Just another random Monday...

 

It's supposed to storm today...

from the looks of the sky this morning, I'd say it probably will-

 

I feel like Elvis today in my "blue-suede-shoes"...

(thank you Target!)

 

I get to play in these today!!!- and I'm SO excited!!

(it's been a long time!)

 

We have a birthday in the house this week!

Oh, how I love birthday weeks!!

 

and I'm making this for dinner tonight!-

super easy! super yummy!

Happy {random} Monday!

love & blessings!

Jill

happy "little things"...

 

a little rainbow of glitter on my desk...

 

a little painting created by Princess #1...

 a little surprise gift from a precious friend...

(that I just looooove!)

 

a little line-up of Spring polish...

(our favorites! by Essie, from left to right)

Sand Tropez, Turquoise + Caicos, Ballet Slippers, Coral Reef, Nice is Nice

 

a little spot of favorites in the bookshelf...

 

a little face that just melts your heart!...

 

Princess #2's dream-come-true-

"Winston"!

 he joined our family this past weekend

and has us all a bit smitten!

 What's on your happy "little things" list right now?

Oh, please do share!

love & blessings!

Jill

Playin' dress-up! {Shabby Apple dress give-away!}

 

how about a delightful navy blue cotton poplin dress?,

contrasted with lovely golden metallic buttons-

nodding gently toward the military inspired style trend,

but with soft feminine details- like ruffles and a bow (both my favorites!)?

A perfect new spring dress!

just for YOU!

Glenda!!!!

Shabby Apple 

(a wonderful online vintage inspired dress boutique!)

has so graciously offered one lucky

"A pocket full of posies" reader

an opportunity to win this beautiful "Cortez" dress!!

simply leave a comment on this post!

winner will be chosen randomly this Friday March 25th

and will be posted on this post after 12:00 p.m. c.s.t. Friday- 

 

Shabby Apple has also generously offered

"A pocket full of posies" readers

a 10% discount on all purchases!!

simply use the code:

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and also if you would like to receive special promotions

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Congratulations Glenda!!!- 

Your name was drawn!,

please email your contact info.!

*give-away closed*

Happy Monday! (and happy "playin' dress-up"!)

love and blessings!

Jill

It just hit me!!!

 

"we're not in the 'city' anymore!"

 

and I just absolutely LOVE that!

 

apparently my feet knew all-along I probably would!

Happy Wednesday!

I must return to the boxes! *sigh* {wish you were here!}

much love & many blessings!

Jill

A lovely little step...

TOMS shoes!

One of my absolute favorites!- not just for their incredible comfort...

but mostly for their incredible mission!

"One for One"

With every pair you purchase,

TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.

makes buying a new pair of shoes even more special...

( I LOVE these wedges- being a bit vertically challenged-

but I'm also dreaming of these too! )

what a wonderful (fun!) way to help make a precious child's

life a little more lovely...

indeed, a lovely little step in the right direction!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s.I'm linking to my sweet friend Heather's "life made lovely" Monday!

Just stepped out...

we packed-up our "perfect happy little summer shoes" last week,

and headed out for a little summer holiday...

we're enjoying lots of special celebrations and sweet times

with our family and friends!

I just popped-in to share *again*(by an overwhelming amount of requests!)

the tutorial for the "perfect happy little shoes for summer" ...

1. begin with a plain pair of flip-flops

2. cut a butterfly shape from your choice of fabric

(I chose two for extra stability)

3. stitch the two fabrics together using embroidery floss

4. cut a slightly larger butterfly shape from another fabric

 and loosely stitch a gather in the center

5. cut a fourth piece of fabric in a strip and stitch down the center and ruffle,

then stitch all pieces together down the center

6. cut a long narrow strip of fabric and tie around the butterfly body,

knotting at the top, trim ends to form "antennas"

7. sew a vintage bead or stone for the butterfly head

8. simply attach the butterflies to the flip-flops using hot glue

(and I added a few stitches using an upholstery needle too)

and now try on your new perfect happy little summer shoes!

and enjoy!

Have a wonderful week!!

Many Blessings!

Jill

won't you please join me?

I'm sharing the perfect happy little shoes for summer:

"Flutter Flip-Flops"!

at my sweet friend Heather's blog today!

and I do believe there might even be a

"summer sun" butterfly pin looking for a new home!

hope to see y'all at Heather's blog, Blessed Little Nest!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

Jill

These shoes...

have been cordially invited

to join me in celebrating the "everyday"!

but first they must be "dressed" for the occasion...

and now we're off...

these shoes and I, to soak-up and celebrate all this "everyday" shall bring!

Happy day to you!

Many Blessings!

* the shoes are from Target

*the fabric from Anna Maria Horner

"Thoroughly Modern Mommy"

a little "modern mommy" necklace that I created and wanted to share...

I just LOVE mine and thought they might make

a delightful Mother's Day gift!

I chose a large covered button as the base for the silhouette...

I covered mine in a natural linen,

I then copied the children's silhouettes (reducing the size to fit the button),

cut the silhouette and apply to the button top using Mod Podge

 (use several coats for a nice strong finish),

I then removed the button loop on the back of the button using pliers

and glued a jewelry bail to the top,

I added vintage lace and seam binding bows to the tops of the bails,

and strung them on a long antique brass chain - adding a few other beads and more vintage lace.

the Prince...

Princess #1...

and Princess #2!

and now they are with me wherever I go!

and at the end of the day in my favorite tray they lay...

my "thoroughly modern mommy" necklace!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Butterfly Kisses!

Definitely one of my favorite things!...

on my pearls to church...


on my jacket around town...

on my purse for a date with handsome hubby...

on a little pillow for a touch of spring...

on Princess #1's lampshade just to make her smile!

Oh goodness!

just about everywhere!

I'm so delighted to share just a small bit

of the Spring Collection with you! found here!

made with lots and lots of love!

Butterfly kisses to you!

Many Blessings!

Just what the Dr. ordered!

After a looong few weeks spent caring for very sick little ones...

(which just breaks my heart when all the cuddles and

mommy kisses in the world can't make it all better!)

a nice dose of crafty "medicine" was in order for this momma!

torn strips of fabric- ready and waiting to become shabby chic

little necklaces- using the basics from one of my favorite tutorials...

one down!

four more "doses" to go!


ahhh... feeling better already!
(and the little ones are on the mend too!)


Have a wonderful weekend!
Many Blessings!