Northern Lights Cape - COMPLETE!

One year later...I FINALLY finished the Northern Lights Cape!!  Yeah for me!   I'm praying that this fits Edie this winter.  If not, I will absolutely cry. :)   I almost gave up a few times but I'm so glad I continued.  The 100% alpaca wool by Knit Picks is so soft and beautiful, and is worth the expense in my opinion.  

This was my first steeking experience, and it wasn't as bad as I thought.   :)  I had the good fortune of going to Fancy Tiger's knitting help night and got 1:1 help.  Without that, I don't know if I would have figured out how to do everything because the instructions were a little difficult to follow. 

So alas, I can finally enjoy this beautiful piece while my daughter wears it for a few more days until warmer weather hits AND I will keep my fingers crossed that she doesn't outgrow it for this upcoming winter. 

Would I recommend this pattern?  Only if you're a patient person.

Hippity Hoppity Easter is on its Way!

Happy Easter!
I hosted a brunch for my friends yesterday and I'm sad because I didn't take any pictures of my table or the brunch dishes. :(  Oh well.   It was a BEAUTIFUL day out - couldn't have asked for better Easter weather.  Hope you enjoyed your day with friends and family!

Easter Brunch Menu
Asparagus Gruyere Tart (app)
Potato, Sausage and Spinach Casserole
Fruit Salad
Raspberry Streusel coffee cake (from a friend)
Bell Pepper Quiche (see recipe below)
Daisy Ann Cake
Mimosa's! (of course)

Easy Quiche Recipe
1 C combination of whatever ingredients you want. I chose: yellow onion, red bell pepper and green bell pepper. Coarsely chopped.
4 eggs
1/2 c - 1 c of milk
salt & pepper
1 c of shredded cheese (I chose mild cheddar)
1 9in pie crust (I used Pillsbury pie crust).

Bake in a 350 degree oven for ~40 minutes.

Needle felting project.  Cute little chicks.

Purchased this vase from Home Goods for $12!  Thought it was cute!

A bunny PDF file I found on Pinterest. Print and frame!
I can't find the link to share - sorry!  

My grandma painted a wooden egg for all the grand kids for many years.  Since we're all grown up now, she paints them for the great-grand kids. It's a beautiful tradition.

My new obsession.  The Easter bunny brought a Maileg mini bunny. I think I like it more than my daughter.

Kept the flowers simple.  Three different vases with pink tulips.  Set against a white table cloth and white dishes- it looked great!

Tissue Paper flower and bunnies cut out of paint samples from Home Depot.  I took all different shades of blue, cut out a bunny and glued on a pom pom for the tail. 

Bunny Burlap Banner.  Love.

The Perfect Chair

I found another gem in the alley again!  I drove past this toddler chair that was discarded by a neighbor, so I snatched it right up!  It was a little beat up but nothing that my father-in-law couldn't fix.  It was missing a rung and one leg was shorter than the other.  After a couple of hours with it, he had it in tip top shape!  

For the paint color, I was trying to match the Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Provence and came across Behr Gulf Winds Semi Gloss paint.  I love it!  I wasn't sure how Annie Sloan's paint would hold up to a toddler and didn't want to chance it since it's so expensive. I needed two coats with the Behr paint and it went on easily.

For the cushion, I purchased laminated cotton from Etsy. This is exactly what I was envisioning for material and I was so glad I found it.  I did make one mistake with my cushion though, I used laminate on both sides and should have only used it on the top.  It sticks to the chair and every time my daughter moves, it makes noise. I wasn't in the mood to start over, so I'll live with it!  I sewed two loops into the cushion which I used to thread the ribbon.  I'm not 100% sold on the ribbon but this was the best I could find at Jo-Ann fabrics.  I'll keep looking for the perfect ribbon.  In the meantime, this will do just fine. :)

I think this is a perfect chair for a sweet little girl!

Bunny Banner

I'm getting in the spring spirit and bunnies are on the top of my list!

Banners are my go-to decorating solution because they're quick to whip up, cheap to make and add a lot of decorating punch to a home!

I cut the banner pieces out of burlap and ironed on the bunnies using transfer paper. I glued white pom-poms to the tail and threaded the pieces together using twine.  Finishing touch was the little pink ribbons tied between each banner piece.  I thought it turned out pretty cute!

Needle Felted Chicks

My needle-felted chicks add a nice springtime touch to my house decor.  Create some of your own using Martha Stewart's instructions!

Valentine's Day DIY Outfit

Happy Valentine's Day!

Is there anything better than sparkly sequin barrettes?  :)  I cut a heart out of felt and then hand sewed red sequin onto the felt.  Final touch, I glued barrettes for the girls and pins for the boys. A heart pin is way better than candy! :) 

I made a little white skirt with an elastic band and once again cut big hearts out of felt and sewed them onto the skirt.  With her little red/white stockings and a heart barrette in her hair, her Valentine's day outfit was a success!

DIY Fabric Button Earrings - So Easy!

Another Pinterest success!

I came across fabric button earrings on Pinterest and invited my girlfriends over to start crafting! These were so easy to do and a lot of fun to make.  Directions here.  Have fun!!