This week was a struggle to find the time to get much done. I was a bit under the weather and the holiday threw a relaxing kink in my week. Alas, my creative bug kicked in and this is what I came up with.
I have been wanting to give this washboard/shelf a makeover for quite a while now. I covered it with vintage wallpaper, added vintage glass buttons for knobs and accented it with bits of old lace and trims. 
I also made several new holiday tussie mussies in a variety of styles and colors. They are left empty and just have a bit of crinkle paper and a coordinating tag. I think they are wonderful filled with pretty little gifts and stocking stuffers. 
This blue one is my favorite! I just love the ephemera. and crispness of the soft blue and white.
Yesterday was my little one's 4th birthday tea party. As you can see, while we were setting up she was all smiles. I have to say it was such a fun day and after all the planning and set up it was so worth it! A comment on the pictures. . . my sweet hubby was playing photographer, and while he got many great shots, he did not get any of the food or tables all done up! Ahhh!!! All that work and no pictures! The kids and moms seemed to have a nice time so in the end I guess that's all that matters. Here we go!
We had a table for the moms to enjoy their tea and yummies, and lots of pretty flowers.
Francesca was all dressed and ready to go!
The girls had fun frolicking around the garden blowing bubbles in their pretty dresses and hats.
I just loved this shot!
It wouldn't be a tea party without a rendition of "I'm a Little Teapot." 
Then it was time to eat! They gathered around for lots of yummy snacks. .
and fun finger sandwiches. Who doesn't love pink and purple bread?
It was then time for a few activities. . .
which gave the moms and grandma a chance to enjoy some tea, cucumber sandwiches and petite fours. Yum!
After much fun it was time to open presents.
Then it was time for cake!
This is what my son thought of the whole thing. . pink, girls, yuck!
The party ended with smiles, laughter and fun playing with good friends.
We found these great toile memo boards and spruced them up a bit with some pretty vintage lace, pretty trims and a few pictures and flowers.
A little spruce up gave them new life.
This chippy old wooden toolbox is wonderful for storing and taking your art and craft items. It was just to great to pass up.
Today was one of those days where you have it all planned out right down to the minute what you are going to do, and then a curve is thrown in that throws it all out the window. I had a huge list of what I wanted to accomplish and was ready to jump in and get working.
Life had other plans for me however. I spent half of my day in the doctor's office with my very sick 3yr. old. The poor thing woke up ill in the middle of the night and well. . moms know how that goes. Your heart breaks to see them so miserable and you feel helpless.
Now, here we are, Tylenol, ice chips and a round of antibiotics later I am just getting to my list. I am feeling tired and ready for a nap.
My sweet daughter is, thankfully, running around, snacking and feeling oh so much better. Unless I told you, you would neve know she is sick. Funny how fast they bounce back. 
While Tuesday is nearing an end. I thought I would share a few of my favorite new treasures with you. Thanks for visiting and I hope your loved ones stay healthy as cold season approaches. 
There are so many beautiful things about the colors of Autumn. I just love this journal. The paper is from Italy and is just amazing!
This is another one using Italian papers.
The leaves are just beginning to change here, and though we don't get real fall weather, it is fun to pretend through creating. 
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