Toadstool Redo

I've still got toad stools on my mind. I picked up a little wooden mushroom at the thrift store last week.I thought it would be cute painted. And then of course, I got obsessed and had to make a little twig pergola.
And a little bottle cap table and umbrella. I used acorns for little seats and the light over the front door.
I had the 2 little bunnies already, but I had to change their little clothes.
I had more fun taking photos of this little scene outside. It was definitely something I didn't need to do. But it sure was fun! Here's the before(I think it was an incense burner)
Here's the after. I wish my real house was that easy to redo!
We got to see a private collection of antique cars over the weekend. There were over 100 restored cars in this collection. Pretty nice-especially that woody!
I'm joining Sue for Rednesday. Check out lots of other fun reds. It has rained and cooled down here. I'm feeling like fall is in the air. I hope you all are feeling it too!

Leslie

Back to School

My older son brought me these the last time he came over. Aren't they pretty in the breakfast nook?We don't start school here till the 27th, but I'm ready for a new year with my piano students .
This is a repro hankie.
I love the apple flashcard. The green To School and Home Again was found at a thrift store.
Are we ready for a new school year? Ready or not here it comes.
I wanted to say thank you to you all. I have received so many nice comments and feel like I'm really getting to know you. You guys keep me creative and I'm loving it. THANK YOU!!
Have a great weekend!

Leslie

A Few Things

Here are the little woolies I've been working on. They are little zippered bags and they are so much fun to make. I love coordinating the fabric lining with the pretty wool on the outside.
I think this is the first time ever that I'm kind of ahead of the season. You can tell I'm ready for summer to be about over-I should say I'm really looking forward to fall. I'm getting out my back to school decor this week.
These will be in the shop this week-just wanted to give you a sneak peak. I got a box from my Auntie that was here a few weeks ago. These are 2 of my favorites that she sent. I will frame this and put it into my guest/craftroom.
This is the cutest doll dress. I'll be looking for a vintage baby hanger to hang up this pretty.
Also I thought I'd share with you how I organize my rick rack,bias and seam tapes. My shoe box was overflowing. I used a 12x12 scrapbook project box. I cut foam core to make dividers and glued them in. It ain't pretty but it works.
I sorted them by color, and now if I need one, I can quickly see what I've got in that color. Sure beats rummaging around the shoe box and then dumping it out.
Speaking of trim,I ordered these cute bias tapes with little crocheted edging from Holland Fabric House on Etsy. They are so cute and I can't wait to use them.
I don't know what we'll watch on TV now the Olympics are over. Maybe that will force me into more crafting mode. Y'all have a great week!

Leslie

Plates Over the Headboard

I think I finally finished the wall above my headboard. I found the architectural piece awhile back on Etsy. I love the way the curve follows the headboard curve.It looked a little blank, so I shopped my hutch and had Hubby help me hang up these plates.
I still need to tweak the bedding and pillows.
The 3 floral plates were given to me by my Mom. They have been in the family.I love the gold edge.
The 2 plates with the cute cottage are from a garage sale a long time ago. Here's the before...
And the after. Much better .I love using those plates instead of having them put away.
Had older sons birthday this weekend and I thought I'd show our birthday banner that I hang.
We use it for every ones birthday around here.
And as promised, here is the lone mushroom. I'm still on the lookout for more wooden bowls.
It's a good thing the Olympics are on, because it's way to hot to go outside. I've been hibernating and sewing and will share my progress soon. I'm joining Cozy Little House for Brenda's new party. Stay Cool!

Leslie

High Heat and Random Thoughts

We've been busy around here as usual. Watching the Olympics. Getting loose ends tied up.
Paperwork and phone calls. Why is it that we spend so much time on making calls and businesses don't even have the courtesy to return our calls? I won't go on and on about this-just one of my pet peeves. These flowers are from when my Aunt was here-they are still pretty. The 57 Chevy convertable was a thrift store find.
I've got something new in the works, which involves more wool. I'm pretending it's fall and not 105 degrees outside. Hmmmm- not really working.
I'm into mushrooms lately. I got this idea from Kim K. at Musings From Kim K.via Let's Go Fly a Kite.Thrift store wood, spray paint and a few dots.
Viola! This will go into our little garden. I promise a pic of it soon.I'm be on the lookout for more wooden bowls.
Well, how's that for a bunch of randomness? I guess that's what happens to your brain when it's subjected to high heat.Back to the phones and sewing machine. Hope it's cooler where you're at. I can't believe it's going to be August already! Have a great week.

Leslie

Cute Things!

I made a hankie banner. I was so inspired by Renee's at My Vintage Mending I had to do one. I pulled out all my blue hankies and just strung them up on a ribbon. It looks so festive in my craftroom above the guest bed.
I won , I won! I was the lucky girl to win Elizabeth's beautiful creation on her latest giveaway at Creative Breathing.
He is the cutest thing ever. Look at that face and that cute little hat!
He's sitting on his little rocket that is constructed so wonderfully. E's workmanship and imagination are truly amazing!
I just love all the fireworks coming out the back. It is glittery and patriotic. Thank you so much Elizabeth for this cute little guy! He has a special place on my little red shelf.
I also received my hankie pocket from My Vintage Mending Shop on Etsy. It's so cute and again the workmanship is wonderful. What a great idea to use a vintage hankie to make this pretty little pouch.
I have it hanging in my craftroom too. The packaging that she did was the cutest! Thanks so much, Renee!
We had a wonderful weekend with my Auntie and Brother and Sister in law. There were a few events-mixed up flight schedule, huge rainstorm and AC breaking down for a day, but all turned out fine. All's well that end's well! Have a good week!

Leslie

Home is Where the Heart Is

I’ve been busy cleaning house this week.Some of my relatives are going to see our new house for the first time. I’m getting ready for my Brother and his wife to visit from Minnesota and also my Dear Auntie Sylvia. She is flying in from California, stopping here in Dallas to see us, and then flying on to New York for a teacher sorority convention. She goes every year wherever the convention is held. That’s when she’s not in Las Vegas. Or Laughlin or taking care of the cutest California bungalow that’s she’s lived in for over 50 years. When she’ not busy organizing church dinners and singing in the choir or cooking and driving around her little town where her husband was Mayor for a while and then a judge until he passed away. She is the most optimistic person I know and makes everyone around her feel good. She’s interested in all that goes on around her and says she’s thanks God each day when she wakes up in the morning. I could go on and on about my Auntie. Oh- but did I mention the fact that she’s 90 years old (or twice 45) as we like to say? Here she is 2 years ago with my Dad(her brother) before he passed away. I can't wait to see her!

I've got houses on my mind. Here's a few I haven't finished-this is the house on Brookhollow Lane-that we moved from a year ago. It's made from recycled wool.
Still gotta add shutters and door knob and a few other details. This was inspired by Sally Mavors work.
This one has been sitting in my basket forever. It's the my first try at applique-probably my last.
Just have to make it into something.
Yes I've got houses on my mind. The collage above are all little houses I have sitting around here. I hope you guys have a wonderful weekend. I know we'll be having a great time together!

Leslie