no... not to a publisher... not to the next blogger you meet... not to any editor... but submit yourself to your calling as a mother as a wife as a woman
(one of my favorite depictions of the Blessed Mother when she is being told she is to have a Son) don't get caught up in the shopping... the hustle... the bustle... if I can do it with five kids and nearly seven months pregnant, I think you can too This blogging world is not a competition... it's not something to bring us down... but to lift us up! keep us inspired!! that doesn't mean you have to go out and purchase that cabinet just like you saw at "so and so's" blog and break the bank... or decorate your home just like "so and so" and waste your money on what truly isn't your style but someone else's... help support one another ladies! look around and see it's okay to not spend your money!! For so many of the women in my life that I LOVE, this is what I hear them saying: "Santa" + money + gifts + gas money + stress + anxiety + topping last year's gift + "so and so" + family + Jesus' birth = Christmas take money out of the equation what are you left with: Family + Jesus birth = Christmas sounds pretty good to me... but the best part is this is how it should be here's to a holy and happy holiday season for each of you this Christmas... truly from the bottom of my heart... peace and blessings,
Working within a small space, our master bedroom is just that: small (or cozy depending on how I feel that day) Here's my question (which I don't ask for very often): "Is it okay to put a sleigh bed in front of the window?" this is what my bedroom looks like now...
We enjoy our views of the barns and prairie through our master bedroom window on one side, and on the other side is a view of the ancient oak tree — another great view -
so we have tucked our bed in a sort of alcove... which is okay, but I'm up for some change, and moving furniture is #1 on my list to do, unless I think of some other way to decorate that "alcove" it is where I do a lot of reading and writing... so it needs to be soothing... serene... relaxing (input other relaxing words here)
I know I'm probably nuts to do this project now (with the holidays here and all) but the funny thing is, this is the time I go out shopping at retail stores the most!! I RARELY go shopping... so why not use some birthday money and do it right? right i thought so
My inspiration is coming from two LOVELY ladies that I adore here on the net, and am very happy to call them my friends as well... Lulu (from Dusty Lu) and Jo (from Secret Garden Cottage)
I'll be posting some Q&A with both Lulu and Jo in the upcoming week, so stay tuned for the progress!! xo+blessings,
Let's bring in the New Year with some laughs!! Brian Regan is hilarious... (and clean)
Tonight... there's sparkling (non-alcoholic) wine, snacks, cookies, and lots and lots of games and music with the kids... just us... just the way we want it this year... Happy New Year!! Cheers to a GREAT 2011!!!!!
When you think of celebrating the birth of your own child, preperations are sometimes extensive... invitations sent out... fun and games planned... and of course, the cake SO I ASKED MYSELF THIS: "what if I was to prepare a birthday party for Jesus... God's only son" first off the pressure would be insurmountable... but knowing only He is perfect sure helps me... I had this whole photo shoot set out in my mind to have a white cake in the barn... with the animals around... and sort of "re-create" the manger idea but then I awoke this morning to this:
It was as if God Himself whispered His sweetness on the farm a dense fog surrounded our property, and beyond the woods you couldn't see... beyond the prairie was mystery beyond anything any one of us could ever do I quickly baked the cake, but had an idea to put it in the winter-storybook-like woods with silver... crystals... white... and the cake for Him How did I set about doing this? I thought for a moment... and came up with this: Jesus is filled with awe and wonder (like the woods that surrounded this)... He is masculine and bold(like the heavy metal table and strong branches) He is sweet (like the cake) and pure (as the snow that inspired this photo shoot)
Happy Birthday Sweet Jesus and Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you!!! xo+Christmas Blessings,
that picture is from a very talented and creative and SUPER sweet friend of mine: Julia please pop over to see her wonderful ideas for wrapping and I am so going to do this (and she herself has a great blog) HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! can you believe it's only a few days away??? how very exciting!!!!!!!!!! xo,
the sounds of farm life here are now of a 'new to us' tractor... Jason cannot work the farm by hand like he used to... he knows this... and we don't know the first thing about having Jordan (the horse) pull any implement, and so happy to say, this little blue beauty is now hard (and I mean hard) at work here...
dare I tell you in advance that the size of garden we are putting in is most likely going to cause me to have many more hours than i even imagine planting, weeding (oh the weeding), but able to bring more to the local restaurants, our family, and in storage... eating all the organic vegetables we want... (and there is a slight possibility that this excitement is also because the corn crib is going to be my potting shed/studio... just a slight possibility...)
