Food for thought

I was looking at some new blogs and ran across some food for thought. You can check it out at Claudia's September 14th post. What do you think?

Cheerio, Chuppcake!

One of my favorite people just up & left for Virginia last week I made a traveling crown for her. I told her to wear it all the way, and take lots of pictures of herself along the way for me. I think she thought I was crazy. No pics yet from her, anyway...hope your travels went well, Stacey!

Feed sack Fabulous!

This is the vintage feed sack quilt I gave Monkey for her first birthday. She picked it out hersef. She has good taste!
I love, love the striped panel in the front, and the polka dots near the top!
The pillow case is also made of feed sack material. It's kinda small, so I made a pillow for it. So worth it, it looks great with the quilt AND it has rickrack trim!
(This is a toy lipstick, also a birthday gift. She thinks it's a sippy cup.)

For more fab feed sacks, go to Barb's blog, Oodles and oodles. Happy Friday!

Now for sale!

These darling little favor baskets are now for sale in my etsy shop. And yes, they are extras from Monkey's party...

Garage sale finds

Here are my best finds this weekend...I usually find nothing, so don't feel too jealous!Set of 6 dining room chairs that actually go with the table!!
Aren't these cool? Argyle owl ornaments-the most fabulous thing you never knew you didn't have!
3 Charlottes (and a jointed German bisque doll) for 25 cents. These are my first, although I have loved Charlottes for a long time.
2 Pink iris pillowcases for 2.00. More than I usually pay, but I think they will make an adorable spring skirt for the Monkey Buns. Also, vintage German trim that I will probably use to embellish her clothes.

Did anyone else go junkin' this weekend?

Monkey Buns is 1!

Happy birthday to Monkey Buns! From this....
To this!

Daddy's gift...penguin Converse sneakers!
Aunt Red stealing my presents!
Chuppcake, my NEW monkey baby, from: Chuppcake, my friend!
Taco eating all the cake she can.

Cake with sparklers and Charlottes and sprinkles...you get the picture.
Daddy...just being himself.
Cupcakes!
Lots of wonderful gifts.

Mom & Monkey Buns.


Thank you to everyone who was here or thought of us on the big day! We survived a whole year of parenting...and she survived a year of our parenting. So, I think it's going to work out after all;) It was a fabulous day all in all, and so many people coming to love on MB...what a blessing! See you all next year.....if I'm out of bed by then! For more birthday pictures taken by the wonderfully talented Julie, click here. She surprised me by taking snaps so I could be with Ava all day...such a thoughtful friend, and a wonderful gift.

Country Living Fair

Okay... I know this is a HUGE post! But I didn't want to leave anyone out, so here goes!

It was a tons of fun!!




Farm Chicks were so sweet! I bought a necklace and a cute pink tee from them.
Chester's. Love that name!
Kitty Babendreier, who was so very sweet to meet! LOVEher art, and bought a small piece. This girl was a total doll!
Jody Battaglia, with her DARLING little creations! Love her work, and what a fun, fun girl! I could chit chat with her till....eternity;)

Nicole Bowen's adorable little creatures, which I want ALL OF, and in the worst way! When I went by on Friday, Nicole noticed my charm bracelet and said she would wear hers on Saturday.
Kitty wore hers too, as you can see! Met Jen too, what a sweetie! You can see all these babes on Earth Angels.
McMaster & Storm
Nest eggs!


Tickled Pink, what cute stuff! I wish she had a website, I would definitely hook you up!


These were made by a super sweet lady--"real art!" I cannot remember her name, but if you know, I would love to put her up here!

Findings.


The Vintage Barn! so cute, and dreadfully sweet chicas!

Bloomsbury Loft.




And me, with Nancy Soriano:)))))) (CL's Editor in Chief) I had the pleasure of running into her twice, what a girl! She hasn't seen the last of me, either...