T. McFayden's Journal of Interest

I joined up for Teresa McFayden's Journal of Interest E-Zine. I really enjoyed last summer's journalling e-zine and this one is great too. Lots of fun tecniques to try and things to think on.

I was already having a great time when Pam Garrison came along to share a tutuorial too! Love her work and the fact that she doesn't mind sharing her ideas. If your the least bit interested in art journalling... you will love this e-zine.

Spirit of the Horse

My 10 year old daughter has started up her own blog.

http://www.kiana-spiritofthehorse.blogspot.com/

won't you stop by and say hello.... I know she would be tickled pink to hear from you! :)

Bittersweet

It is with much joy that I spend time with my "middle" child... just she and I. Her softness, innocence, giggles, and unique personality make my heart sing.

My oldest daughter is away at sleepaway camp. I miss her like I would never have imagined. I think of her every third second and wonder what she is doing - is she warm enough, is she having fun - does she miss home? Is it Friday yet?

See the Beauty

Latest flea finds.... gorgeous old lace. This unopened package is from the now defunct Canadian department store, Eatons. Can you imagine getting 12 yards for 25 cents? I wonder if that was expensive at the time? It is very pretty trim... not sure that I will be able to open it though. Silly me.

Very pretty, tatted, old quilted pillowcases which I plan on taking apart and re-making into something else.

Gorgeous velvet ribbons in pretty shades of sky blue...

Cute little china candleholders. I found these at a thrift store for $1.50. Sweet.

Old box from Japan.... really loving the aging design on top....

Here is a view from the side. Almost good enough to eat, I'd say.

And this sweet little felt holly hobbie pin keep.... somebody did a lot of work here...

Hope your week is going just swimmingly.

The Goings On in My Backyard

Looking pretty....
Napping....

Not working....

Contemplating...

Growing....

Watching...

Looking....

Wondering...

Shining...

Speaking out....

Glowing....

Seeking...

Wandering....

Just being...

And enjoying each other....

Velvet Love

I told myself I would NOT buy another vintage jewelry box.... until I found this one.... the color of that blue velvet just makes me swoon. I am totally loving velvet these days. The cost was $4.00. I couldn't walk away. These little cuties were in a bag of vintage things I bought. They are in the most amazing condition. Their clothes are just so well kept. Somebody loved them.... they are going up on etsy....

I purchased this silk floral pin keep... this is the inside.... love the rusting pin that has probably been there for years and years.... (my husband is shaking his head in wonder at me)

So pretty.....

Also bought these vintage scissors. I am always amazed at how the quality of vintage items surpasses those of today's items. I would gladly buy something old and used and know it is going to last me a very long time.

And another pin keep... the velvet fascination again. Super sweet and only about an inch and half big.

And again, old velvet iris flower.... wrinkled, worn, and stained..... just my speed!

Hope your having a great weekend!

Scenes from the Peony Planet

Hoping you have a bright cheery weekend!