Can you guess which movie my little one chose to see yesterday? Thuch a cute movie, very thweet, and a must watch for the little oneths. The Lorax was lots of fun...I admit to having a nap in the middle...not uncommon for me, so don't take offense :) A girl has to have a little snooze whenever she can.
Did you know I love red? Yep, my most favorite color...splashed here and there throughout my house. A red berry wreath on my front door...didn't know I would love red on red so much, but I sure can't stop smiling when I see it. My old, weathered bench in my bedroom with my red wire basket sitting on top, holding a lap quilt I made for my little one when she was a babe. I made her birth-mother a larger, matching one...very tender, so we keep the bitty quilt close to our hearts.
And, my new Oats jar! I found it yesterday and was so excited. My mother and father-in-law are always giving us thoughtful things to help us with our preparedness and food storage. This year for Christmas they gave me a Marga Hand Mill and 50 pound bag of Oat Groats. All I have to say is that I use this little contraption all of the time to grind fresh oatmeal. It tastes so much better freshly milled. I love the oats most in oatmeal chocolate chip cookies...delish. Anyway, back to the jar...I have stored most of my groats in a sealed bucket for future use, but wanted to have a good amount on hand, ready to grind when needed, so I was happy as can be when I found this beautiful jar yesterday...it's huge and lovely and RED!
My chandelier over my kitchen table...with stripe-y shades and red berries. My husband picked this out for me...I will love it forever.
And, lastly...have you tried Dove's Coconut Cream Milk Chocolate Eggs? Mmmm...you deserve them you know...they are a heavenly treat!
And, before I go, I have a card to share with you created using a digital image found at Iralamija's etsy shop.
I also used another die cut chipboard piece using the Button Card and Heart Prints dies from Papertrey Ink. This one is painted with pink acrylic paint and then stamped with the Bitty Background Blocks stamp.
I used Papertrey Ink's Friendship Jar Spring Fillers as well, Copic markers, Vanilla Bean scrunched seam binding from My Craft Spot, and WRMK paper.
Enjoy your day!
Melis
LOVE your beautiful red door and wreath! So pretty! Love all of your decor and your card. TFS!
Posted by: Becky Elliott | March 24, 2012 at 06:39 PM
I'm a red lover too!!! Makes me happy. My husband bought me a red chair for my tiny art studio...a true treasure. What a fun jar you found! I'll have to get some of the Dove eggs. My mom and daughter-in-law enjoy coconut.
What a precious card. Your work always makes me smile Melissa, I enjoy your blog very much!!!
Posted by: Lisa | March 24, 2012 at 07:08 PM
MMMM... coconut cream anything! Will have to go get these yummies!!! haha, the Lorax, my grandson just did a little art project here where he drew the Lorax and a red tree, cut out the Lorax and taped him onto the tree... so cute!!
Love your card, so you... so me!! LOL!!!
The reds are wonderful as well as the glimse into your sweet home!!!
Hugs,
teri
Posted by: Teri | March 24, 2012 at 07:53 PM
Lovely post. Lovely start to my morning.
Thank You.
Posted by: AOK | March 25, 2012 at 12:24 AM
I knew your home would be as lovely and warm as you! I have a little red stool we found years ago in my great-grandmother's house that my father used to play step-up on (something he invented!) when he was little. I treasure it and it is in my bedroom, too. I love that scale in your kitchen--so unique! And the card, of course, is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Patty O'Malley | March 25, 2012 at 05:01 AM
Lovely card. I love it. Thanks for sharing,
Posted by: Johanne L. | March 25, 2012 at 05:16 AM
wonderful post! i knew your home would have as many treasures as you post hear :) thank you for sharing! RED RED RED LOVE
Posted by: dee | March 25, 2012 at 06:18 AM
Fun to get a peek into your decor, so pretty, and I love the color red too! It's my favorite!
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | March 25, 2012 at 06:44 AM
RED - such a glorious colour - my absolute favourite too...right down to my wedding dress!!!! Thank you so much for sharing snippets of your home and personal stories...so personal, but I LOVED the peek inside your home...have been DYING for a peek since the build! LOVE what I've seen...and of course your card is adorable! bx
Posted by: b | March 25, 2012 at 07:32 AM
Your red door is so welcoming! Cutest card with the row of pretty eggs!
Posted by: jan m | March 25, 2012 at 07:36 AM
cute cute card! thank you for thinking of her birthmom.
big hugs to you
Posted by: sarita | March 25, 2012 at 11:10 AM
So sweet of you to make her birth-mother a matching quilt, you are so precious Melis!
Love peeking at your sweet home! So cute and cozy! And the card is just adorable!!
Thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Alessandra Loiacono | March 25, 2012 at 01:09 PM
HI Melis!
SO fun to have a peek into your darling home! I am a red lover too!
And of course, adore all the card creations--you're the best!
xo
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly McMaster | March 25, 2012 at 07:22 PM
Thank-you for a peek into your home, it looks so warm and inviting but I would expect no less from you :) I have always loved red and its my Mothers favorite too. I think we associate it with love and warmth. It was a surprise but somehow fitting that both my children have red hair (my husband and I don't!). Love the card too, it is so sweet,
Colette x.
Posted by: Colette | March 26, 2012 at 02:56 AM
Beautiful home! Love your red door and wreath and that Oats jar is gorgeous! But, I must say that I am shocked that red is your color, since everything you do is so pastel-y, and mostly pink! =o) Thanks for sharing your home and stories and always inspiring us to make beautiful things. Have a great day!
Posted by: Denise E | March 26, 2012 at 05:29 AM
Looks like your day with Sierra was a success. Love color. Your red accents are perfect. Your card precious.
Posted by: laura huffman | March 26, 2012 at 05:35 AM
How fun to get a peek at your home Melis. I love your door and beautiful wreath. Hugs, friend.
Posted by: Mish | March 26, 2012 at 09:20 AM
Adoro esa tarjeta, muy hermosa!
Posted by: lolita Cárdenas | March 27, 2012 at 07:18 AM