Remembering Ronnie...26 years without you

Remembering my big brother Ronnie. He left this earth on 4-26-1984 at the age of 20 due to an accident.
Ronnie is wearing the blue ski vest in the photo above. He is hanging out with his closest friends in this picture. We still miss him so much. He was always in a good mood and was a typical older brother...teasing, wrestling, and sometimes just down right meanness! He was also a protector. He had to be with 4 sisters and a little brother. We had some good times and I have memories to hang on to. They bring smiles to my heart.
Until we meet again,
<3 Julie <3

Sweet Treats & Tweets

Sugary Sweet Treats...the best thing- NO CALORIES
Extra large cupcakes...
yummy ice cream cones...
layered cake...
ice cream sundae...
and a special Sweet Tweet.

You can find these in my shop

Have a great weekend...Summer is nearing

(~~)
Julie

Tip Toe Through the Tulips & Don't Squash the Bunnies

I have an obsession with field stones. The rocks in my flower garden have been plucked right from the cornfields of Indiana. Thrifty landscaping for the yard. I prefer the blue, pink, and odd color stones. You never know what you will find-large, small, or odd-shaped rocks.


I believe this perennial to be of the phlox family. It only flowers for a short period.
Casting a pretty shadow over another one of my treasured rocks.
It's almost time--can you smell Spring in the air?

This pretty tulip awaits her new mulch bedding.
Aha...this poor fellow had mulch thrown on his head...OOPS! He didn't flinch. He was a brave soldier.

The next morning I found him nestled in his home with his sibling. I hope they are safe now. I have not seen them in a few days. I feel they have left the nest.
Be on the lookout for this canine! He has to be kept away from such sweet bunnies. He cannot help himself, he is a terrier. I prefer the 2 never meet!!!!

Later tonight..posting more sweet shop goodies.

Happy Sunday
(~~)
Julie

A little birdie told me..

A little birdie told me to say HI!

Waiting for my PINK tulips to bloom-almost there!
A bluebird friend has joined in anticipation of the first spring bloom.

A little peek at some sweetness in the studio.

Summer fun is on the way soon.

Pretty Please with a Cherry on Top!


Spring is in the air and Summer is not far behind.

Happy Weekend,
(~~)
Julie

Yummy

Quick post of 2 sweet things
It was such a gorgeous day in NW Indiana yesterday. Hubby and I went on a 3 hour motorcycle ride and stopped at an inside flea market place. Picked up this lamb cutie for $3.00. She survived the ride back home. Wrapped her in a sweatshirt and put her in cargo. She is still in the process of getting cleaned. 1961 Samson Corp.

Sneak Peak at a sweet sundae that will be in the shop along with a few other goodies by this weekend! It is not all the way finished. I still have finishing touches to be made..glitter & shine of course!

Have a gorgeous sunshiney Day,
(~~)
Julie

Roses on my Table

I'd rather have roses on my table than diamonds on my neck. ~ Emma Goldman
What a perfect statement for this table.

Made from black walnut wood that is quite old. Hubby planed it down and made this gorgeous rustic black walnut table for our kitchen. Can you feel the love?
Now on the look out for chairs. I think I will look at thrift stores and yard sales this summer. I think the eclectic look will do for this table. What do you think about 4 different chairs? Too much??? We will see. Previous kitchen chairs will be painted all black. The table top is going to get a new color of stain and also paint the table sides and legs black. Its new home will be in our basement. Not in a hurry for that project quite yet.

Aren't these the sweetest Easter Ornaments???

Surprise gift in the mail from Mary. I don't even want to take them out of their cute packaging.
Don't you just love surprises and Mary is so good at it!

Happy Spring
(~~)
Julie

I am not ahead...I am behind

Elizabeth at Creative Breathing had a garland along.
She posted a tutorial last summer on her blog. I started right away. I had 75% done.

The project came to a halt.

I vowed it would not be an unfinished project.

Although it looks like I'm ahead for next Christmas, I am so behind.

It took 10 months to finish this garland. It didn't take me that much time to make it.

It just took me that much time to commit to finish it.
Hooray for finished projects,
(~~)
Julie