Random Monday

Happy Mothers Day to you all. I had a very fun and relaxing day yesterday. Flowers are from son. He also brought chocolate covered strawberries-my fave.

The whole room smells like lilacs. That has to be one of the best smells.

I haven't been thrifting much lately, but got out for a little bit on Saturday. I found these two cuties. I think I'll use them in my craftroom.

I always pick up aluminum stuff. I will add these to my coaster collection.

I've been stitching away on this mini sampler. Almost done.

 Mostly I've been taking care of Bo. I thought I'd show you what one week does. The first few days he would just sit and look at the toys. Now he's tearing across the yard with his toy. He loves to play fetch. He's such a happy little guy.

Here he is posing for the camera. We're making some progress on potty training. I forgot how time consuming that was.

Thanks for all your wonderful comments about Bo. He has truly added so much to our family already. Just love that little guy! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
Leslie

My New Baby

His name is Bowie-Bo for short. He came from a small animal rescue. He's 4 months old.

With one ear up and one ear down, he looks kind of funny.

 The lady at the adoption place said he was a yorkie. Now I know yorkies and this guy has yorkie coloring, but has big feet, so he'll be alot bigger then a yorkie. I think he's a yorkie mix. The mix is the mystery.

The first day home, he was so quiet and didn't even know how to play. We're working on that and potty training and crate training and learning to walk on a leash. So much to do!

But with a little face like that, who could resist? That's what I've been doing lately-staying in the gated family room trying to teach this little guy a few things.He's as sweet as can be.

Beautiful weather here. That's good, cuz we've been spending alot of time outside. Hope your week is great!
Leslie

DC in the Spring

Hi You all! We've been  on a little trip. We visited mydear SIL and visited all the sites.

The cherry blossoms were gorgeous!

Everything is like a postcard.

We saw many historic places.

We saw some beautiful gardens.

This is a little collage of some of the fantastic places we saw.

Here's some of the wonderful flowers that were in bloom everywhere.

This was my little souvenir. I'll probably make it into a Christmas ornament.

Just trying to get back in the swing of things around here. The weather is perfect. Please stay like this and not get any warmer!!  I can't wait to check up on all of you out there in Blogland.
Leslie

Garden Corner

I went antiquing last week and found these cute cards. Some of you crafters may be able to use these.

I love this one because it folds back and you have his front side and back side. Could make a cute paper doll.

Here is the before of our little garden corner. We, mostly Hubby, dug out the grass and the clay soil. What a job. 

Last weekend we spent outside. We added good dirt and fixed our sprinkler system and started to plant the corner. We are not gardeners, but I'm trying my hand. I want to get a few more things to put in the corner. I'll share it's progress.

This is the opposite corner. We did this one last spring and you can see how much everything grew in just 1 year. The vine is wisteria and loses it's leaves in the winter, but it's starting to grow again. The Knock out roses are in full bloom and so easy to grow. Lambs Ears kind of went crazy. It's fun to see what happens to all the plants in a year. 

I know some of you are still in midst of yucky weather. I hope it clears up soon. We are off for a short vacation. See you next week!
Leslie

Trim it Up!

I'm still organizing and cleaning. I have used this crate in my craft room for lots of things. I decided to redo it to hold all of my trims.

 I measured and cut little wood slats and hot glued them to the sides. That way I can always change my mind.

 I used cereal box cardboard to wind the trims. Some of them have the original cardboard.

 I organized them by color, and kept the fancy trims separate.Trims and rick rack are so pretty to look at!

 Now I can see them all at one glance and pull the ones I need. I had to redo them, because I've gotten alot of trims from my Aunt and couldn't fit them in my box any more. It's like a little library shelf full of trims.

Here's my finished embroidery. I decided to to frame it in a hoop.

Embroidery pattern purchased from this wonderful website.Sarah Jane has the cutest projects and fabric.

Now this little corner is done.

I can check that off my list. We're holding off on the garden corner until next weekend. We're supposed to get some big storms over the next day or two. Hope you are having some nice spring weather. Enjoy!
Leslie

A Little of This and That

We had a really nice Easter weekend. I hope you did too. I've been doing little things around here. These Iris's were from son on Easter.

I've been working on a cute embroidery. I'll share soon-it's almost finished.

We've been planning a garden corner. Hubs dug out the grass this weekend.

Thrift shop footstool -before-

And after. I used recycled wool for the cover. It will go in the office.

I used homemade chalkpaint, sanded it a little and waxed it.Staple new fabric and done.I love that you can stash things in it.

I've been admiring our flowers that have bloomed. Spring is here!!!

I'm trying to finish spring cleaning-well at least start it. Definitely have spring fever around here. Hope you all have a great week!
Leslie

Easter Week

I made these little chicks over the weekend. 

They are small and cute. 

I found the pattern HERE.

Cute vintage card with bunny cookie cutter found at a garage sale. 

This is how my dining room table looks until I set it for Easter dinner.All pieces made by my Aunt Ruth.

Here is is ready for Sunday. I will point out everything I got and from where. You'll be amazed.

Table cloth-the only thing purchased from an antique store. I couldn't pass it up with that pretty applique and hand embroidery. It's layered over a white and pink cloth that was from a garage sale.

Pink plate found on Craigs list-she threw in 2 extras. Silverware-from my Mom.

These cottage plates-found at a garage sale. I had seen them the day before at an antique store with the tablecloth. Of course I had to go back for the tablecloth.

Napkins and duck napkin holders, thrift store. Small pink plates, Goodwill.

Salt and pepper, silver candy dish-thrift store. Candleholders-made by my Aunt Ruth.

Wine glasses-thrift store-I only had 3 for the longest time and finally found the 4th.

You can see I didn't spend much money to get a pretty Easter table. I love the hunt and waiting game to find the right stuff. We're having our usual ham, asparagus, potatoes au gratin, carrot salad and strawberry shortcake for dessert. It never changes. I love making and eating this meal.

Joining Tweak it Tuesday. I definitely tweaked that tablescape. Check out more ideas HERE. I hope you have a wonderful Easter week.
Leslie