You're Invited

How charming it would be to add this Bliss Invitation to a sweet care package of yummy hot chocolate and delicious goodies for Christmas!

Sweetest Bluebird Matches

Here is a sweet simple way to decorate a box of matches.  You can print your favorite image, use scrapbook paper or even wrapping paper.  Just cut to size and use a gluestick to adhere the paper to the matchbox.  I used some glitter on the leaves and flowers.  I love glitter!  It is amazing how such small details can add so much charm to a gift.  I do believe that putting in the extra love and time into a gift means so much.  It is also an inexpensive way to personalize a gift and make it special.  Presentation goes a long way.  Add your matchbox with a favorite scented candle for a lovely holiday gift. 

Christmas Confession

I have to confess I have Christmas on the brain.  I have been thinking about it since October.  It is my favorite holiday.  I think it is the anticipation that I love.  My mind is filled with gift ideas, yummy treats to bake,  crafts to make and of course the wonderful old Christmas music I love so much.  I have already pulled out some of my ornaments from storage.  I can't wait to share it all with you.

Bluebirds and Yo-Yos

 

I was so excited to receive a surprise package in the mail for my recent birthday.   It was this sweet little bluebird coin bank.  I just love it.   Pictured behind it, is a Yo-Yo quilt pillow my dear Grandma made.  The colors are amazing and so cheerful.   Ever since Country Living magazine did a cover story on the Yo-Yo quilt several years ago, my Grandma has been lovingly making quilts and pillows.  They are so beautiful and are lovely in any cottage style or shabby chic home.   Yo-Yo quilts were popular in America in the 1920's to 1940's.  They are small circles of fabric gathered up at the edges and sewn together.  Many women used fabric from feed sacks.  Sew Sweet!

My Lastest Thrift Store Treasure

I am always on the look-out for anything that is vintage bluebird.   The bluebird treasures I do find are few and far between.   It is even better when I find one and it is a deal.  Last week I was at a little church thrift store I frequent and found this cute happy anniversary bluebird vase for only a dollar.  It fits in nicely with my vintage cake topper collection.  Happy Treasure Hunting!