Wish List Wednesday - Back to School

First Row Left to Right:
Oilcloth Lunch Bag $14 - www.RickRackQueen.etsy.com
Chalkboard $40 - www.sherrytruitt.etsy.com
Woody Box/Case $16 - www.Twogirlslovecandy.etsy.com
Schoolhouse Notebook $9 - www.smeurer8.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Apple Jacket $12 - www.jacquelineknits.etsy.com
Backpack $29.99 - www.designsbykeri4u.etsy.com
Read to Me Mommy Bookplates $7 - www.TayloredArts.etsy.com
Fabric Covered Bookmark $5.50 - www.ButtonBoutique.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Flash Card Pack $5 - www.spacedogstudios.etsy.com
Monkey Dry Erase Board $12.95 - www.mixitandstixit.etsy.com
School Tools Pencil / Gadget Case $12.50 - www.cipolla.etsy.com
Upcycled Edgar Journal $20 - www.kasaa.etsy.com

Yippee...both kids are now in school!

I am so excited to say that both of my kids are now in school!



My daughter is in the second grade.



My son is in kindergarten.



I have long been waiting for the day when I could have the day ALL to myself! Now the question is, what do I do with myself? Well let's see here...there is always endless projects, not to mention all of the daily chores that need done. I plan to redo both of the kids rooms as well as mine, new paint, bedding, curtains, art and closet organizers. Oh goodness...I don't know where to start! After I get all of the rooms upstairs done, it will be time to tackle the basement. That will be a BIG project, as we have had LOTS of rain lately and on Friday it flooded the guest room! It was really a surreal moment when you walk downstairs and find what looks like a bath tub faucet turned on pouring from the window into the room. It took two shop vacs and the carpet shampooer to get the water under control. We ended up just going ahead and ripping out the carpet in the guest room that night, but we still need to scrap the pad up. I had planned to rip up all of the carpet in the basement eventually and just paint the floors and throw down some rugs, it will just have to happen a little sooner than I had planned. Well...I'd better go get to work now. Oh yeah...I do still have one helper at home, Indy.

What a wonderful friend...

I just have to tell you about one of my best etsy friends, Melissa Jackson (www.mjalteredart.etsy.com). After we got home from Disney World, I went to check the mail and discovered a wonderful little present from Melissa. She sent me the nicest handmade card along with some stunning earrings...what a treat!





I am actually wearing the earrings today along with my favorite shirt that I purchased from another great etsy shop Pretty Raccoon Clothing (www.PrettyRaccoon.etsy.com).



Don't you think that the earrings and shirt belong together?

Wednesday Wish List - Random Goodies!

First Row Left to Right:
Drawer Pull $10 - www.revampboutique.etsy.com
Parakeet $15 - www.sarap.etsy.com
Children’s Newsboy hat $28 - www.bustle.etsy.com
Zephyr and Luna Cards $10 - www.susanestellekwas.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Wingtips 5X7 Print $14.50 - www.studiolyon.etsy.com
Retro Green Granny Bag $23 - www.takae.etsy.com
Doll Head $5 - www.GatheredFragments.etsy.com
Twelve Tiny Scotty Dogs $2 - www.geelizzietwo.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Greeting Card $2.75 - www.OhSmile.etsy.com
Cash Register Keys $5 - www.kimkdep.etsy.com
Chandelier Print Tank Top $31 - www.PrettyRaccoon.etsy.com
Gadget Case $19.50 - www.lulaballou.etsy.com

We're Back!

Oh goodness...we had such a great time in Disney World! We got to meet Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Daisy, Snow White, Dopey, Goofy, Pluto, Mary Poppins and Cinderella! When we got there on the first day we went straight to the Magic Kingdom and got busy riding rides and meeting with many of the characters! We stayed until the park closed at 2 a.m.!



I was amazed at how much walking we did, and the kids were such troopers, they walked every step with us (no strollers needed)! All of the adults (Me, Clint, my mom Beth and step dad Monty) all got blisters on our feet, but we pushed on each day! I hope to share more stories and pictures of our trip in the coming days...so stay tuned!

Off to See Mickey!

The family and I are off to see Mickey Mouse! I will not be doing a "Wish List Wednesday" as I will not be back until August 10th. When I get back I hope to share some photos of my vacation with you all! Later, Lani :)

Wednesday Wish List - We All Scream for Ice Cream!

