Date With A Mummy

Mummies may not be the first thing that comes to mind on Valentine's Day. Nevertheless, that's whom I had a date with today. With my three males in tow, we went to the museum to learn about coffins, linen wraps and the surgical removal of internal organs (There are two other types of removal but I'll spare you the disgusting details. Needless to say, my son was fascinated.) Other highlights included trying on these amazing helmets that looked like Egyptian gods and having our picture taken in front of a phony backdrop of the pyramids as well as having our names typed out in hieroglyphics. You can see mine at the top. Afterward we stopped to see my favorite piece-a gorgeous glass sculpture by Dale Chihuly. All in all, a wonderful day.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Awesome Tulips

We go to Whole Foods Market quite a lot. Our first stop when we step inside is the fresh cut flowers. Right now they have an amazing display of tulips. As we were ooohing and aaahing over the paper wrapped bundles of snowy white tulips, my son found one that had a single pink tulip in the middle. "That one is awesome!" he told me. So we picked it up and brought it home to grace our dining room table. They really do look awesome.

P.S. I can't wait for spring.

Boy With His Hedgehog

My husband gave me this painting several years ago for Christmas. It's still one of my favorites. It's called Boy With His Hedgehog and it's by the very talented Stacey Bear.

A Flocking Success!

For months I have dreamed of making flocked cards. I've always loved the idea of flocking to give something a wonderful, velvety texture. It also has sentimental value for me. When my two boys were just babies, my wonderful grandmother would send them flocked cards for Christmas, Easter, birthdays and what-have-you. They loved to hold the soft cards in their chubby little hands and carry them around. Now, I've finally succeeded in creating my own and I'm so happy with the way that they turned out!

Coraline

My husband and I went to see Coraline last weekend. I was afraid it would be too spooky for the kids and it was. However, it was amazing. I loved it. There were quite a few changes from the book (which is much, much better) but the movie really had its own charm. I highly recommend it. I also recommend the website which is where I made these wonderful pictures. The mouse one is so cute I think I might just print it up and frame it.

Shoe Score!

I am in love with this shoe-the color, the ruffles, the strap, the bow. It's called the Selena Ruffled Mary Jane flat from Target. I found it on clearance for $4.98. $4.98!! That breaks down to $2.49 per shoe! I got the same pair in black. Two pairs for less than ten dollars! Hooray for Target!

A Delightful Afternoon

Last friday I enjoyed a delightful afternoon. My littlest son, who is four, stays home with me so we are like two peas in a pod. We both love to be out and about. We love to snuggle and we love to indulge. And really, it's so much more fun with a partner in crime. After lunch he suggested we have some ice cream. So we sat side by side at the table and I served us both some Jeni's. If you have not had Jeni's ice cream then you really, really must try it. He had lemon yogurt and I had dark cocoa peppermint gelato along with a cup of coffee. It was heaven. Afterwards we headed outside to play in what was left of the snow. There was just enough to make our tiny snowman, complete with a sprig of old dill for hair. Does it get any better?

And A Storque Article too!

I was so happy to be included in an Etsy Storque article today! You can check it out here. I'm all the way at the bottom.

Front Page News!

This little card of mine made it to the Etsy Front Page! Hooray!