HAPPY MAMA'S DAY

This year I celebrate 31 years of being a mother to three amazing children of whom two are now parents themselves.

Happy Mother's Day Steph.

Well as I promised, my debut Giveaway begins today!
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Set of two coordinating pillows in two different sizes

To Enter:

(one entry per reader, leave a comment for your entry)

1) Follow by clicking "Join this site." 

2) Share the giveaway on Facebook or other social media.

3) Recommend a friend to join!

Good Luck!

Giveaway will end May 18, 2012

I will choose a winner then, so please be sure to leave your e-mails address.

Have you ever heard about the Australian Tea Tree? Well on one of my favorite sites is an article about this incredible tree in Australia.  Does this tell us something AMAZING about our GOD?  Check it out.

Australian Tree Tree

Amazingly Beautiful!!

I have been out of the loop for almost a whole month.  I have been very busy catching up on my Etsy orders.

Well, since I have a Giveaway coming up this week,  I just want to put out a reminder.  This will be a fun item and will fit into any decorating scheme.

On Wednesday I will post the instructions, but one one will be to join to follow my blog in order to enter.  So if you are reading, go ahead and join in the meantime.

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Today I want to share this amazing beautiful thing going on in the life of a Blue Jay, 

right out my back deck....take a look.

Blue Jay nesting

 

Her four precious eggs

 Is this amazing or what????

I will keep your posted on her progress.

 

WHAT'S NEW

My most popular Grosgrain Ribbon Trimmed Roman Shade has taken on a new twist.

This time I crafted one for a door but instead of a Roman Shade, a Roller Clutch Shade with Grosgrain Ribbon Trim.  This is for a long door and I also did corresponding colors for the windows.

My first Ribbon Trimmed Roller Shade

White Cotton Canvas Trimmed with Buttercup Ribbon

The corresponding Roman Shades for the windows were made in Buttercup Cotton Canvas with Blackout Linings and Shade Ribs.

Buttercup Cotton Canvas with White Ribbon

Road To Slipcover

To Slipcover or Not to Slipcover

Well let be known that Drapes and Roman Shades are not the only handmade fashion I custom make to order just for you.  I also make beautiful slipcovers for furniture.  In the next couple of weeks I will be rekindling the beauty of these two pieces of furniture.  Please follow me to unveil the outcome.

This  attractive lady's chair was torn open to operate on her wobbly arms.  I am still not sure if I will take on the re upholstery portion of covering her inner parts but I will be slipping her a beautiful cover.

This is also an elegant and stately lady's chair with very wide wings and dainty feet.  I will also make her sparkle again

Popular Requested Fabrics

SUZANNI FABRICS Anyone?

I have been getting quite a number of requests for Flat Roman Shades in the Suzanni Prints.  These prints are bold and large and will make a big statement on any window.  Take a look!

Yellow/White

Black/White

Here are some more colors. 

American Red

Pink/White

Chocolate/Natural

River Rock

Storm

These are available in my Etsy Shop for your custom orders.

Catching Up

It's been several days since I last wrote a post for my blog. I have been really busy with family matters concerning a very close cousin I grew up.  She recently suffered a stroke and is unable to speak and use her right arm.  My husband John, and I drove out to Michigan to see her and she is doing well.

Since we returned from the long trip, I have been even more busy trying to catch up on my orders.
Over the Easter weekend, my wonderful best friend Bev came to visit with her son Isaiah and two of my grand daughters and Naomi.

Naomi

Ava

We had a birthday celebration for Isaiah who turned 11 years old.

Bev helped me give my studio a grand cleaning.  Now with all the work I have to do,  with a clean and fresh space to work in, makes creating more fun.