Crochet Birdies

These adorable little crochet Bridie's are being shared by non other then Lucy over at the very cheerful and colorful blog, Attic 24. Lucy lives in England and if she's not sharing pics from her walks around the country side or her Attic window "which she frequents often for quite moments of crochet bliss" you will find her sharing not only what she crochets but Tutorials on how two's and her amazing choice of yarn in the most amazing colors.....

Lucy's just sweet that way. Whats hers is yours! When she found these sweet little birdies eating out of her hand she wanted to make sure they would eat out of ours also!




Wouldn't this one look precious on a Christmas tree or on top of a wrapped present?



Well, not wasting another moment lets crochet. Lucy wrote the directions in two parts.

1. click here for the flat circle , this is how to make the main body of the Birdie

2. click here for the Birdie Decorations. This is how to make all the other bits needed for this cute little Crochet Bird.




A little note from Lucy's blog that I thought would be helpful:

I felt that the Flat Circle pattern needed to be listed as a page on it's own as it's a very useful pattern to know (can also be used to make a round cushion, or the bottom of a bag). I've had lots of emails lately asking for help in trouble shooting the bottoms-of-bags which are not working out as they should, and I'm hoping that these detailed instructions and many, many pictures should help you to make a flat circle easily, or trouble shoot bag bottoms that have gone baggy or curly!!

You can find Lucy's adorable bag pattern also, on her site! Well, I think I will quit rambling on so you can get on over and visit her site...if you stop by do tell her I sent you...and don't forget to put out some bird seed.....:)


Help Heal Hunter

A little friend of mine who is just 3 months old and named Hunter is in the hospital and he is not doing well! His doctors are still trying to find out exactly what is wrong, yet have discerned Hunter is going to need a bone marrow transplant.

Here Hunter is still smiling even though he is having trouble breathing...

He had new issues arise today and needed a CT Scan and a spinal tap. Hunter's mom has started a blog if anyone would like to follow along on how he is doing. His daddy Jason served a year in Iraq and was happy to start a family upon arriving home; Jason and Deanna are a young married couple and Hunter's medical bills have already hit one million dollars. And to think that he still is going to need a bone marrow transplant.

If you would like to follow along on Hunters progress or just help and donate a $1.00 or more by visiting his blog, click Here. If you want to just keep him in your prayers or even post about him on your blog....."that would be a wonderful blessing"....

Thank you for wanting to be a part of "Lets help heal Hunter" -- Lisa






Rogers Gardens, Fall

For Nolan's 18 birthday, we took a weekend trip back home to California. Nolan wanted to visit the beach and family with an Arizona friend. While on our trip the boys had high hopes of meeting some pretty beach girls.....So, while they were on a mission of finding girls....I found Rogers Gardens......:) I simply can not visit CA without a visit to the gardens so, here is Rogers Gardens in the fall......

Beautiful pumpkins are everywhere......

Lots of jars of jams and sauces......

potted plants.....

Bulbs.....

Beautiful flowers....


Topiary's....a big favorite of mine.....

a little ivy bird in his ivy cage....


Lots of Halloween decorations....

all for sale......


Beautiful table decorations.....

More table decor.....


Vegs for your garden.....

Plants galore....

Stationary, napkins.....

Halloween ornaments....


Lots and lots of ornaments.....

More topiary's....

Potted planters....

Little pumpkins.....

when I was done, I was off to catch up with Christie and the boys....



Well no girls, but much happiness and endless fun in the sun! Next year this time, Nolan will be off at college. Gone in the blink of an eye and a "Job well done!"

LINEN FRENZY


Nothing New...Simply Old....Mostly a long time love of mine! That would be linens. Not just any linen....But, Vintage Linens!!!! I have searched high and low, far and yes wide. Through swap meets, yard sales, estate sales, antique shops! And through it all, I find myself still dreaming of my long time desire to travel to Paris and visit a Paris flea market, all in hopes of finding linens galore!!!.....O, can't you picture it? Piles upon piles of linens! It would not mattered what kind....clean, dusty, stained, torn, the worse shape the better. For upon arriving home with my cotton treasures, I would soak them for days on end. Not just in soap and water but my very own homemade special soaking solution. Once the magic of the soak took affect. I would lay then out on the grass, in the morning sunshine. For the sun has a way of magically bleaching all linens a natural white, giving then a state of cleanliness. O, and then there is the lovely fragrance of the fresh air that gives them the final seal of approval.......

And somehow through it all I started a business with those beloved linens........That ended up growing beyond the linens......

and toward working with fabrics, felting, vintage images........

Lots of vintage images........


Which found me traveling to Chicago, to meet the ladies of the Country Living Magazine......


Which is also what inspired me to start my blog a few years back.....now that the baby of the family is nearing young adulthood, I found myself pulling away from designing Children' s clothes......and once again seeking out the wonders of found treasures. In the recent weeks I have started selling among other items, my vintage linens on E-Bay! Which I might add is turning out to be a lot fun!!!!! And boy do I have a lot of Linens......


So if you have something in mind......


that you cant seem to find.....


or maybe want to make something like this.....


just ask, I'll probably have it or know how to find it for you!! As for now...me and my helper have a lot of ironing and posting to do.....

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend......Lisa and Mufasa

BOO BANNER CUTENESS!!!!!


I Found this precious Burlap Boo Banner over at U Can Make This .......and I think I will....:)

Apple Crumble Cake

Apple Crumble Cake

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Welcome Fall.....

Come on in and see whats sparking my interest in fall decorating....


for starters, the front door above! I love its beautiful warm and welcoming teal color. Although, it's not the right color for my front door, I have chosen it for my living room entertainment center. On my upcoming post I will be showing before and after pictures with painting how to's...



As far as fall pumpkins, I'm not sure if I want to use Orange pumpkins or White this year....Above with the fall foliage the orange pumpkins look beautiful! What is your favorite? Or do you use both?




In the above room, the white pumpkins look perfect........





and since were talking about fall warmth....I have to get to work making my bedroom look more like this one! Isn't it beautiful!!! I could curl up with a great book, and want for nothing more!!!!


Well, I hope your visit has put a little fall spirit in your step. If you find you still need some more inspiration, be sure to drop by Weefolkart. Kimara's just posted how to make mini fall coasters, and will be posting a pattern on how to make a fall braided rag rug, that's sure to warm up any room. Thanks for stopping by and don't forget to stop back by for my painting how too!!! Till then have a wonderful weekend....Hugs Lisa









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