Thrifting Find....$1.38 at Goodwill. I found it paired with a metal lunch box on the internet for $450. It is for Sophie to use and enjoy during our sledding outings!

I wonder what makes just one Mum pop open....for three days of lonliness so far.....?....

This is Sophie's new wall....which is a tree I had previously painted for Kennedy......who decided she wanted her room bright orange. I so missed the white tree. I am happy to have it back again, and Sophie is enjoying the new feel of her room.

I also snapped a picture of her nightstand...just because I think it looks sweet. Most everything in her room is a thrift find, and most are antiques. Her nightstand is actually an old end table.

As far as painting goes...yes I do like to change colors or ideas.....A LOT! Fortunately I get my paint from Habitat For Humanity Re-Store....this tan color, actually called Babies Breath, was a 10 gallon brand new bucket from Iowa Paint. I hardly used any of it to do her small room. Do I hear more repainting in the future? I think so.

Current Garden Happiness

Today I spent most of my time repainting Sophie's room. These are the before shots. I love the colors and fun shapes....and most especially....the flying little girl. But, her room is so small, and it sits at an angle off from the living room, so most of the time it feels like an extension of our living room. I grew tired of the beautiful blue wall....it began to bother me. I plan to paint a large, branchy white tree on the subtle tan shade I painted today. I will post the finished project soon. Yes....I am certain I will miss that flying little girl.

I often look for unusual soft toys for Sophie when I am in thrift shops. Today I found this doll...I thought she looked unique and special...she is from FAO Schwartz! How awesome for only .88

The stuffed animal next to her was a find last winter...we have decided it is a fox. I was excited when I read the tag and found it was from France. Sophie still likes to cuddle something at night from time to time, and it tends to be the fox.

happy things!

This is my lastest find...another trunk! This one now houses all my fabric, except for the fleece. The fleece has a life of its' own. I am really happy with the size, as it works great with my work table as a place to sit also.

It's kind of cool to think of the traveling this trunk has done. I love it.

Kennedy and friends hanging out at the beach today!

Aunt Barb LOVES Turner SOOO much!

Sophie modeling the "Kid Lid" I made today!

Heidi Kleve's childhood home in Waterloo....

Mrs. S. Crow

Expanding the perinnials...

Hibiscus!

Whatever, Cody.

Noah likes his retainer!

Oh, lillies....!!!!

First picking....

Baby Robin....I would name you "Spike"...

I found these framed photos at The Salvation Army. I don't know who they are, or if they are sisters or friends, but I couldn't leave them there on the shelf. Someone had obviously displayed them together in matching frames which makes me think they are likely to be sisters. The one in the middle has her name, Arlene, inscribed in the corner. I named the one on the left Bunny, because she looks like the baby sister, and the one on the right Dot. I have them on a shelf in my craft room near my sewing machine.

They are my new friends, and I think they are so beautiful.