I'm finally getting the hang of it!!!

So you ask "What are you talking about??"

I'm talking about wire wrapping my beautiful antique buttons!

But first, look at how wonderful our sedum succulents are doing in the birdbath!!!

They love this Georgia heat and get afternoon storms every now and then.

I love that they grow over the sides and drape down!

In other news...I'm almost to my real, really real, salt and pepper hair color!!!

I have it cut super short for this hot, humid summer but thought I'd share with you.

I miss my dark hair but oh well, I was so sick and tired of coloring it.

This is what I think I'm finally getting the hang of!!!

Wire wrapping and jewelry making. Practice makes perfect they say
and it is SO very true.
I'm not perfect yet but have finished a few pretty pieces and am pleased.

I wanted to share them with you
and a few other pretty things that I've listed in my Etsy store!

Also, shipping is all free in the US!

Here is the link if you'd like to take a look: MY ETSY STORE

These are sweet lavender sachets! Perfect for favors at a baby or wedding shower!!!

A beautiful plate for hanging that I've had for years!

And this is a gathering of vintage Christmas stockings!!!

All have been listed in my Etsy shop!!!

I'm trying so hard to be more creative now that we've settled into our new home.

Once I step into our wonderful studio...
the atmosphere inspires me so much!!!

Thank you always for stopping by to see what I'm up to!

Hugs and love,

Dawn

Welcome Spring!!!! And what's going on in my neck of the woods!

The older I get the more quickly time flies!

I'd always been told that but now I see how true it is.

Spring begins next week!!! EEEK! I simply can't believe it.

I so hope that life has been treating you well.

Things have been clipping along here in our old farmhouse

so I thought I'd share what's been happening around here.

The photo below is from a few years ago,

a sweet cardinal's nest in one of our shrubs.

The color of the eggs are beautiful!

And since my last post...

look at how big our precious grandson Owen is!!!

He's about to be three months old and

is such a happy baby...

he knows how much he is loved!

In other news ~

I'm not sure if you're on Facebook but I had the bright idea

to start a "Dawn's Studio De-Stash" group!

I've been going through EVERYTHING!!!

I thought I'd try to sell a few items as

my hoard had grown to GIANT proportions.

So....

why not sell to my friends?

If you'd like to pop over to Facebook and join,

I welcome you!

Simply request to join and I'll approve you.

I have no schedule but am constantly adding new things.

MY DE-STASH GROUP

Here's a sampling of items that have already been sold:

Neat, huh?

I'm still adding items to my Etsy too.

I have even made a few new things!

A couple of altered bears wearing wonderful vintage

doll clothes...and lace lavender sachets!

MY ETSY SHOP!

And lastly I'm almost finished with the guest room!!

Yes, I have been adding and adding more things

to the point that I believe it's reached maximum capacity!

I found these wonderful cones at Hobby Lobby for half price.

Only 7.00 each!!!

I knew they'd be beautiful on either side of the framed lamb print

over the bed.

Then I found a furry pillow cover at Hobby Lobby for half off as well!

I love it...it seems to remind me of lamb's wool.

I found a beautiful bookcase at Walmart for only 80.00!

Searching all over the house,

I gathered tons of old, raggedy books and placed them inside.

I'm so pleased with it!

Of course it's still a work in progress.

It's so much fun placing items inside.

I'll hang the thankful sign over the door going into the bathroom soon.

More botanicals!!!

Again, half off at Hob Lob.

I want to put them in the wicker cone below ~

My last project will be to finish framing FIFTEEN

of these beautiful herbarium pages!

I will hang them in three rows of five

opposite of the sheep and bed wall!

I can see it in my mind's eye already.

I'm puttying the corners of Dollar Tree frames

and spraying them with Kilz.

I found some wonderful text scrapbooking papers to place inside

as a backdrop. I'll be sure to share when finished!

WHEW!!!

Sorry for such a humongous post but it's been awhile!

I hope you are doing so good

and want to wish you a very Happy Spring

dear friends!!!

Hugs and love,

Dawn

Welcome Autumn, I've missed you so!

It seems we blink and POOF! Summer is gone and fall has arrived!

The years are passing too quickly for my taste but

I've heard that as you get older, this is just how it is.

I love it when the shadows start getting longer in the afternoon and

when the sky is that amazing, vibrant blue!

I have many posts on my blog praising the fall of the year because

so many wonderful things have happened in my life at this time of year.

I wanted to share some of my most favorite images with you too!

These last two photos are from when we visited my parents a few years ago.

They live in the North Georgia mountains in Hiawassee, Georgia.

The photograph below was taken standing on their deck...THEIR DECK!

Ohmyland...it's so beautiful there in the fall!!!

This one was taken during that visit as well...in the mountains.

The colors were so beautiful!!!

AND GUESS WHAT???

Our precious grandson turned FOUR this past month!!!

I mean it about the time y'all, it's flying by WAAAY too fast!

Here a just a few photos from his party,

he had such a wonderful day!

Goodness gracious!!! Look at how big they both are!!!

Sweet babies...

I just finished up a wholesale order for a dear friend who

will be selling at The Country Living Fair in a few weeks in Atlanta!!!

She ordered a few lavender sachets and I found the most beautiful graphics

to print onto fabric for her! The order is complete and on it's way to her...

goodness I so hope they sell well!!!!

In other news... I AM STILL GOING THROUGH MY HOARD!!!

I'm trying to list things daily in my shop. Neat things, old things...amazing things!!!

ALSO...

I'm having a sale this week in my little Etsy store!

Simply type in FALLSALE into the Coupon Code box when checking out on Etsy

and you will receive 20% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!

My sale will end next Monday, Oct. 10th at midnight EST.

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE GOODIES IN MY SHOP!

I'm still pulling out boxes, looking through all the amazing things

I've acquired over the years because I can't help myself...

I love wonderful old stuff!!!

Stay tuned and keep an eye on my shop,

I'm adding more and more every week!!!

I hope you are well and that you are enjoying this change of season.

'Tis my very favorite of all!!!

Thank you always for stopping by to see what I'm up to,

hugs and love dear friends,

Dawn