dream forest

I started listing this forest on etsy yesterday... I need to do individual photos of the trees today. I also need to 'create' more of the items that make up the forest. So keep a look out!

Birthday Week

Good Morning! I should have started this yesterday - with my #1 daughter's birthday -Virginia - where did those 15 years go??? Wow - friends Patty and Christy went with us to dinner at the Blue Ridge Grill at Brambleton and to see - shockers -- Twilight! Gin has only read this book over 30 times - no kidding!

Now today - my second daughter's birthday - little Callie would have been 13! It is amazing to think of how long she has been gone. I have learned so many things over the past years with her guidance. She has been my own personal and up close angel and through so many events I feel her guiding hands.

And now tomorrow - Gin's best guy - and all around good 'kid' Carter, turns 17!

Needless to say turkeys feature an important part in my collecting - figurals, platters, etc...Ginna was born on Thanksgiving Day and had two baby bracelets - Virginia and Butterball!

Handmade Holiday Open House

Hoping to see you today at our open house. Our hours today are from 10 am to 5 pm. See my earlier posts for directions to the shop and also photos of all the great handmade and vintage finds from my shop and great clothing and accessories available at my daughter, Virginia's shop, Moonshine Essentials.

As usual we have refreshments - I made oatmeal applesauce cookies yesterday and they are complimented with sparkling apple cider.

Abby the shop dog will make her occasional appearance too!

Felted Purses

Here is one of the felted purses that my Mom had left over after her church bazaar. Nancy - let me know whether I need to put this cute blue one back for you!

Two More Rooms

Here is a shot of the entrance to Moonshine Essentials - my daughter's shop and two photos of the tiny but awesome kid's room.

Other Goodies

Here are some of the scarves that my Mom made for St. Mary's Church Bazaar. I am selling what they had left over and the proceeds will go to St. Mary's.

Also included are some more goodies from the shop.

Jewelry Boards

Here is some of the jewelry we have to offer. If you double click on the image it will get larger so you can see individual pieces.