Fern & Flora Wednesday: For the Bride and Beyond

I've been in a nice crafting groove lately. Bullet (my imaginary crafting pony who I reference when I need to "saddle up and get to work") and I have been spending some quality time together (that, and I've been catching up on The Bachelorette via Hulu whilst I craft. SUCH a guilty pleasure. I can't believe I'm even telling you now) and I'm getting lots done actually. It also helps that Ike (a.k.a. the mister) has helped me set some crafting goals and is holding me to them. 

So I've been adding some bridal pieces to the mix as well as pieces for every day like the gray rosettes on the top left. What's not to love about gray rosettes? Wear 'em day in and day out, year round, here and there... 

And have I mentioned I love a nice custom order? Friends getting married? Need something snazzy to finish out your ensemble? Email me (see email addy on side bar) or contact me through my Etsy shop. I'd love to help a sister out! 

Tasty Tuesday: Butter Blossoms

Why I'm blogging about butter cookies when my to-do list is a mile long today is well... actually no surprise. 

I can't help it. I found this shop while doing what I do best and with utter faithfulness (browsing Etsy shops) last night and wanted to share the lovely photos and yummy sounding flavors with you. 

It was this image of the zesty pink grapefruit ginger cookie that pulled me in first... 

How pretty are these for a summer garden party?

They even have father's day offerings that come in manly packaging. 

Check out all the tasty treats from Butter Blossoms right here. 

The Search Continues...

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Hello friends. Been busy 'round these parts. My other job (that usually doesn't provide many hours) kept me busy last week, thus preventing me from updating you on the house situation. Really, there's not much to say except that our offer wasn't accepted on that cute two story with the wood floors and fire place... Wah wah. We found out via email Thursday night. I felt sort of disappointed about it, but then again, I wasn't letting myself think too much about it so as not to have my house hopes completely dashed. The mister didn't seem too distraught. I think his exact words were "well ok." 

And so we keep looking! We went out Saturday for another round and didn't find much. On the bright side, the longer we stay in our current place, the longer I don't have to go through closets and cupboards and begin to pack up all of our crap! I love the idea of having a really real home of our own, where we can paint and knock down walls and make permanent changes and do all that sort of stuff without having to ask permission, but the thought of physically moving makes me sort of ill. I suppose the longer I have to prepare myself for it, the better.... 

So that's my news. What's yours? 

I like this: Foxglove

Ever since I happened across these glorious Foxglove plants at Albertson's grocery store (of all places -who knew Albertson's was carrying high quality affordable perennials?!), I've been thinking about gardening and how much fun it will be to have a back yard where I can create some perennial beds. My mom and I used to work together to beautify my parents' flower beds back home but it's been a while - too long actually, since I've done any planting of my own and if the house we're hoping to purchase, becomes a reality, you'll know where to find me...

Anyway, Foxglove has been a favorite cottage garden flower of mine ever since I got into English gardens, back when I was about 15 thanks to movies like Emma (the one with Gwyneth Paltrow, where Mrs. Bates has a lovely garden outside her humble cottage), magazines like Victoria (Remember that one? I think it's back in publication now actually... ) and my late, great Uncle Steve. 

Here's some foxglove inspiration for you: 

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Do you have a favorite garden flower at the moment? 

Still Waiting...

No word on the house situation as of yet. Tomorrow it will be one week since we put in our offer. Come on bank people! I'd like to get the party started or just move on... 

In the mean time, I'm trying not to think too much about it. Limit the scheming. Limit the dreaming. Don't want to be too sad when it doesn't pan out. I have however, been thinking about jazzing up a home in general and have to turned to, what else, but old Domino (sniff) magazines. There's so much inspiration to be found.. 

If and when we get into a house of our own, you better believe I'll be paging my way through all the old splendid issues from Dominos of yesteryear for inspiration. Stay tuned!  

Food Glorious (Summertime) Food

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So the days are getting hotter around here (and pretty much every where else in the northern hemisphere, I suspect) but that's okay because it means we can grill out lots and lots and eat on the patio under our big umbrella, which I love. I'm just really stoked for summer time eats people! The berries! The melons! The tomatoes! The corn on the cob! Bring it on...

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Happy noshing this weekend friends! 

Etsy Love: No Place Like Home

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I've got houses and homes and place to live on the brain. I've mentioned here and there that we've been on the hunt for a home to buy for a while now. Well... we found one that met all the criteria in terms of location, potential cuteness, adequate space, neighborhood, back yard, (and it has a fireplace!). It also happens to be close to my favorite grocery store and a thrift store (which has become almost a  necessity and not just a desire - what can I say?). So, we put in an offer on Tuesday! Yep. That's right. However, we're not the only ones who liked this place, so we're competing with a few other potential buyers. I'm not getting my hopes up. I'm planning on it not working out. Not trying to be a Negative Nancy - just a realist.  But if it does, well that would really be nice! I will keep you posted friends....

In the mean time, look at all this cute house-y stuff:

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