* Ode to a Hammock *

Oh hammock....how I love you! As I am cradled in your tightly woven fibers.....everything changes. I feel at ease, rested, part of Nature, solitude, in awe of all things so much larger than me, quietness....even if just for quick moments. I steal away to you hammock as often as I can while we have this beautiful weather! Until we meet again hammock.........until we meet again.

* Mr. Frog *

I was finally able to capture some pictures of Mr. Frog....1 of the 3 frogs we have in our small fountain pond this year...he is a big one! We also have such amazing flowers and even with the harsh weather they are still holding on! We love to find the frogs everyday and watch as they enjoy life in the most relaxed way!

* Beautiful Bells *

I found these Lily of the Valley today....and picked some to bring cheer and loveliness inside! They are so simple and delicate....and smell so beautiful and fresh.....it's amazing! I had to take some pictures and enjoy them! Thank you God for such things.....that we can delight in you!

* Room Redo *

Whew....sorry my fellow bloggers....I have taken a time out from my blog due to our latest home improvement project! With exhaustion I am happy to report that the dining room and craft/office rooms have been stripped of wallpaper and painted!! Yay!! What a difficult project to accomplish with wallpaper but alas....we are finished and are enjoying our new rooms! It is amazing what fresh paint can do so I would like to welcome the colors of: Salt Glaze and Timothy Hay to our House! Beautiful and Earthy colors like sage green and the palest of blue are so wonderful and add such a fresh look! All I need is some sunshine to stream through the windows....so we can welcome Summer!!!

* Something about Daffodils *

There's just something about Daffodils! And we had to bring them into our Easter Brunch Celebration! Check out these adorable daffodil jelly bean cups a la Martha Stewart Living! Simply cut out a daffodil shape or use the pattern and attach a small sized cupcake liner to the middle! Add your yellow and orange jelly beans and what an adorable and sunny addition to your Spring place setting! Of course we simply had to add the real thing to our table as well....and I am hoping they will brighten our day....even if it may be raining! April showers bring May flowers!

* Kiddie Cones *

Happy Easter Everyone! Just preparing the Kiddie Cones that I made this year! The kids get so much for Easter and so to simplify I made these paper mache cones....just covered them with newspaper and a vintage look ball trim!! Super easy!! Then I stuffed them with cute and fun goodies....fluffy chicks, an egg straw, a pinwheel...a feltie chick or bunny and even a grow kit is at the bottom with a terra cotta pot!!! This way...when the cone is filled- thats it-a mini sized Easter Basket in a Cone! The kids are going to take their baskets on an egg hunt later and also will find the crepe paper carrots from an earlier post too!!! Happy Easter to all of you!

* Easter Bunny *

This picture is so funny! Ruby was not so sure about the Easter Bunny....her look says it all! What is up with that big rabbit? Is it touching me? I am kind of scared but I want candy! Hahahahaha! Priceless!