She's the queen of everything!

Have you ever met someone that can create something out of anything? Have you ever sat across from someone and watched them turn a plain piece of paper into a work of art? Have you ever known someone that can tap into the Internet and create a web design that is out of this world? Have you ever laughed with someone and felt how real they are and how awesome there spirit of friendship is? I have. Everyone, check this out!

Lisa is the creator of Moxie Pear and all of its coolness. I have known Lisa for several years and the only thing that changes is that she gets better and better at what she does. She's the queen of everything I tell ya! She can sew, paper craft, design, write and she can take a photo like nobody's business! Check out Moxie Pear for some awesome unique handmade items. I'm sure your shopping cart will fill up fast!

SALE at Sandi's

For all of you who love Sandi Henderson's patterns, here's your chance to get them at a great price...50% off!!!

a rainbow of pastels

Spring is here and the garden center is in full bloom. It looks incredibly beautiful with all of the plants, trees and flowers bringing forth their vibrant color and beautiful foliage. We have had shipment after shipment of new plants arriving almost daily with even more to come.

The gift shop is full of bright colored garden stakes, wind chimes, outdoor flags & banners and an assortment of cute gift items. With Easter just around the corner, the gift shop is trimmed with beautiful Easter pastels. Rabbits, little chicks and Easter egg decor welcome each customer. Here's a little peak at what I've been up to at the shop!

~Neverland~

Wow, it's been awhile since I've blogged. I'll blame it on Spring break :)

The kids were out of school last week so we crammed in as much fun as possible. The girls and I took a short road trip down south and visited with family and friends the first part of the week. We enjoyed our first grilled hot dog and hamburger of the season, thanks Uncle John!

When we arrived back home, Daddy had all of his girls a surprise... tickets to see Peter Pan !!! You would have thought that I was somewhere stuck in the age gap of 3 and 6 years of age, I was just as happy as the girls were. Daddy scored big!!! The show was amazing. We were in row two, center stage...it rocked!

We finished up our week with a trip to Noah's Ark with my sister-n-law and her family. Tigers, bears, snakes, birds of all kinds and a big dose of sunshine! We visited the Vet. Saturday afternoon, not so fun. Quinky, our cat, got himself into a little mischief and had battle wounds to prove it. (Mom, thanks again for your help.)

Sunday was wonderful. I packed my pew with some friends and we enjoyed a beautiful worship service together. I took in some of the sunshine from my back deck. Packed the girls school bags trying to get a jump start on the Monday madness and off to bed for some much needed rest.

Shewwwww! Well, that about sums it up. I'd love to hear about your Spring Break adventures. Just getting a break from the cold weather was enough to make me smile. We are enjoying temps in the upper 70's here in the south. I hope Mr. Sunshine is warming things us for you all as well. Take care my friends.

trim-endous

It's amazing what a little trim can do. Adding decorative trim to something is so simple and gives such a stylish look. It can turn a tacky tank to into a tremendous tank in just minutes. This tank makeover took less than 20 minutes from start to finish and I love the way it turned out!

(Please excuse the dumpy pictures. You can thank indoor lighting...blahhhhh)

tweet tweet

I am in love with this! This little bird makes me wanna tweet and chirp a happy song. I love birds, bird pictures, bird paper crafts, bird pillows and home decor...you get the point. The DIYDish opened season three with this fun and easy to make pincushion. Fabric designer, Joel Dewberry, was so kind to share this project from his book, Sewn Spaces. But, that's not all! There's a giveaway going on HERE for a chance to win lots of great prizes. So, spread your wings and fly on over for a chance to win!

J.S. I love you

Often there are no words to describe an emotion. I find it easier sometimes to let my heart pour itself out on paper using a paint brush and not a pen. So, call me quirky, but it works for me. Creating something is somehow my way of letting my heart breath. I know it sounds strange but it is true. There is a physical release of energy that allows me to vent my feelings.

After meeting Donna Downey a few times at an art conference and taking her classes. I have grown to love her way of expressing her thoughts in her work. I am totally fed by her. She is a unique person and somehow, though we are so different, I learn from her. Not so much her technique (I still need lots of practice) but the way her heart beats, her passion if you will.

So, this is how I spent a good portion of my weekend, creating something for a dear friend. Emotions, paint, emotions, paint...you get the picture. J.S. (Jamie Sue) I love you. Hope you enjoy this little piece of my heart!

welcome

Spring is here and not moment too soon!

This weekend I spent a little time working on a fun project. I'll share the details soon!

See a penny, pick it up...

...and all the day you'll have good luck! Who has ever heard that little jingle before? Well, thanks to my creative friend, Lisa and a little luck of the Irish, it's true! Get your FREE printable download HERE.

not your grandmothers kind of knitting

Click HERE to see how to make yarn become more than just mittens and baby doll dresses.

Lets hear it for the boys!

So, anybody out there thinkin' what I'm thinkin'? Yep, that's right...ADORABLE!!!

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"My Mama made it"

There are little sayings that each one of us mother's love to hear our children say. Some of my most favorite are obviously those sweet I love you's and kisses that speak volumes.

However, there is a special place in my heart for the times that my little ones respond to others with, "My Mama made it". It melts my heart everytime!

*You can make yours too...HERE!*