The Perfect Fit

Don't you love it when something works out better than you could have planned it to? I haven't hung my 2008 Gooseberry Patch calendar because I wanted it hung in the kitchen but couldn't find a good place. Then a couple of weeks ago - TaDa! The Perfect Fit - and the place had been there all along. Who knew?? Sometimes we just need to walk away and when we come back, we see things with "new eyes". This little spot under some of my open shelves was sooo perfect. Just the right size needed and all! Now I'm thinking of painting the wood frame - just not sure of the color...or maybe the contrast of the natural wood is fine.

An English Tin

It's the prettiest aqua. I store cards in it.

How fun to own something from England!

Now if only I could visit there...

Tissue Paper & Egg Cups

This pretty gingham tissue paper is perfect for a special SPRING occasion! It was found today at the thrift shop. Kinda makes me want to have a "Spring Soiree" or some such thing!

I am pondering doing a "Spring Fling" or "Welcome Spring" Cookie Swap in March. How does that sound? Normally cookie swaps are done at Christmas time, but I thought what better way to get rid of the winter doldrums (because in the Pacific Northwest - spring doesn't always mean sunny skies) and issue in spring than to have a spring-themed cookie swap!

These sweet birdie egg cups always make me smile. I usually pull them out in the spring, but I'm thinking I need to display them year-round. They're just too cute not to!!

A Birthday Tart

A raspberry linzer tart was the Birthday Boy's choice of "cake" last night. Found at the local bakery. Simply dee-lish. Happy #8!

His favorite gift of all - inheriting some of his 15 year old brother's Lego collection. The things that will make a boy happy...

Thank You

A humongous THANK YOU goes out to Amber of The Shabbee Chick who created my darling blog header and background! She is the most kind, patient person for putting up with me. Thank you Amber!! And go visit her if you're looking for a blog pick-me-up!

Next, I am in LOVE with the things I ordered from Andrea at One Hundred Wishes. Such eye candy!! They arrived the day before Valentine's Day. What a great gift (to myself)! I can't wait to create things with these pretties. The flashcards are even better in person - I didn't realize they're miniature versions. So cute!! The jars were wrapped in the prettiest pink tissue paper. The colors of everything are just the yummiest.

I mentioned to my husband last night that I WISH garage sale season would hurry up and be here, and he said that he saw some sales listed in the paper already. Wow! I think I'm going to see if I can go find some this morning. Yippee! I can't wait for spring to get here...