Sweet spring ~

I don't know exactly when it happens.

One day you are shivering and looking for cozy throws

then slowly but surely

the temperature climbs to a wonderful level

and then you REALIZE something!

It feels like spring!!!

We've been having beautiful, mild weather

for the past few days here in Georgia.

It's such a nice change and always welcome.

Believe me, we cherish our delightful 70 degree weather.
Here in Georgia we relish each and every minute of it
because we will blink and

it will be boiling and 90 degrees before we know it!!!

Well, I think these beautiful days have inspired me.

I actually created a new piece of artwork!!!

It's been quite a while since I made an assemblage.

I had this precious little birds nest that

I'd purchased in a ziploc baggy

at an antique store.

I kept staring at it knowing it should be the feature

of a new nature assemblage.

Here's what I came up with!

Isn't it funny how something as simple as the weather

can inspire us to create?

You can find my new piece in

my etsy store if you'd like to take a peek!!!

I hope life is treating you good ~

As always, thank you so much for stopping by

to see what I'm up to around here!!

hugs and love,

Dawn

A thankful heart and a few handmade treasures ~

There's something beautiful about waking up to thankfulness.

Yes, some mornings I wake up I'm grouchy...worried...sleepy, etc.

But this morning the absolute wonderful feeling of thankfulness washed over me.

What a true blessing it is!

I'm realizing that THESE are the good ol' days.

That I've been blessed with the most precious family ever.

A dear husband that I'll celebrate our 35th anniversary with

in just a few weeks.

Five sweet sons that make me realize that they are my true gift in this life.

And how blessed are we that they have met

such beautiful people that love them so.

Plus our two precious grandbabies, Clara and Murray ~

growing like little weeds and filling our hearts with love.

Healthy parents and in-laws that I treasure so very much....

How very thankful I am this morning!

Well, really...I am thankful every morning but I just love it when

it's first and foremost in my mind and makes my heart swell.

Speaking of these two angels, they came for a little visit this week ~

Look at Clara's smile!!! She's already lost two bottom teeth but

it seems like such a bigger deal now that she's lost a top tooth!!

Also...can you believe our youngest son Noah

is now a senior in high school?!!

A friend recently took this wonderful photo of him

and I simply can't believe our baby is 18 years old!

He's still my baby in my eyes though ~

And from the studio....

I finally decided that it was time to make a few needle books!!

It's been quite a while since I've made any of these sweeties.

I guess I'd forgotten how much I really enjoy making them!

They are quite simple but embellished with snippets of old lace

and of course, a bit of seam binding.

I've added these to my shop if you'd like to take a peek!

~ Visit my Etsy store HERE ~

Plus I've added a few more other goodies too!!!

~ Visit my Etsy Shop HERE ~

I hope you are doing so, so good...

and that you too have a thankful heart today!!

Thank you always for stopping by to visit me ~

hugs and love,

Dawn

A little tweaking and some goodies!

I ran across this pretty image a few days ago and thought of you ~

maybe you can use it on one of your Valentines!

I share it most every year.

I can't remember where I found it though...

Remember when I planted the fresh ivy plants about a week ago in these two planters?

Well, they started dying one. by. one. So guess what?

I took them straight back to the store. I had my receipt so back they went.

So after I left Lowe's, I headed to Hobby Lobby hoping they had some

realistic looking greenery on sale.

And guess what, they did!!!

This is actually a garland with wonderful, long tendrils hanging down.
It's pretty long too but it was kind of pricey at 39.99 but
at 50% off, 20 bucks is much better!

I love the color and the textural look of it plus

look how great it looks in my planters!!!

I simply used a pair of wire cutters and cut the garland in half then

just swirled it around the base of my twigs, so easy.

It's a teeny little dining room but I love it.

My place mats are too big for my table but I'll trim them down soon.

They're just vinyl but I love that they have a woven basket look.

I've been busy on the computer today too!

I added a few vintage treasures to my Etsy store.

These pretty dessert plates used to hang in our bedroom.

I think they are beautiful as wall art.

Love these. I call them "giving hands".

A crusty vintage padlock...

A sweet pair of child's shoe forms!

Just a few little pretties!!!

I need to dig around here to find more treasures to let go of ~

Click HERE to visit my shop!

Thank you so much for stopping to see me ~

Hugs and love,

Dawn