Gardening!!

So yall know that besides my family and friends there is nothing I like more than a project!! So with Spring abounding I decided that we were going to try our hand at gardening :) And it just so happens that our neighborhood began a community garden this year, so we (well, I) was eager to join in :) And by gosh, by golly my kids are going to join in too!

We got our seeds going (a little late, but it was still fun)

And seriously in 3 days this is what we had!!!! I'm not about to claim a green thumb yet, but WOW!! it works! haha 

IN JUST 6 DAYS this is what we had!!! Ok, about ready to paint my thumbs green...

About a week later we went to our grand opening at the community garden and Violet picked out plot #4 for us :) I love even numbers!!! Way to go sweet girl!

They love it, really they do.... even though "it's so boring at the garden"...  they will learn to love it. I will instill this :)

About a week later it was a nice day to plant, so we (well, I) went down to plant our seedlings. We've got tomatos (which I already replaced with bigger plants bc the seeds were sad... I started them too late really), watermelon, lettuce seeds, peppers, peas, zucchini, green beans and carrot seeds!! All here in this tiny plot!

I'm sure I will be thinning it out (that is IF it grows!!) oh, and corn too, which is right there on the left... but a few stalks of it already decided to break off, so.... and the black beans have pretty much shriveled up and gone off to black bean heaven, so...... 

WE SHALL SEE..... for the most part I'm just trying to show Violet how UN-BORING it is :)

xo!!

linen curtains {my home}

 

hi there!!

these kinds of projects [around my own home] is the reason i started sewing in the first place.

i can make my own curtains, bed skirts, slipcovers, etc- around the house for a fraction of the cost. yey!! and i also get to pick my own fabrics and make custom lengths!! bonus!!

so i needed curtains in our living room, but i wasn't in any hurry. i had almost gotten used to having none... and then i got the serena & lily catalog and fell in love with these linen panels...

but hello! i wasn't about to pay what they were asking for something so simple... that i could make.

after finding the perfect linen fabric and using an extra sweet coupon i ended up getting enough fabric for all four panels for less that ONE would have cost in the catalog!!

and i just finished and hung them this weekend!

i am so happy with the way they hang and really love seeing the sunlight through the linen fabric grain.

i decided to leave the top and bottom edges raw like the ones i saw in the catalog and finish off the sides. i like it so far but might run the machine over it later if the strings start to bother me. for now i like the casual linen look with the strings and wrinkles :)

i chose a nice cast-iron rod and i also decided to sew on cast-iron rings as well. i have come to realize that i completely love curtain rings. they make it SOO much easier to slide the curtain on a daily basis and they gather the material so much closer on the side as well.

oh and did i mention i had the world's most wonderful assistant?!!

xo!!

calligraphy

I have had the pleasure of working on the calligraphy for some party invitations lately! 

 Calligraphy really boils down to desire to do it and practice. So the more the better!! I absolutely love sitting down with pen and ink and writing away! 

It's very calming in a yoga-like sense. It takes skill and you have to work at it to get it just right but it really is a rewarding stress relief. I began working on it when I was married almost 9 years ago and have practiced on and off since. 

 You may have noticed that I love lots of different artistic mediums. Good for me because it keeps things interesting around here... and lucky for you because well, I guess you get to read of it :)

 

If you ever are in need of this service don't hesitate to contact me! 

xo!!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!! 

i was just sitting here working on a little bit of calligraphy and realized i needed to update a bit... get up to speed on the blog :)

i had two custom napmats ordered over the holiday and it was SO much fun working with a mommy and a mimsy (a grandmother... isn't that the cutest name!! AND she has the most creative, precious and truly unique dolls for sale on etsy) 

i really REALLY love working on custom orders, so if you're looking for something specific please let me know and we can get it put together! 

i am now able to offer monogramming on the napmats for $15. YEY!! your choice of font! exciting times people :)

i also realized i never posted about the Merry Marketplace back in December. it was such a great experience! i was able to take some ornaments and banners with the napmats, mosaic mirrors and flower pots. super fun meeting new friends and of course seeing old ones!!

i hope your new year is starting out just wonderful... relaxed, peaceful, and full of love. 

i am SO excited about this new year and all the new things brewing. i don't really make resolutions, but i have lots of fun ideas!! and lots of inspiration to work from :)

i am planning for lots of mosaic time, more dresses for those lil gals and dusting off that calligraphy pen! i will keep this blog posted of course.

thanks for checking in on cakey & bubs! they appreciate it ;)
and i'll leave you with a favorite tune of the moment!!

xo

watch out! {mosaic mirror}

  it's bright and it's fun!!

i had a blast mixing up all these colors! some pieces are opio tiles, some are from here or there, and the raised pieces are smalti!! so it's a fun collection of excitement :)

the entirety measures 16" x 16" and the mirror itself is 8" x 8"

i am either envisioning this in a room that really needs a pop! have one?