Such Beautiful Talent

I come from a family that is very artistically talented.  All through my life I have been exposed to all kinds of creativity.  This past week My sweet aunt Lona lost her life while out on her road bike due to a distracted driver.  Over the past week I have been reflecting on her life, the time I got to spend with her and the influence she had in shaping who I am today.  As a child I always looked forward to time with her.  She would swim with me in the snake river and take me exploring along the banks to find the pink moss.  I could spend hours in her room looking at all her fun creations.  As I grew older I would bring my children to her home to swim in the river, go exploring and peek in her studio at her creations.  It was said at her funeral yesterday that she would make you feel like you were her favorite.  She truly loved everyone and life with all she had.  My heart is so full of sorrow for her sweet husband and though's who were especially close to her.  I am so grateful for my knowledge of the gospel of Jesus Christ, that I know we will live again after this life. My Father in Heaven has filled my soul with comfort and peace at this time. When I am out enjoying the beauty of this earth or creating something I will think of my sweet Aunt Lona and how she lived life to the fullest. 

Check out her blog to see more of her amazing work.

It's tonight, are you coming?

Yippee, tonight is the first night of the Hive.  It is always my favorite.  I go and hang out at the Hive all night.  Melissa's house looks awesome.  So many cute things to find.  I have Mothers day gifts in mind and a few Birthday gifts too.  I hope you can make it.  Here is the last of my sneak peeks.  I LOVE knobs and hooks of all kinds.  I just collect them when I find one I like.  I decided it was time to find a use for them all.  Ta da, knobs on boards to hand whatever your heart desires.

What is more perfect for spring than a wreath wrapped in darling trims and fabrics!  JUmp on over to Melissa's blog for a sneak peak inside the Hive.

Don't forget tonight 6:30-9:00 

Friday 10:00-4:00

and

Saturday 10:00-1:00

Another sneak peek

More things to make your home lovely.  I am really loving this color combo right now.  It just looks like spring.

Did you see the post on Melissa's blog about Tasha.  She is one of the vendors that will be at the Hive.  She is bringing super cute chalk boards.  I have got the perfect thing to go along with those darling chalkboards...... darling jars filled with chalk.  Hooray for chalk!  See you at the Hive.  I will be back tomorrow with one more sneak peek.

Check out what is new in the NEST...

I am alway wanting to spruce up my home around spring time.  Pillows are such a fun way to do that.  I will be taking these with me to the Hive.  I only gave you a sneak peek of what will be there.  You will have to come and see all the other fun pillows.  {ONLY 2 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE HIVE, you can still enter for the $25 over at Melissa's blog.}

And The Winner Is....

da, da, da, da... Mandy

Thank you so much to each of you who helped spread the word about the Hive.  

Time to BUZZ about the Hive

If my kids do extra jobs around the house or are really brave at the doctor and I reward them with a little treat.  I don't like to call it bribing, I like to think of it more as positive re-enforcement.  So I would like to give you a little treat to spread the word about the Hive.  Unfortunately I only have one jar full of super yummy Cadbury eggs. {Easter is right around the corner} 

So hear is the deal, you can face book, e-mail or blog about this event

The Hive 

Thurs. March 8th- 6:30-9:00 p.m.

 Fri. March 9th- 10:00- 4:00 p.m.

Sat. March 10th- 10:00- 1:00 p.m

Leave me a comment telling me how you buzzed about the Hive.  Do this by Saturday night at 12:00 p.m. I will draw for the winner and announce it on Sunday. Don't worry if you live out of state, I will happy ship this sweet jar your way.

P.S. Head over to hollyhocks and honeybees blog to enter for a chance to win $25 big ones to use at the Hive