Finally...my creative muse is stirring!

It seems that all I've been concentrating on lately is soap.

Believe it or not, we've had TONS of orders, even in January!

And of course, I'm so very thankful ~

But finally I've had a little pause and I've gathered a few beautiful elements together

that make me smile!!! Antique baby quilt fragments for a few needle cases,

brown velvet and antique lace for a lavender sachet

and timeless toile and lace for another.

It feels so good to combine these gorgeous elements to

possibly create something beautiful ~

I didn't get much further than this but was so happy that I was able to,

I just had to share with you....

Plus, I wanted to share a few found treasures!

The other day I visited Hobby Lobby

and had to buy a bit more of their embossed fake leather fabric ~

don't you just LOVE it???

Plus, in their jewelry section I found a beautiful old looking key, half price too!

Next, I went to TJ Maxx and found the most wonderful printed tissue paper

and embroidered bee washcloths ~ all for such a great price!

It has been so horribly cold down here in Georgia!!!

But I feel so bad even speaking of it because of

all our Northern friends are going through.

We are just not used to these cold temps here in the south!!!

Wherever you are, I so hope you are staying cozy and warm ~

Wishing you a wonderful Thursday my dear friends,

hugs and love,

Dawn

So much goodness to share!!!!

First....this beautiful image is for you ~

I've given it to you before but to me....it is by far, the most wonderful

Mother's Day image EVER!!!!

I wanted to give it again

just in case you make your own cards....

or want to create artwork....

To save the LARGEST size of my images:

Right click on the image.

Left click "OPEN LINK IN NEW WINDOW"

Then....Left click the image AGAIN.....
you will now have the FULL SIZED IMAGE.

Now you can right click it to "save image as"
and save it to your own computer.

Lisa called me the other day

and told me about this new line coming in at Michael's!

I love all that is French General so I high-tailed it to my local store....

my budget was a little limited that day but I did come home with these!

You will just LOVE this line....

A few years ago I had the privilege of meeting sweet Fifi O'Neill when she came

to Georgia to shoot a friend of mine's home....

She was the editor of Romantic Country magazine at the time and

has also freelanced for so many other magazines too!

Well, this girl has OUTDONE herself!!!!

I picked up the recent issue of Romantic Prairie Style magazine this weekend.

Fifi is the editor and I just have to say ~

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!

It is FILLED to the brim with all the things we all love....

I just have to share a few peeks inside

but you have GOT to go get a copy,

I promise you will love it so much.

Here's a little look at what I'm up to in the studio....I'm such a nut.

If I have someone want one needle book, I have to cut out FIFTEEN!

What is wrong with me??

But I do have several different types this time...

even Americana ~

Plus, I've added a few new goodies to my Etsy shop!!!

A handmade journal ~

A peat pot nest baby...the inspiration for my class at Paper Cowgirls!

Plus...this beautiful statuary piece ~ I love her so!

I have one for myself and found another

for you ~

Remember to spread kindness...it will always return to you ~

Wishing you a most beautiful Monday dear friends!!!!!

hugs and love,

Dawn