New China Cabinet

Daniel and I found this secretary/china cabinet at an antique store one Sunday afternoon. We added French script paper to the back to cover up the gaudy gold paint.

Its a secretary because it has a drop down desk. But I store dishes and china in that part to!

April Fools!

Daniel and I continued my families tradition for April Fool's Day: strange and unusual place settings! We don't mess with the food, just what one eats the food with. I created a bag of each person's place setting so that it would be a surprise when they sat down. Sometimes I have a theme in mind as I'm picking out things: teeny-tiny (doll saucer for a plate; toothpick for a fork); giant (cutting board for a plate; meat cleaver, knife); or tea party themed. This time, though, I didn't theme each bag.

For dinner that night, we had a baked potato bar. It accommodates varying food preferences as well as allergies.

Pretty Blog

http://dreamywhites.blogspot.com/2011/03/white-flower-farmhouse-interview-and.html

I love the design of this blog, but mostly I want to win the giveaway so I can buy these Japanese fishing floats.

Etsy

I have been adding things to sell to my Etsy shop in hopes of making money for all my craft addictions. But in addition to selling and buying on Etsy, one can make an online inspiration board of favorite images from other sellers. I have been having so much fun doing that!

Grey Dawn

Cherry Blossoms

A Precious Piece in Pearls Bedight

Gentle Feminity

The Owl and the Pussycat Went to Sea

Homemade Gifts

Daniel may be taking a job that will be a huge reduction in salary for a while, but will be in accounting, and have lots of opportunities in a year or so. So, in the meantime, I am cutting everything extra from our budget, and planning for homemade birthday and Christmas gifts for our large families.

So while I am gathering ideas for each person, here are some things I did already: A present for my flower girl, and some baby gifts.

The doll was dressed to match the flower girl and got a little trunk to live in!

Two friends were having girls around the same time.
The onsies I dyed and embellished

The felt shoes matched a little dress I made

L'Oreal Youth Code

This stuff is great! Its the first thing to get rid of the circles under my eyes. Its also been improving the texture of both my skin and Daniel's. I can't say much about looking younger, since I hardly have wrinkles yet. But I am hoping that it will be good preventative measure.

Comes out in January!

That's Crazy!

This was something on Vogue's gift idea list. They are designer 3-D movie glasses. For $230!! Its ridiculous!!