12/12/12

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 These darling babies greet visitors to our Infant Special Care Unit.    
 Another stash buster hat.  This time for a baby.   I'm really motivated to use up my stash.  Next up: Slippers in some deep purple KnitPicks.   
 This wreath is in the pizza parlor in town.  I love its glizt and glow.  One of our traditions is pizza by the tree.  Al loves Barnaby's pizza and Zach loves all Chicago Pizza.   Fireman and I had a busy day of shopping yesterday so we picked up a pizza for our dinner.   
I have a happy Returns Holiday story for you.  Seems the pie bird for my neighbor had broken.   I brought it back to Williams Sonoma and without even showing a receipt, the clerk apologized and switched it for a good one.  No wait, no return slip to fill out, no proof of purchase....just good old fashioned customer service.  We were in and out in a flash.  
I found my knitted headband gift from Karen yesterday. 
It is a perfect fit.   Have you found your hand knitted hats, mittens, gloves, sweaters for the winter yet???


Comments

Nancy said…
My basket of Winter knits is by the garage door - year round.

I like to hear stories of good customer service. Spread the word and others may actually get the message that it's important.
9:45 AM
Anonymous said…
It is still in the 80s here. :-( It is hard getting in the Christmas spirit when it's still so warm.
10:03 AM
Celia said…
Oh my! That little guy in the blue blanket in front is so adorable.
10:30 AM
SissySees said…
Great photos today. It's chilly here, especially when the sun is hiding. Boots, plaid wool skirt, favorite red leather jacket... it's beginning to feel a bit like Christmas...

Love good customer service stories. I threatened to share my REALLY bad one (Barnes and Noble online) on my blog, but...
12:07 PM
Katherine said…
L-o-o-o-v-e Chicago pizza!!!! DS#1 sends it to us packed in dry ice for Christmas every year. Can't wait!

Our power went off at 5:30 this morning when it was 29 degrees outside. The high was still only 42 degrees when it finally came back on at 11:30. You can bet I had on ALL my winter knits--hat, gloves, sweater. I thought about the nose warmer but....
3:22 PM
Nicole said…
I love the wreath! Also, hooray for real customer service! That's a rare thing these days.
4:54 PM
Gracie Saylor said…
Haven't found my gloves yet, or my warm hat, but I have been wearing my long red raincoat with a hood :)
I especially like your headband/hat! xx from Gracie
10:35 PM
Alyssa said…
I need to knit so many things! It's crazy! Mostly, I need to finish hedgehogs that I'm making for a sale.
8:48 AM
gMarie said…
Love the headband. So pretty. And the wreath - and the pizza by the tree tradition. Sounds like you are enjoying the holidays. g
10:07 AM
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