fun stuff & giveaway ~

so much to tell all of you...

if you are looking for the perfect bridal shower or wedding gift, look no further than these lovely gift baskets full of treasured keepsakes, that sadie lou put together with the help of CSST contributing artists ~ too much fun! they are being sold on etsy, so go on over and take a peek!

more goodies...

these little candy cups were my contribution
each is adorned with vintage lilly of the valley millinery

this month's offerings at glitter & grunge
a cottage mirror, summer journal, sweet nest, and whimsical bird basket

a while back kara & darcy from mcmaster & storm contacted me about creating some little lovelies for their sweet department store ~ here's a sneak peek at one of the petite treasures that will be available soon. they were taking their sweet time arriving ~ hope they're there now!

and for a limited time ~ crepe trim collection in patriotic stripe,
the perfect touch to spark up your summer crafts and festivities!


just in time for summer travels and lazy days ~
i'm having a blue skies & sunny days giveaway!


two lucky winners will win six packages each of ruffled crepe trim!
it's my way of saying thank you to all of you who have supported my little business and my blog. the best part is that you get to choose the colors and styles you want! make sure to leave a link where i can reach you.
take a peek in my shop to see all the delicious colors and styles.
drawing will close on june 17th at midnight est, and winners will be drawn june 18th.

best of luck!

~ bridal basket photos taken by sadie lou

wild violets ~

happy may day everyone! i love these wild violets that pop up in my yard. i know they are a weed, and they seem to have spread, but they are so sweet and cheery. these and the forsythia are the only thing blooming right now, so my choices are limited for cutting. i'm not a big yellow fan, and every year i say i'm going to chop down the forsythia bushes ~ they get so scraggly. a gorgeous pink cherry blossom would be nice in it's place, but i guess i don't have the heart to do it...





ta da! here are my glitter & grunge offerings ~

a spring nest ~ "primrose"


jardin du rose ~ french basket

this one is exclusive to G & G
spring fete ~ french basket

and last but not least ~
rose garden mirror made from vintage
capodimonte roses and leaves, and velvet millinery leaves ~
very pretty!

all are listed in my etsy shop and lots of new goodies too!
new crepe ruffles in pearl grey, ivory, chocolate, and french vanilla ~
don't they sound delicious!
hope you'll stop over and take a peek.



p.s. sadie lou the admin for the cottage style street team blog featured my etsy shop, birds of a feather today!
thanks sadie lou, very sweet of you!

sneak peek ~

just a little sneak peek of my glitter & grunge offerings
come by may 1st to see what's new!

one more b-day ~ tomorrow big guy's turning 21!
now i'm back to my studio ~ see ya!

a pink b-day & glitter & grunge

she's back, and had the most amazing trip, topped off with a party with her friends last night. whew, we're all wiped out!

did i mention that hair dying was part of the itinerary for the big 13th b-day cali trip? we didn't recognize big guy when he got off the plane bleach blond with little blue tips in front, big girl got one fuschia stripe underneath, and the little one went for pinkie tuscadero! (she has it pulled up in front here, but really it just peeks out from underneath when it's down.) i wouldn't have expected any other color, she's been the pink girl from the start.

so, was this all natural momma always so chill about colored hair ~ no!
what my kids have taught me is, the colored hair will fade and their natural hair will grow back, but the memories of all the love that has been showered on them will last a lifetime. wishing you all rosey b-days and happy days sweetie! xo

now for some birds of a feather news ~
i have joined the fabulously talented women over at glitter & grunge! starting may 1st you can find my wares listed in their on~line co~operative boutique. i was thrilled when clare asked if i would join! may is such an inspiring month with may day, mother's day, and spring in full bloom, so i've been creating new paper baskets, mirrors, nests, and other goodies in the spirit of the season. did you catch the post on vintage indie, they've now partnered with g & g. can't wait to see the exciting creative things to come.