Rooftop garden ...

Today I started to plant my rooftop garden! I live in a 2 story townhouse with a mini backyard that doesn't get a whole lot of sunshine. Last year my garden was so pathetic, I couldn't get anything to grow, until (lightbulb), I put all of my pots on the roof. They get a little sun in the morning and afternoon, it's perfect! I must admit, it's a pain in the behind to climb the ladder each and every time I need to water, but, at the same time it's kind of fun ... plus, I get to say I have a rooftop garden! :)

I'll share photos when everything starts to sprout, but, in the meantime, here is some lovely eye candy for you ...

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I'm just gonna do it ...

I have decided that working full time does not work well with my want and need to make things! It is very hard ... and I mean VERY hard to muster up enough energy at the end of my work day to do anything more than put on my PJ's and get ready for bed (I'm pathetic, I know). Ultimately, I have no choice but to work ... so, it's inevitable ... I must figure out a way to balance work, life, and my creativity.

Renee's post Just Do It was just what I needed! It is so easy to talk about what we want to do (it's that whole easier said than done thing), but actually doing it is another story. Renee my love, you have inspired me to try that much harder each day to do accomplish something crafty.

A cute camera bag ...

As I mentioned here I purchased a brand new camera that I crazily take everywhere with me. You never know when there may be a picture perfect moment that you have to capture, right? Anyway - I desperately need a camera bag to protect this precious cargo and also to have all the accoutrement at my fingertips (the flash, extra lens', etc.) ... but jeez ... the camera bag's out there are SO boring! I have been searching the web for days trying to find the perfect camera bag. Thank the Lord - today I stumbled across gypsyrosehandbags ... her designs are absolutely ADORABLE!!

Here are a few you can choose from ...

It doesn't get cuter than these! Can you guess which bag I purchased? I'll give you a hint, one of my favorite colors is orange ... :)

Thank you Judy of gypsyrosehandbags I CANNOT wait to receive my bag!

Oh so inspired ...

I visited THE cutest little store in Claremont over the weekend and was so inspired! This store is filled with a plethora of household cuteness that has a handmade, vintage - e vibe! I am in love!

Of course this little visit got my wheels spinning and I added three new projects to my to do list. One of which I could NOT wait to start on! :) I am working on it now and can't wait to share. It consists of paint, a picture frame, fabric, thread, a needle, and BUTTONS (my favorite)!

I'll share pictures soon ...

My growing to - do list ...

I have a list of to - do's that is growing by the day ...


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How does one accomplish it all? I am open to suggestions, so please, do share ...

I hope you are having a wonderful and productive day!

Oh happy day ...

This was waiting for me when I got home from work this afternoon ...





Isn't it pretty?!?! I am in love with Happy Tape!!!

I am officially ready to get started on Elsie and Rachel's art journal class. :)



I plan to spend my weekend doing the following:

1. Laundry and house cleaning.
2. Finish one, maybe two page's in my art journal.
3. Visit 1 thrift store and 1 estate sale.
4. Give the pug a bath.
5. Work on mother's day projects (THIS IS A MUST - it will be here before we know it!).

What are your plans for the weekend?

It's like Christmas around here ...

I am the proud new owner of this bad boy ...


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Oh my goodness - I can't even express my excitement! I am wearing it as a necklace ... :)

Will I ever be on time ...?

I am beginning to realize that I will NEVER become a morning person. They always say "when there is a will - there is a way", but let me tell you, I have the will and there is just NO way!! When you aren't a morning person, you MUST have a reliable alarm clock! I have two and it still doesn't do the trick! I slept straight through both alarms this morning ... how does that happen?

I'd never sleep through these ...



Perhaps this cute clock will inspire me to rise and shine in the morning ...


(I have a weakness for Owls - so cute!!)

My goal for the rest of this week - wake up when the alarm goes off and ...



What is your goal for this week?

A Little Hello ...

As I am sure you have gathered, I am rather sporadic with my posts (usually only on the weekends). So, here I am with a MINI mid - week post ...



Just poppin' in to say hello! Have a good week!

Granny Squares ...

