Carlee has been working on her sewing skills this summer. Up to this point she has made things for herself.
Today...it was about learning to give to someone else.
So....she made little fabric pouches for her two Aunts who are expecting baby boys in early Nov.
Carlee already has a very giving nature so this was super easy for her....and they turned out so cute. A Little pouch to keep toys and other items in a safe place in the baby's diaper bag.
"Sew" cute....Happy Day.
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I hurried and took a bunch of "Almond Blossom" pictures today. We are expecting a storm this weekend and they may be all gone after. I should of taken them a few days ago when it was sunny. Today is gray and foggy .
Hey even Vincent van Gogh loved Almond blossoms-
and just for fun....A White Barn with Almond blossoms in the background- (foggy day)
and how this picture would look if I had taken the picture in the 70's with my "film" camera.
What is blooming in your area?
Have a wonderful weekend.
Happy Day
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The little yellow chair that could- that would be this chair.
She is whimsical, and offers an invitation to all that see her, a happy place to sit . She is like sunshine in my room.
This little chair makes me happy-
She has traveled many rooms- bedroom, den, bathroom, living room....and I'm thinking someday adding wheels to her feet ...so I can use her as a office chair.
Do you have a happy Chair? How do you use her? Where do you look for inspiration to find such a chair?
Let me share with you one place that is awesome fun the
at One Kings Lane
They have a section of vintage, antique, designer etc. Plus, if you want to educate yourself on different styles check out this link.
We wanted a little chair that added a pop of color and sunshine to a room....
This little yellow chair is one that could.
Happy Day
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Alene- so many pieces to love.
Family reunion- coming in June.... we are going to love every piece of it! Happy June!
Theme- Growing since 1978- "The sun always shines above the clouds"
The divine home we will be staying at, is named- "Above the clouds" ( we are so excited!)
As a young adult one of the many different jobs I held was at a sewing factory- as part of our wage we received a bonus for each of the correctly completed pieces we sewed together daily. The more pieces we produced, the more we were paid.
One day- it was my responsibility to put the "zipper" on two pieces of fabric...which would become a pair of shorts.
I quickly went about my work....sewing as fast as I could...putting together the three pieces , hoping to have a big pile done by the end of the day.
Mid-day my pile was huge! I was the envy of all the other ladies next to me (and I have to say I was sitting pretty tall and pleased with myself....thinking I was all that.)
Then it happened....my bubble busted. I had sewn all the zippers on up side-down! (you see... I was in such a hurry to win the zipper count that I did little to pay attention to that little piece of detail-the blue dot that let me know which way was the top...I could just kick my 18 year old self}
Now, before I could leave...I had to fix them all!
So, I began to correct my mistake- I didn't blame the few ladies that laughed at me, and the couple who even seemed a little mad.....but I will never forget the sweet little older lady that stayed and help me take apart the pieces of the zipper and put them back together.
She didn't have to...she didn't get paid anything extra. I just love that she showed me kindness...even when she really had no reason to.
I love all the pieces of my life...even the ones that are hard....and I believe there is a special place in Heaven for those who show kindness with no expectation of a reward.
I learned that day that pieces and kindness matters.
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Happy Friday- I love how peonies dry....they will keep this way, like, forever. I have some that have been dried for 2 years and they still look like they did the first week.
This is the same photo- just changed it with the paper artist app I have on my phone.
Kind of makes me feel like I could paint....=)
We were hit with a little bit of heat this week...really... already? But I hear it is going to cool down this weekend.
I think this idea is awesome- The coolest popsicle Idea for beating the heat.
Have you ever been lost for words? check this our- Make your own words.
Okay, If I could live anywhere...I would love to live by the beach....take a look at this Beach House ...okay, dreaming big time. Melissa thank you very much. =)
With the heat comes the thought of cool salads....I need this one right now!
This is my goal today- Garage organizing oh, man, wish me luck.
Can I just pretend for a day? Pretending on a Hill
Happy Belated Mothers Day- my day was filled, my heart warmed and my blessings counted.
I love you - Shannon, Sam, Kent, Denver and Mason- Oh, how you bless me...your Mother-
To all the Giving Mothers- for you... beautiful words and free download.
Happy Friday- hope you get to enjoy some pretty flowers and other fun.
Happy Day
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Love this quote from rhonna designs- ideas to uplift and inspire.
I love when women share their creativity....what a gift!
I hope to do more "creative" sharing!
Happy Day
Share your spark!
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It is fun to share when you find something fun, yummy,inspirational or just plain happy....so here is my list of sites I like to visit.
Do you have a site you love to visit? If so share.
Happy Day
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Sam and Heidi invited us over for Mother's Day Sunday....Sam was the cook. Sam is a great cook and always has the best food- Hand stuffed rolled Lasagna...and he made a Cheese cake to die for! That being said, I also wanted to show Heidi's very creative table.
I love it when women get creative and use what they have to create something beautiful.
Notice the plate chargers- they are cut from yellow fabric- and the little flower favor on the plate is made of fabric.
I also loved her use of Vintage bottles collected over time- as the centerpiece.
How adorable is this table.... Like I said I love when Women Create....it's a Happy Thing!
Here's a little Vintage do over-
Glue together and you get this-
A Fun accessory for the Living room.
I think it could be used as a earring holder, ring holder, spices could be put in it- salt, pepper, etc. at a fun dinner party.
One more fun thing to share-
This little paper pigeon used as a place setting card.
I love the hand writing on it and the simplicity of making it! Print and cut....pretty much all you do!
What have you created lately? Share (smile}
Thought I would share just few things I've created over the years...that have been featured on other blogs.
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