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!

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.