Outside and Inside . . .

Outside . . .

Tree buds that weren't there a couple of days ago.

Nests being renovated.

Lavender that smells oh-so-yummy.

Still some daylight after 5:00.

 Inside . . .

Blue and brown speckled eggs.

Vintage millinery.

Handmade Easter cards.

The windows are open again today after having to close them and turn the heat back on yesterday.  As much as I love the winter and all that comes with it (yes, even the cold and snow!!),  once I get a taste of those warmer days with the fresh air coming thru the house and better light for photo taking, I turn a corner and no longer long to be snowed in with the fireplace going.  Living in New York, this is not a very good thing.  For the last few years, March has been coming in like a lamb and going out like a lion more often than not.  In other words, we're not putting away the snow boots and firewood just yet.  In my studio though, I'm definitely thinking SPRING!!  I've been busy making some Easter cards and listing some other "springy" things in my Etsy shop.  It feels so good to be creating again!!  : )

Hoping you're having a beautiful day!!


~ Wendy

Buried Treasure . . .

My plan for today was to head to the nearest Old Navy and spend the $30.00 rewards cash or whatever it is that Old Navy calls the certificate they give you for spending money in their store.  Megan has been on a "dresses and tights" kick lately and all of her dresses are either princess dresses for when she plays dress-up or sleeveless summer dresses or are too small for her.  Upon further investigation, you had to spend $75.00 in order to use the $30.00 and it isn't valid until Thursday.  Oh well.  There went that road trip!!

So here I am, instead, going thru all of this deliciousness that I've dug up since I've been trying to organize my office in the new house.  I'll post photos when it's done but, to be honest, it might be a while.  There is just so much to do and so much to sort thru. 

And I'm taking my time.  I've been taking a lot of photos to share on Instagram.  It's my new addiction!!  Oh my goodness!!  I know I'm a late bloomer with this but better late than never!!!  If I don't watch myself I truly could spend hours on it.  If you'd like to follow me there, I'm crickleberry_cottage. (This is different from when I first posted this.  I figured out that I could change my Instagram name without losing any followers or photos.  : )

If you're on Instagram, please let me know what your account name is.  I'd love to visit/follow!!!

We're expecting rain a few days this week with above average temperatures.  I feel like I should be starting the Easter decorating instead of the Valentine's Day decorating!!  : )


Happy Monday ~ Wendy