St. Patty's Day

I just find St. Patrick's Day to be so much fun! Wearing green so you don't get pinched...or wearing red so you get kissed! Fun times! Here are some cute cupcakes I made to celebrate this holiday They are of course green and then topped with gold sprinkles to represent the luck of the Irish! Yummy and Cute...can't beat that!

the girl in the green scarf

The last few days I have been treasure hunting across Washington and Idaho. Yesterday I was in search of something green to wear today for St. Patrick's Day. I was pretty excited when I found this green scarf... It reminded me of the movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic", which is absolutely what I struggle with....shopping! But I must say, when I shop its for bargains...you won't find me in those high priced department stores, no way! I love the hunt at thrift stores, flea markets, and yard sales!
And this adorable green scarf was a total bargain at $1.
Today I was "the girl in the green scarf"
and loved every minute of it!
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

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highchair downpour

I was driving around Spokane, WA this morning and came across a vintage highchair in front of someone's house with a FREE sign...so of course I stopped to pick up the fabulous find!! It was sitting up on a brick wall, and when I went to bring it down the tray tipped and DRENCHED me with water! Hair wet, clothes wet, and cold!!! Not a happy hunter anymore! It must have been out during the rain the night before. What bummer...I had just gotten ready for the day. Oh well, hopefully I will make some money off this find and all will be grand again! :)

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my crafty grandma

My family is going through a tough time right now as we say goodbye to our beloved Grandma Hyde. Six months ago we mourned the loss of our Grandpa, who is so dearly missed, and Grandma has now joined him in Heaven. My sweet Grandma was very crafty! She did a lot of crocheting of afghans, doilies, pillows, and crocheted purses for me and my sister when we were little girls, as well as dolls for us. She also was crafty in embroidery, needlepoint, painting, baking and decorating cakes...she was so talented and creative!! (I'd like to think that I got some of my creativeness from her)

One of Grandma's paintings that I inherited and LOVE!!!One of Grandma's needlepoints that my mom now has...When I was younger and my Grandma got to the point where the arthritis was too painful for her dainty hands, she passed down to me her crocheting hooks & needles, and her (now vintage) yarn basket. I have since crocheted 3 afghans!

My Grandma baked and decorated cakes for different events and gatherings, including weddings. Kind of awesome that I now bake and decorate cupcakes for special events...and I use her old (now antique) cupcake pans to bake them in!!

My mom made this counted cross-stitch for my grandparents to celebrate their grandchildren and it hung in their house for over 30 years. I look at this cherished framed handmade art that my mom made and am reminded of how blessed we grandkids are to have such amazing grandparents. The love they showered on us is priceless!! I will forever remember and love them...and will try to continue the craftiness my Grandma encouraged in our family.

I love you Grandma and will miss you immensely! And each time I look at all the things you've created, whether it be doilies, afghans, paintings, etc. I will be reminded of your great love for your family, and cherish all you've left behind.