I don't know about you...but I am in need of some ice cream! This summer has been extremely hot with many 100+ degree days! So...enjoy some ice cream and cool off!


First Row Left to Right:
Strawberry & Lime Soapsicles $8.75 - www.Karenssoaps.etsy.com
Scream for me Ice Cream $40 - www.KillTaupe.etsy.com
Superman - Ice Cream Sprinkles Resin Necklace $20 - www.stoopidgerl.etsy.com
Pinwheel Ice Ream Cone Note Set $15 - www.InkspotWorkshop.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
Strawberry Vanilla Ice Cream Studs $11 - www.TheTinyFig.etsy.com
Ice Cream Bar Blue linocut $10 - www.articcobalt.etsy.com
Ice Cream Cone Wristlet/Purse Pattern $4 - www.candypopcreations.etsy.com
Double Dip Ice Cream Onesie $15 - www.rockabyeretro.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Ice Cream Coin Purse $18 - www.PickaPetal.etsy.com
Hot Fudge Sundae Drizzle $27 - www.loveandasandwich.etsy.com
Mint Chip Ice Cream Barrettes $14 - www.SweetStella.etsy.com
Vanilla Ice Cream Phone Charm $4.50 - www.sweetsurprises.etsy.com

Now...didn't that cool you off? :)

Shop at Envi...buy my stuff :)

I have been meaning to share a wonderful shop that I am now a part of called Envi! My wonderful friend Cindy Perry was for a long time telling me of this wonderful little shop. It is located in Colorado Springs (Old Colorado City) and she drives by it as she goes to her little cabin in Manitou Springs. So one weekend early in June she took me to check it out! It is truly a fun, funky little shop. After browsing around for awhile and getting enough courage to talk to the shop owner, I asked if I could show him some of the goodies that I make. He readily agreed, so I ran to get the box of items that I had brought along! He took a peek at all of the goodies and was very excited with what I had brought, so he called his wife (she does all of the buying for the store) to come down and have a look as well. When she got there she liked the goodies to! I was expecting to have them just consign some of my items, but instead they just bought many items at my wholesale prices. I am so glad that they are going to do wholesale orders, that way I won't have to worry about tracking the inventory each month. They even placed an order that very day for more goodies. I am so excited to be a part of this shop...so if you are ever in Colorado Springs please stop in to Envi and have a peek.


You can visit their website and view more photos, and get more information about this wonderful shop ~ http://www.envi.biz

Wednesday Wish List - Vintage Ephemera

First Row Left to Right:

Ephemera Sampler $18 - www.Sushipotparts.etsy.com
6 Old Prescriptions $2 - www.cheapoldcrap.etsy.com
British Bus Tickets $3.25 - www.ImagineArt7.etsy.com
100 - 1 inch Paper Rounds $4 - www.LilypadLounge.etsy.com

Second Row Left to Right:
1946 Jimmy Wins a Prize $4.99 - www.VinegarAndPopVintage.etsy.com
Vintage Game Ephemera $4 - www.blacksheep.etsy.com
1953 First Aid Textbook $12.50 - www.StoriesDivinations.etsy.com
Antique Lotto Game $45 - www.AuntieMsAttic.etsy.com

Third Row Left to Right:
Bezique / Pinochle Game Scorers $7 - www.Anyasattic.etsy.com
60's Flash Card $15 - www.whiteelephantvintage.etsy.com
Vintage Price Signs $3.50 - www.pinkgrapefruitstyle.etsy.com
Vintage Coloring Book $6 - www.candyconnection22.etsy.com

I'm in Love with...Sweetnellie!

On the front page of etsy this morning was the CuTeSt little pup named Martin. I love him...he is so cute! You can find him for sale, along with many other adorable creations, at www.Sweetnellie.etsy.com. Below is the what the profile of this shop says...

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Sweetnellie makes every snoot with her own hands. Snoots have been taught to mind their manners and so make excellent companions.

You can also visit me at www.sweetnellie.net

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Here is Martin -



Here is Hugh -



Here is Gimlet -



I am thinking of saving up my money and getting some of these wonderful pets for Christmas presents! What do you think of them...aren't they the CuTeSt?