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November 30, 2009
November 28, 2009
Turkey, necklaces and my Christmas present...
We had a scrumptious and fun Thanksgiving...so many things to be thankful for. Scott and me got up at 4:30 Thursday morning to begin our noon meal preparations. It was the best time. We had our coffee, pondered life and had a good 4 hours till the kids got up and we talked and talked, an act that we "married with children" find NO time to do with the busy-ness of life. It was good. So good. I love him...doesn't he clean up well?
This really makes my heart skip a beat...(what's not to love about a man who mops)
Here we are being silly Thanksgiving morning...
For the last eight years we have prepared our own Thanksgiving feast here at home and then we get together with my family in the evening. Nine grand kids makes it quite fun and crazy! Something we treasure since with so many family members it's hard to find a time to all come together. And darn it! I didn't get any pics! :(
Yesterday, I surprised Sara and Abby with their very own Christmas tree to decorate. We always put the tree up on the day after Thanksgiving but we got rid of our tree (artificial) this past year and I have just not scouted out a new one. We are actually thinking of doing a real tree...a visit to the tree farm in on my to do list today! To keep with tradition, I let the girls decorate the tree with some of their ornaments and here is what theirs look like...
Abby's is pink decorated with lots of princess ornaments and we topped it with a tiara!
Sara liked the tiara idea too...hers matches her room with lots of blue!
and she used a hairbow! LOL!
Remember my table...that Scott is building? Did I mention that here?
It's coming along! (It's my Christmas present :)
He just couldn't wait...had to put some stain on and see how it looks! It's gorgeous...ready for some legs now!
Have to leave you with a few pics of new necklaces...
there are a few more! They'll be up for cyber Monday in the shoppe! Only a couple of each design so be ready to shop!
Better go for now!
November 18, 2009
November 09, 2009
Goings on...
Well, the last week and a half I've been busy shipping sweet packages out of the Whimsy Shoppe! It's been SO FUN! I've enjoyed getting the emails back from the shoppers and their excitement over their new jewels. It's so fun to wrap up each package and make it pretty! This butterfly necklace is a favorite of both my 10 year old (pictured wearing it) and Whimsy Shoppers alike! In fact, I even wore mine today! Such a fun, vintage looking piece (only two remaining).
Even this chic girl ordered one! It's like having a movie star shop at the shoppe! The other favorite necklace has been, of course, the roses...who can resist?
I'm thinking about doing an open house at the end of November or first of December...Hmmm? Local girls...what do y'all think about that? It would be a cash and carry thing (which means I would have to work my tail off to get my inventory built up :)...great for last minute Christmas shopping. Come and mingle, shop, snack, and share some holiday cheer. I love fun things like that! Maybe I can pull it off.
Me and Cash had a big morning running errands and getting groceries. He is so darn funny...he now recognizes when we are in Fort Smith and asks to go to "Chik Play" -- Chick Filet :) How can I resist? LOL! And though I really don't have the time or patience to sit and watch him play...how can I not...he loves it so much and we have so much fun. Speaking of my little DUDE-el (doodle), check out his scary face...he's still in Halloween mode. LOL!
In other news, I've committed to running a 5k on the 21st. Have I told you this already? Well, accountability is good, friends :) So I'm gonna do it. I've been "training" (such a strong word really) and hopefully I'll be ready by the 21st. I've walked/jogged/ran around this circle in front of my house at least 150 times this last week!!! LOL! I'm thinking I need an exciting new route so tomorrow I will cut across the woods and try something different!
I'm sure I'll be walking a portion of it (the 5k)...but that's okay. That's how I roll :) I'm really REALLY wanting to lost about 15 more lb. by the end of the year, yeah, I know great timing --with the holidays. It's really not about dieting...it's a life change.
Oh, Scott is making me a table for my dining room! I hope it will be done before Thanksgiving...though he's not too optimistic...the chairs I'm sure will take much longer. Maybe I'll make over this brass chandelier like this one. I can't hardly bear to throw out a perfectly good (35 year old :) brass light fixture and replace it with the junk (trust me, I know, I have one in my kitchen dining area!) they sell at Lowes or Home Depot! I think a make over is in order.
