5 Secrets to a Cozy Home This Winter

5 Secrets to a Cozy Home This Winter

You’ll Never Guess Where We’re Putting Our Knits

You’ll Never Guess Where We’re Putting Our Knits

5 Easy Tips for Capturing Colorado’s Trending Design Style

5 Easy Tips for Capturing Colorado’s Trending Design Style

Grey Weather Style

Big Cats Love to Play in Snow

Source: fabforgottennobility.tumblr.com via A. Nieman Design on Pinterest

Snowflake Pillow

Source: pier1.com via A. Nieman Design on Pinterest

Snow Covered Tree

Source: thebookofsecrets.tumblr.com via A. Nieman Design on Pinterest

Snow Covered Road

Source: emysunset.tumblr.com via A. Nieman Design on Pinterest

Snow, Snow, Snow

Its not really Christmas without snow and it looks like this year may be another snowless Christmas. (Sad face). In Ohio you come to expect a snow covered home even if its just an inch during the holidays. We may squeak out with a little dusting prior to the holiday, but the winter wonderland doesn't look promising.

Since that is the case I wanted to get in the mood in another way. This week we are feeling the Holiday spirit Snow Style! And of course there will be fabulous handmade gifts and decorations featured.

Happy Holidays!
-Alison

Emerald Green Scarf

Source: etsy.com via A. Nieman Design on Pinterest

Christmas Calendar

Great do it yourself crafty Christmas countdown calendar.

Source: kimberlypetersen.typepad.com via A. Nieman Design on Pinterest

Crochet Christmas Trees

Another craft I will have to try this year. What a cool and inventive way to crochet!

Source: seamsoflife.com via A. Nieman Design on Pinterest

Avant-Garde Art and Craft Show

Yesterday was my first craft show and the first Avant-Garde Art and Craft show in Akron. It was at the Tangier and all in all it was a good day for me.  I had a great experience with my husband and we had some great friends and family stop by and show their support.

There were some glitches which I think would be expected from all shows on their first year at a certain location. We lacked wifi in our spot but luckily it didn't cost me any sales. There were also some lighting issues in the other rooms, but I think they will have that all fixed by the Spring show.

I am very happy I participated and can't wait to do my next show. In the mean time I will be adding all my unsold items to my Etsy shop. I am still taking custom orders on scarves until this coming Friday the 7th for xmas. Unfortunately I will not be able to finish any afghans or larger items because of other larger orders in the que.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about ordering my products or other services I have listed on my website.

Felt Candy Snowman Ornaments

I think I need these! Sooo cute and not to mention that I collect snowman.

Source: cutratecrafts.com via A. on Pinterest

It's Time!

Now that Thanksgiving is over, it is time to get the Holiday Season started!

Please check out my Pinterest page full of Christmas Craft Ideas!

Source: bystephanielynn.com via A. on Pinterest

Get Ready for the Cold Weather!

Now is the prefect time to get ready for the cold weather! Below are some items from my Etsy shop! Custom ordering is available since I am finally caught up and dont have a wedding to deal with I am on schedule. Get your orders for Christmas in now!

Source: etsy.com via A. on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via A. on Pinterest

Source: etsy.com via A. on Pinterest

Weeks of Fun!

Thank you for everyone who joined me for food week on A. Nieman Design. It is the first of many themed weeks coming up. I find it a lot easier to plan out my blogs when there is an ongoing theme. So until I get bored or lazy, which ever comes first, I will be theming my weeks on A. Nieman Design.

Please send me any requests for special themes you would like me to feature. I will of course take these featured themes through my usual blog titles with Item's of the Day, Pins of the week and Blogger features. All comments and feedback is appreciated!

Since it is Sunday its the star of a new week, and a new theme. This week is Bedrooms! to start out the week please take a gander over to my Bedroom Board on Pinterest! Please follow if you like what you see!

Here is one snippet of what the board has to offer!

Source: garyriggshome.com via A. on Pinterest

Last Week of the Closet Challenge!

Alrighty!  Here are the last week of photo's for the Shopping my Closet Challenge. I will post all the pictures on Pintrest on a board so you can see them all together. I did find out that I have more clothes than underwear and this challenge be a bit longer with a trip to target's intimate section!

I found some bright color in my closet! There is more hiding in there, maybe I need to rotate them to the front.

I love this dress. It's a great denim piece and I love layering it. Denim is always a great base for creating an outfit.

Back to black and grey, but this time a little persimmon in the mix.

It was cold so I definitely needed a 3/4 length shirt underneath this warm beige sweater.

Stay tune to see what items I found I really need to add or replace in my wardrobe!

Weekend One of the Closet Challenge

Went out to a club Friday night.  The first time in a long time. The hardest part was to dress warm without being to warm once I was on the dance floor!

Saturday at work, this is one of my favorite winter sweaters.

Don't want to over wear  my dress pants, so I brought out my pleated skirt (a big trend item this year especially in a bright color).

No Feeling to Good

Over the weekend I caught a cold bug from my boss and it just won't go away. Everyone at work has it which probably doesn't help any of our recoveries. I am trying to fill my body with good things, like vitamins, liquids, and soup. I am washing my hands frequently and using hand sanitizer. Being sick is so depressing and just plan annoying.

What are some of your favorite cold remedies?