spring trim

One of my favorite shops on etsy is Caramelos.  She carries the sweetest ribbons, trims, tags, and decorations.  Last week I ordered little blue tags, birds, "forget-me-not" flowers, blue twine, and these tiny mushrooms.

Absolutely precious, right?  Most of these trims are also available in pink.

Feeling inspired, I created this little

bird nest for spring.

happy spring!

spring goodies

My mom is having a little get together this weekend

and she asked me to help with the decorations.

She is the one who taught

me all about

entertaining and cooking

and "presentation"!!

I made this little spring plaque

for her front door...

I decided to make some more for my Etsy store;

they'll be available this week.

I made these spring tags for her to use

as napkin ties...

These will also be available for sale

on Bleu Bird Nest

with either pale fawn

or pale green ribbon

for tying.

Just simple and sweet for spring!

xo

joli paquet

I am so happy to announce that I was chosen to

be a guest artist at Joli Paquet!

I feel honored to have been chosen

along with these amazingly inspirational and talented ladies:

Heidi Wallingford

 hkwdesign.blogspot.com

Angela Harris

yourangil.blogspot.com

Sheila Rumney

blessedanddistressed.blogspot.com

Joli Paquet is an amazing site that

features tutorials and offers

darling kits for sale during

holidays and seasons throughout

the year.

Needing some spring inspiration?

Head on over to Joli Paquet and check out the

latest tutorials presented by

Jeanne Szewczwk

about a vintage inspired easter basket

(photo by Jeanne)

and Brandy Faulkner

about spring banners!

(photo by Brandy)

finding silver linings

Last week I found out

that I have

bells palsy.

Fortunately it is not too severe,

and hopefully only

temporary.

It was a very scary time, though,

but in reflection

it seems that I can

find lots of

silver linings

within this

predicament.

I am blessed with the love of family.

My husband sat with me in the hospital

awaiting diagnosis

and was so sweet in the way that he

tried to joke when

I knew inside he was scared.

He got me all fixed on the couch the next day,

fixed me soup and made sure

I took my medicine.

My son was so sweet in his concern

and keeps coming by or calling every day

to know that things are okay.

My parents and family and friends have

shown concern for my well being

and a love that knows no bounds.

So thankful for the awesome hospital we have

and the wonderful health care. I know that many

do not have that and I am thankful for our

blessing and concerned for those

less fortunate. I will continue to pray

for resolve to the whole

health care crisis.

So thankful that

my God

provides for me,

takes care of me,

and will carry me

through the mire

for all my days.

xo

spring is in the air

Today

has been such a beautiful day...

lots of sunshine and

blue skies.

I am really looking forward to

gardening

this spring.

Our backyard is a work in progress...

we get a little done each spring/summer,

but it seems like there is never enough time

to get it all together!
This year I am determined to get out early

and get started so that

maybe this will be the year

it actually gets finished!

Do you keep a garden journal?

I don't have an official journal,

but I have tons of magazine pages

that I've cut out and

I keep them in a

neat little box labeled

"garden".

It keeps me inspired to keep

creating beauty in my own backyard

every season.

Thinking about gardening this week,

I was inspired to put together this

little garden kit

full of vintage designs...

perfect to put in a garden journal,

diary,

or scrapbook.

Garden Set No. 3

is available

at

Bleu Bird Nest.

xoxo

butterflies and springtime

Even though I know it is still officially winter...the spring blossoms on the trees in my back yard are starting to peek out and the freesias have lots of buds on them...so I am beginning to feel just the start of spring fever!

I've been gathering lots of butterfly themed things for the spring...it seems like they are popping up everywhere this year!

this butterfly gift tag set is

available at

bleu bird nest.

I love that spring is full of new things every year...

it's a chance to start fresh.

I love that I get focused

on the simple things in life...

like gardening and walks

and being in the sunshine.

I have been so blessed lately to see

my son blossoming and growing

and really enjoying school again.

Praise God!

My husband is getting itchy to get out into the yard

and to work on the garden

and, yes, all his car projects!
He's working on fixin up an old '48 chevy truck.

what do you

love and enjoy

about

spring?

xo

new tags

I have been wanting to make some simple, smaller coffee dyed tags.  I love the way these look and smell laying out on the kitchen counter when they dry.  I also love the way they look all stacked up.  Just simple and beautiful.

These are all available at Bleu Bird Nest.