Chips Ahoy!!!

First, we must be dressed for the treasure hunting, right??? Take a look at these wonderful fashions found at Gypsy Moon!!!! Gorgeous, huh?

Then we shall set sail in search of our glorious treasure!!

Always following the map . . . so we don't have to stop and ask for directions!!

We may run into a little hardship but we can always take care of that!

And at the end of our journey, the treasure is ours!!!!

A small treasure chest that I painted for the occasion overflowing with treasures ~ Thank you Donna O'Brien for hosting this wonderful party!!!! Please visit her blog to see all who participated!!

Outside my window ~

It's a little overcast and cloudy here this morning ~ but doesn't it make the green of the new growth of spring so vivid??

Antique Griffin ~

I went to Antique Griffin today. I have been working so hard on several projects to sell there. This is a really large antique mall and I took a few pictures to give you an idea. First, these photos are of the garden area. Ab-so-lute-ly GORGEOUS!!! Just look at how they treated these windows. Magical.

I just took a few shots here and there to give you an idea of what they offer. Not all are antiques, but still beautiful items for your home . . .

OK. I. AM. IN. LOVE. WITH. THIS. LITTLE. GIRL'S. DRESS! I found it today at Antique Griffin and can only hope and pray that it is there when I return with more goodies . . . it is the palest of blues ~

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Here is my little wall of items. I made a few chalkboards, signs and one tiny nest artwork. Most other items are goodies that I still had. I'm such a goob. I didn't realize until I left today that the ENTIRE WALL is mine and the two sets of small shelves on either side of the main shelf unit are mine as well!!! So I have to get busy and fill them up too!!!

I do hope that you are having a wonderful weekend, resting, and enjoying yourself. If not . . . make up your mind to!!! You are in control of your mood, feelings and how much you enjoy your days here on this earth.

I wish you nothing but the best!!!

xxoo,

Dawn

The Feathered Nest Too ~ My Links!

I've been wanting to do this for quite awhile now, sit down, and carefully go through my fav links and attempt to categorize them for you. I'm still not totally finished but please notice at the top of my sidebar my new favorite links blog!! If you find your blog and would like me to alter your descriptive, you know I'll be happy to, just email me!!

xxoo, Dawn

A few image gifts for you!

These beautiful images are from my recently acquired fairy book!! Click to enlarge, then right click to save them to your computer ~ They are so very old and just precious to me!

I hope that you've had a great week, been able to do a few things that you love doing, nurturing your soul . . . if not, try to tuck away a little time to do just that ~

xxoo, Dawn

How amazing is this!!??

Imagine my surprise when sweet Shar commented on my blog this morning to let me know that my pincushions are pictured in THIS NEW spring issue of Somerset Life!!! (Thank you so much Shar) It was just a peek because they are coming in the Summer issue but what a wonderful surprise to have a look at them in print!!!

So of course, I ran out to Books-A-Million right away today and there the little things are!! I really can't believe my eyes! Plus, there is a comment I made to Jenny Doh in the mail section too!!! There are tons of great ideas in the magazine, each issue truly is a keepsake. Also, there are many wonderful bloggers featured inside this issue too, I love that!

So run, don't walk, to get your very own copy!!!

Thank you Jenny!! xxoo, Dawn

Who needs a paper potter?!

Be sure to visit Pherenike at Sunshine Dew for her tiny tutorial!!! xxoo, Dawn

Just look at these tiny little speckled eggs!

I stopped by my son's house today. He has this adorable little back porch with wicker furniture, wind chimes and a few other things.

Seems that a tiny little brown bird decided to build an absolutely beautiful nest inside of a feeder of all things! He noticed the construction going on and that the bird would fly off in the morning when he leaves for work. He let me snap a few photos while the moma bird was away ~

I just love the color of these little eggs!!

I even like the blurry photo of them!

Happy Friday sweet friends ~

A little inspiration ~

I'm not quite sure but I think this is a Swedish blog. I believe it is a beautiful little shop and I just love her style! Please visit Camillas Drommar and enjoy the spring inspiration!

Sweet bluebird poem ~

Happy Wednesday!

Here are a few photos of what I'm working on now ~ charms filled with vintage lace, speckled eggs and images of Paris! One of the egg charms will be my second gift in my 400 POST GIVEAWAY ~ I've got to solder these today plus make a few more. They can be worn on your choice of chain . . .

I bought a pair of these sweet metal cones a while back from a friend, Sharon, at The Plum Tree and use them as tie backs in my bay window. Don't you just love hydrangeas?

One other thing, I've actually been writing a few articles that will be published in a few months!!! Can you believe this? It's truly such a blessing ~

~ Wishing you have a wonderful day ~

I just have to show you these sweet finds!

The other day when I took my tiny little pile of things to Antique Griffin I found these amazing treasures and just have to share them with you! Can. you. believe. this. fairy. book?????????? Dear sweet Lady Em, if something happens to me, it's all yours, you know that right??

Crumbling, pages falling out, but such a beautiful sight to me! I will not be using the original pages in my artwork only color copies and scans, as a matter of fact I will give away one later on in the week, OK? But just look at the copyright date!

I found this amazing little set of old keys ~ love them!

And this door plate, too! (I'm not sure if that's what it's called)

And look at this precious butterfly book!! Has condition issues but do you think I care? :)

This is the inside of the book. Do you notice details like this like I do? What a beautiful pattern ~

Look at the typefaces, gorgeous!

And now, look. at. the. illustrations!!!! I've pictured the prettiest ones. There aren't a lot, but the ones that are in it are so sweet to me.

And last but not least a sweet little book filled with small sheet music!

OH! And you may already have seen these beauties but I was at Target Saturday (total mad house) and saw this beautiful display of Shabby Chic goodies for sale! I did find the shoe organizers too, only 7.99 ~ not a bad price at all!

I hope I didn't blow your computer up with all of these photos ~ hope you're having a wonderful day!