These shoes...

have been cordially invited

to join me in celebrating the "everyday"!

but first they must be "dressed" for the occasion...

and now we're off...

these shoes and I, to soak-up and celebrate all this "everyday" shall bring!

Happy day to you!

Many Blessings!

* the shoes are from Target

*the fabric from Anna Maria Horner

Feeling blue...

but in a ...

very happy way!

Happy "Blue" Monday!

Many Blessings!

"under construction"

just "building" a few houses...

creating a happy little neighborhood...

for a fun new project...

can you guess what it's going to become??

I'll give you a little hint:

they will be a part of something that's used everyday...

Have a happy day!

Many Blessings!

Focus.

Having a bit of trouble keeping my focus lately...

perhaps because my world currently involves LOTS of this...

when I truly wish it was filled with MORE of this!...

but, I do have very happy news for this lucky girl!

"This Texas Momma"

is the winner of the "too cute for words" Pleated Poppy give-away!!!

now I must try to FOCUS and go make pack something!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

S.E.C.C.O.A.

Simple.

Easy.

Cute.

Colorful.

On top of one of my very favorite things!

Addictive!- Happy Tape! (and the cupcakes too!)

the tape can be found here

and for the cupcakes- ya'll just stop by and I'd be delighted to share!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

p.s.- don't forget the "too cute for words" give-away through this Sunday! (post below)

Too cute for words!!! {a give-away}

really!

that's what you get when you take over-the-top cute fabrics...

and match them up with paper and a place for pens or pencils!!!

too cute for words!!!

and this darling covered notebook could be YOURS!!!

sweet Lindsey from "The Pleated Poppy" shop has graciously

offered one lucky "A Pocket Full of Posies" reader

 a chance to win this very "too cute for words" covered notebook!!!

simply leave a comment on this post,

winner will be chosen this Sunday, April 18th and announced Monday!

(just a few of my favorite things I have from the Pleated Poppy shop)

stop by The Pleated Poppy shop to see all the other "too cute for words" things Lindsey has created!

and her fun blog too!

Have a happy day!

Many Blessings!

"Thoroughly Modern Mommy"

a little "modern mommy" necklace that I created and wanted to share...

I just LOVE mine and thought they might make

a delightful Mother's Day gift!

I chose a large covered button as the base for the silhouette...

I covered mine in a natural linen,

I then copied the children's silhouettes (reducing the size to fit the button),

cut the silhouette and apply to the button top using Mod Podge

 (use several coats for a nice strong finish),

I then removed the button loop on the back of the button using pliers

and glued a jewelry bail to the top,

I added vintage lace and seam binding bows to the tops of the bails,

and strung them on a long antique brass chain - adding a few other beads and more vintage lace.

the Prince...

Princess #1...

and Princess #2!

and now they are with me wherever I go!

and at the end of the day in my favorite tray they lay...

my "thoroughly modern mommy" necklace!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

How to melt your parents hearts 101: (and maybe even get a horse!)

1. Quietly create a VERY special surprise...

2. announce with GREAT joy and excitement,

"come here quick mommy and daddy!-

there's is something you MUST see!"

3. allow your mom to choose her age.

(I'm picking the "20"!-

that's my story and I'm sticking to it!)

4. leave her love notes with EXTRA kisses & hugs!

5. allow your Dad to choose his age too!

(I'm thinking he'll go with the "20" also!)

6. leave him a sweet note with LOTS of good manners used

AND a smiley face!

and there you have it!

"How to melt your parents hearts 101"

or A.K.A.-

two VERY happy 20 year olds, with melted hearts,

 probably about to buy ANOTHER horse!

Have a happy day!

Many Blessings!

Gretta and Molly...

lovingly created...

soon to be gently tucked in little Easter baskets...

Gretta for Princess #1,

Molly for Princess #2,

both sealed with a stitched kiss and hug from mom...

and also here to wish you many Easter Blessings!

Happy, Happy Easter!!!