Hello My fellow blogging gal pals. Hope you are all enjoying the last days of summer. This weekend my hubby has been out of town, so I’ve been "flying" solo with the kiddie poos. My dearest and closest friend Sonya (Grant’s godmother), and her two year old daughter Kate drove down from Atlanta for a playdate. I took tons of pictures but I just had to show off these two precious pictures. As you all know with children it sometimes take 50 tries to get the perfect shot. Well with three little ones this is the best shot I could get of the group. ๐
This next picture just melts my heart. My girlfriend and I laugh because our two children Grant and Kate have known it each other since they were babies, and we always dream that one day the two of them would be sweethearts and marry. My son is obviously starting very early. This truly is ONE of the several kisses he tried to give Miss Kate.
Now the good stuff………………….
I’ve been on a bit of a shopping spree lately. ๐ Where I use to spend my money on designer handbags, shoes, clothes, etc….Well, not anymore!!!! I just LOVE,LOVE,LOVE, collecting and buying the most sweetest and fabulous art creations. I just love filling my home with beautiful handmade treasures that always brings a warm smile to my face.
This first piece is created from the adorable and talented Miss Lori aka Faerie Window. As soon as I laid eyes on this PRECIOUS little faerie I just had to have her. Lori is the biggest sweetheart and Im soo fortunate to have made friends with her, and discover her DARLING creations.
Here it is in Vivi’s room. It’s hanging off of the glass door knob of her cabinet.
This next BEYOND adorable handmade creation is made with love from my dearest sweetest friend Cheryl of Rosey Posey Confections. This is a Doll fabric keepsake book. It was handmade using the most beautiful Rachel Ashwell fabric. Cheryl embroideredd Vivians name on the inside,and It sits on her bedside table. Where it looks just PERFECT!!!This will be something that Vivian has for the rest of her life and can put her small dolls, birthday cards, letters, and tiny treasured keepsakes safe inside. ๐
Thank you Cheryl for creating such a GORGEOUS book!!! Please be sure to check out her shop. She also makes childrens clothes that are TDF sweet!!!!
My last show & tell is this OVER THE TOP yummy & dreamy creation!!!! I discovered Liz and her FABULOUS paper artwork on Flickr. I emailed her inquiring about her work. She had to told me that she only created for Family and Friends. Well, I emailed her back and begged her to make me something. I just had to own a piece of her work. Well, I got my wish, and I am her FIRST paying customer! WHOO-HOO! I told her I wanted my favorite eye candy colors with bunnies, and a ballerina. When I received and opened my package it felt like Christmas and I was opening it as fast as I could. I couldn’t wait to see it. As soon as I opened it, my mouth hung wide open and my eyes were BIG as saucers!!!! This was a VISUAL DELIGHT!!!! It is TO DIE FOR SWEET!!!!
Here it is in Vivi’s room.
Liz has now decided to open up an Etsy shop and start creating and selling her work. I am sooo excited for her! Please keep your "peepers" wide open for her listings. I look forward to seeing more of her whimsical and beautiful creations!
Ok…. back to working on a custom shadowbox. I will hopefully post pictures of it early next week. ๐ Huggies to all!!! XOXO,Jenn
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you are right it does take lots of shots to get good pics of kids.lol. It is worth it in the end. cute photos. I love Lori,Cheryl and Liz’s work! How lucky are you?! ๐ hugs! Britt
you are right it does take lots of shots to get good pics of kids.lol. It is worth it in the end. cute photos. I love Lori,Cheryl and Liz’s work! How lucky are you?! ๐ hugs! Britt
OH the box from Liz is INCREDIBLE!!!! And I love Lori’s little pretty, too…I was admiring those in her shoppe! I am soooo glad you are pleased with Miss Vivi’s book and that it looks so sweet in her room. ๐ Yippeee!!! You’re a DOLL. ๐
hugs, cheryl
Jenn, firstly your children are just beautiful…truly adorable, and your son’s “girlfriend” is a cutie too!!! and Vivian’s room is a beautiful girlie delight!!! i am so thrilled that my little faerie go round is there…the keepsake book is gorgeous and ohhhh the bunny box took my breath away, how cute and sweet is THAT wonderful creation??? and i am totally with you on the buying of handmade…ALL of my etsy proceeds go RIGHT back into etsy purchases ๐ thanks for all of your sweet words about me, i feel the very same about you and your beyond sweet creations!!
So many pretty pictures, and your children are just beautiful!!
Love all the pretties you received; they are GORGEOUS! Liz’ work is amazing!
Please stop by my blog today, as I am having a tea party!
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Everything is so beautiful and perfectly arranged. Okay – if I ever have a daughter I’m flying you up to decorate her room!
Karla
HI, what an absolutely gorgeous little girls room, I want a room like that , for me!! Your purchases are divine, they look so wonderful, will be popping over to visit such lovely artists now. The photos of ‘your children’ are so sweet, what a proud Mummy you must be! Have a truly wonderful day, KN Linda Lilly Cottage.
I’m so happy to have found your blog!
Precious pics of the kids! Beautiful box! All the eye candy is great!! I’ll be back.
Stephanie
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Oh Jenn they are so precious!!! Love the attempted kiss shot!!!! So sweet…. Now something arrived at my door today!!!! The BEAUTIFUL bunny box!!!!!! OH MY GOSH it is so stunning! Leroy loves it! have to say, he was so excited about that cute shredded blue packing material too, he put it aside in a little box to play with. The bunny now lives in his room up near Lori’s Jack in the Box. I’ll definitely take pics of it. So happy with it beyond words!
I adore all the beautiful things you have been getting for Vivian’s room. Cheryl makes wonderful books and Lori’s Faerie Go Rounds are the best!!! I love that box you had made by Liz. What is her etsy shop???? xo Natasha
I know Lor and Cheryl and their work is FABULOUS. It looks perfect in sweet Vivian’s room. I am going to check out Liz, as her box is amazing!
I know Lor and Cheryl and their work is FABULOUS. It looks perfect in sweet Vivian’s room. I am going to check out Liz, as her box is amazing!
The kids are just adorable and I love the faerie, it’s too precious. I love the fabric book and I have that same material, I bought a blanket just like that from TJ Maxx and now I am thinking about doing a book too.
I love your blog, thanks for sharing.
๐ Bren
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Jennifer, your new purchases are darling. They look precious in Vivian’s room.
I saw an album like that on her blog! So cute. Vivian will cherish it forever!
Hi Jenn,
Those kids are just too cute!! What little sweeties they are…and that kiss!!
All of your new goodies are beautiful too. Love the fabric album!
Kathy ๐