GRADUATION DAY!

I remember when these two beautiful girls could barely reach for that first big step of the bus, on their first day of kindergarten. Now, they are much TALLER, and just finished 5th grade with a special little ceremony at school.
Next stop, middle school. An exciting time for them--scary time for mom.
I'm so proud of both of my girls--they are growing into beautiful people, inside and out.

So...Summer begins!! Reading, fun at the beach, movies, and cookouts! I know I am going to relish in every moment, because in just a few short weeks, before I know it, my girls will move on to the next chapter in their lives! (oh goodness---am I ready for this?)

I love you both so very much---happy day!

POSIES ON PARADE SHOP UPDATE

The time has finally come....

New Posie Pockets will be in the shop....

10 new pockets...

available here on Tuesday, May 25 around 12:00pm(EDT)

And....

I'm so excited about something new arriving in the shop very soon. I have been busy in my studio working on ...

Petunias!

Just wait until you see!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY

Wishing all you moms out there, the gift of LOVE!

Have a most beautiful day!

IT'S FINISHED!!!

Well, last week in between school field trips, David's birthday, house cleaning and creating posie pockets I managed to finish my spring sampler. YAY!!!! Have I told you how much I really REALLY enjoy stitching! It makes me happy! And the ability to just add bits and bobs so freely and randomly is so so gratifying to my soul.

Seeing it, and all it's little imperfections, all my favorite little scraps and buttons, makes me a happy girl.

We have many blue birds come and visit our yard (which I love!) So of course, this little mama bird had to find a home here.

A ribbon flower with a pretty aqua bead

Some of my favorite buttons. lace scraps that were from my Nana's stash.

Gotta love pink pearls, they make great centers for flowers!

I embroidered the word frolic with a lighter pink and it didn't stand out on the fabric very well, so I went back around it with a darker pink to make it pop a little more. Just one of those learning experiences!

I also love how Teresa incorporated a fabric charm in her spring sampler, so I thought I would have a go at my own version of one with my initial.

my sampler would not be complete without a ladybug!

It was great to playing around, stitching flowers with some of my favorite vintage buttons.

I even added a basket of posies!

Speaking of posies.........

Here is a sneak peek of new ones arriving in the shop very soon!

Have a beautiful week my friends!

A SWEET GIFT

A few days ago this certain little girl came into the kitchen. She had returned from a walk around the yard. It was one of those beautiful, perfect spring days when the air smells of fresh mowed grass and there was a sweetness in the air.
In her hand was this beautiful little bouquet of flowers she had pick for me. "These are for you Mommy"
It is those little things that make my world so happy. Thank you Abby!

I hope you all have a beautiful weekend and find happiness in the little things that come your way.

A LOVELY DAY

About a week ago we decided to spend a spring break day with the kids in D.C. to take in the beauty of the cherry trees in all their glory. We couldn't have picked a more perfect day. The weather, the blooms and the company were a glorious combination.

A beckoning path.

I love the contrast of the tree trunks and the white blooms.

Just look at those three faces! LOVE!

The sky was so brilliant blue and the way the blossoms glistened in the sunlight was just spectacular.

After we enjoyed the blossoms we trekked over to this place for a most scrumptious burger and root beer floats. YUM!

By the end of the day we all felt alittle like this.....

but it was all well worth it.

We'll be back again next Spring for sure.

GLAD EASTER GREETINGS....

to you!

I hope you all have a blessed day!