Anthropologie Inspired Valentines

I L<3VE Valentines. Last year I had so much fun looking at all the mustache Valentines. So we did it too. Funny thing is... it's just as popular this year.I had to scan this in so the quality is not great. It has been on the fridge for a year. I crack up every time I look @ it! :) 

~Mustache Valentine 2011 ~

This year I was inspired by my birthday card from Anthropologie. I tried so many different color papers, but I think the preppy colors look the best. They remind me of the 80's & won popular vote of my teen daughter and niece. The dark paper is behind it just to scan - without it was so washed away.

So with the silhouette I cut my pieces and Voile'.The little pink/whale piece slides to the side to reveal the heart.

Anthro Inspired Valentine 2012

Do You like the wording? Isn't it just so much fun! ?


XOXO ~ Beni

tardy not Absent

I'm still here. i'm currently typing one handed & holding baby in the other. So the husband is skiing/snowboarding with the guys and I'm HERE. Home with all the kids. 3 to be exact. It feels like 100. I have multiple posts in my head. Projects & Valentines half done. I have 16 chairs in my dining room. My arms have babies in them almost 24 hours. i need to STOP and remember, some long to have their arms full of children. Some women stay up at night, not to nurse babies, but cry out because they don't have any.  Daniel, my husband, will be home very soon. I'm counting the hours. Projects will get done. My house will fall back in order. I will continue to pray for several of my friends who want children & for a very dear friend (who is very special in my heart) and currently pregnant with their first. Trust in the Lord with ALL of your heart and be anxious for nothing.

Love is in the air

Valentines Day coming soon!

 Oh I've had the good & bad (before my husband) years. Sometimes it can be a little lonely for some of you. I totally understand. Stay encouraged... it's just a storm and it too will pass!  This month I encourage you to be good to one another and share God's love with strangers. I have challenged myself to do at least 14 random acts of kindness this month, to complete strangers. A girlfrind of mine, Jaime over at the Dorsey family blog , has challenged herself to do volunteer work  monthly for the whole year. What have you challenged yourself to?

My short post for today. The kids & I just got back from picking up 4 chairs from an auction for $18. I won't tell ya how far we drove. You'd say I'm crazy. But $18. Thats awesome!!! I'm excited & exhausted. I have so many projects, but I'll post pics when they're done. Today is fabulous!!! 63 degrees, sunny, & blue skies. I'll take it! I love it!

Christmas Clearance

I absolutely love after Christmas clearance. I love clearance even more when it's down to the bare bones & 90% off. I found two loves for less than $2 each at World Market. The burlap with rhinestones stocking is perfect for our #2, Lauren. I hated to hang the stocking for the pictures and then to tuck it away for a year. Lauren is ready for Christmas again. She asks me or her dad to"put the tree back up." It really is so sweet!

A little washed out. I'm still learning how to use my camera.

I love when I can literally buy myself something with the change in my pocket. The seahorse is perfect for me, but needed a makeover first! My sister, Lisa, was with me. Great minds think alike! She had to get one too. I'll feature her fabulous home in a future post. A little peek of Lisa's home is the bulletin board the seahorse (After) is hanging on.

BEFORE

& AFTER

Peace! Love! & Joy!
Beni

A Quick Fix

A few short months ago I picked up this cute little bird towel hook at the Hob Lob. I do love it, however I really dislike that the towel falls off.

I had a brillant idea. I"ll sew on a loop of ribbon. So I got out the sewing machine and picked a ribbon. I'm out of funky ribbon, so I kept it simple. Next time its 50% off @ Hob Lob I'll pick some up. One towel done. A million few to go.

 

Make a little loop and stitch closed.

I turned the loop inside out. Folded the towel in half. Pinned the loop to the towel & did a straight stitch. Voile'!



 Some more bathroom pictures since we're here anyway. =) There is still work to be done. Like picking out some light fixtures.The flooring is recycled roof slate. I have a love/hate relationship with it.