the girls and i tried our hands at making 'Carnitas' and then the next day using that pork, 'Tamales'
enough to feed this hungry army... and pretty much the whole town nearby...
as the night falls, the three candles are lit and this little farmhouse is glowing
i even found time to knit and cuddle and listen to tales of old...
that excited, happy, joyous, (more overjoyed really), filled with blessings, love, thankfulness... the whole nine yards (where did that saying come from — does anyone know?) it hit call it the sunshine streaming through our farmhouse windows or the love and support from friends and strangers from people viewing the ebook, but regardless, it hit I just ran to the kitchen to start some potpourri on the stove (I know that sounds corny, but if you haven't ever made homemade potpourri with orange skins/cloves/cinnamon — do it and then judge me) we are decorating more of the tree tonight — songs + cookies (which I haven't baked yet!) + more music and I'm sure a bit of chaos with lifting chubby four year old fingers up to the top of the tree to hang ornaments and a stray baby crawling on the floor to reach his stuffed candy canes... this small farmhouse is tight sometimes, but I wouldn't have any other way treasure this moment wherever you are, and if you haven't told someone you treasure them do it do it now... a priest once told me that if I think about my grandparent's then call them — that moment don't wait I just took pictures of the new downstairs living room (well, rearranged...) and will be back after some cookies are in the oven can I hear a 'hallelujah'?? we might not all be of the same religion, but one thing binds most of us all together at this time... and I don't know about you, but let's wipe that grumpy face off — even if you don't have a single dime to spend on Christmas gifts, you STILL have things to cherish... and life is one of them so go on out there the rest of the day and SMILE LAUGH!
BE MERRY!! AND BRIGHT!!!!!!!!!! Christ is shining through you! SHOW IT! with so much love and peace,
over the weekend, we opened up our shop farm life and we have been busy ever since filling orders!!
sometimes life sweeps into your life like a tidel wave — or since it's so cold, like a giant snowball
without warning
I was on the phone with a very supportive friend today, and for the first time, I unloaded on her
she didn't know what hit her I think like a giant snowball that builds momentum I talked and talked
needless to say, I had phone remorse
do you ever get off the phone with someone and say "oh good gravy that was not what I should have said"
well, that happened to me today amongst the simmering soup I was preparing and sending out our new e-book, the snowball hit me
making sure the soup was okay, and the baby was happy with his older sister, I came over here to convey to you thought 4... (all Advent I have been sharing thoughts) thought 4... charity in a small world I heard this from a young woman at church on Sunday it is the sort of thing that keeps in your mind throughout the day wanting for this snowball to melt, it took a moment to make me remember that I need not worry about what happens that charity means startring at home — giving time to take notice and comment on your four year old dressed up with his red cape on and holding a wooden sword that his older brother made by hand for his fourth birthday from Papa's wood carving set. Knowing that instead of going hungry we have a 1/4 of a steer coming to the farm and that even though the car broke down on the way to town with everyone in the car, what a blessing to have met that the couple who helped us get back home, since we were "all pioneer" and didn't bring our cell phones, and ironically enuogh, the woman has a brother in the same town that Jason and I used to live in and said brother and Jason knew eachother from being on the fire department in that small town. small world that everything you do comes back around to you this is a worldwide belief — whatever you may call it, "doing unto others as they would do unto you" is pretty solid teaching — regardless of faith keeping it simple, the snowball has melted from the fire of love I have for life, and the wonderful support you all have shown us in our new shop... Jen's party (go HERE to see some amazing homes decorating!!) is just what I needed to be a part of... if you scroll down to the previous posts here on my blog, you can see how we are decorating...
simply
it's a minimal approach to the season... care into what is being put out... clean/simple/natural/farmstyle
boquet was a gift from sponsor — Maple Valley Off-grid Farm it's not much, but here's a little something for all of you, that should go really well with the recipes in the e-book
I made it myself with a bunch of snowflakes I got from the graphics fairy... thanks graphics fairy!! (click on image to get a bigger picture + right click + copy + save)
that little four year old is cute as a button right now with his new sword, and was very tempted to want to cut his cake with it!! maybe his Papa will hand carve a serving piece for cake soon eh?
