The Eating of the Green...

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY TO ALL!
We have a lot of Irish blood in our family...my mother's maiden name is O'Brien,
my maiden name is Logan and I married a McKillion!
How's that for wearing the "green"?
May the luck of the Irish be with you all.
I'd offer you a cupcake if you were here...

Simple Beauty is Always Around Us!

As I was enjoying the beautiful sunshine today and the clear, dry weather I took a walk around my yard to feel the warm rays on my face...and look what I found, right under my feet...the simple signs of Spring, the simple signs of God's love and grace that surround us every day. They are always there, just waiting for us to acknowledge their presence...but sometimes we can get so busy, so focused on our many tasks, that we miss what is right before our eyes. Those small and simple gifts that are given to us to enjoy each and every day. How is it that we miss them? Do we have too many other things taking priority to take even a moment for those that are most important, most meaningful and most beautiful? Simplifying your life is a journey you choose to take. To do the things you enjoy, you must find the time and take the time to do them. To spend time with people you value, you must say good-bye to a jam-packed schedule. Are you willing to make changes so that you live your life at a reasonable pace allowing time to truly enjoy that which brings you calm and contentment? Are you willing to forgo the expectations the world places on you and listen to the plan that God has had for you all along? We are all precious women, each with an important role that only we can fill. Make every day count for you and the people around you!

Simplifying is a process. It has no doubt taken a long time to build up your life to the level of busyness it may hold. It will take some time to simplify it. You can't change it all in one day...but you can make a start! Begin by noticing the simple signs of beauty in your own backyard!

Baby Blessings!

This week our family welcomed a new little baby boy! My niece , Rachel gave birth to her firstborn, son, Seth! 7 lbs. 15 oz of pure joy! Mom, baby and daddy are doing great. Isn't he darling? This wonderful event prompted me to get out my little collection of mini baby cards! I just love them. They are so small and sweet. Do you have some of these vintage treasures? Hmmm...which one should I send?

My sister, Diane at Saturday Finds makes some beautiful gifts for a new baby and many other occasions too. One of her fabulous creations is called "Posy Pockets". They are so unique & special. She has a knack for that vintage flair in her designs! Go take a peek!
It is definitely worth the quick trip over to her blog and Etsy Shop!

"Happy Birthday" Posy Pocket

I love to use these vintage baby planters for baby gifts. You can always find them at sales and thrift stores. There is something so appealing about them (at least to me).

Thanks to LolliShops who sponsored their All Dolled Up Event recently, I won their door prize and received this grab box of goodies. What a fun gift to open up. Stop over and visit all of their fabulous vendors. I am sure you will spot a treasure or two.
Thanks Sadie Lou...and everyone else that participated!

Oh Those '70's Babies...Vintage Fabric Panel Giveaway.

You can win one of these vintage/retro '70's "cheater' quilt panels.

So...''70's retro...

This fabric has got to bring back some memories...that is unless you are under thirty? Perhaps you actually had a blankie similar to this.

This cheater quilt fabric just screams 1970.

I remember some of my cousins coming home from the hospital wrapped in blankets that looked just like this. The colors, the print...so '70's baby nursery. My first child was born 1981...just missed the seventies.
I got the whole bolt of this quilt panel fabric at a sale! Couldn't pass it up.
Of course being "pure" 1970's era , it is 50% cotton 50% polyester.
Hey that polyester washes up great! It's in perfect condition too.
Do you remember this fabric?

Just leave me a comment to have a chance to win this quilt panel. No need to go to my etsy shop or anywhere else...just glad you stopped by to say hello. Maybe you have a memory of a nursery print of the seventies you would like to share?

I'll announce the winner on Saturday, March 7th.
For more chances to win just comment on any of my blog posts during the coming week.
I will add another chance for each time you stop by.
Thanks for visiting!
Good Luck!

Spring is coming...really!

Before you know it...it will be spring. Flowers bursting through the once frozen ground, leaves unfolding on the empty branches. Although it is difficult to imagine it now....Spring is Coming! Really, it is. February is nearing its' end and March is around the corner. Oh my...Spring is such a wonderful time of the year. It is full of hope and new promises. It is a time to "re-feather" your nest and prepare to bring the outdoors back in. It reminds us all to look forward and not behind us. Spring offers a new day to try new things and allow sunshine and flowers into our lives and our hearts. Spring is coming...really!

These are my "Personalized" birdhouses I am offering at my Etsy Shop. They come in three designs and can be personalized with whatever you would like. Whether you hang them up outside or in, they bring a touch of Spring to your home. Birdhouses make wonderful gifts for any occasion. Apple, Picket Fence and Sunflower designs! You can click here to visit my etsy shop and order one for yourself or for a friend!