Thrift Shoes

Anne Klein  found at Goodwill for $5.99

worn on date night ;)

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The Marvelous Journey of Edward Tulane

Now that I am a mother, I am rediscovering a love for children's books.  I have revisited the ones I had as a young girl, placing them on my own child's shelf for the future, and I am discovering new literary treasures for the young, and young at heart :).

A very close friend of mine gave me this book for my last birthday, and I read it very quickly!  At first I expected a story like the velveteen rabbit, but then I met Edward.  Edward Tulane, an opulant china rabbit loved by a little girl.  His journey takes him from her well to do home on Egypt Street to the depths of the sea and depths of despair.  He loses his pride and comfort and is challenged to learn to love and feels it deeply when faced with loss.  The end leaves a sweet smile on your face and a tinge of warmth in your heart.  I am proud to put this little book on my child's shelf to be enjoyed by our family for years to come!

Now...on to my next read!  ;)

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Ever since I watched P.S. I Love You a couple of years ago, I have wanted a white dresser.  I loved that the husband and wife had their own dressers, his black, hers white, and each seemed to express their individual style.  Since we already had a black dresser I was determined to get a white one! I wanted a vintage one...shabby chic-ish...and I looked for one on craigslist.  Fast forward 2 years and I FINALLY thought I had found one I could afford!  When we went to buy it I realized it was more off white...with a yellowish trim.  DARN!

BUT, it was a great price, SO, i bought it anyway!  I had sold a couple of chairs on craigslist, so it only cost the paint and the new knobs!  Here is the finished project!  I LOVE IT!

My Chair

Last year I decided I was going to spruce up our little patio.  Not only have I added plants (my newest are greek oregano and tomato).  I found this chair the first year I was married, in an alley near our home and grabbed it.  I always meant to paint it but after a move and my recent sickness, I never got to it!  I wanted to paint it red, and instead of buying new paint, I used leftover paint from my son's bedroom!   i LOVE the result, and even my husband who wanted it to remain unpainted liked it too!  Whatcha think?
 Before:

After:

mother's day gift

So, now that my little one is getting a little older and doesn't need me quite every second, I am starting to DO THINGS!!  After being so sick for so long, I am ENJOYING cleaning my house and getting things DONE! Today is Mother's Day, and I put together a special little something for my friend Joanne.  Joanne loves handmade things...nad on a few occasions, while treasure hunting at thift stores with her, I have seen her buy needlepoints to hang in her home.  SO, when I saw this, I HAD to get it for her!

The frame was a weird bendy wood-like plastic...thing.  And the back was from a shoe box....SO...I thought I would make it a little nicer!  With this:

I was really happy with the result and so we my lovely friend!!!

Happy Mother's Day!

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my little garden

ok, so, really, I have 2 plants, a creeping charlie and a basil plant, but, in my mind, it is my very own little garden.  Once I prove I can keep it alive, I'll talk my hubby into letting me add some more herbs! ♥