a fairy garden, new creations and my Boo

Another quick post from me I'm afraid...

last week was a crazy busy week, good busy though!

I helped my friend Debby at her garden center and oh my, it was 

fabulous being among beautiful flowers!

Debby had me plant a fairy garden for an example in her shop.

this is my first one ever and I have to say it was so much

fun picking from her choices of tiny plants!

We turned lavender into trees and she has mini cypress and moss and tiny gazing balls... 

I hope the fairies like it!

Rows of gorgeous blooms!

If you are in the area stop by

Enchanting Farms in DeWitt and tell Debby and Randy I say hello!

I also finished a couple of new pieces of soldered jewelry for the shop

I used this girl again, i just love the serenity on her face... namaste

I have used this boy before, I think his face is captivating... 

I think he has many stories ahead of him, for today

he is a new beaded bracelet reminding me that life is good.

Thank you land of nod studios for these wonderful images!

and most importantly...

my BOO turned 14 today!

This is her taking a pic. for me to text to her sister to 

show her the new clothes we found at forever 21 yesterday

so that she could go to school in style on her bday!

It looks like she is giving her the duck face,

but she is sending her a smooch!

Happy Birthday Boo!

I love you so very much!

xoxoxoxoxoxooxoxo

So there you have it...

I planted, I weeded at my dad's house,

I created, I cleaned (it was spring clean up and I can now see

the floor of my little barn :), and I got to have

some fun with the family!

We went to see Chimpanzee yesterday and it was so sweet.

 BTW...

Have you joined the Marketplace Monday party over at Debra's?

She has been having a weekly party for etsy shop owners

to share listings.  It's a great way to get the word out about your shop

or some fun shopping for all!

So stop on by Common Ground and take a peek at all the offerings this week!

Thanks for stopping by!

It's going to be in the low 70's tomorrow so I'm back 

outdoors for more work in the gardens!

It feels good to have my hands in the dirt again!

Happy Monday!

love,

Theresa

xoxooxoxoxo

Vintage Inspiration Friday

a new bracelet and

playing with my new friend...

picmonkey.

Visit Land of Nod Studio for wonderful altered images
like the one I used here!

That's what my Friday night will be about.

Hannah must have had a rough day at school,

she is already asleep and it's only 7:00!

Max has a couple of buddies spending the night

so they have the living room as their domain tonight.

I will listen for requests of popcorn and let them be silly boys.

Pancakes in the morning are a must!

Duane will be doing some homework,

only 3 more weeks and my man will have finished his MBA...

I am so proud of him!

When I tire of the computer I will break out the beads

and play with another bracelet design.

So there you have it...

an exciting night ahead for me :)

life. is. good.

Happy Weekend!

love,

Theresa

xoxooxoxoxo

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Vintage Inspiration Friday

Twigg Studios Sunday Showoff 

even if your voice shakes...

What a powerful message.

I first saw it on Pinterest, 

the image showed it spray painted on a shed, 

and it made me involuntarily gasp.

It gives one a moment of reflection. 

I am a truthful person, but I do not always speak my mind.

I am usually non confrontational,

unless you mess with my family,

then the momma bear in me comes out.

Unless I am asked straight out for my opinion, I usually 

keep quiet.  I get it from my parents, if you asked my mom or dad for their

opinion on something they would share it with you, but they did 

not try to impose it on you.

I am of the thought that if something will upset someone

and not bring a positive change than my words will have 

created more harm than good.

I will tell you that there is toilet paper hanging from your shoe, 

or that you have spinach in your teeth.

Or even share with you the things I am learning about the

safety of our food, if you are questioning me about 

being a vegan.

I will not tell you how to raise your children or 

how you should live your life, or even what you should stand for.

I reserved all of that for my own kids,

(lucky them)

they know where I stand on all of the important things in life.

How strongly I feel about the unfairness of discrimination, or inequality, 

our children's education and their safety, the preservation of our planet,

the food we put in our mouths and who is governing the ingredients allowed in said food.

These make great dinner conversations I assure you!

These are the things that I could get on a soapbox about.

I am not getting on a soapbox here, I promise,

I really didn't even plan on this being what this post was about.

I was just going to show you the new bracelet that I made

with a collaged soldered pendant and some beading.

but that message is hard to ignore.

and the girls face is pleading with me not to ignore the message.

(sold)

Thank you Land of Nod Studios for the beautiful altered image!

The fact of the matter is that when I do get worked up about something...

my voice shakes.

Thanks for stopping by,

stay tuned for the regularly scheduled pretty post...

love,

Theresa 

xoxoxooxox

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White Wednesday

Primp your Stuff Wednesday

polyvore+etsy=love...

Do you know what Polyvore went and did? 

They are allowing etsy products to be included on the site. 

GAAAAAAAAAAA!

 I will tell you that I love polyvore, although I have only admired it from afar.

 I visit Junkgarden every Sunday to see her weekly wardrobe picks, and 

 I just recently oooogled Scarlett's newest art made from polyvore's art creations, 

but i had not jumped into the water... until today. 

 I chose my pale pink vintage inspired necklace to include in my set. 

I love these colors, the vintage style of the dress... swoon. 

 After we saw the Hunger Games, I only wanted to dress in the simple dresses like District 12.

 Something from the 40's with lace socks and oxford shoes. In the palest of hues.
(That being said, you must know that right now I am sitting in torn jeans, white shirt, cardigan and converse.)
I have yet to find the dress of my dreams!

 I digress... 

 The real excitement here is that we have yet another opportunity 

to share our creations and etsy shops with a wonderful
creative outlet! 

WOOHOO! 

now to  figure this thing out... 

 Happy Saturday! 

 love, 

Theresa 

 xoxooxoxo

p.s.  after I figure out polyvore my next assignment is to conquer the new blogger design!