The Sweetest Day

The Sweetest Day

Did you know that yesterday was my birthday?
I love having an August birthday and am crossing every finger and toe that our little lady will be born before the month is up.

I thought it would be fun to do a little birthday themed treasury on my birthday, but I didn't want it to be too birthday-ish. I love the way it turned out! And I so wish I could wear a scarf in my hair and look as good as Thrush makes it look!

My birthday was a day of thunder storms, doctor appointments, and a dinner in the city with a super cranky kid (until the chocolate was brought out). But life is good and I've no complaints!

Let's Get Crafty

I've been getting back in the habit of making treasuries again over at Etsy, and it's been so much fun! I used to love putting together lists of consisting of things I loved, themes, the weather, etc. Once my little boy was born free time was so limited that I quit making lists for the most part. Out of the five or so I've made over the last few days this is one of my very favorite:

Let's Get Crafty!

It really does make me want to get crafty!

I absolutely adore every item in this list, but if I had to pick a top five these would be the winners:

1. Vintage Scissors from HillTopCottage - It would be fun to use these scissors and imagine all the projects they've been a part of through the years. I also just love the piece of linen that the scissors were photographed on top of! Soooo pretty.

2. Felt Flower Pincushion from MartyMakes - The colors in this pincushion are so light and fresh. I would definitely enjoy plucking pins from this little beauty. If only I sewed!

3. Thimble Necklace from mylavalier - I just love the alternate use of a thimble by making it into a piece of jewelry. I would happily wear this necklace everywhere!

4. Sacha Butterfly Zipper Pouch from PineHillForest - I seriously use at least half a dozen of these little pouches and the different patterns and prints always add a smile to my day. I especially like to use them for keeping my knitting notions in one place, sets of double pointed needles all together, crochet hooks together, and small diaper bag items all stored in one easy to get to place. (I know the last thing isn't 'crafty' but it sure helps to know right where a pacifier is in a pinch!)

5. Vintage French Lace from voladoravintage - Beautiful lace ribbons are such a wonderful touch to so many projects. I love looking all the different options out there and dreaming up possibilities for which they could be used!

To take a look at any of the other items in my treasury list just click on the "Let's Get Crafty!" link to go directly to etsy! Enjoy!

On My Wish List. . .

My wish lists these days still focus primarily on things I would love for my son and my baby daughter who is still cooking away (presumably for another 8.5weeks).

Here is a look at some of my top wishes:

1. Organic Baby Blanket with Bright Elephants - This blanket from Little Hip Squeeks looks so soft, and cheerful. And I do believe it would be the perfect size to wrap up one little lady who is on the way!


2. Bow Headband - I love all of the different head band creations over at Lou & Lee. The shop is currently closed right now, but should be opening back up real soon. As soon as it does I'll be placing an order for a few headbands for my little lady.


3. Elephant Clock - I think I might have a thing for elephants right now (little lady's mobile and humidifier are both elephants along with the two items on my current wish list)! I don't know if my little lady really needs a clock in her nursery but if I decide that she does this Elephant Clock from decoylab is most definitely the clock that will be in there.


4. Large Whimsical Floor Cushion - This pig pouffe from BigBirdsBoutique has been on my wish list for quite some time now. I love the patterns and colors, not to mention I just think it would be really nice to have to prop up against when I'm playing on the floor with my son. I would just have to figure out a way to convince the two pups that it wasn't a super fancy dog bed for them... :)

On My Wish List...

I am forever finding things on Etsy that I would just love to have for myself! The list expands almost daily! Here are few of those finds which I would like for our baby girl on the way:

1. Ruffle Butt Diaper Cover -  I'm not sure that there are too many things cuter than a little baby girl with a ruffly butt. Especially in these beautiful colors!


2. Yellow Ruffly Onesie - And of course she would need the matching onesie to go with her ruffly butt diaper cover. Yellow and Green are my two favorite colors so this is  right up my alley.


3. Ceramic Pig Planter - There are plants in almost every room of our house. This fun planter would be absolutely perfect in little lady's nursery. All that is left is picking out a perfect plan to put in it!


4.  You Are My Sunshine Print -  My little boy has a toy that plays this song over and over and it has been one of his favorite toys since he was a little babe. Every time I hear this song it makes me smile, and this print is a beautiful way to include it in our little lady's room!

On My Wish List . . .

I am forever finding things on Etsy that I would just love to have for myself! The list expands almost daily! Here are few of those finds on my wish list:






1. Embroidered Hoop Art "Flowers & Butterflies"  - I love fabric and embroidered hoops right now. I have been scouring the internet looking for some for our little girl's nursery. This one would be a perfect fit. :)


2. Gold Feather Earrings - Earrings are probably the one piece of jewelry I am always wearing. I used to only wear silver jewelry and I am loving gold now. I think these would be a great addition to my earring collection!


3. Two Letters Custom Initial Necklace - This is something I will own this fall. I have a few special pieces of jewelry that I got after my son was born, and I plan on getting a few pieces that remind me specifically of my daughter. I also want something to wear that reminds me of both of my children, and this necklace is the perfect fit! I know one letter will be an 'R' for my son, but since we won't be naming baby girl until we meet her, I won't know the second initial until after she arrives. (For the record we do know it will be a D or a B)  :)


4. Ceramic Lidded Vessel with Dogwood Flower - I have wanted to own this lidded vessel for quite some time now. I love it in this vintage green color as well as yellow. Every birthday and Christmas I include this in the list of things my husband can purchase for me, but so far I've yet to receive one. My birthday is coming up in August and I have no so subtly hinted that this better be something I receive! I think it would be perfect for holding jewelry and coordinates with the colors in our room to a T!

Light Little Lovelies

Light Little Lovelies

I have always loved making treasuries on Etsy since I first became a member. It's harder to find the time these days to put one together, but I had a bit of time today and just had to share it! You can click on the link to view each item. 

I love each item SO much, but if I had to choose a top five it would be:

1. Little Blue Bird Pin by Pine Hill Forest

2. Embroidered Red Flowers Pendant by CvetCvet

3. Set of 3 Elephants by JuliaWine

4. Message Memo Board by AppleWhite

5. Lacey Dainty Socks by GraceandLaceCo