and yes, those are mini marshmallows on top... it's a quick and easy way to decorate a little four year old's birthday cake!!
all the love and support for our new products in the shop has been amazing thank you so much!! we appreciate that more than you know our new e-book is only $2.99 click on image to go take a peek at what's it is all about:
there is so much we are adding into the shop everyday — especially these spoons that my husband Jason has been creating from hand 100% hand carved!! I love them!!
there are also some sweet life products in the shop (hand embroidered sweet towels and aprons) sorry but we are not shipping internationally at this time MERRY CHRISTMAS! peace + blessings,
the feeling of Christmas has started early here...
it started as soon as that wonderful smell of gingerbread was baking in my oven
what is it about these little guys that makes me chuckle? they are funny to me... little gingerbread people
i adapted an old recipe i had and am super happy with the way they came out... fluffy/thick/delicious!
i will be selling them all bagged up and ready for you at Christmas in the Alley this weekend in Sycamore
If you haven't been to Sherrie's store, A Ruffled Nest, it is completely all decked out for Christmas... as I have been over there helping her get things ready... all I can say is it is SO fun in there and having other dealers participate next door amongst the twinkly lights and live sounds of Christmas... going in and out of the old brick buildings while meandering through all the Christmas decorations... well... it's going to be so much fun I cannot wait!
My daughter has made the most delicious homemade hot cocoa mixes she has nestled inside vintage mugs that will be there for sale at Christmas in the Alley...
each mug with 2 generous helpings of cocoa for those chilly evenings (with mini marshmallows and a candy cane:) are $10 each
she has also made some snow globes from vintage mason jars! (I'll be sharing that tomorrow)
Jason has also been working on some terrific handmade/ hand carved gifts...
there are knives, baby spoons, honey dippers, serving spoons, buttons, lunch boards, cutting boards, rolling pins... We are so very excited to share these with you!!
more information on all of Jason's hand carved items and the other items, will be all up this week...
everyone is feeling creative... and getting back to crocheting and knitting in the early mornings before we start school...
there is always a hearty breakfast... and to see the kids work together like this every morning warms my heart more than any cup of coffee...
on a personal note, a new fitness regime has started... and it's due to how baby Daniel isn't snuggling up to his Mama to nurse any longer... it's always such a sad time for me... I already miss him warm in my arms... his independence is surfacing... as is his personality!! He has this laugh that is hilarious... like a sneaky laugh "hah hah"... if I can catch him, I'll record it, because it cracks me up...
he'll sit there in my bedroom and hide from me... I'll say "where's Daniel... I don't see him anywhere??" and I hear in the closet a slight "hah hah"...
I don't know what is going to be more time consuming for me this week; preparing for Advent or baking for Christmas in the Alley
I have been changing up the decorating around here too... it's been a lot of fun putting up new curtains... moving furniture... totally changing up my bedroom too...
sharing all of it in good time...
hope you all had wonderful Thanksgiving weekend... we all needed that break around here!!!!
I recently read an article about homeschooling that I thought was pertinent... The writer said that she would love to remove her kids from public school due to the quality of education... and she went on to say 'but I don't want to end up in a denim jumper'... laughter was not what followed after I read that, but a true sense of understanding... (and I personally don't think there is anything wrong with a denim jumper... they hide many bodily flaws and are very modest)... Contrary to the "stereotype" this lady was trying to get a point across that the face of homeschooling is changing... more and more parents are removing their children from the public schools to educate at home for many reasons... We are very happy with the educational material we use with our children, however, I plan on taking even more time for more fun... more creative fun I love me a schedule, and I'm not changing that, but I also love spontaneity... When our son comes up to me during lunch break while I'm crocheting and wants to learn how to do the treble crochet, I do it When my youngest daughter starts singing, I set my guitar down to listen to her open up her lungs and heart to song When my oldest daughter has questions on life/friends/horses, I set down my own crochet and listen carefully and we talk
my new little favorite corner of the world when you are going with the groove of homeschooling, that means you embrace the day and thus will embrace your children... their dreams... embrace the day peace + blessings,
it's still only early morning on a sunday, but i'm already thinking of tomorrow
the kids have embraced their mother-teacher and i have embraced the routine and deep thinking and discussing time with my children
: : i think she loves the kitchen as much as i do: : i have bits of canning to do this week, and all sorts of things to get ready for the upcoming barn sale, but this time of year makes me rearrange... look at things in a crisp view... the mornings are cool enough to wear a sweater while the afternoon's warm sun sheds the sweater and fresh air fills the house with the faint scent of harvested corn and a nutty earth smell from fresh tilling a glorious time
i'll be sharing bits and pieces of each of my days this week...
