Gifts From My Friend

Last week was a week filled with emotions, both good and bad.

Since this is my HAPPY go to place, I'm going to share the good.

I received two wonderful packages from my dear friend Marcie, filled with the most wonderful folk art ever and I just had to share some photos. 

This is one of the dolls. I just love her.

 And this sweet dog, looks like my Jack.

 A tiny plush pony in a special pouch.

All stitched up by hand with pattern included.

 And these crows are just two of the amazing handmade birds.

I love them all, but these are my favorite!

 Did I mention how much I love the crows?

They are painted fabric that feel and look like leather.

 Such sweet horses.

A mama and a baby.

 Great big fruit.

How fun!!!

 A stack of special papers for framing and for crafting.

These are but a few of the wonderful handmade goodies that I received from Marcie.

It was the best part of my week.

Thank you Marcie!

karen

Waiting For Spring

As the snow continues to fall, I've been keeping busy inside in anticipation of Spring.

Waiting for the Robins to show up.

I hear they've been spotted about 40 miles south of here, but haven't seen any myself.

So, in the meantime I'm cleaning and changing up the decor a bit while the guys are working on renovations here and there.

I hung this beautiful mixed media collage from my friend Sharon, right next to my favorite chair.

I love it so much Sharon!!!  Thank you!

My daughter made this sweet little miniature sheep for me for Valentine's Day. I have it in my dining room.

Love it Jamie!!! Thank you!

Just finished reading "Home to Woefield".

Cute story about a young woman who inherits a small farm and gives up city life to make a go of it in the country.

What are you doing while you're waiting for Spring?

karen

Making Memories

Hi everyone!

As promised, I'd like to share some photos of my Tea Party from this past weekend.

It is a rare occasion that I get to spend a day with all 5 of my girls at once, so I planned this day especially for that reason.

I had so much fun decorating.

I made banners and a tower of tea cups.

There were vintage tea pots everywhere.

There was even one hanging from the chandelier.

Everyone brought some type of food.

I think the French Macaroons were our favorite.

We all exchanged handmade and vintage gifts.

There were paper dolls, vintage gloves and aprons for all.

Each of us wore vintage outfits and every one of us had some type of wardrobe malfunction.

There were fresh flowers for everyone to take home.

My husbands oldest daughter couldn't be here, but she joined us via iphone and I sent her a package of goodies to open at home.

We all had such a crazy good time.

We laughed so much our faces hurt and my husband did sneak home early from his fishing trip to have a peek at our silly little party. It was decided by all that we should do this again, so we are planning a garden party for sometime this summer.

Thank you so much for stopping in.

I wish every mother and daughter out there could experience a day like this.

It's one that I will never forget.

Karen