To do a Mouthy Monday as the last post of the year, or a Wordless Wednesday in which I ignore the wordless part and just adopt the Wednesday of it all?
Hmmm...?
Meanwhile guess what? We're on an 11-day Christmas Staycation and LOVIN' the freedom of it. Got new taller hair pin legs for my dough bench and put those on today. I love the new area. Made a kilo of hand-shaped cavatelli for me (and the freezer), and a BIG HONKIN' pizza for Smoochie Face. We'll live off this until it's gone.
Delightful.
In other news, on the 15th I finished the last of the lighting classes along with food in motion classes (video classes). That felt good. Excited to take the education into 2026, PLUS jump into a few new adventures.
Pretty cool.
And that my Boogerbutts is all that's fit to print for 2025. This is Ivy, reporting live from an 11-day Christmas Staycation. See you next year ❤️
Dear Ivy, I love your illustrations and sketches. And your photos and blog 😊 header made me smile. Happy New Year to you.
ReplyDeleteSounds like bake and watch Christmas movies-I never get tired of those movies---Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteooops sorry for the typo its early early morning here haha sounds perfect to bake and watch Christmas movies
ReplyDeleteYour Post always makes me Happy, the header makes me happy, I like it as my favorite so far. I want to eat and watch Christmas movies, that would make me happy. Your joy makes me Happy. Last but not least Your drawings make me super Happy... You did choose the right name for you blog
ReplyDeleteI think I'll watch Christmas movies while someone else bakes and I'll be the taste tester. An 11 day staycation sounds heavenly. Enjoy
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your staycation! Happy New Year
ReplyDeleteI love this period between Christmas and New Year, I don't even know what day it is and I don't care, haha. Happy new year, wishing you a happy and healthy 2026.
ReplyDeleteHappy Staycation! I will be running all day long in close to zero degree weather; dr appts for hubby, Costco, UPS, Christmas returns...sigh...Wish my staycation would include some quiet time today but don't think that is happening. Blessings for the New Year- Diana
ReplyDeleteFor some reason, I always think of you when I see those delightful Minions! So of course I love your new banner. Glad you've had such a good staycation and holiday period. Happy New Year to you and Smoochie Face!
ReplyDeleteThe staycation sounds perfect to me. Home is where I want to be! I hope 2026 is a banner year for you and hubby, Ivy!
ReplyDeleteLOL. I have been on a stay-cation or confined to my home for the past 9 days. It is much more enjoyable when one isn't under the weather. I'm so happy you got to do exactly what you want!
ReplyDeleteWonderful that you took a lighting class, I did take a classes for black and white and also still life. They were quite fun to do over the winter time.
Enjoy New Year's Eve.
Interesting for sure.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year...it's New Years Day, just, I'm off to bed..night
A wonderfully happy post Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLoving the header...they are so cute and fun to watch. Photos of your baked goods would be a great subject!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
hugs
Donna
Here's to a great 2026!
ReplyDeleteYou put a smile on my face for this last day of 2025. I look forward to many more smiles and laughs with you! Great header, btw.
ReplyDeletei have never taken any lighting or photography classes, you have peaked my interest!! it is a great way to learn new things so we don't grow old and stagnant. i have taken many classes at the farm this year and the one i enjoyed most was basketmaking!! you write like i think and i enjoy your lively words!! happy 2026, stay jolly and have fun!!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your stay-cation and the New Year. You know, when my boys were little I used to call them Booger hurts so I smile every time you say that. Brings me back to those most precious times! Love the new banner and the one of you in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteIt's supposed to say booger butts not booger hurts! Spell check sometimes sneaks in and changes it before I notice. Grrrrrr
DeleteLoving your adorable Minions...They make for the perfect Wordless Wednesday.. 11 day stay-cation sounds wonderful and it also sounds like you're enjoying it to the fullest. Continue those classes even though I think you are pretty good at what you do now. Happy New Years Ivy..
ReplyDeleteThe headphones are beautiful! I wish you would show us the cavatelli (an amazing feat!) and the dough bench. Fun being greeted by a bunch of Minions!
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