Jason and I are so happy to provide live music as you shop the farm, enjoy a cupcake and a cup of coffee (Jason said it'll be a great place to chill while the wives do the shopping... lol) we're setting up a prairie lounge so you all can sit back and relax and enjoy Greg's music you will not be dissapointed: October 7th, 5-8pm In case you can't make it to the farm, you can still enjoy his music by connecting with him: ~ facebook ~ ~ youtube ~ to purchase his album on CD, you can go here
Kara... a kindred soul to be sure... a friend of mine... has opened up her brick farmhouse for a unique event and if I could, I would be there in a heart beat!!!
click on image to see more about Kara's event! helping support one another is vital to life... and Kara is one of those women who inspires me with her love for God, and her amazing talents and style
Kara almost gathered her uniqueness to the farm to be a part of my sale, but with little ones, it was just too hard to leave them... and I most heartily agree how difficult that would be! so she decided to host an event on her own... and I am so very proud of her for doing so... and so wish I could be there... (make sure you click on the image to see more about her event!!)
Vendors are securing their places here at the farm... they will be lining our gravel drive to the sale barn... where more dealers will be amongst the stillness of the prairie and the sights and sounds of the farm.
For those of you attending the art classes here (limited spaces! reserve your place today!!!) the entrance fee is waived of course to come and shop:) Make sure you bring a cozy sweater to enjoy that morning cup of coffee at Jen's art under glass class — what an awesome class this is! don't miss it!! Jill Harris is packing up her amazing pieces of found objects to create with you some unique jewelry and Jeanne will be here on the farm that weekend to teach once again... she so enjoyed her time here on the farm with you gals at the class this past May, and didn't want to miss this opportunity to enjoy the autumn prairie and create with you again.
To sign up for Jen's class email her at: thecraftyhome@comcast.net To sign up for Jill's class email her at: gypsyfleamarket@gmail.com To sign up for Jeanne's class(es) email her at: jeanneoli@hotmail.com
The weather is PERFECT today... and can't wait to get out to the barn after our studies are done!!
If you have any questions about coming to the event, I would be more than happy to answer them for you. Just email me at: ndfmama@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE!! IF YOU ARE COMING TO THE FARM AND PLAN ON STAYING OVERNIGHT... THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS WILL BE EXPIRING THE DISCOUNT IF YOU DO NOT RESERVE YOUR ROOM BY SEPTEMBER 23RD... so reserve your room today!!!
be back soon with pictures of the barn xo+blessings,
a wonderful thing occurs at the end of the growing season
picking and washing and preserving... it all comes together to savor the summer
a mass of cherry tomatoes are turning into red rubies for stews in the winter and sauce for the pasta it's about 6:02 am and the stove is about to be fired up already
i spent the day yesterday glued to the computer... well, most of the day, reserving spaces for the upcoming sale in october... just about 40 people where/are invited, but it works as a first come/first serve basis for dealer spaces... one dealer cracked me up saying it was like purchasing Justin Beiber concert tickets... meaning, it was done in less than 3 hours for all practical purposes... an exhausting 3 hours of coordinating all the emails and phone calls... but we are happy to say that this sale is going to be so fantastic — with returning people and new people! Unfortunately, our barn is not big enough for all who were invited, if it was, we would have been able to fill that too! and I so wish we could!! and a few of my very favorite dealers are not able to make it due to family and life... here's a sneak peek into my head right now: there is talk of a fashion show, live music both days, new windows and tables and chairs to gaze out into the prairie while eating your cupcakes and other baked goods while sipping your complimentary wine... yes, maybe wine instead of champagne... you just never know!
i will contemplate all of this while i am stuffing little red tomatoes and romas into my mason jars this morning
while thinking and dreaming of doing this someday with all of us here
I have something so sweet to share with you today!! My good friend Koralee, from Bluebird Notes is here on my blog! Even though she has just moved and is pulled in other directions professionally, she wanted to help contribute to some time off for me... isn't she so sweet?! enjoy!
