Romantic Homes Feature

Here is a peek at my "Places To Go" pillow collection that is featured in the Romantic Homes' Mother's Day Gift Buying Guide! I am so excited and honored to be featured. This is my favorite magazine and I have subscribed for several years. When it arrives in my mailbox it brightens my day. I relish all the beautiful photos and love the articles about women decorating their homes, planning parties and truly embracing life through creating a haven. I never part with an issue, oh no. I keep them and refer back for ideas and inspiration.

Thank you for visiting me today. Have a great week! 

Giveaway Winner

Thank you to evryone that entered my giveaway. For those of you that have been waiting for the post I just have to say I am not a morning person! But hey, 9:30 is pretty good. The time change just killed me, I need my beauty sleep, LOL! I did promise a few extra goodies would be included with the Bird pillow so here they are: a birdie keyhook, a sweet little nest and 2 mini Easter banners. The lucky winner is Doni of faithgracecrafts.blogspot.com

Paula at Castle and Cottage Signs  is having a giveaway on one of her fabulous hand painted signs so be sure to visit her. Happy Spring girls. Have a great week!

The "Booth" and Balloon Boy!

The "New Booth" makes its debut....

I completey forgot to bring my camera on setup day so here it is after 3 days and 8,000 people rummaged through it!

Since several of you asked how it turned out I thought I had better share it and not leave you wondering what I did with that crazy mess of doors in the last post!

You get the idea! Boy this is picked over. But here is the cutest thing.....

This is my little Balloon Boy! He gathered up all the balloons from the show and wanted to see if he would fly away like Winnie the Pooh. It did'nt work and believe me he worked at it! Thanks for visiting me today. If you have'nt entered the giveaway, visit the previous post and leave a comment.

Painting, Tinkering and a Giveaway

I've been painting and tinkering with these pieces....

To make a new booth for the Sugar Plum Show....

I just love chippy old paint.....

and pink of course!

As I've been preparing for the show (I set up tomorrow) I was feeling so excited that Spring is coming! Every year I am treated to little finches that nest in the rafters outside my kitchen window and they are back and working so hard on their nest.

So in celebration of Spring I think it is give away time! I will be giving away the Bird with ribbon  pillow from my "In the Garden" collection and a few surprise treats too. Please leave a comment on this post only. Followers get a second entry and if you mention me in your post or link to me, you get a 3rd entry. The entries will conclude on Sunday, March 18th at 6:00 p.m. standard time.  I will post the winner monday morning. Shipping to the U.S. only.

You can see my entire collection HERE.

Good Luck ! 

p.s. Oops, that should say Sunday March 14th at 6:00p.m. the drawing will be closed. Sorry for the confusion. The winner will be postd in the morning.

What Ails Ya, Baby?

I have a little confession.....I had the housewife meltdown!

Mmm Hmmm!

 No, you did'nt? Yes, I did!

Remember when I said I had a few lemons to deal with lately? Well they were particularly sour. It should'nt have bothered me, really not a life or death situation, no. But when this, that and the other came along I found myself crumble like an over baked cookie. I was flying high, 'ya know that sweet spot that comes along ever so rarely where everything is so perfect(for the record, my life has been full of tragedy so I relish those rare sweet spot moments)(maybe more on that in another post) I had just told a confidante that I felt so on top of the world and so focused and clear on my objectives and then without warning... WHAM! And I find myself staring at the ceiling and a whole pan of brownies has not cured me. Perhaps I will divulge the details at some point but at least for now it makes a good setup to my point. Did you notice the "Remedies" picture up there? I like that little collection of bottles so much I put it on my sidebar, then I realised how perfect it is for this post.

Remedy: to cure or relieve; to put right or rectify.

Ya know what cures an ailment? Friends! Yep. My sweet friend Candy sent me this lovely little email and I just have to share it with you so you can pass this on to someone you love.

 Loving Lord,

The women reading this are resourceful, loving and strong. Please help them live their lives to the fullest. Please promote them and cause them to excel beyond their expectations. Help them shine in the darkest places where it is impossible to love. Protect them at all times, lift them up when they need you the most, and let them know when they walk with you, they will always be safe.

It is with your grace and love that we pray...Amen

Who do you know that needs to hear that?

So my lovely blogland friends, I pray this for each of you.

Hugs,

Funny Valentines,Surprises and a Giveaway!

I forgot to share my funny Valentines with you.....

These 2 silly love birds (my daghter & son inlaw) made these...

What could be better than more of these......?

Here are my other funny Valentines that gave me sweet
 handmade cards and lots of hugs & kisses.....

And here is what the cat, my dear sweet Tigger gave me.....

Tigger and I played a game of hide and seek with this very large mouse(the largest mouse I have ever seen I might add). But after getting a shoebox and laundry basket, with me on one side of the dresser and Tigger on the other we caught him. And thank goodness we did. Other gifts left on the doorstep were'nt so attractive!
Now if that isnt enough excitement for you, then run over to Simply Stated! Rebecca is having a giveaway and you get to pick part of your prize. Now that is exciting!