Yellow Cottage Boutique

Since I am busy gestating another non-girl child, could somebody else please take advantage of the insanity that is Pom Pom at the Yellow Cottage Boutique?  Another spot where I wish everything came in my size.

little art by little artists

Ok, so actually I have to share one thing amidst my non-posting.  I think this is a brilliant and space-effective way to share/keep/remember kids art.  I have a child who can churn out 30 pictures in an hour, so that's important to me!

hiatus

So sorry folks
there has not been much in the way of spare moments around these parts.
and if there had been, I would have happily spent them like this:

image via flickr

Between growing another small person, and keeping the two existing small persons alive.... and packing for a move across the country.... and supporting my husband through crazy-intense board exams and graduation requirements..... there's just not much left.

Don'tcha worry, this too shall pass.  in the meantime, my tumblr page is still getting the occasional tear-sheet-esque upload.  It's about all I can offer for visual stimulation.

favorite sellers

I love etsy's "save favorite seller" feature, because once you start saving sellers as favorites, etsy creates an rss feed of all items listed by your favorite sellers, and you can save it on the feed-reader of your choice. Here's what popped up in my bloglines lately (I appear to be on a neutrals kick):

crochet collar at EmmaDear

milkglass tree plates at JWhite2


Milkglass compotes (I have that bottom one and love it!) at JWhite2

Pride and Prejudice ornaments by Brookish

Milkglass bowl by JWhite2

Stunning candlesticks by JWhite2

Vintage Typewriter - JWhite2

Pride and Prejudice mug by Bookish


Floral Trim by EmmaDear

So, I guess the moral of the story is that if you are me, sellers like JWhite2 could easily take all my money, if I had any. Hopefully I can use that inspiration on the rare occasions when I get to go thrifting instead.

Perpetual Learning

Dandee pointed me toward BYU's FREE independent study courses.



On my list:

Helping Children love your Family History
Building a Functional Family
Developing Self Reliant People
Planning and Preparing your Garden
Citizen's Guide to American Politics
Organ Performance
Student Finance
Self Discipline (!!!!)
Temples Past and Present
Purposes of General Conference
The Writings of John: epistles and revelations


Oh, and LOTS more. I'd better be realistic and tackle one at a time. I expect I need to start with self-discipline!

Parasols

I am crushing on this baby jumper. It's even on sale. Too bad boutique sales do not resemble the price point on the Target clearance rack.......

Sewing for boys

This is something I've never managed to catch the vision of. Something about the way boys wear their clothes just makes me not want to expend my effort. To a boy, clothing is a tool and to a girl, clothing is adornment. This is a gross generalization, but usually accurate. Luckily, there are people who manage to sew for boys, in case I ever decide to dig my heels in. Check out this celebrate the boy series on MADE.

Little Travelers

I've become a bit enamored of the Little Traveler's series. Their available dvd's have jumped to the top of my netflix queue, and I may or may not have spent a morning pouring over their kids blog and mom blog. (Especially loving the 52 meals from 52 countries challenge)


I just can't decide if traveling with kids sounds like a dream or a nightmare.

Flowering Branches

Is Winter dragging on a little too long in your corner? It is in mine. My latest coping mechanism is forcing flowering branches, via this tutorial from my friend Jennie at Straight from the Garden. It is saving the day!

Unique Vintage

I'm maybe kind of FREAKING OUT over the vintage-inspired bathing suits over at Unique Vintage. Such as:

this


this

this


and this

Mercury

This tablescape has me totally re-thinking mercury glass. I used to have it pigeonholed for Christmas only. The possibilities!


Image from the ever-impressive JL Floral Designs

Gussy

I'm gushing over new etsy shop Gussy's gorgeous reclaimed chairs.
Someday, when I have a place to put one, I want one.

Lark


Doiliez

Why so Blue

Pink Yearling