new spring goodies ~

did you happen to catch martha this morning? she had rob kalin, founder of ETSY fame on. it's fun to see the faces behind some of these on-line biz's, and he's a cutie! i tuned in, and then ran off to do a bunch of things, came back ... and i forgot to record it! arrrg! so i thought i'd catch it on-line...well, i think every one of the million etsy members is visiting her site, because i could not get in...i will though!

this is a festive spring basket kit, available in my shop!

also loads of ruffled crepe garlands, which you can cut and use in all your craft projects! i've draped a bunch around my studio...after i tidy up a bit ;) i'll show you ~ they're just so much fun!

thanks for stopping by.

winter's hangin' on scarflet

well, winter is hangin' on here...so what are you gonna do?

if you're up for a quick knit, i came up with this pattern and thought i'd share with all of you. since i've been in a blue kind of mood, of course i chose this scrumptious cashmerino in a dusty shade.

you can get the pattern here ~ stay warm and enjoy!

xo, heidi

* added ~ i wish i could knit this for each and every
one of you have asked, but since i can't, your local yarn shop probably keeps a list
of knitters for hire. if not let me know and i will help you find one! best of luck!

you all make my day ~

i'm not sure what planets are aligning, but i have to say a big thank you to all the sweet creative bloggers who have been sending kind e-mails my way! after a lull in my blogging, it's nice to know that you still stop by to say hi! i've been contacted by two magazines too, my fingers are crossed, and i'll keep you posted! also, melissa has bestowed this sweet award on me! not sure what i did, but thank you, you made my day! so now i am to choose 5 bloggers that inspire me....hmm, this is hard, as there are sooo many. this is why i don't list blogs in my sidebar, but i think i will choose these creative women; julie, rebecca, anna maria, bari j, and kylie, who i find to be genuinely giving with their heart and art.

every time i pop into their world they inspire and rock my world!

xo heidi

love and inspiration ~

so what do you do for four whole days with no children?

dinnerS, movieS, museumS ~ yes, all plural!
window shopping, and i had some serious surfing to catch up on ~

thanks for the glorious eye candy!

and breakfast with my valentine, of course ~ too sweet!

now hubby's back at work, and i'm missing my girlies and can't wait for them to come home, the house is just too quiet!

1. sweetheart, 2. Vintage Valentine Tags, 3. winterbella crop, 4. Valentine Recipe Swap, 5. Red Gingham Heart Yo-Yo and Favorite Vintage Button, 6. Fiorella front, 7. pinkheart, 8. art heart swap, 9. Jewels, Boxes, and Tins, 10. Crown for an adorable ONE year old Queen, 11. round robin "beauty" 3, 12. A Heart Art Valentine Swap Proposal, 13. Postcards, collages & art-money, 14. Valentine's Day cupcake candy cups by Everyday is a Holiday, 15. Happy Valentine's circa 1888, 16. Vintage Gold Flower Brooch, 17. http://flickr.com/photos/7483401@N04/1814037647/, 18. close up of wreath embellishments for Marie Antoinette journal, 19. Shabby chic., 20. paper doll made with Catherine Moore stamps, 21. La Dame Art Journal......, 22. mystyle of pics 049, 23. Whimsical Wine bottle totes........, 24. Untitled, 25. birthday fairy wands

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blue love ~

i'm loving vintage shades of blue these days. maybe it's the constant wintery weather we've had here. i've been happily hibernatating, keeping busy with lots of projects.

pearl invited me to take part in her group creations under glass and i couldn't resist using this beribboned vintage hanky case as the inspiration. i propped the top up which created a roof ~ love that it looks like a little house.

xoxo

happy valentines day!

we've been busy baking up some sweet treats for our sweets this valentines day.

we had some friends over, and the kids got creative decorating them.

there's strawberry and chocolate with buttercream frosting ~ yum!

wishing you lots of hugs & kisses today!
i hope your day is filled with sweet surprises!
xo, heidi