COUNT DOWN BEGINS...

Where has the summer gone?? September is almost here. Which means I need to start kicking it into gear for my fall sale. Right now I am thinking the dates will be November 12-13. So mark your calender! That gives me 2 months to paint, sew, decopage, paint, make another necklace, create, paint, glue, make another pair of earrings, paint....you get the idea. I need to get busy! I am super excited about my sale this year. There are going to be some new features.....a baby section "bebe byrd". I told you that I am going crazy with this sewing thing. So you can expect little dresses....sizes 6 months-5T. AND, the thing I am SUPER excited about is I have a super creative person contributing some awesome items! I will be sharing more about that later..... introduce you to her and share some of the amazing things that she makes.
Here are a few of the items I have been working on. Not a lot yet.....but lots of new things to come!

I have some special plans for this little piece....

I love this piece. It a metal cart with a drawer. I have one very similar to this in my kitchen. It is on wheels.....easy to use for an extra serving space....just roll it where you need it!

remember these little cuties that I picked up last spring? they were short, grey metal stools. So cute....so industrial!

a burlap runner with muslin ruffle

explosion of yellow!

A FEW NEW THINGS IN MY SHOP

OK. So I never did enjoy playing monopoly as a kid. My brothers always ganged up on me and believe me....this would be a card I would need to put back. But, I do love it as a necklace....a fun piece. I have been wearing one that says I won second prize in a beauty contest....$20! I have been getting alot of comments about it...so, thought I would make another.

flip side

I love to spoon..........

a couple of more flower pins....

This is a baby memory box that I made for a client's god-daughter. I love the name Bella.....and that was before Twilight!

Remember how I said I was on a roll with the sewing and can't seem to stop.....well I these are two more things I made. This was with all the cute little owls is actually for my friends granddaughter......cute with little leggings and long sleeved tee....

made from a vintage pillowcase

KEEPING BUSY

Is it really possible that it is already August 2?! Where has this summer gone? I must be getting old....I don't think I am a summer-loving girl any more. I just do not enjoy the heat. I am looking forward to fall. I enjoy the cooler weather. Today I ordered tickets for the Country Living Fair that is held in Columbus, Ohio at the end of September. Sara and I went last year and loved it! We knew this had to be a yearly trip for us. I will try and remember to take more pictures this year to share.
I am working on setting a date for my November sale. Along with that I am trying to work on a few things. Just wanted to share a few things

a hand - stamped heart full of love...

a spoonful of goodness!

a few shabby pins...

this little tin box slides open !

This is a sweet little pearl choker with a simple silk flower on the side.

This was done using an acid-etch technique...

My first attempt at making a pillowcase dress. Still have some tweaking to do on it.

How cute are these fabrics? I love all the bright colors.....when my daughter was little everything was pastels

"Bebe Burps"...ok. So maybe I am getting carried away. I am not a sewer....but, when I get in the mood I have to go with it. I thought I would sew a few burp cloths for Maryn....So 2 dozen burp cloths later.....but, new babies spit up alot...right?

WELCOME TO THE WORLD ETHAN CAIN!!

How cute is this family! My friend Julie and her hubby Nick welcomed their son, ETHAN into this world early this morning! 7 lbs. 14oz., 21 inches of beautiful baby!

Proud Mommy!

I have to say...in all honesty....this is the most beautiful baby I have seen in a long time.....well, at least until November! Maybe we can arrange a play date with Maryn in a few years!

Congratulations Nick and Julie! I love him....he is so perfect!!

BEST WEEKEND EVER!

Whew! Home. Tired and in my jammies and it is only 7:00. Just spent a wonderful weekend with 2 of my very favorite people in the world. My daughter Sara and daughter-in-law Missy. Our ultimate destination was Columbus, Ohio to visit the Lottie Da shop. Missy was making the the final selections for fabrics for custom bedding for Maryn's room. OMG! They are unbelieveably sweet. I cannot wait to share some pictures. Amy Routh, who is the owner of Lottie Da's is amazing! Her shop is birth through age 6 and everything has a vintage/retro feel to it. I have posted several pictures, but they really do not do it justice. It is such a fun shop.
Our weekend actually began on Thursday when we met for pedicures and dinner. Followed by a pj party at Sara's. We left early on Friday returning home Saturday evening. We crammed alot in to our trip. I love spending time with these two! They are so much fun. I am just so thankful to have family that are also friends.

Our destination! Eye candy everywhere you look in this place!!

My mother celebrated her 85th birthday on Friday, July 23rd. My brother Terry and his family came down from Michigan and we all gathered for a party on Sunday. Mother is adjusting so well to her new home. We brought in pizza and cake and celebrated her special day. I think there were 20 of us. I love my family!!! We had such a good time.

Happy 85th Mom

Son Tyler and beautiful wife Missy.....and of course...baby Maryn.

My daughter Sara, Sharon, Shelby and me.

Proud grandma with her beautiful grandkids!

How cute is this guy? Our son, Tyler

Brother Terry and his wife Sharon. I am so blessed to have such a great sister-in-law!

3 generations. My baby brother Terry and his handsome son, Aaron with Mom.

My handsome son Jason. I am so proud of this guy. He works as an activities director at the facility that my mother has moved in to. What a gift he has working with elderly people. It touches me to watch him as he interacts with patients....the way they react to him. He loves what he does...and I know so many appreciate the things he does for their loved ones. And, mom is over the top with pride because she is there with her grandson! He begins his day by visiting her room. She loves it! I know this has made the transition for her so much easier...for all of us. THANK YOU, Jason...for all that you do

Also wanted to share a necklace that I did for a special friend. She invited me to go through some storage sheds are her property. OMG! I felt like I was the t.v. show "Pickers". It was so much fun....crawling over, digging through...finding amazing things! It is kinda hard to read, but the heart has her children's names. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for an amazing afternoon!!