SPRING FEVER!

 I have a terrible case of SPRING FEVER! I think the only

cure is a trip to one of my favorite places in this world...

The Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens

in San Marino, CA

 

 The wisteria in the Japanese Garden will be blooming soon.

 The roses in the Rose Garden should just be leafing out.

The scents are amazing. The sights, breathtaking!

 Stroll through the Children's Garden. So many wonderful

things to touch, smell and explore through the eyes

of a child.

And the Cactus Garden should still be in Winter bloom.

I'm going to take a few hours to just wonder, relax and take a 

step back from my crazy, busy schedule. If you ever get

the chance, go visit. You won't be sorry.

Get Craftin'

Bee Mine?

Creative and personal - felt fortune cookies

Easy and sweet

Leave a lasting impression

While searching the web I came across some inspiration crafts

to do with your children. Easy, fast and fun. They are sure

to add a little extra LOVE to your day.

Happy Valentines Day! xxoo

Just Say It!

 It's almost time... candy hearts, chocolate boxes, Hallmark

cards and flowers. Sometimes I wish EVERYDAY was

Valentine's Day!  I think we often forget to stop, take that

moment to say "you are loved'. 

So this is a gentle reminder to myself, and all those, who like me

get carried away with the constant craziness we call LIFE.

JUST SAY IT! 

However you can, simple or elaborate. Let those around

you know how much you care for them.  We all need

to be reminded. 

Happy Hearts Day!

 

Color Inspiration

COLOR plays a huge role in who I am.

Not only in the garden, but in my children's products,

I design around color and texture. 

I thought I'd share with you some gorgeous images

of spring to get your heart skipping a beat. 

A Colorful New Year!

Already half way through the first month of 2013! Wow!

I wanted to share a few of my BRIGHTER, BOLDER

OWLS for the NEW YEAR! 

I hope your year if off to a colorful and exciting start.

Counting My Christmas Blessings

 The holidays can be a hard time for some.  Remembering

those loved ones who are no longer with us. Missing friends

or family we don't get to spend the holidays with.

Speaking for myself, the struggle between appreciating all that

I have, and wanting more for my children often creates

  a little hole in my heart. This year has brought many struggles.

   

 But at the end of the day

I have so many blessings to count.  Life has so many challenges,

but the rewards are abundant.

  

I hope that this Holiday Season brings much love, joy and laughter

to your life. I hope the fun of spending a little time with a friend, or

reading a book to your child, or decorating a ginger bread house,

 reminds you that EACH DAY IS SPECIAL.  

Enjoy the season and remember to count

your Christmas blessings!

*All these beautiful pieces can be found on Etsy. 

Click on the image to learn more.

Last Few Cuties...

Trying to squeeze sewing into my very BUSY, HECTIC, AND 

OFTEN CRAZY schedule has been a bit tough. 

Obviously I've been MIA from my blog since the end of October. 

THESE ARE SOME GIRLS FROM THE LAST MONTH!

It's nearly December now, Christmas is just around the corner.

Today as the clouds cover the sky, I'm taking the opportunity to

work on the last three custom dolls of this holiday season.

I'm going to take a deep breath and count my blessings. 

I hope you can do the same. 

Happy Friday!

-Di