A Gift From The Past

Today my dear Aunt stopped by with a gift from the past.  She brought me some sweet cards that my Great Grandmother (who I never met) had saved in a scrapbook.   There are even some with bluebirds!  Much of that side of the family is gone including my Dad.  I treasure the friendship I have with my Aunt and I am honored she gave them to me.  I love vintage greeting cards, the words and images are so sweet.  These are even more special because they are from family.  I just had to share a few of my favorites with you.

Praying For Sunshine

 It won't stop raining.  Not just raining, but pouring for over a week now.  It feels like November and its cold too.  I am in desperate need of some sunshine and so are my poor flowers.  The peonies and irises are laying on the ground heavy with water.    The good thing is everything is beautiful & green.  Think sunshine!  I hope you all have a wonderful week! ;) ♥

Paper Roses

This afternoon my daughter and I decided to make some paper roses with old sheet music.  We used a couple of different sized heart cookie cutters to trace the hearts onto the music.  We cut out around 10 to 15 hearts per rose and used a hot glue gun to glue them one by one around a wire.  We used a pencil to curl the edges of the rose petals.  This would be super charming as a boutonniere, in your hair or used to decorate a gift.  Hope you are having a wonderful week! ♥

Lazy Sunday

The day started rainy and gray.  Today was one of those days I couldn't seem to get out of my pajamas or put make up on.   I think those days happen when you need a break from it all.  Days like this don't happen very often for me because I only get every other weekend off from work.  My Mom refers to this as  "putzing around the house".  So thats exactly what I have been doing.  I had a picture frame a friend gave me and decided to make a "Bless Our Nest" sign from a vintage bluebird greeting card.  I even managed to go outside (in my pajamas) and cut a rose & a peony to enjoy inside.  I think I will do some housework so I feel like I accomplished something.   The sunshine finally made an appearance.  I hope you all had a blessed weekend! 

Puttering is really a time to be alone, to dream and to get in touch with yourself....To putter is to discover.
-Alexandra Stoddard

A Mother's Day Surprise

I went to visit my friend today.  She is the nicest lady I have ever met.  She gave roses to all her customers today for Mother's Day.  So not only did I get a beautiful rose, but she surprised me with something I have been wanting for years.  Aren't they adorable?  I couldn't wait to share them.  I feel so blessed to have such a wonderful friend and to be able to share it with all of you.  Happy Mother's Day! ;)

Some Sweets For Some Sweet Ladies

I went to my absolute favorite candy shop in the whole world today.  While I was there I picked up some treats for a couple of special ladies for Mother's Day.  I found some beautifully packaged truffles and I couldn't resist the pink marshmallows & millinery flowers.  I have been going to this charming shop for years.  I absolutely love it!  It is a treat for all your senses.  One of these days I will take some pictures to share this amazing place with all of you....if only I could share the smell too....heavenly. 

Have a wonderful Mother's Day weekend!

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