Don't Forget...

...to spring forward tonight! Click on the images to view the source.

Ten on 10...er...11

Yeah, I haven't been looking at the calendar lately...so here we are a day late.

Ten on 10 Etsy edition
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Made by Me Mondays

The day before Charlie was born was my last day of work. Tim and I knew that when we started our family, we wanted, more than anything, for me to be able to stay home. My passion and desire is to be with Charlie as much as possible, to teach her, to learn from her, to love her and dote on her, to do everything I can for her.

To be able to do this, we've had to make a lot of sacrifices. Tim has to work two jobs, we've had to cut all extras out of our budget and live the leanest we've ever lived. Worth it? Absolutely.

So, when Christmas time rolled around, I was faced with the biggest challenge I've experienced in this lean time...no buying presents for people, something I love to do. Thankfully, there is a never ending amount of crafting to be done, so in our need for creative gift giving, I was able to make, among other things (jewelry, mounds of cookies, etc...):

Yarn Wreaths with Felt Flowers:

I found a tutorial on this a few weeks before Christmas and made one for my Grandma in traditional Christmas colors:

It took me awhile to decide if I liked it, but eventually I determined I did.

(Bonus shot, Grandma with her great grandkids on Christmas Eve)

Once I decided I liked it, I made another in less traditional colors for my sweet friend Laura. I was even more uncertain of this one, so much so that I didn't initially give it to her, giving her only the jewelry portion at first. Later I decided I was being stupid, "slyly" asked her if she was familiar with the yarn wreath fad, and eventually presented her with the wreath, assuring her that she didn't have to like it. She did though, and happily hung it up right then.

What do you think of yarn wreaths? Is this something you'd buy in an Etsy shop? What would you expect to pay, and what color combos would you like to see? Any input it welcome!

If money were no object...

...Charlie would have some incredible etsy stuff.

A clock is a nursery necessity in my book...that way you know what time in the middle of the night she's getting you up to eat, and when you drift off while you're feeding her, you'll know how long you were out for when you come to. So, the prettiest way to fulfill that need is with this beauty from long time favorite, Decoylab.
Clearly, I'm a sucker for Jellybeans (the candy as well as the shop). This sweet hugging tree print would fit seamlessly into Charlie's decor.

I've stalked Skunkboy Creatures forever. I love every single thing she's made,and this beautiful mural is no exception. Sadly, it's sold...she just had a baby of her own (yay!) and is on leave, so I had to wander through her amazing sold items to find what I wanted.

I might tweak the colors slightly, but this pillow by borislovednatasha would be so adorable on the rocker in Charlie's room.

To be honest, I'm not a fan of Uggs...unless they're for babies! Even better...crocheted for babies! Eep! Loving these ones by IndianSummerGardens.

Um, are you even kidding me, BacaCreations? This is hands down the cutest hat in the world. As in, I can't see Charlie NOT having this hat. That said, browse my shop! Maybe then I can justify the purchase ;). Kidding, kidding, totally kidding. (Kinda.)

And, runner up for cutest hat? This sweet owl by JustDandyCreations. I've had my eye on this guy since I found out I was pregnant.

I love pillows that are also stuffed animals (and I'm not talking about pillow pets...too cheesy looking). This fantastic Mr. Fox by sleepyking is so adorable and squeezable. Plus, I'm in love with the bunting in the background.

That's it for now (if I put everything I love from Etsy on here this would never end.) Off to play with my little girl, and maybe later take a nap and dream about hippos.

Vcying = Amazing

There's a new Etsy shop called vcying. It's full of beautiful whimsical artwork, that I'm in love with. So here are the pictures that I absolutely can't live with out. (There are more that I desperately want, but these are the ones I need).

Doesn't this look a bit like Tim and me?

Young Love Under the Cherry Tree

What a cheery lady sharing her tea with her pup.

Tea for Two

I love this. It has that 101 Dalmatians feel to it.

A Teapot Collection

I want to be these next two girls. So glamorous.

Pinks and Yellows

I love that she's almost ballerina like.

Frilly and Pink

I want them all. Which to get first...