White Wensesday

Today I am linking up with

Faded Charm for 

White Wednesday's

I found this pretty white basket

while I was visiting my 

sister.

I think it is the perfect little basket for some pretty flowers.

I know I have been on somewhat of a flower kick

but I can't help myself.

I had this pretty ribbon i stumbled upon in my craft room.

 I have also added some Spring things

to my booth at

Carters Cottage

I love this pottery.

It almost didn't make it to the shop.

Make sure to stop by Faded charm for White Wednesdays

Spring flowers

This weekend we had snow.

 I do not deal with snow well this time of year.

 I long to have my windows open ,

green grass,

and the color of flowers in my yard.

I know it will not be long before 

Spring is here.

 So until then I like to sprinkle Spring throughout my house.

Pretty fresh flowers make me happy.

 Happy Monday!

Vintage paper flowers

Vintage  paper flower

turtorial

I love these flowers. 

They are so whimsical and easy to make.

First you cut out 3 or 4 

circles for each flower.

Then you glue them together in the center.

Cut slits to the center of the circle all around the edges.

Fold the edgers into the center and crumple slightly.

Add a button to the center,

And thats it.

Fast and simple,

and oh so cute.

You can make different sizes.

I make them into magnets,

and I use them for embellishment for my crafts.

I used vintage music paper to make these,

but any paper would do.

I am now off for a mini vacation.

I'm going to my sisters for a couple of days.

Just me, myself and I.

I don't know how that happened

but I am so excited about my sister time,

which will include

pedi's

movies

dinners out

long talks

shopping

laughing 

(know one makes me laugh harder)

and crying.

Sister time is good for my soul!

Grandma's quilts

I have a thing for quilts.

I am always picking up old and new ones.

So when my mother-in-law brought me quilts that were made by her

grandmother I was very excited.

The details are amazing.

I can't imagine how many hours she spent on making  these quilts.

But I can tell you the new owner of these treasures appreciates every stitch.

I am so thankful to have them.

Happy Monday

Make sure to hop over to

Faded Charm

for

White Wednesday's

Today I am linking up with
Show off your cottage Monday
Over at 
The House of Roses

So I thought I would give you a peak into my 

China cabinet.

This little cabinet holds much more than china.

I have all kinds of treasures in it that I like to look at.

I found this 1st edition  of 

Mastering the art of french cooking

last summer at an estate sale.

I fill it up with things that make me happy.

It is full of gifts from people I love,

And one of a kind garage sale finds.

It holds my old silverware,

And pretty cupcake wrappers.

Cheerful dishes

And hand me downs from my Mom.

This little cabinet holds much more than dishes

it holds memories.

Make sure to hop on over to 

The House of Roses 

for more 

show off your cottage Monday