SCISSORS, STITCHES Seams

It’s been a great weekend around here. Lots of time spent with my sewing machine, a new embroidery project is in the works and we even had a little time to stop into one of our favorite antique spots.

Isn’t this circus poster really cool?

I added some pretty pulls to a new dresser I painted for my bedroom. I think they are so pretty and feminine.

In my yard, my hydrangeas are in full bloom and absolutely gorgeous. I cut a couple blooms for our coffee table.

I hope you all had a relaxing weekend as well!

Everyone says their mom is the greatest, but mine really is. She’s been the perfect example of what a strong woman should be, and a best friend when I need someone to listen.

My mom has always been a great sense of encouragement in my life. She’s never stood in the way of my dreams, but stepped aside to let me create my own path.

I always know I can count on her…especially when it involves my favorite white chocolate pretzels for Christmas.

She’s beautiful, funny and caring, and I hope I’m just like her when I grow up.
I love you mom! Happy Mother’s Day!

For a while now, I’ve been thinking, planning, dreaming of having an Etsy shop. I love shopping on Etsy, and I want to share my handmade items too! So after months of talking about it, and thinking “I should really do that”…I’m doing it!

Last weekend I sat down to brainstorm about possible items. My shop will include sewing projects, embroidery and some crochet too. I would also like to include smaller vintage finds that I pick up at the antique shops around here.

I’ve blocked off some time during the week to work, and I’m really excited to get started.
So hopefully in the weeks to come, I’ll be announcing the launch of my Etsy shop! Wish me luck!

Sorry for my absence! We’ve had weekends full of friends and busy work weeks lately…so I’ve been bouncing around from one thing to another it seems.

This weekend, we went on a little antiquing trip, and I got this cute little guy.

Another exciting bit of news to share involves this beauty. My father-in-law built this coffee table using an old barn door. I love it’s rustic look, especially with the old hinges and handle still attached! It has so much character.

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I know it’s a little late in the day, but Happy Easter! This long weekend has been packed full and very productive. We managed to mark a few things off our to-do list, get in some much needed exercise, and visit with our family.

I snapped these photos at my mother-in-laws house on Friday afternoon. They are Clematis, aren’t they beautiful? I hope to plant some around our mailbox soon. I’m in love with the color. They are so bright and springy.

The same day that I sent off my package for the Stitch Swap, I also received my little stitches! Rachel of Suz Made Me Do It totally had me pegged! She sent me 2 adorable hoops, some new embroidery thread, a packet of patterns for mini Christmas stockings & a sweet little card. As soon as I had a chance, I emailed her to let her know how much I loved it all. If you know me at all, you know that I loved both of these. 1st of all, a daschund…come on, of course I love it! And the 2nd hoop was also adorable. I love the flowers, I love the colors. She did such a great job.

I have them hanging in my office now.

Thanks Rachel!

I wanted to share my finished piece for the Stitch Swap! I dropped it in the mail yesterday.

I really enjoyed being a part of this swap. You can see photos of some of my fellow stitchers here.

The crochet project that I’m currently working on has been causing some frustration. I know it’s just a case of pushing through…eventually it will turn out to be okay. I’m just frustrated. So this weekend, I after working on it for a couple of hours, I decided to walk away for a while.

Instead, I decided to pick up an older project that wasn’t quite finished. I originally learned to crochet to make this Poinsettia Scarf for my sister in law. I wanted to add a little more length to it, so I got it back from her after Christmas, and it’s been buried in my crafting basket. So this weekend, I decided to put the last few squares on. I’m pretty happy with the way it turned out…especially considering it was my first crocheting adventure.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! My favorite color is green, so you can imagine that I love this day.

Thursday night I baked some Irish inspired goodies for work. Of course the icing is green! The cupcakes are Guinness Chocolate with Bailey’s Irish Creme icing. Plus there is a chocolate ganache filling with irish whiskey. They were tasty – if I must say so myself. However they are super rich, so one is definitely enough. Here’s the recipe, if you want to try some yourself!

I decided on this post to share some green things I’ve been loving lately.

First of all, both of those green bags are beautiful. The solid green bag is the Oversized Frame Bag by Nanette Lepore. It’s a bit out of my budget at $555, but I still love it so. The striped bag is a lovely Jill Sandler accessory. At only $20, I might have to add that to my wish list.

Next, the “Ain’t Over Until It’s Clover” dress, oh my. I love the classy shape and the pretty pattern on this Modcloth dress. Again, out of my budget, but I can dream, can’t I?

I noticed this bicycle basket on the Poketo site this week, and instantly fell in love. It’s such a fun summer item.

And last, but not least, this vintage glider has my name written all over it! I love everything about it especially the color! It’s so charming.

So those are just a couple of my favorite green things lately. Hope you have a great St. Patrick’s Day!!

Just wanted to share a sneak peek of the little design I’m working on for the Stitch Swap. Hope you are all having a great week!