Pink Roses

stitches and swatches...

Just started stitching a Pam Garrison sampler,  "Families are Forever", and I sure hope I can improve my primitive stitching skills!  At least I'm having fun!  And speaking of fun...

I spent a great early Mother's Day with my girl...shopping at Anthropologie, cheap earrings from Claire's, fried chicken tacos at Taqueria, chocolate ganache cupcakes from Star Provisions, and "fabric swatching" as she calls it, at the fabric mart in Atlanta.  She bought me the perfect card too, and explained..."you always say how much you love being my mom, well, the feeling's mutual".  Yeah...I cried...

hydrangeas...

It's that time of year again, and the hydrangeas are blooming...just wanted to share them with you!

he did it!!!...

My son Christopher is graduating from college today, and I'm about to burst with pride.  It's hard to believe four years have gone by, but he's learned a lot, and he's had his share of fun too...ROLL TIDE!  His girlfriend Katie is graduating today as well, and after four years of the two of them dating, I love her like my own daughter.  We will be having a big cookout with both of our families after graduation...siblings, parents, grandparents...a real family celebration.  I won't get started on how I feel about this boy of mine.  You know.  HE knows.  In case you don't, you could read it HERE, or here, or Here.  Congratulations baby...you did it!

vintage wallpaper trunk...

I saw this vintage trunk at the Nashville Flea Market and loved all the vintage wallpaper on the outside.  When I opened it, I saw dozens of peeling layers of different wallpapers on the inside!  It was a bit rough for my taste (a little too shabby, not enough chic), so I didn't buy it.  I snapped these pictures to share with those of you who love vintage wallpaper like I do!  Oh, and the trunk was $40.00!

   

 

Nashville flea market...

                         {ironstone platter $6.00, glass necklace $1.00, postcard 50cents}

Dear Nashville Flea Market,

I love you!

xo suzanne

 

                                                              {80 glass buttons $20.00}

Yes, it's true, i love the Nashville Flea Market!  I spent the day there on Friday and gathered the usual treasures, at the usual great prices.  I've listed prices here, just to give you an example.  Never once did I ask someone to take less...I mean when it's $1.00, I feel like I'm stealing!

              {postcards 50 cents-$1.00}                                     {cabinet cards $1.00-$2.00}  

 

                                                            {assorted dishes $1.00}  

{shiny brites $1.00 a box, sequin trim & pink ruffle cap $1.00 each, rhinestone buttons $5.00}

 

            {3 vintage hats $3.00-$15.00}                                {tiny squirrel planter $2.00}    

                    {hankies $1.00 each}                               {embroidered linens 50 cents each}

                                             {assorted odds and ends $1.00-$2.00}

                      {having my friend Kana meet me there for the day...priceless! }

washi tape...

 

I've been wanting to buy some Japanese washi tape for a while now, but couldn't decide which color or pattern to try.  Then I found this vendor : LE BOX BOUTIQUE on Etsy,  and they sell washi tape in 3 foot (1 yard) lengths, so you can pick a variety from their hundreds of designs!

They even wrap the tape on these tiny little wooden thread spools...how cute is that?  I ordered 40 different designs and I can't wait to use them on my journal pages, tags, and other paper crafts.  If you have a favorite washi source, or way you like to use washi tape, I would love to hear from you!

a circle journal {of sorts}...

I've been wanting to have a small project that would fit in a cigar box...something I could grab-and-go for traveling, or waiting...

So...I made this little circle scrapbook/journal.  I used 2 heavy 4" paper coasters for the covers, and cut heavy watercolor paper for the pages. I bought blank coasters on Etsy, you can find them HERE.  I used a hole punch, and then held them together with a binder ring.

I am gathering some scraps in my cigar box, and included glue sticks, markers for journaling, and a little pair of scissors.  My idea is to gather paper from my travels, journal on the paper, punch a hole and add it to the key ring.  Things like business cards, or fun coasters from a restaurant, like these...

I'm thinking of writing where I was, who I was with, what we ate/did/saw...that sort of thing.  I can't wait to fill it with memories!  Hope you have a beautiful day!

happy birthday cupcake...

 

From the time I was a little girl playing with my dolls, all I really really really ever wanted to be, was a mom. Happy Birthday to the girl who made all my dreams come true...25 years ago today.  You are more than I ever hoped for, and I LOVE being your mom!

{ and I love that you still clap when we sing Happy Birthday to you!}

time flies...

I just got home last night from 6 gorgeous days visiting my parents in Florida.  The tropical flowers were beautiful.  Today is my moms birthday...Happy Birthday mommy!

My son Christopher is GRADUATING FROM COLLEGE in 3 weeks!  I remember writing about when he was graduating from HIGH SCHOOL 4 years ago...

Some of you were reading this way back when (and longer)...WOW has 4 years flown by!  I am SO unbelievably PROUD of him!

I am having a dinner party on Sunday night for my daughter Elizabeths birthday.  Once again, who remembers this photo from when she turned 21?...

Yikes! Now she's turning 25!!!  I'm starting to feel old :)

Yes indeed, time flies, so all I can do is count my blessings, give thanks for my life, and try to cherish every fleeting moment!

enjoy...

wishing you all a great weekend...may you enjoy the simple things!