Outside the box

Hi Girls!! Happy Day to you all. I hope you all are having a great day. I must confess, I'm in a dry creative well today. So I think this will be a good time to go visit so many of you creative souls and see what's happening out there. In the meantime, I did manage to inspire myself enough to create a little sheet music box and embellish it with lace and a paper flower.

I also whipped out this paper mach e star wand. I made these last year for the art show and sold out. Funny thing was, "older girls" bought them in droves! Lots of Girls bought them for birthday favors and just because. A few of them actually was used for props in upcoming Spring plays. Who knew?

This was a quick and easy little project that was lots of fun to create. Now if I could just get everything else I need to do to be just as quick and fun...... ;)

Have an amazing day!

xoxo,

Ellen

linking up to White Wednesday, Get Your Craft On

Baby Love on V- Day

Happy Valentines Day to one and All!! I hope you all get lots of hugs and love not only today, but everyday!!

Well, my Dear Baby Girl and adorable Baby Love, Mr. Jackson, have come and gone. We had such a great time and soooo many laughs 'cause of this little one...

Jackson is truly LOADED with personality. I really did not know that it was possible to pack so much personality into such a little person!!






He was constantly making faces and tilting his little head for effect - all the while keeping us in stitches.

Every time someone would walk into the room he would yell in a very excited voice, "heyyyyyyyy" and do his happy dance!!

He was so good while they were here. His mama said he's like that all the time.

We had snow twice while they were here and one day he got to play in it for a few minutes. He didn't like it at all. Funny thing is, they're from Michigan! Can we say "snow"?!

 

For as much as I have truly enjoyed their company, I must now dash off here to catch up in all that I ignored last week.... and it's still Valentines day- gotta' go get some stuff for that don't cha know?!

Have a wonderful day!

xoxo,

Ellen

Fun with numbers

Good morning Girls!! I pray that this day finds you safe and well. I'm just dropping in to show you what I've been up to for the last few days. I have been making these oh so fun chalkboard tags for the Etsy store.

I just could not resist the dual purpose of these mini chalkboards. Numbers on side and a mini chalkboard on the other. How Fun! Perfect for gift tagging or organizing. Speaking of gift giving, I've gotta go now - my Baby Girl called last night to tell me that she is driving her very pregnant self and my Big Boy G'son down to spend the week with me. They'll all be here tomorrow and I've much to do ;o))

Take care, be safe! Thanks for the visit and comments, by the way! It really does make my day!!

xoxo,

Ellen

linking into Brambleberry Cottage for Time Travel Thursday & Debbiedoos 

More true confessions

I thought I'd give you a quick look into yet another addiction I have called dishes aka, china. 

 I tell ya', I had not acknowledged just how much of this I had until I tried to figure out what to capture for todays posting and started walking around with the camera.

  Then I began to see....

 

I have only given a small glimpse of what I have out because of the limited real estate we have in this little house.

 

 But I have managed to display a few pieces of my favorites such as my Ironstone, Keystone International and Wedgwood. This particular set of Keystone International (the butter dish) is exactly like my Mothers and I have a complete set that I found this past summer. Never used, mint condition. Funny thing is, it's still "never used, mint condition" because I favor using other pieces that are tucked away in the kitchen cabinet.

However, my favorite has to be the Ironstone pieces. The simplicity of design or the more complex designs made subtly because its all white.  I love mixing the different pieces which is really easy since it's white, shocking I know.

 I have way to many pieces stored away on shelves and continue to buy pieces as I find them. It's an addiction seriously. But it works well with the fabric addiction, or so I think.

 Each piece is unique and has a history all unto itself. Much like my FiestaWare collection that I've had for many years. What I particularly enjoy about my dishes whether it be Ironstone, FiestaWare, or other china is that I use it daily. With the exception of the Keystone International china, we actually use china everyday. My thinking is "why wait for special occasions?" Isn't everyday special, if you want it to be? I'm just sayin'.

Well thanks for the visit and I hope that each of you have a warm, safe and creative day!

xoxo,
Ellen


linking to Faded Charm White Wednesday and Vintage Inspiration Friday & Feathered Nest Friday.

Gettin' my Girlie Glam on!

I have a confession to make. I once upon a time, used to dress like a real Girl. I used to wear the latest fashions in such a timeless fashion, I had style - or so my Mama told me ;))  Thennnn, I met my tablesaw and Ryobi changed my wardrobe to paint stained tee's and ripped jeans.

But it seems that the desire to be a Girl has revisited me yet again- and I think I like it!! I have noticed that with the honing of my home, so goes my wardrobe. 

I am seeing more and more of the likeness of home and clothes quietly slipping into every aspect of my life. (Grinning here) And yes, I do like it.

I have noticed that a tremendous number of you Girls seem to reflect the same, so I'm pretty sure you can relate. I have drooled endlessly over the jewelry, bags, and clothes you've made- all shabby and tattered.

I've noticed that you have your bling singing in everything along with the gorgeous rosettes and ruffles, bows and oh my - have you Girls got creative talent. All I can say is "thank you" and "more please"!

xoxo,

Ellen