RAINY DAY GARDEN

Hello everyone!
It is a very wet and rainy day, today. But, I could not resist some garden photos.
We started a veggie garden this year with radishes and lettuce. I LOVE the French Breakfast variety. They make a great radish sandwhich, but are also tasty, just plain with a sprinkling of sea salt. YUM. I also read that you can roast them. Double yum. Can't wait to try that.

Such beautiful colors.

We are eating LOTS of lettuce as well. There is nothing like a fresh salad picked right from your very own garden.

Spinach too!!

Chives are in full bloom! Love the shade of purple.

A beautiful pansy looking down on me---making me happy.

Knockout Roses are a favorite in my garden. They are virtually carefree and bloom all summer.

And last but not least, my very first Peony. On the verge of opening in all it's glory.

What is growing and blooming in your garden today?

SOME EXCITING NEWS AND A MOTHER'S DAY WISH

Goodness gracious where has the time gone? I haven't been a very good blogger lately. This Spring has been a little extra busy this year. The kids are keeping me busy with school events and such. I'm hoping that this Summer, we will all be able to slow down a bit. I'm dreaming of a week spent at the beach, on the porch watching (and listening) to the waves, my latest stitching project in hand.

I have some exciting news to share with all of you.

I have been invited to be featured on Fabulous Friday (today) over on the Where Women Create blog.

Words can't describe how flattered and honored I am. At the same time, it's a bit scary to put myself out there---it is unfamilar territory for me. I'm used to hanging out in the background, not wanting attention drawn to me.

But this is an amazing thing. It is great exposure for Posies On Parade, and if I want more people to smile when they look at a Petunia, I need to venture out of my comfort zone, right?

So, thanks so much Paige for finding me!

If any of you get a quick second, wander over there and check it out and enter to win a Petunia Posie of choice and a Posie Pocket.

There are many fabulous women who do such creative things featured in past posts--definitely worth a visit. Grab a glass of ice tea, kick back and enjoy.

On another note. The momma flower and baby in the photo above was inspired by Mother's Day. I had this idea in my head for a while and have been experimenting with this--trying to work the pattern just right. I had visions of a whole bunch of mom flowers, baby flowers, best friend flowers and sister flowers to add to the shop. But time got away from me (again) and they need to stand just right without falling over. I'm still working on it.

My wish--- for a most special Mother's Day to all the moms, moms to be, and grandmas out there. I hope you get to spend the day with the ones who love you most.

To my mom, I wish we can be together, sipping a cold drink on your deck. We will be together in our hearts and just know that I consider myself the luckiest daughter in the world. You have taught me how to be the best mom I can be. For all that you have done for me, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for being my mom. I love you.

Have a beautiful weekend.

HAPPY EASTER

May you all have a wonderful and blessed Easter.

xo Kelli

A POSIES ON PARADE UPDATE

In celebration of Spring's arrival, I have a few new goodies to share with you.
Introducing Buttercup Bunnies. What a grand time, I had, making these happy, little friends. Original designs made of linen, vintage and new fun fabrics. Floppy ears, a handstitched face and fuzzy tails--hoping to bring a smile to your face.

Please meet Estelle. She is the newest addition to the Petunia Posie Family. I especially love her pink hair.

And last but not least, new to the shop....

Memoir Keepers. I absolutely love making these fabric covered journals.

Can't wait to make more.

Hop on over and visit the shop. It has a fresh new look!

Thanks for you help Hope .

The new goodies will be available in the shop tomorrow, Saturday, March 26, by 10:00am EST.

Wishing you all a lovely weekend.

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!

May you all enjoy your corned beef and cabbage with a Guinness.
Finish off your meal with a yummy lime cupcake, while listening to The Pogues!

Have a lucky day!

IS IT SPRINGTIME YET?

I am waiting...
trying to be patient...waiting to feel the warm sunshine on my face, and soft spring grass between my toes.

I'm cold and ready for winter to go away.

While I'm patiently waiting for Spring, I am busy in the studio making bunnies, as well as other fun goodies. A shop update is long overdue!

Wishing all of you a lovely weekend!

A FINISHED PROJECT

Hello everyone. I hope your Saturday is a beautiful one.

I wanted to show you a project that I finished last night. Last Thursday, Hope and Cammy came over for a bit of crafting and a little lunch. I love it when they both come over and hang out in my studio, I hope they have as much fun as I do. Hope brought a journal cover to work on. It looks amazing--all in Hope's beautiful style. I'm in love with all of Hope's journals---she is a true inspiration.
I started to stitch a spring sampler but then I saw Cammy pull out all her beautiful jewelry bobs. I just had to follow suit. We both bought a bracelet kit from French General while attending Silver Bella in 2009. We have been wanting to make it together for a while, but for one reason or another, we haven't gotten to it yet. She decided to convert hers to a necklace and I loved the idea so much, I did it too. We added our own bits and decided against others that were included in the kit. Basically, winging it with what we had on hand. It is so great to be able to craft together, to bounce ideas off of each other. Unfortunately, we did not have time to finish the necklaces together. Cammy took hers home and finished that same night. I finished mine last night and fairly pleased with how it turned out. I'm anxious to see Cammy's, and see the similarities and differences between the two.

I think my favorite part is the beautiful smokey grey, double sided bauble on the end.

I really love all the colors and how the work together. Thanks girls, for a most terrific day together. Lets do it again soon!

Now, today I'm working on these from here....

In these colors.

Stayed tuned :)