Saturday Social Features

 Before I start my features, I just have to say that today has been an emotional day for me.  My gram passed away exactly one year ago today, and I miss her sooo much!  There are so many times I have wanted to just pick up the phone and call to tell her something. I can still hear her voice in my head, "Hi Jennifer" when I called, or always telling me to "get" (while laughingly slapping my hand), when I tried to steal something off the counter when she was cooking.  She was the best cook (much like Paula Dean with the amount of butter she used), and she and my grandfather loved to bake together.  She was a wonderful woman and I miss her every day.  I am blessed to have so many amazing memories of her!

This first feature made me cry.  I'll admit it.  Maggie at Midwestern Sewing Girl made this absolutely beautiful mini album full of photos from when her Gran was younger.  I love this - I need to get my hands on some old photos so I can make one of these.  

I almost lost it when I saw these PAINTED shoes from Southern Lovely.  The yellow is awesome!  I need me a pair of yellow shoes!  Thanks for sharing the tutorial Lindsay!!

Finally - this next project is pinned to my "Things I Have To Make" board.  Kim from It's a Crafty Life made this bench from scratch!!  I LOVE it!  I have been wanting to buy a bench, but now I can just MAKE one!!  This fabric is great too!

Thanks everyone for linking up!!  You think I was emotional today?  Wait till tomorrow - my baby is starting KINDERGARTEN!!!

Saturday Social - Week 11

We meet again!!  Welcome to Saturday Social!!!  I love Fridays because I get to kick off this party, and get a special peek into all of the wonderful projects you have been working on!  

I wanted to make a quick note.  In weeks past I have gotten some feedback that my party button has been hard to grab and post.  I have moved it to my sidebar (to the left) and it should be good to go.  Let me know if you have any trouble now.  Thanks!!

 

Here's how it works:

Link to a Specific Post - not just your blog homepage (we want to be able to find your creation!). 

 

Share any handmade craft, home decor, or recipe you would like (just no Etsy shops or items for sale please).

Grab a button from my side bar, or have a link back to my blog…so everyone can join in the party!

Be social and visit some of your Linky Neighbors - mingling makes for a better party!!

 

The party goes till noon on Sunday.  Come back Sunday night for my features!  Happy Linking!!

Friday I'm In Love - Week 11!

I am on a total vintage kick lately - I am in love with anything that is, or looks, old.  I mean I always love vintage, but for some reason I find myself drawn to these items more than usual. I think this week's Friday I'm Love picks reflect my antique mood.

I was absolutely enamored with Linda's Clipboard Bling over at Delight.  I am totally drawn to the sparkly thing - isn't it purty??  LOVE!

Something about this scene makes me want to sit and stay awhile, maybe enjoy a fresh glass of lemonade, read a book??  I love this little antique vignette that Lara at Air Kiss put together.  Doesn't it look like it's out of a magazine??

Dear Lillie is one of my favorite blogs - I seriously cannot get enough of Jennifer's style.  Her home is beautiful, her children are precious and he photos are amazing.  She has been talking about putting together a Jane Austen Book Party for awhile, and I was so excited this week when she finally posted the photos!!  You need to look at them all!!

I have seen a lot of grain sack pillows in the blogosphere, but these from Blue Clear Sky stood out to me.  I love the stripes, and the freehand No. 8 that Elizabeth created. They look so authentic!!  These are going in my "Things I want to Make" pinboard!!

 

Finally, this Summer Mantle is like a breath of fresh air!  I love the color palette and all of the accessories!  Debra at Common Ground did such an amazing job reflecting light and adding so much texture - I just think this is so beautiful!!  You have to see all of her pics!

If you were featured, please feel free to grab a button from my sidebar.  Don't forget to join me tonight and link up to Saturday Social!!

Oh, To Be a Bride Again...

One of my best friends is getting married in the spring, and she asked me to be a bridesmaid!!  I was so flattered and excited!!  The best part is that I get to help with the planning!!  As soon as she told me she was getting married, and told me the type of ceremony and reception she wanted, I started pinning like crazy!!  I have so many pins on my Pinterest board, you would think I was the one getting married!!  (Hmm, maybe hubby and I can get our vows renewed on our 10th anniversary....).

Here's what I picked for my wedding my friend's wedding.  Hee hee - sue me for having fun with it!!!

I love planning parties!!  She did ask me to design the invites - I'm SOOO excited!!

A Mild ... Ahem ... Obsession

I have a confession to make. 

I am obsessed with magazines and catalogs.  They don't even have to be fancy magazines (although I do love a glossy cover).  I only step foot into a Pottery Barn for the eye candy, and to walk over to the catalog stand to grab whatever 1,2,3 or 5 new issues that are out that I haven't seen.  I feel like I'm stealing - like I should be paying for those catalogs (it's not like I ever order out of them)...

And now, my guilty obsession is being fed by online magazines (e-zines).  In particularly, House of Fifty.  If you haven't seen it - you need to.  It's chock full of decorating and fabulousness - written by some familiar faces - our fellow bloggers!  The Fall Edition was just released - and it's even better than the last. Now there is one more reason for me to be online - sneaking a peak at this when I am supposed to be cleaning!  LOL.  Don't tell hubby!!