I have been desperate to make a granny square blanket using these colors ...



There is just something about these colors that make me smile! :)

Yesterday ... I mastered the Granny Square! F-I-N-A-L-L-Y! I have been working at this for weeks. I was beginning to think I would never get it, but alas, persistence has paid off (just don't look to close) ...







2 down, way to many to go - this project may take years! :)

Happy Easter!

If only I could have found a pair of these ears for my pug! Holy cow, this must be the cutest thing I have ever seen!

My boyfriend and I were going to decorate easter eggs on Friday night, except, I couldn't quite nail down how to hard boil the darn things, so annoying! After three crates of eggs, and two trips to the market, I have finally mastered it (I think). So today, we will color eggs before the family festivities begin.

I found these wonderful sources of inspiration -









So pretty! I hope our eggs turn out like some of these! Wish us luck ...

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Liberty of London ...

Holy cow! I am IN love with Liberty of London!!!



Oh my goodness! I have never wanted more, to own each and every item (I think it may be a good thing that most of the line was sold out)!! Not to worry though - I still purchased quite a few things:

I bought this quilt ...

As we were walking through the store, we were stopped by numerous people who wanted to know where I found the quilt and if there were any left (sorry folks, I got the last one!).

Two of these storage bins ...

I have absolutely NO real use for these, but don't you worry, I am gonna find one!

This adorable Wallet ...

It was between this wallet and the Kiss Lock Wallet in Poppy Pink (you can find it here). I am still debating on this ... I may need to exchange, or better yet, get both!

and ... I AM ON THE HUNT FOR ONE OF THESE ...


Oh my, what I would give to have one! In doing some research, it seems as though there were only 500 of these beauties made which means there is pretty much NO chance that I will ever get my hands on one. A girl can dream though ... right? Just because my odds are slim to none doesn't mean I will stop looking!

All that to say, I spent WAY to much money at Target this weekend!

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A weekend all to myself ...

This is the first weekend in as long as I can remember that I don't have any plans! Not a single birthday party or baby shower! It's not that I don't enjoy going to the birthday parties and the baby showers, it's just, we all need a break every once in a while. After a long work week it's nice to know you have the weekend to yourself!

You need an occasional day to sleep in, a day that you can stay in your pj's ALL day ...

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Or an entire day spent lost in your studio!

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I intend to spend all day lost in MY studio! What do you intend to do ...?

Vintage Loves ...

One day I will have one of these! Isn't she beautiful ...?







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I can't wait to share my flea market finds (pictures to come soon)! In the meantime, here is a vintage inspired recipe box made by yours truly!









Until next time ...

Melissa
XoXo

Meet Lucey ...

I couldn't resist!



Don't you just want to squeeze her?

My new gadget ...

After dinner a few nights ago, I insisted we make a pit stop at the bookstore. My new found love is to sit in the craft section looking / reading book after book, it gets the creativity flowing! I guess where we were and why we were there doesn't really matter, but, I thought I would share ...

In any event, while I perused the craft section, the boyfriend did some looking of his own and stumbled upon this gadget...



It's a run away alarm clock!

When this little guy goes off in the morning, he jumps off the nightstand and drives around the room!! Ha!

One of my goals this year was to be come a morning person, what better way to start ...

We finished the "prototype" ...

Well, we finished the wrap skirt "prototype"! The prototype is made out of muslin and not at all wearable ... but at least we got the sizing down and are ready to rock and roll with the real thing! Now, the real task at hand is picking the perfect linen to make the wearable version out of! Any suggestions ...?

They're having a baby ...

Tonight I did a little shopping for tomorrow's baby shower, one of my oldest friends is having a baby, a little boy! Oh how I can't wait to meet the little man! I will be spending the next several hours working away in the factory to finish all of the projects I started for tomorrows festivities. Wish me luck!!

I leave you with these adorable baby finds ...


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These must be the cutest clothes hangers I have ever seen!


This nursery is magical!


I am a sucker for cute cupcakes!!


These cookies are way to cute to eat!


This Teddy Bear Hat (from this etsy shop) is adorable!


I am sure the little man would look so handsome in this onesie!