Handmade

As you may know, I have a love for handmade items and have made most gifts for the last several holidays myself. So I couldn't exclude Mother's Day from that list. Here is what I made all the mothers, grandmothers, and great grandmother in our lives (it sounds like a lot of people but it's really only 3).


For my mother

For my mother-in-law

For TJ's grandmother

What did you give your mothers and grandmothers and great grandmothers?

Easter was...

chaotic, but great! As I previously mentioned, my sister and her fiancée came for the holiday. They live in Miami and can only come visit a few times a year. They hadn't seen Rory since she was about three weeks old so we were so excited for them to be able to come up. 


Unfortunately, they could only stay for the weekend so things were a little crazy. We had a lot to do and many people to see so I apologize but with so much going on I didn't get the chance to take many pictures. Bad blogger, I know!


So here are just a few.

 A visit with Auntie Ann on Friday

Pretty Easter dress

Easter brunch with fam - that is my sister who is going to kill me for posting this picture hehe :0)

Rory's brunch - that's right, paid $18 for my brunch and was only able to eat two little waffles.

Who could this Easter basket belong to??? Awesome blocks knitted by auntie Ann

Enjoying our gifts - ignore the insane mess behind me please.

That's all I got but it's okay cause the memories are better than pictures anyway.

Now that I am feeling better I am working hard (during nap times) to fill my new shop. I am hoping to get a good selection in this week so that I can share it with you. Don't forget that I will be doing a special promotion just for you, my very awesome followers!

Happy Wednesday!!! 

A Little Easter Inspiration

So I just couldn't stay away! I found myself up in the wee hours and as I was wandering around this big 'ol world of web I found these lovely and inspiring images. Since they made me think of spring and Easter I just had to share with you.

Softly Softly by Lolas Room

Easter by Martha Stewart

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Found via Matchgirl

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Found via The Little Owl

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Found via Halibu Valley

I Am No Martha!

TJ and I wanted to do something fun for Easter this year and since we are all about making our own gifts and decorations for holidays we decided to try our hand at something new for Easter. So we decided to make papier mache' eggs. We send a shout out to Martha Stewart for the idea!

Since my sister and her fiance will be joining us for the holiday this year, we made some extra big eggs to fill with goodies (Note to Laura and Brad: I know I ruined the suprise but you can't expect a blogger/crafter not to share their projects). Rory already has an Easter basket so we made her a few small ones to stick inside since she won't be getting any candy this year. hehe.

So I am no Martha! My eggs don't really even look like eggs, but rather like footballs and paper mush balls. Though the pink one I made Rory was a success.

But TJ is! Check out his master piece!

I can't wait to show you how everything comes together for the holiday!

What projects are you doing for Easter?