Rain Barrels

I know I've been MIA lately.  Hi everyone, I miss you too!  It's been busy around here.

Here's what I'm working on today: DIY Rain Barrel

I'll be back tomorrow to write a proper post!

Stephanie

Josephine is now 2 1/2 years old.  I love this age, and I wish we could stay here forever. 

Josephine is learning about "real life" and "pretend".  She doesn't understand why the people on TV cannot see and her her, when she can so clearly see and hear them.  Tonight we had dinner at a restaurant.  There was a man sitting at a table beside ours who caught Josephine's attention.  She watched him eat for a while, then she whispered to me, "There's a person over there.  Can he see me?"  I told her that he can, and she could even say hi to him if she would like.  They struck up a conversation, and she was satisfied.  In her innocence, she wondered if people in her life were like the ones on TV, just there for us to watch and enjoy. 

Later, at the shoe store, she intently watched the cashier ring up her purchase.  She asked many questions.  What are you doing?  Why do you need to take that tag off?  What is that sound from the cash register?  The cashier was so sweet, and patiently answered all of her questions.  Josephine turned to Daddy and said, "This is all very interesting to me!". 

I don't have any cute pictures of my Jo to share with you today (forgot the camera), so I'll give you a peek at what's new in the shop: 

 

Tomorrow, we are finishing up preparing the chicken coop, and hopefully we will have little feathered friends very soon!  I'll keep you updated. :)

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I had the honor of testing a new pattern for Baca Creations.  This is the sweetest little summer smock, and I can't wait to put it on Josephine.

Jo is having a rough day.  It's difficult, being a 2 year old.  So she has taken to her bed, and I will try this adorable top on her once she wakes up.  You know what they say, Let sleeping toddlers lie!!!

something a little different

now in the shop

 

Fresh from the soap pot:  lemon lavender

smells like Springtime!

fresh and clean

 

I've been working on spring cleaning my cottage.  Love this time of year.  Springtime, for me, symbolizes new beginnings.  Even more than January 1.  The earth is once again turning green, and it's almost planting time. 

 

I'm also full of ideas and inspiration.  So many, in fact, that I have started a "to do" list for my creative endeavors.  Hubby just laughs, because the list is way too much for one person to accomplish in 3 lifetimes.  That's okay with me.  Future projects excite me.

 

The days are a tad longer and a bit warmer, and we've been spending more time outside.  Jo loves her play house, and on my creative list are curtains and rugs to make it truly homey and cozy. 

 

This afternoon, I need to finish a few orders and start a few projects.  I think I'll work on the porch.