Gosh, I've been gone a while, haven't I? Thanks for all of the sweet birthday wishes in my last post.
I hope all of you mothers had a beautiful Mother's Day. I picked these Lily of the Valley from my garden to wish you a happy day, and then never got around to blogging on Sunday. So, here are some belated wishes. If only you could smell these...
These vintage "Mother" charms are store stock I've had since last October. Never listed them....kinda missed the boat for Mother's Day, didn't I? And the wrinkled pink silk ribbon is from Heather's shop. She hand dyes them and sells out as soon as they're listed. Because they're THAT beautiful!
So, anyway, I got so much accomplished in these past few weeks. It feels good. And lots of family fun was thrown in the mix as well. We spent a Day Out with Thomas:
And someone was so excited he could hardly stand it!
We also visited family in New Jersey {where I neglected to take any photos, 'cause I was too busy gabbing and eating...and eating...and eating.}
We went on some bike rides together. Sam is loving his seat. The whole time we were riding he was yelling, "Go! Go!" It was so funny.
And I found a little time to make myself a new necklace from old bits.
George hung up my birthday presents in the foyer and hallway. It was nice to get rid of the octagonal brass ones that came with the house. I can't believe I lived with them for 5 years!
And tomorrow I leave for Jenn's event! Very excited to spend time with all of these girls and craft and shop and chat. It's going to be a true retreat for me. I made some goody bags for everyone and I'll post tomorrow or Friday and show you.
It's nice to be back. I missed you guys!
Great to see you again Andrea!
Oh my gosh you grow lily of the valley?!!! It must be a climate thing, I never see it here, and it is SO expensive to buy at the florist, but I absolutely adore it! I could almost smell it from the screen :) Mum tells me stories of picking it wild in fields in Slovenia as a kid, you reminded me of that :0)
Love the family shot of you guys, you are such an adorable family! I've never seen a bike seat like that before, only ever saw the ones where they sit behind the "driver". That's cool!!!
Gorgeous necklace and light fittings :)
Looking forward to seeing you again via webcam at Jenn's event, I can't wait!!! Wish I was there with you all xoxo
Posted by: Natasha Burns | May 13, 2009 at 12:01 PM
we missed you too...
have fun!
Posted by: kasey | May 13, 2009 at 12:35 PM
I just love Lily of the Valley. Stop by and see some of the flowers from the garden I have listed in a post. Have you on my BLog List of Favorites so I can come back often.
Posted by: Rita Kent | May 13, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Hi Andrea,
I can't believe Jenn's event is already here. It will be wonderful to see you & the other girls. :)
Your birthday gift is wonderful... I love it.
See you soon,
Joanna
Posted by: Joanna {sweet finds} | May 13, 2009 at 01:03 PM
I love your bike! Did you do a post on it a long time ago?From an online company? I'd love to find a similar one. Love your blog!!
Posted by: Lisa | May 13, 2009 at 01:14 PM
I love your new chandelier, and the baby bike seat!
Posted by: Berlin | May 13, 2009 at 04:16 PM
So glad you are back! Love the chandelier, do you mind I ask, where you found it?-It is beautiful!
Posted by: Angie | May 13, 2009 at 05:15 PM
Glad you are back!!
Looks like you and your family are having loads of fun!
Have a fun time at the event.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | May 13, 2009 at 05:57 PM
Looks like you had a great rest:) Thanks for the pics of the flowers so beautiful!! Can't wait to see what you are up to at Jenn's event. Looks like it is going to be fabulous!!!!
Posted by: Andrea Villarreal | May 13, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Have so much fun!
Posted by: pamela | May 13, 2009 at 07:23 PM
Nice to have you back pretty lady....I love your lily of the valleys... brings back memories of my old home in Hasbrock Heights New Jersey... Enjoy your retreat!!! xoxoxo laura
Posted by: laura dellaporta | May 13, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Your chandelier is beautiful! And so is the necklace. You sure have beautiful bits laying around.
Posted by: Karen B | May 13, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Welcome back! Love the pictures of lily of the valley, family and chandelier. I can imagine the great old pieces that are now that fun necklace!
Have fun en le jardine!
~Marilee
Posted by: Rose Brier Studio | May 13, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Love all the photos - Mario looks like he is about to burst with excitement in that Thomas photo!
Have fun in GA and call me as soon as you get back to tell me all about it. Oh, and eat a cupcake (or two) at Cheryl's for me - and give her a hug for me!
Posted by: hope | paper relics | May 13, 2009 at 08:51 PM
LOVE the light!! SOOOO pretty! Happy Belated Birthday and glad you are back!!
Posted by: Jenny Sellars | May 13, 2009 at 09:22 PM
Oh so glad you're back to blogging...missed you! Sounds like that "nap" was a lot of fun:) Love the necklace, love the chandelier!
Posted by: Leah C | May 13, 2009 at 09:34 PM
Ooooooh! Your chandelier is beautiful!
Posted by: Debi | May 13, 2009 at 11:25 PM
Welcome back, Andrea! The necklace you made is SO beautiful - I just love it. Have fun at the big art retreat.
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | May 14, 2009 at 07:12 AM
Lily's of the valley were in my mom's bridal bouquet so I always think of her when I see them. I love that sweet delicate flower. I hereby declare that this is the year where I will make sure that I get some for my garden (have been planning for years and never got around to it).
Thanks for the pictures!
Posted by: Marianne | May 14, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Hi there Andrea!!!
Long time for me, so glad you are all well, the kids are getting big!!! Glad to hear from you here in Blogland. Happy birthday!!! Trying to get back into blogging myself!!!
Have a wonderful week!!!
Chiara
Posted by: www.flaviasoapsandmore.typepad.com | May 14, 2009 at 01:48 PM
I love lily of the valley. Your family is so sweet. Hope all is well. xo
Posted by: deb | May 14, 2009 at 08:32 PM
My mom always has lily of the valley at her house - I miss the smell so much! Yours are beautiful. They're one of my favorite flowers - right up there with hydrangeas and giant pink peonies!
Posted by: Erica H. | May 16, 2009 at 09:04 PM
When I came across your blog and saw those flowers (lilies of the valley), I was shocked to find out they were real. They are so perfect looking I thought they were faux flowers. WOW! is all I've got to say. You can grow some pretty amazing flowers in your dirt that's for sure. You could never grow something like that here in Arizona. I just can't believe how beautiful they are. I so envy you being able to grow those types of flowers. That makes me miss living in a climate where you can grow that type of stuff.
Posted by: Shannon Sawyer | May 18, 2009 at 03:02 AM
Hi Andrea, We LOVE your blog, we have put you as one of our FAV!! Thanks for the info on the canvas bags, we have been looking for some great bags for our show, "The Mad Hatter Vintage Flea Market" October 2nd and 3rd in Spokane, Wa. I think these canvas bags will be perfect!! I LOVE how you embellished yours, very beautiful.. Gladys and Celia/ Junebugfurnitureanddesign.blogspot.com
Posted by: Gladys Hanning | May 19, 2009 at 05:56 PM
What a gorgeous necklace you have made!
Posted by: CK | May 21, 2009 at 12:58 PM