Unscheduled Post

This is most definitely an unscheduled post...my computer started to die last week, finally taking it's last breath Saturday morning.

I was able to use hubby's laptop to get a few things done, but most everything had to wait until he was able to get my new one up and running. Not an easy task with our limited internet useage allowance...everytime he'd try to install all the updates, the useage allowance would shut it down....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.(I sooooooo want dsl!)

T-Shirt
by
signaturetshirts etsy shop

Needless to say, I'm bummed about not getting to post some really cute Easter finds from Etsy, and some really amazing treasuries. Oh well, next year.

But what REALLY bums me is everything that was lost on my old computer....duh, no back up....trying to find the positive out of this experience I must say that from now on I will DEFINITELY back up! Lesson learned.

Vinyl Decal for MacBook
by
VinylEverywhere etsy shop


Starting Wednesday, I hope to get back to posting about the subjects that I originally had scheduled. See you then :)))

Coming Soon...

Home is where Mom is...Pink Butterfly Bowl by dgordon etsy shop

Coming soon...(in the next couple of weeks)

-Favorite Things (Easter decor, planting, organizing)

-What's on my needles & hook (I have a new lap afghan that I am IN LOVE with, can't wait to show you)

-Meet out new little friend

-2 new guest interviews

-2 giveaways

Stay tuned...

One Very Satisfied Customer -- Organic Cotton "Wubby" Baby Security Blankie

Jen of My Sweet Baby Love etsy shop custom ordered this blankie for her baby Abigail and sent me these wonderful photos of Abigail enjoying it. Here's the comment she left for me when I first blogged about this blankie...

"I love my daughters Wubby! I get compliments everywhere I go, you did such an amazing job, I actually had bought another "wubby" for her the same day that I talked to you about making this one and theirs was a little less expensive, but when I look at the two of them, I see why. Yours is like art! The pictures really did not do it justice. It is something that I am sure that my daughter will pass down to her duaghter someday. I can't thank you enough for your attention to detail and making this so lovely!"

I'd say she's one very satisfied customer, wouldn't you?!

Jen's comment was one of the nicest I've ever received about my work. I really appreciated it.

Isn't Abigail adorable....I wish she lived close enough to me so she could model ALL my blankies...

I have been finding more colors of the yarn for these blankies and am really enjoying coming up with different color combinations to make! I'm sure I'll be posting more pics as I finish them.

This posting is entered in a few of linky parties...go check them out!

Gift Guide for Mother's Day...

April 16th is my mother's birthday and to honor her, I made a treasury (which I included at the bottom of this post) dedicated especially to her.

My mother is amazing, she grows her own garden and cans all the veggies, she's an amazing cook, she knits, crochets, sews. She makes beautiful quilts. She made my first dance dress when I was in 8th grade, she taught me how to make flannel pajama pants and a purse, how to crochet, how to quilt. She helped me make my first door wreath.

She's one of those women that will learn a new craft and make it look easy. If she doesn't know how to do something, she'll learn if she wants to.

She's the kind of mother that all my friends loved and enjoyed having around. Is she perfect? No...but that's what makes her "perfect" for me, as I am sooooo not perfect, although she usually makes me feel as though I am.

With Mother's Day just around the corner, I thought this was the perfect time to share some awesome gift ideas for other moms....Enjoy!

Modular Messenger Bag by bayanhippo

Organic Lavender Sachets by PeppermintPinwheels

Mini Quilted Soap or Lotion Dispenser by MidwestFinds

Bulletin Board - Chalkboard Keyhook by KARozWoodworking

Reversible Organizer Fabric Bin Basket in Chocolate Brown Paisley by baffinbags

Family Personalized Letter Sign by NelsonsGifts

Organic Cotton Big Tote Bag by ecofriendlybeauty

Welcome - Burlap Feed Sack Pillow Door Hanger by nextdoortoheaven

Happy Birthday MOM and Happy Mother's Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anddddd....the WINNER is.................

Giveaway Item Simple Sterling Love Necklace by MyBellasBeads Etsy Shop

I am so very excited to have the opportunity to announce the winner of my very first hosted Giveaway!

And it's all Thank's to Liz of MyBellasBeads Etsy Shop, I didn't even have to ask, she just offered to give something away!!! Wasn't that so nice of her?!

I've learned a lot, things to do and not to do for the next giveaway (hoping to have many more), so I'm sure they'll go smoother in the future.

And just so you know that this was all done very professionally, here's how I conducted the drawing...

-I know there are sites that will do random drawing, but I'm not set up yet to do that, this all came about rather suddenly, hopefully I'll get that set up for future giveaways

-I wrote ALL the names down, of those that entered, cut them out, folded them neatly in half, then in half again

-Put all names in a basket

-Mixed up said names

-Held said basket far above Hubby's head and asked him to draw a name (the look on his face...priceless)

-I opened the paper with equal measures of excitement and anxiety (seriously, how would it look if my own mother won?!)

-Yelped with happiness for Nikki Bond of "Bond Girl" Creations blog and BondGirlCreations26 Etsy Shop!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I know that I have featured Nikki's shop and her awesome cards on my blog before, but trust me, this was all completely legit with no favoritism shown (I triple checked to make sure I had all the names in the bowl)...you can ask my hubby!!!

Now maybe we can talk Nikki into offering a Giveaway........hmmmmmmmmmmm.

Baby Shower Decor Ideas -- DIY from MissMustardSeed

Today I thought I'd share a couple diy projects I found over at Miss Mustard Seed. She published these tutorials as well as a few others. We still haven't nailed down the colors yet, we'd like to use the colors she's planning for her nursery (which is still undecided). So for now, we're just trying to come up with ideas that we can customize later.

I've been seeing these tissue poms for several months now and LOVE how cute they are for showers and was over-the-moon thrilled to find the Tissue Pom Tutorial. Can't wait to try them out, not only for table decor but also maybe a banner that she can hang in the baby's room.

And unless she chooses the name for the baby before the shower (which I HIGHLY doubt), I may make have to just make one these Moss Monograms for the "New Mommy", (maybe one for myself too).

I also found a tutorial for topiaries, but not sure where, so sorry. But I will keep you posted with plenty of pics and my own how-to's of all the projects as we work on them. You'll probably be seeing lots of posts about baby shower decor, gifts and ideas for the next couple of months as we plan my daughter's baby shower.

We're looking for punch recipe ideas, so if you come across any, let me know. Also let me know if you come across any cute nursery or shower decor ideas.

Cocoa Chai -- Treasury Honor

Last Tuesday, my Cocoa Chai Treasury was chosen to be featured on The Painted Rabbit Blog in the Tuesday Treasury Roundup: Coffee and chocolate, the most delicious mix. Hop on over and check out all her picks to see why it's such an honor for me.