GOING TO THE BIRDS

I am still having this thing for little birds.....these are made using old yard sticks for the wings and vintage jewelry pieces for eyes on on the wings.

I think I am becoming a fabric addict. I need help. There are just so many cute prints out there! I am loving making things for Maryn.

This is such a sweet little dress pattern. I have made a couple for Maryn and Missy has paired it with leggings. SO CUTE! Guess I should get a picture of that for advertising!!

I having been making dresses and skirts in sizes 6 months-3T.

I love the vintage print on the sleeves... This one is 12-18months

Size 2T

Skirts are priced at $12 and dresses are $20.

COUNT DOWN TO JULY 23 . . .

I fell in love with this little desk. I LOVE it even more now! I painted it in a soft pearl gray and glazed over it with black and then dry brushed white on it. Added some vintage glass knobs....sweeeeeettt!

This will have to be a total remake. The bottom of the cabinet is barely standing. Sides and back are out. But, I fell in love with the color and the top piece.

Thinking of adding this to the desk top. Love the little cubbies.

Sewing, sewing sewing!

Sweet sweet Maryn. Missy and Tyler took Rich and I out for father's day and then we took Maryn to the Ft Wayne Children's zoo. I think she will enjoy it much more next summer.

a salmon burger from "The Deck" in Ft Wayne. waaayyy yummy!

FACE OF INNOCENCE?

Is this the sweet face of innocence? My sweet Sadie-girl. I was working in the shop today and Rich made me an iced latte (yumm his are the best!). I had set it down on a drawer and continued painting.

mmmm, don't really remember taking a drink yet......and I thought it was full when I set it down. But, why are there splatters everywhere??

Is this a guilty face?

Those are not freckles my friends..... GUILTY! Another one hooked on caffiene.

And not to gross you out......but, yes...I did finish drinking it. Don't they say a dog's mouth is cleaner then a humans? Didn't i read that somewhere????

JOY

JOY 1. intense happiness

How do you describe the joy that you feel the first time you see your son (or daughter) with their first child? It is so hard to put into words. We have now been blessed with 2 grandchildren. The first in November with the arrival of Maryn Rae.

I will never forget walking into the room and seeing Tyler holding her. Intense happiness. That definition does not even come close.

November 11, 2010. Maryn Rae and her proud daddy Tyler.

June 10, 2011....Welcome to the world Harrison Andrew! Proud daddy Jason.

Another moment I will never forget. Jason walking through the doors into the waiting room to tell us that Harrison had finally decided to make his arrival. Jason was so emotional and could not stop crying. I hope that he will always hold onto that moment and the joy he felt.

Great-grandma Mayberry meets Harrison for the first time!

My sweet Maryn is growing so fast! OMG! She is such a joy.....I love every moment with this little girl! When you walk in the room, her face lights up. She is such a happy baby. No matter how bad my week is going....just knowing that I get to spend time with her each Friday makes it better.

In case you have not figured it out...I am definitely one of those obnoxious grandma's who think that her grandchildren just happen to be the most beautiful babies in the world. But, looking tat these pictures who can argue? Seriously, children are such a blessing. I love being a mother....but I think this grandma thing just may even be better!

Thought I might as well throw in a little advertising, too! Slowly but surely I am working on items for the July 23 sale. These are a couple of button bracelets that I did. Fun!

Loving the sentiments here.....plan to do more of these. This one already has a place in my kitchen.Everything is so green and lush right now! Thought I would take you for a fast walk through some of our garden.

IT'S ALL ABOUT LAUREN

My beautiful niece Lauren is getting married July 9th in Fisher's. Sunday, Missy and I hosted a family shower/luncheon in her honor.

These are some pretty important ladies to me. My sister-in-law Sharon, daughter Sara, niece Marissa, Lauren, me niece Shelby and daughter (in-law) Missy. I love spending time with all of them. Because we are so scattered....some live in Michigan, it does not happen often enough! They are all so special to me! I know it meant a lot to Lauren that we were all able to get together for a special afternoon.

This is Lauren with her sister Kiersten and mother Kelly.

Here comes the bride.....I know this is kind of hard to read. I painted it on an old window I hung at the back door.

I am sure you are not surprise to find a picture of Maryn . She loves her cousin Lauren!

It is so exciting watching someone you love grow up! Just does not seem possible that Lauren can be getting married. She has always been very special to me. I still remember going to Richmond the day she was born, her spending time at our house. We are all so proud of her. She graduated from Purdue University (her uncle Rich is SOO proud of that!) and works in Indy. She and Kraig began dating in high school. They are just a really neat couple and I cannot express how happy I am for them! Looking forward to the big day.

SALE(ing) ON. . . . .

Thank you for everyone that came out for the sale! I know I have said this before, but I have met the most amazing people through my sales. I look forward to re-connecting with many of them at sale time.

Two of those amazing people.....my daughter Sara. She is my greatest supporter....always encouraging me....with her is one our dearest friends....Ken. We love he and his wife Belinda....she is not in the picture because she is shopping......always like that! Ken comes for the iced lattes and cookies......(only kidding Ken....love you!)

Our celebrity spotting!! This is Lisa Velthouse. She is an author and was in Marion for a book signing. I am reading one of her books right now..."Craving Grace". It is a story of faith, failure. and her search for sweetness. Love it!

Me and my hard-working crew.....my daughter Sara and my friend Bridgette.

Last Thursday Sara's best friend from college flew in for the weekend. Alison lives in Dallas. She is like a daughter to Rich and I. We love her to pieces. She is also a newly wed. We met her and Sara for lunch at the Rusty Dog in Huntington. YUM YUM. They have the best food....and great atmosphere.

My next big project! This Sunday I will be hosting a wedding/shower luncheon for this beautiful girl. My niece Lauren. She and Kraig have dated since high school. They now live in Fishers. Love this girl! She is sweet, smart......beautiful on the inside and out!

Missy and I are giving the shower and have decided on a "vintage Paris theme". (I love themes!)

We have lots of things planned and I am busy decorating....I will post pictures next week. I have family coming in from Michigan and looking forward to the weekend.

Lauren had asked me several months ago to do boxes for her to give to her wedding party. Her colors are black and white. It has been a fun project to work on and I am anxious to give them to her. I hope she likes them. There are 7 total....each one different. Her one request was that each person's monogram was on them.

Each one has a special little pocket on the inside of the lid with a card that Lauren can write a little note on.

I am also working on the next sale. I have decided to do a couple of "pop-up" sale dates. The first one will be on Saturday, July 23. So, I am busily working away!!