Simple Pleasures

Good morning! I hope you had a nice weekend. Phillip and Benjamin went camping, so the girls and I had a fun movie night and they camped in the livingroom using blankets and sheets. Today, I thought I would share some simple pleasures that I enjoyed last week...


My lemon balm loves all the rain we've had, and has grown up over my birdbath.


So, I moved it down by the oregano and vincas.


I discovered a new Yankee candle tart scent: Lime Vanilla. Normally, I would have never thought to try it, but it is heavy on the vanilla, with just a touch of fresh citrus. My new favorite!


Crisp clean pillowcases.


And new throw pillows for my bed.


I hope you have enjoyed taking a look at a few simple things from my week. Did you notice they were all green? I didn't until I downloaded the pictures off the camera!

Today is Phillip's birthday and he is celebrating with a well deserved day off. Benjamin even brought him breakfast in bed. Later we are going to the Boy Scouts end-of-the-year ice cream social. Summer is right around the corner! Have a wonderful start to your week.

Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.


Happy Friday! Today, I am sharing a couple of Mother's Day gifts. The girls and Benjamin know how much I love squirrels, so they gave me these sweet iron critters.


Aren't they cute?!




I also received a surprise package from my friend Debbi, who comments regularly.


A beautiful handmade card.


And this wonderful pink sunbonnet sue hankie!


I love all of the crocheted lace! Thank you for taking a look at my special Mother's Day gifts. Have a wonderful weekend!

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Handmade Card, Paper Crafting and a *GIVEAWAY!*

Welcome to this week's card making project!


Gather your supplies. You will need:
-5" x 5" blank notecard
-Scrapbook paper
-Cardstock
-Rubber stamps, ink, or stickers
-Ribbon


Glue a 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" square of scrapbook paper to front of blank notecard.


Cut 2 1/2" x 3" and 1 1 4" x 2" rectangles of cardstock. Cut slightly smaller rectangles from coordinating paper and add rubber stamp images or stickers. The exact measurements will depend on the stamps you use.


Glue to front of card, as shown.


Cut a small slit in card crease, approx. 1 1/4" up from the bottom edge of card.


Thread 15" length of ribbon through slit and tie a knot. Trim ends.


Send to a friend!

~More Handmade Cards and Instructions~

Here are a few more things I've made this week...

Cherry Petite Notecards.


Sweet Strawberry Tags.


Ladybug Corner Bookmarks.

Items can be found in my Etsy Shop!


Weekly Giveaway: Leave a comment between now and next Tuesday (8:00pm EST) and I will use random.org to pick a winner, who can choose *any* item from my Etsy Shop! You don't have to have a blog to join in, just leave an email address. International participants are welcome. Good luck and thank you for stopping by for a visit!

Paper Crafting Fun: Post any kind of paper project on your blog within the upcoming week, then add your link to Mr. Linky. Feel free to use one of the buttons on your blog. Next Wednesday, I will draw *two* names and they will receive a card making kit: blank card, envelope, paper, stickers (or stamped image), and ribbon. Link back here in your post, so that others will know where to join in the fun, too!

1. Lisa Ann 2. Clare 3. Marge 4. Leann

5. Katie 6. Tami 7. Barbara H. 8. Melinda

9. Emily 10. Melanie

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Mother's Day Weekend

Good morning! I hope you had a wonderful weekend. We had company Friday evening and then had a very relaxing Mother's Day celebration on Sunday. We went to Nana and Papa's house where my Father-in-law grilled a delicious lunch, along with baked sweet potatoes, green beans and an ice cream cake.


They have a beautiful backyard with a koi pond...






Benjamin watching the fish swim by.




Soon there will be plenty of Magnolia blooms.


And Hydrangeas. My favorite thing about Mother's Day are the three special someones who make this celebration possible...






They are growing up too fast! Thank you for stopping by for a visit and I hope you have a wonderful start to your week!

Kitchen Canisters ~ Show and Tell Friday!

Welcome to “Show and Tell Friday!” Do you have something special to share with us? It could be a trinket from grade school, a piece of jewelry, or a treasured collection. Look around your home for something to share; dig through those boxes in your closet if you have to! Share photos and the story that goes with your special item.


Happy Friday! Today, I am sharing two new treasures that are on my kitchen hutch.


Two beautiful canisters from one of my favorite artists, Marjolein Bastin.


They were originally priced at $15.95 each, but I got both of them for $4.00 at the local thrift store.




I have several other special blue things nearby...


Another one of her pieces that was a gift many years ago.


Toile napkins.


Tea luncheon sets.


Along with tiny blue eggs.


Thank you for taking a look at my new canisters and favorite blue things. Have a wonderful weekend!


Please read the Show and Tell Guidelines for step-by-step instructions on how to participate.

If you would like to join in, please leave your *permalink* below, along with your first name only (this makes the list easier to read). If your link has been removed from Mr. Linky, please re-read over the guidelines before re-posting, or e-mail me with any questions. Have fun!

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