Since I moved my crafty space, this room is vacant. And of course, who wouldn't love to have a beautiful new dining room table and chairs!? But who really has a couple grand laying around to buy one...not me! But luckily I've got a hubby with mad skillz. LOL! And he wants to build us a dining room suite. My ears are still ringing from the planer running all evening just outside of the garage...last year, Scott and his brother cut a big, old pecan tree down, took it to the saw mill to be cut/milled, and then he has to work the wood before building with it. He already built Cash's bed, which is priceless...I love it so much. See the walnut rocking chair, he built me that for Valentine's day a few years ago...lots of rocking Cash in that :)
I'll try to keep you posted with the progress of the table. I actually took pictures of the raw boards and hopefully will catch the whole process with the camera. It really is amazing and takes skill and patience. Thank goodness Scott has both!
I suppose that's the update here at Wilsonville! Here's to a great week!
God Bless!
November 03, 2009
The Whimsy Shoppe is now open!
Hi everyone! I'd like to welcome you to the Whimsy Shoppe!
Come on over and visit me...at www.whimsyshoppe.com --check it out, pick up some handmade goodness, think about those on your Christmas list...it's time to start holiday shopping! I'd love♥ to hear your thoughts on the shoppe. The website is just a very casual little online liaison to my home studio, which I also refer to as the ever evolving Whimsy Shoppe! I'm sure I will learn what works best, but I have no idea what the demand will be so I am just going to mark items in the shoppe as NOT AVAILABLE if they are sold out (though please email me if there's something you really are interested in).
I just want to thank you for all of my friends who have encouraged me, supported me, loved me, cheered and rooted for me...in doing this and in everything I've done. I got the most wonderful email this morning from one such person...Fran, your email was a God send. Jenny, thank you for reminding me of lessons learned about faith. Tammy...I love you friend. I am so grateful, thankful, blessed and I have just prayed for God's direction in what to do with myself going forward. Oh, scrapbooking will always be a part of me...I am not hanging up my sb-apron, just taking some time to discover all the wonderful, crafty good possibilities. Over the last couple of months, I've enjoyed a slower pace and I've stopped and smelled the roses AND the coffee, been able to re-focus and get my life in good order. God is good and I know he blesses me with these hands that can create handmade goodies with ♥love. Scott always says that he ♥loves things that I make, whether it be his salad at the pizza buffet or something crafty---because they are "♥ made with love ♥"...he says it always tastes better when I make it. :) I want you all to know that too...all of my goods are made with love♥ ...for the love of making pretty things, doing a good job, and doing the work that the good Lord meant for me to do.
So get over to the shoppe...lots of eye candy :) Love to hear your thoughts and suggestions here!
October 25, 2009
Lovin' Fall...
I absolutely LOVE fall.
love it.
Our back yard is laden with big oak trees. It's a love hate thing. :) Love the trees, love the shade, love jumping in the fallen leaves, but actually trying to get them all under control before they completely overtake us...not so fun! LOL!
Though he missed out on the leaf play (nap) Cash whizzed around on his tractor all afternoon and had a ball!!! He loves that tractor.
Man I got bit by the decorating bug Friday. We've lived here for over two years and I still haven't decorated. But, I've taken a new approach. I want my home to be adorned with purposeful, meaningful things...that aren't just things. Items that hold a memory, have a past or tell a story. Home is really important to us...we love being home. Our home is "lived in" -- comfortable, and I hope it's welcoming to all who enter. It's not perfect, nor anywhere near pristine - nor is it clean most days! But we sure do love this place. Love that it's a great gathering place...the door's always open. I fixed this little vignette in my decorating spree...some vintage frames and a favorite picture of the kids.
I also made this little piece Friday (the framed doily) to add to my kitchen/dining area...
Oh I just love it...the doily was crocheted by my Grandmother (Dad's mom) and was given to me as a wedding gift when Scott and I were married nearly 15 years ago. I used it in our home for years but finally decided to put it away after it started showing it's age and coming loose a bit. It's coming a part a bit and has a stain...but it only adds to the love. You can read more about it over at Got Crafts-- I'll share how I did it. It's a quick project that adds something meaningful to your decor.
I used burlap to mount the doily on...and I also love this idea that I saw at Living with Lindsay's blog and in Country Living this month for creating a simple burlap table runner...perfect for fall and Thanksgiving! With three little monkeys running around, I usually don't do much decor on the table...it's always in use! Though I had to give this idea a whirl...so here's my version...just added about $4 worth of decorative gourds and some corn I've had for years to a metal bin my sil gave me--
As much as I LOVE my dining table (one of our first big purchases after we were married :), this idea looks better with dark woods, black tables. I think I'll probably add a strip of colored fabric to my simple table-scape to make it pop.
