happy valentines day

Valentine's Day has always been a special day for me as it also happens to be my birthday.  I like to make the claim that this is why I am so lovable ;)

Happy day of love...

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Happy 2014

Here's to another year of blogging, crafting, creating, and finding balance...

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It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

...but I just wish it wasn't the  BUSIEST time of the year.  Too much to do, not enough time to do it.  Need to learn to balance in 2014.  Merry Christmas.

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Happy Thanksgiving

The start of the holiday season...

Busy Summer

Summer was filled with many other activities other than blogging. Such as sewing these drapes for our little cottage.  I'm in love with this Waverly fabric:

And of course estate sale shopping is always high on the list of fun things to do.  I try to buy only what I will sell.  But some things are too good to pass up to enjoy for myself.  I already have a vintage full length curly lamb coat.  But I couldn't resist this shorter one with a fur collar:

All the sewing and shopping of course made me want to spend time on the boat relaxing with my faithful companion:

And, while on the boat, it's important to hydrate with this yummy drink:-)

 It's been a busy summer and now of course it will be a busy autumn getting ready for the holiday season.

Etsy Shop Items and Preparing for a Show

Too many things going on now to post much, but I did just list some darling items in my etsy shop. I love it when items go to good homes, but I wouldn't mind if a few didn't sell like these book ends...

I've also been trying to finish some furniture for a big summer show.  Here's the latest piece, a French provincial table which I happen to really like, but I'm never sure if someone else will...

More project pics to come soon.

Slowing Down For Now

Last summer my mom and I did three shows.  This year I am only doing one.  I'm tired from the school year and definitely need a break.  But today I did start on some furniture projects - a book shelf that I am going to rehab to look something like this found on this blog:

The shelf I have is only two shelfs, but longer.  This project is darling and I can't wait to see how mine turns out.

This spring I also completed another hankie shower curtain:

My sweet mother-in-law who is a quilter helped me quite a bit.  It's definitely a two person project.  This will be for sale at The Summer Market, the only show I'm doing this summer.  But, it's a BIG show so I'll need all my energy!