Playing In the Dirt...

While they're not much to  look at this stage - the plants are 

beginning to awaken and soon we'll be ready for mulch. 

 We're still waiting for the birds to find our bird bath.  

I wonder if it needs to be in the sun more...

 I've been moving lots of dirt and removing lots of weeds.

My girls (now almost 7 years old!) have been a happy audience.
We average about 1 egg per week from them (yep - in total!)  
They're pretty much just pets.

 This lovely spring weather came at a good time for me. 

It's been awesome to be outside in the evenings.

 Thank you Jesus for the promise of new life!

Blessed Are They Which Are Persecuted...

Being 'different' can be hard...

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: 

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, 

and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: 

for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

Matthew 5:10-12

Sometimes doing or standing for what we believe is right 

results in hurtful responses from those we love. 

Take courage - Jesus knows this feeling and so did the prophets of old.  

Have a pure heart before the Father, stand tall, and let Him handle the rest!

Incidentally - if you want to watch something inspiring and encouraging - 

this is a beautiful testimony of a Godly Amish family...
They have since, sadly, been excommunicated for doing the film.

 

The Makings Of a Spring Door Wreath...

My front door has been bare since January (gasp!)

  Today was the day to finally remedy the situation.  

 I gathered my trusty silk geraniums that I used here and here 

and a bare twig wreath that I most likely recycled from a previous 'look'.  

(It does pay to hang onto stuff!)  I began by trimming the geraniums of 

many of their leaves and stems - was just too much 'green'.

 Then I simply wired them into a 'U' shape to the bottom of the wreath.

 Now I'm the epitome of 'thrifty' at times.  Recently I bought a 

nice length of burlap - but I wasn't really thinking this particular 

project was where I wanted to use the bulk of it.  So I determined 

just 2 strips from 1 end would have to be enough for a bow.

 With 1 of the strips - I made this 'M' shape...

 ...then gathered the bottom edges into a bundle and wired them.

I attached this little cutey to the wreath with the 2nd

 strip and wa-la - a bow using almost no fabric.

 Happy Spring (and maybe summer too!)

Now - don't tell anyone - but my front porch is also bare... (sigh!)
Linking to these parties: Home Sweeet Home and
Transformation Thursday 

Etzcetera Magazine Feature...

Have you heard of Etzcetera - the cyber magazine from 'down under' 
full of creative, DIY and artist goodness?  (Gotta love that spelling!)

 They just released their 9th issue and I am most honored to be part of the mix.  
(Did I mention the luscious color photos?)

See that teal, pink and brown geometric fabric?  

It's from my Etsy shop and they were so kind to include it 

in their 'In the Mood' feature.  

(Turns out - it had all the colors they were looking for - who'da thunk?)

Thank You Etzcetera!  Do them a favor and hop over

 to their Facebook page and give them a 'like'!

New Listings - Vintage Shoes & More...

It's been a while - but thought I'd share some new listings 

I've posted to my Etsy shop.

First up - I just love these old Tan Open Toed Mesh Shoes - 

approx. size 5!

 Aren't they cute?

This set of Fabric Covered Hangers will add instant

 vintage charm to your closet.

For your cottage kitchen - how about this set of 

3 Crocheted Dress Pot Holders?

And on a slightly different bent - I've also included

 this Antique German Story Book...

Thanks for visiting!!