February is the month of Love....

Yep, it is...the month of Valentines Day and of course, my birthday!  My daughter, Brandi, used to celebrate my birthday week.  It was so much fun!  She would surprise me with a card, a Diet Coke, a bouquet of flowers, etc. for the entire week leading up to my birthday.  I kinda miss that special feeling that she gave me.  But this year, hubs took the reins and presented me with my early present:

Yes, siree, a brand spankin' new Jeep.  I have not had a new car in over 18 years so it has been a real treat.  A heated steering wheel!  OMG, beyond my wildest dreams.  I love, love, love, it!

In January, I did the Simply Vintage Winter Market.  I have done their markets before but none so close after the holidays.  But let me tell you, it rocked!  My sis helped me and that was a true lifesaver.  The weather was horrid, but my old 97 minivan did its job.  My favorite and most cherished pieces were a trash find, my son got them out of the dumpster.  The frames were in excellent condition but the upholstery was worn and stained.

   

So this is how they turned out!  My first attempt at upholstery work.  I loved how they turned out.  And they sold 15 minutes after the show opened!

I also had several child's school chairs.  I only got around to finishing one of them, but it found a happy owner.  (Note the Chalk Couture on the seat!)

A little peek at my booth:

And of course, I brought along some farmhouse inspired Chalk Couture signs:

And speaking of Chalk Couture, they just released their new Spring/Summer collection!  OMG, it is fabulous! My first order arrives tomorrow.  If you haven't seen it yet, check it out here.

I hope to put a video on my facebook page next week with some of the new exciting items.  Have a great week ahead, my friends.  Now.....go create!

Chalkin" Away and Proud Mom and Grandma

Its been a busy couple of weeks, as always.  My daughter Heidi received her second Master's Degree with honors.  This is quite an accomplishment for a normal college student, but she has two girls and a stepson, works full time, and keeps up a 4.0 gpa.  We spent the day with her family and I think I busted a couple of buttons.

This was on the 12th and we had a three hour drive each way, but I wouldn't have missed it!  Greatest Mother's Day present ever!

The following Thursday night, I went to my granddaughter, Skylar's awards banquet.  She was awarded a highest honors sash, Art Department award in Drawing, and 200 Club award for over 200 hours of community service.  Her graduation was Saturday, the 19th.  I was so proud of her!  In addition to these awards, she also had Writing Club cords and National Honor Society cords. 

In addition, I have been trying to get some chalking done:

This is so much fun! I will be putting some of these on my facebook page soon.  It took me a while to figure out the shop on facebook, but I finally did!  There are only a few things listed, but never fear, I will get on it.  In the mean time, check out my etsy shops:  3 Peas in a Pod or Raggedy Peddler. 

Gardening is taking up a bit of time lately, but I so love putting my hands in the dirt!  I'm all planted and every morning I run out like a little kid to see if anything new has sprouted.  I'm off now to work on a special order and to veg a bit.  Hope your week is going great!