Tickle Me Tuesday

These three books are really tickling my fancy lately!  They are packed full of gorgeous pictures of projects with step by step instructions and tons of inspiration.  

From layered, tattered & stitched by Ruth Rae

From delight in the details by Lisa M. Pace

From Crafting Vintage Style by Christina Strutt

What's tickling you today?

I'm joining Yes, Teacher! for Tickle Me Tuesday

Silent Sunday ~ A Tree In Charleston

Well, maybe not so silent today!  

When we visited Charleston, South Carolina, we went to Magnolia Cemetery and there was this incredible oak tree. It was bent over as if bowing in prayer, and the branches were growing along the ground.  It was huge and fascinating.  The pictures don't do it justice but you get an idea of how amazing it is!

Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Farewell To Our Soldier

Yesterday we bid farewell to our son-in-law, Erin's husband and Shylee's daddy.  He is in the National Guard and is headed to Iraq for the second time.  Saturday was the official farewell ceremony and early Sunday morning was the final good-bye.  There was lots of hugs and kisses.

A little confusion.

Some picture taking.

Lots of waiting.

There was the good-bye.

And then they were off.

We will miss Dan for sure, but we are so proud of him and his willingness to serve his country.  He and his fellow soldiers will be in our prayers everyday.

Have a happy Monday!!!

Sleeping With Monkeys

A while back, I came across a tutorial for a pillowcase and knew I wanted to make one someday.  That someday came this week and I want to share what I made for my granddaughter.  First I bought the fabric.

My first inclination was to buy pink girly fabric but Sweetpea loves monkeys so I opted for the bright greens and yellows instead.  I chose flannel because it's so soft and warm.

The tutorial is one of the best ones I've found.  It was so easy to understand and follow and had plenty of pictures with each step.  You can find it here from Stop Staring and Start Sewing

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I'm sure I'll be making more of these, but I'll make a slight change.  The directions are for a standard size pillow.  All my pillows are queen size, so I will make them slightly longer next time.  I think this one turned out just a little short.

I can't wait for Sweetpea to come visit again and see her new pillow.  I think she's going to love it!

I'm joining My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday.

Have a fabulous Friday!!!

Thankful Thursday

It's time for Thankful Thursday again.  Today I'm thankful for the beautiful spring like weather we had earlier in the week.  Abundant sunshine, blue skies, temps in the low 70's and upper 60's....just the perfect remedy for the wintertime blahs!  I was able to go out and take pictures around the yard with my new camera (which I'm also thankful for!)  It has turned cold again but it won't be long til it's spring for real!

What are you thankful for today?

I'm A Winner!

Yes, indeed!  I won this fabulous eyeglass case from Do-Rah! Designs and I couldn't be happier! I fell in love with this beauty the minute I saw her!  She came wrapped in fun polka dot tissue paper with an orange ribbon with a sweet card from Debi and two of her business cards (which are too cute!).

Debi makes these eyeglass cases out of leather, and embellishes them with more leather, or fabric and decorative stitching.  This one is the prettiest shade of red and is sooooo soft!  I absolutely love the flowers with the pearl centers.

Debi also makes the prettiest handbags, reusable lunch totes, clutches and more.  

Clutch - Coral Floral

Medium Tote - Ginko Leaves

You can see all of Debi's beautiful creations at her Etsy shop, Do-Rah! Designs.

Have a magnificent Monday!!!

Silent Sunday

Creeping Up On You from Crystal Gayle Photography

Have a wonderful Sunday!!!

Thankful Thursday

I am so very thankful for the few days this little girl spent with us this week.  She is our only grandchild and the light of my life!  We live 125 miles apart and I get to see her a couple of times a month.  There are many grandmas who live much farther away from their grandchildren, so I know how fortunate I am to be able to see her when I do.  

The house is so quiet and empty after she leaves and I immediately begin looking forward to the next visit!

What are you thankful for today?

Tickle Me Tuesday

At some point this year I will be redoing my sewing room.  I've been thinking about it and saving my money and I can't wait to get started on it.  I've been looking around Etsy for just the right storage solutions and these are tickling my fancy these days.

Cottage Style Paper Mache Pantry Boxes from The Broken House

Vintage Canister Set in Rose and Jadeite Green from Something Charming

Vintage Sewing Drawer in White from Sweetina

Vintage Luggage Blue Samsonite Train Case from flyingace

I hope you have a terrific Tuesday!!!

I'm linking to Tickle Me Tuesday at Yes, Teacher