What I Wore to Work - Something New

99.9% of my work clothing purchases are made at Goodwill.  But occasionally, I will buy something NEW (gasp!).  And by new, I mean on sale (or clearance) with coupon from Kohl's. 

  That's where I found this black, wrapper shirtdress and felt cloche hat.  Not easily seen in the above photo, are the cute bows cascading down the shoulder. 

A better look at the bows!

Don't you just love Kohl's!?!

Valentine's Day

Clayton's class Valentine's - Lovebugs.  Get it :) 

For Ashleigh's Valentine's, chalkboard hearts. 

Saved myself a lot of time by using heart-shaped chalkboard stickers from Michael's craft store.

Paper heart doily banner for the china cabinet

Red roses and chocolates from my sweetheart.

Valentine's Day is the anniversary of our engagement.

Roses for the table.

I found the prettiest red tulips at Trader Joe's.

Quick craft - framed paper hearts on scrapbook paper.

Chalkboard hearts in the foyer.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Like Red On A Rose

What is your favorite love song?

Happy Birthday Clayton!

HAPPY 6th BIRTHDAY CLAY BABY!

Birthday Crown Fit for a Princess

This weekend, the birthday girl came to me with a last minute request.  She wanted a birthday crown to wear out to dinner with her friend.  Okay, Momma can do that - yikes!

Luckily, I found this cute birthday crown template.  I didn't have enough felt - or interfacing, or sewing skills.  But I did have some foam left over from Clayton's 100 days project.  I cut the foam in the shape of the template, added a little craft paint, a little glitter glue.  Hot glued some hair combs to the foam.  And voila!  

A birthday crown fit for a princess! 

Happy Birthday Ashleigh!

Happy 8th Birthday Ashleigh!

Learning to Make Do & Mend

My mother is a phenomenal seamstress!  I remember the jumpers, dresses and pinafores she made for me (and my Cabbage Patch doll!) growing up.  She made my Daddy a three-piece suit, my sister-in-law's wedding dress and dresses for her bridesmaids.   When people in the neighborhood needed alterations, they didn't go into town to the dry cleaners.  They came to my Momma!  You would think coming from such a background, I would possess such skills.  Think again!  I'm not sure I could even manage to turn a sewing machine on!

Maybe its not too late for me to learn.  So, I'm starting with the basics - the very basics!  Thank goodness for Youtube!