Happy Valentine's Day, Sweet Friends!

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Will You Bee My Honey?

The other day I was surfing EBay and Etsy and started looking at honey pots. I had seen a bumble bee pot years ago that I really loved. This time I found this little cutie!

Isn't that the cutest, sweetest little bumble bee face ever? Seriously.

This is her with her lid off(Ooh la la! pardon!)... she even came with the "stinger" spoon. So many of these loose their spoons, so I was so happy that she still had hers.

I thought you'd like to see how teensy she really is! She really is tiny~ I wonder if she was meant to be an individual mini honey pot for a place setting. Wouldn't a spring tea party with these at each place setting be darling??

She's so tiny, she fits in the palm of my hand. She's such a little honey-sweetie... and thankfully, she doesn't sting!

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Meg's New Ride

Yes, Meg has a new ride... her new Vespa. Well, it isn't actually new-new. She's had it for a few months now. My friend, Lisa, received one for her birthday. When I found out it was in 1:12 scale I went extra nutty over it! I knew that Meg must have one!

I think Meg likes it, although she needs a basket to put her flowers in when she makes her runs to the nursery!

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Sweet Stitches...

For quite a while I've admired the stunningly beautiful stitched creations of Paulette of the lovely blog, "Beedeebabee". Her designs are sweet, and her stitching is simply amazing. The first time I held one of her creations (that belonged to a friend of mine) my heart skipped a beat. I was awestruck. Each creation is so small and so perfect. I told myself then and there that someday, when just the right item "spoke to me", I would place an order. Well, that day came. Ready for some show n' tell, friends?

Goodness, this little pillow is so beautiful I can hardly believe it. Each little thread is stitched with such care. I love the beading around the edges, and the rosette... sigh...

This sweet little heart pin measures only two and a half inches across. I love every little detail of this piece, especially the scalloped stitches.

This photo is pretty darn good (if I do say so myself~ hee hee) but it doesn't do it justice. Every stitch is so delicate.

I've always loved Paulette's heart creations, but this sweet little bluebird is what especially "spoke to me"~ Is it not the sweetest thing you've ever seen?? I have a little "thing" for bluebirds. They make me happy.

I love each little flower, and the string of hearts is such a sweet detail. Paulette is incredibly in tune with details. Thank you so much for creating these little lovelies, Paulette. You are truly just as sweet as your creations!

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New Year Wishes...

Wishing you a Happy New Year~ May this year bring you much happiness, good health, prosperity, and love!



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Wishing You And Yours...

... A Very Merry Christmas, And A Blessed New Year Full Of Peace And Joy!

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Cozied In And Wrapping Things Up...

This weekend really didn't go as planned due to being a bit (well, more than a bit) under-the-weather. In fact, I'd have to say I've lost a full day~ during a very busy week! There are so many rainy days when I'm headed out the door on my way to work and wish that I could just stay home- cozy on the sofa- watching movies or reading a good book. Well, Saturday I had that opportunity! So, since I had quarantined myself to the house, I decided (between cups of hot tea and snoozing) to take some photos of my cozy little nest...

I added a string of white lights (that have since been straightened out!) to my gift garland. I think it gives it a little more sparkle. I really love how it glows in the evenings.

Darn, I wish I had taken this photo before the Christmas cards went out! How cute is he?? He was cracking me up. He just kept sitting there waiting for me to take more photos. He's so funny! Hagrid's been such a good boy this weekend~ my constant companion, looking over me.

Today I've been feeling somewhat better, thank goodness. I've been able to get most of my gifts wrapped. These are the adorable tags I've been using. They are actually "Vintage Christmas" postcards by Cavallini & Co. I just sliced each pre-glittered postcard into four strips... and viola! Festive gift tags, ready to be punched and strung with baker's twine. I love the vintage style graphics. Love. Them.

My favorite is this sweet little pink church...

The bottom of my tree is starting to fill in with sparklie-giftie-goodness!

I hope as we enter this new week we can all take time to enjoy the simple gifts of the season~xoxo

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