Abby helped me with some decorating too...she added one of her paintings to the plate rack I store my go-to cookbooks beside the ovens :)
Welp...I've got to get some cleaning done before church time this evening...hope you are enjoying your fall. Blessings. jw
October 23, 2009
Did YOU win?
Well, if you are Alisha B...YOU DID!!! Congrats girl! Email me and I'll get your necklace shipped to you! Here's what Alisha will add to her jewelry box for this fall!
No worries...if you didn't win...you'll be able to purchase one of these soon at the Whimsy Shoppe!
More to come on the Whimsy Shoppe...stay tuned!
October 20, 2009
creative high=dirty house and no dinner...but it's all good! {GIVEAWAY}
Can I start by saying...I love my husband. He never reads here, so I'm really not saying this for his benefit :) I mentioned last night..."have you notice that when I'm am in the zone (creatively speaking) --that I can't seem to do any housework or cook dinner?" Uh, yes, he has noticed :) It's NOT MY FAULT! I swear, creativity and cleaning are like oil and water...you just can manage both!!!
So needless to say, I have been in the "zone" and it's such fun! Jenny (my little sis) came in this weekend and we just had so much fun getting our craft on!!! Visiting and laughing and we even took some pics of our craftiness...
Jenny loves making quilts and this was a quickie she whipped out this weekend! Can you believe how cute!? She calls is the "All American Boy" quilt...perfect!
I worked on my bags and stuff...and soon, very soon I will be unveiling the Whimsy Shoppe. [INSERT BIG, HUGE SMILE HERE] I'm so darned excited I can barely wait!
Jenny is 8 years younger than I...so that makes her like, uh, 21. NOT. Anyway...she is beautiful and I love her so much and I treasure each time we get together. So proud of her...she is studying her way to be an Occupational Therapist...such a jewel, this girl. :)
So shall I give you a peek at a couple of things you'll find in the Whimsy Shoppe? I think I shall...
Been working hard on the site the last few days (peek of logo above)...it's not like a full fledged store or anything...just a fun place to pick up some crafty, handmade goodness. And of course the literal Whimsy Shoppe is 200 sf over my garage, my studio...a crafty place to stew up handmade love.
This is one of my favorites...just a peek now :)
And you may have already seen these on fb?
And of course...there are a couple of other peeks above...do you know what they are? Hmmm? If you tell me your favorite fall color, I'll make you one of these
...of course, this is just a peek :)
I'll draw ONE random winner Friday. Happy Fall!
October 15, 2009
What?@!!? October is half over!?
Where is the month going!? It's the 15th already! No way! My kids keep talking about Halloween costumes...and I can't even wrap my mind around that yet! I still giggle, chuckle about last year...did you catch this in October Scrapbooks etc???
As much as I'd like the kids to be something cohesive...characters from say, the Wizard of Oz or something like that...of course, they want to "express" themselves! How dare they!? LOL! Anyway...so far this year, we've got a wanna be 80's prom queen, a sock hop/poodle skirt girl and a "scary suit" ed boy. These are their requests....so we'll see what happens!
Back to the layout...it's totally one of my ALL TIME FAVES! Even the super duper talented (and one of my MOST favorite creative souls), Candice Carpenter, lifted my design :) What a treat!!! I'm so excited it was in the Halloween issue of the Scrapbooks etc. magazine! What a hoot! Sara was the funniest, chubbiest, most hilarious "old lady" ever! It took two bags of polyfil to stuff that huge bra and my Spanx girdle!!! LOL! Abby, a perfect little sparkly fairy and Cash...well, he wore a "scary suit." It was so fun!
In other news...I've been sewing! I'm making some handmade goodness for a special date in November when I reveal my wares. I've thought about doing an open house for the holidays...whether it's a literal thing or just an online OPEN house, I hope to bring SO MANY more ideas to life between now and then! So far I have several CUTE bags and some really fun jewelry pieces!
This weekend I'm so excited that my sister is coming to visit! YAY!!! We are going to hole up in my crafty space and CREATE!!! Jenny is a big time quilter! She's so good! I just haven't found my quilting gene yet...I know it's in there...so many crafty projects and so little time!
Okay...I know this is short and sweet...but I am so very sleepy :) Just wanted to share a little and say HELLO!!!
Have a happy and blessed Friday!
xoxo
October 08, 2009
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