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That is why the house is clean.  I really liked to clean before we had children….REALLY liked to clean.  It is now weird when I think back on it.  I would stay up until 2am on the weekend cleaning out everything. It gave me such pleasure and a sense of accomplishment to have everything organized.  […]

I love girl's day. LOVE girl's day!!! Me with the birthday girl. My good friend Julie. A few weekends ago my friend Julie and I surprised our sweet friend Jade with tea at Tres Jolie and shopping in historical old town Littleton.  We had so much fun and the food at Tres Jolie was delicious […]

We have so many beautiful books that tell the story of Easter.  Before we read any of our other books we spend a week or so reading The Lamb by John R. Cross.  We read one chapter each morning.  We have read this story for the past three years and it tells the story of WHY Jesus […]

When people think of Colorado they usually assume that we get tons of snow.  This is reallly not the case unless you live up in the mountains.  We can get three feet of snow and the next day it will be melted.  We have had very little snow this winter and the children had been […]

I was wanting to do something special for the children for Easter.  We have been so excited for spring and we have been wanting to plant something…anything to be exact. I was thinking about how easy wheatgrass is to grow and thought it would be fun to do live Easter baskets for Easter morning.  I […]

Everyone usually has someone that inspires them creatively…whether it is decorating, cooking, crafting….creating in general.   Maybe you have someone that you look up to for their wisdom or advice.   Many women love Oprah.  I mean LOVE Oprah.  I am not one of those girls.  No thanks.  I don't watch her show and if she has […]

Sometimes I can not resist sharing my newest loves.    Photography from Kari Herer Photography Apparel from Larimeloom   Pillows from Petit Coterie I have purchased other pillows from them and they are fabulous!  Vintage finds from Grace Art and Antiques   Ruffles from Sub Rosa Fashion   Vintage hats from Bonnies Knitting   Amazing […]

  I have just added over 20 new items in my shop! Go and grab your flip flops because spring is right around the corner. I hope you have fun looking through all the new fabric items.  If you see something you would like in another size please email me.  I would love to work with […]

This room was a must.  I love to entertain and wanted the extra space to accommodate guests.  We have two more windsor chairs off to the side to be able to seat eight.  It would be amazing to have more room but I am so happy with what we have.  What I really love about […]

Where do you keep your inspiration? I have binders with magazine pages. I have wooden bowls full of vintage books. I have a cabinet full of lovely ironstone. I have a glass jar of vintage wooden stamps. We can really put the things we love around us everywhere. I am always inspired when I see […]

Photography by One Step Beyond Vintage cocktail dress by A La Garconniere Beanie at Kaylim Paintings by Naomi Layne Felted brooches by Vaivanat Camera straps by Emfalconbridge               ********************* The winner of The Busy Scrapper and the supply of papers and embellishments go to   Thank you for your sweet comment on my blog. I […]

My favorite summer time activity with my girlfriends is to hit the local flea markets on Saturday morning.  With coffee in hand and cash in my pocket I am on a mission to find vintage treasures.  It gets a little bit harder to satisfy that need in the winter months here in Colorado.  My saving grace is The […]

I am so excited to have a giveaway of my friend Courtney Walsh's book The Busy Scrapper.  The book was just released! This is Courtney's second book. Her first book, Scrapbooking Your Faith, had beautiful layouts and amazing inspiration.   Courtney's new book is perfect for all of us that want to preserve our family's […]

Ok.  I know there is not a Dednesday day of the week.  I couldn't help it.  No other day starts with a "D".  I wanted to give you a little peek into our bedroom.  Don't worry….no funny stuff.   I love this desk.  I have always wanted a desk in our bedroom.  My husband didn't […]

 Sometimes getting ready is the best part.  Bubble bath, sparkles all over and getting your hair done.  She is growing up so fast.  She picked her own dress.  It had to twirl.  She is wearing dangly earrings for the first time and felt so special.  She looks forward to this dance all year.  This is […]

…the WINNERS!  You guys are awesome! It was so fun to celebrate my one year anniversary with all of you.  I wish I could give everyone a little something.      The first place winner of a $100 gift certificate to my shop and a $100 gift certificate to Anthropologie is well, i tried to […]

I am so thrilled to have been asked to be interviewed by Vana of Le Papier Studio.  I am her featured artist today and I hope you have a chance to stop by and read the interview.  When you are done take a peek at her Etsy site.  Vana does amazing work and I have loved everything I have […]

A year ago today I was putting my first items on my site.  I was so nervous and sick to my stomach.  I am not a timid person or usually afraid to put myself out there….but this felt different.  I didn't know what the response would be to my items.  The things I had designed […]

In celebration of my one year anniversary on Etsy and starting A Bushel and a Peck I am offering FREE SHIPPING this whole week.  Look for an anniversary post coming and a HUGE giveaway!

When we were building our home almost six years ago I was really excited about three things.  1. The laundry room was on the upstairs with the bedrooms.  Obviously I didn't want to exercise. 2. We would have a fireplace in our bedroom. Which I wish I could tell you we use all the time for our […]

I love furniture.  No, I REALLY love furniture.  I try not to bring my husband with me when I am looking for furniture because he always points out the obvious…where is it going to go!  That has never concerned me.  I WILL find a place.   It usually results in him moving the furniture, rearranging the […]

  Thank you to all of you that have emailed me wondering when I was going to add my new items to my site.  I know I am a few weeks later than I promised, but here you go.  Here are some of my new items that have just been added to the shop.  I […]

  Sometimes you just need a little time with the girls.   Add shopping and dinner in the mix and it doesn't get much better.   Doesn't time go by too fast when you are with good friends? A TRUE friend….one that will try to steal your favorite chair for you!   I am waiting […]

Ok.  I have been “tagged” many  times lately on Facebook to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits or goals about myself.  I have decided I will do it here instead and don’t worry…I like all of you too much to tag 25 of you innocent people.  1.        When I was little I […]