
Wishing you a lovely Christmas Helen with your loved ones,
Susan x

Natalia Glazacheva said...

Merry is so beautiful mouse ( with her nice red nose:o), merry and smiley too ( her smile is so sweet!). I love her "scandinavian" ears! Her felt top & dala horse printed skirt are super cute ( I love all Scandinavian especially a Dala Horse ) i think you create just a perfect friend to anyone.
Have a happy time with your Family
***Merry Christmas***
Warm wishes from Russia (snow, -3C :o)
Natasha

Kentish Keg-Meg said...

Love this Merry mouse with her red nose.Like you I have lists that need checking. Have so many lists..... as my memory fails me at this time of year.

purple-roses-country-cottage said...

Merry Mouse really looks lovely! Kindest regards
Nicole

My Beautiful World said...

You have the most beautiful blog I have seen in a long time, just love all your wonderful posts you are so talented. So nice to meet you I have enjoyed looking around and I'm now following you, if you find a spare minute hope you visit me sometime and follow back so nice to meet new friends. Sending you special wishes for a very Merry Christmas Day and look forward to keeping in touch in 2012.

Always Wendy

Julie Whitmore Pottery said...

The happiest mouse! I'm sure she wouldn't be so rude as to rob the bird seed either.....
Merry Christmas and all the best for 2012
xx
julie

Brenda Pruitt said...

Love the colorful mouse! Love it!
Brenda

Reginas Cottage said...

what a sweet mouse!!!!love it!!!
merry christmas and a happy new year
blessings regina

Jenny said...

Merry mouse is gorgeous and I love her festive name too! The little stitched details are perfect and her clothese are adorable, Helen I just love her! I hope you are getting all your lists in order now and you can start relaxing and enjoying some Christmas crafty time! Sorry I've not popped in for a while - hoping to have a big blog catch up over the festive period, but from what I've glimpsed, your house looks beautifully decorated (though wouldn't have expected anything else from you! hehe) Have a lovely rest of the week, Jenny xx

birdie blue said...

little miss merry mouse is perfectly adorable. love the little red nose. wishing you the merriest of christmases.

xo
molly

Sewmancer said...

Merry mouse is adorable!

Coco Rose Diaries said...

Merry Mouse is COMPLETELY adorable Helen!

I am signing off for the year now so I just wanted to pop by and wish you and your family a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and WONDERFUL NEW YEAR!

I have really enjoyed reading your inspiring posts this year and really look forward to reading more in 2012!

Much Love

Vanessa xxxxxxxxxxxx

my4lilgirls said...

Love the wee mouse she is soooo cute & Christmassy, your new scarf is a beauty too :D
Have a wonderful Christmas Helen
Lol Karen x

Jelly Jam said...

Hello, Just found your lovely blog via Sew Sweet Violet. The mouse caught my eye and then I had to laugh as my daughter is called Merry and then I noticed it was posteed on 19th December - her birthday!
Ellie

Janice Kay Schaub said...

I love the scarf and the mouse is so cute. You must spend a lot of time doing your crafts. Does it take very long to finish the mouse.?
Janice