What Really Matters? Last week we moved into a new home on a lovely street filled with beautiful homes. We were all excited to meet our new neighbours... I had dreams of meeting a new "best friend".
Someone I could take walks with... borrow a cup of sugar from... drop in to have tea with... a sort of kindred spirit that lived next door! How wonderful would that be! My daughter's best friend made this comment when she first came to view our new home... "I just know one of your new neighbours will be dropping off a meal for you... it is just that kind of neighbourhood"
Now that made me excited... I was sure my new "best friend" would be ringing my doorbell with a "welcome to the neighbourhood casserole" in hand.
I went about my business of unpacking my boxes and waiting for that casserole to come. Hmmmmmmm... it was over a week and still no casserole... no best friend. I was feeling sorry for myself until my daughter brought in a box of cherries that needed to be dealt with. These cherries gave me an idea... instead of we waiting for someone to knock on my door why don't I go knock on my neighbour's doors with a sweet treat. After dipping oodles of these cherries in chocolate and covering them with pistachios off I went. What a great response I got... everyone was so happy to meet us. Those cherries where just want was need to celebrate our new neighbours. "Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into happiness that you are able to give" ~Eleanor Roosevelt~ So what really matters? Kindness Don't wait for others to show you kindness..you be the light! Kindness can and does change the world! {just a note... I have not found a "bosom buddy" in the neighbourhood yet but I have lots of neighbours that love us} Thank you sweet Anne Marie for letting my grace your beautiful blog today. You have always been "the light" to me and so many others.
How often do you look at other people when they are so joyous... so happy and silently curse them? Children teach us the true, pure, honest way of this word joy instead of struggling, they are quick to jump (literally) on top of you just because you made them the cheesy macaroni and cheese, or their favorite cheese pizza (my kids must love cheese?) it's when they become older... teenagers... that some children might start picking up on this "I'm not happy for you" attitude My Friday night 'outing' was visiting some blogs that I have failed to visit I was coming down with mastitis (a nursing thing — feel better now) and was feeling tired, alone, and had a few aches and pains... all the muscles started tightening... until I read page after page of these wonderful women and them pouring their lives onto the screen before me I wasn't judging I wasn't reading into it I wasn't moving anywhere I just was in awe of the simple joy that everyone had within each other there wasn't competition there wasn't any of that ewe ewe yuck yuck* (*that is technical alternative for a very bad four lettered word)
This past week was so much like that... rejoicing in others joy!! What a world changing attitude seriously, if you think of rejoicing in your neighbor's good fortune instead of complaining that you didn't get that... what the heck is that good for? that's just envy and well, envy is not good for anyone's soul
I feel SO MUCH JOY for my very good friend Jen, because of this:
image courtesy of Jennifer Rizzo... which I stole from her blog so I could use her image for this post... click on it to go visit her post on the article and wish her joy!! she graces the pages of Country Living Magazine with ease and to think my husband was her carpenter makes me happy too at the time of construction, Jen was "the other wife" Jason was there (as you can imagine) every day... working his hands busily to Jen's needs and wants she was one of those "totally easy customers" because not only is she our friend, but she knew what she wanted and how she wanted it done... Jason is thrilled to see his hard work in magazine! so I rejoice for Jen and my husband but also for all of you who are so super nice on stopping by my little homestead and leaving me notes and comments & sending me e-mails
~let's all rejoice in others happiness and success~
Jason and I have been wanting to share with you something very special here on the farm...
OUR BEES!! The bees are actually Jason's babies He's been out in that prairie every day taking care of them — making sure they are busy enough, happy and healthy
they sure are! This past weekend we extracted honey from two of the hives we have. The bees have graced us with over a 6lb. bucket of honey the first extraction!!!
They are getting bottled up and ready for the shop. Organic, from our Prairie: na.da.farm Pure Prairie Honey ---------------------------------------- — here's a bit of the label... If interested in pre-ordering, you can email me at: ndfmama@gmail.com Ilimited quantities of this super sweet honey!!
There is so much to talk about with these amazing humming little wonders — ~more on that soon & more pictures soon!!~ For right now, we have so much work to do! and it's sweet!! A special thanks to our good friend Traci Thorson for photographing Jason with the bees!!Thank you Traci!!! Have a great weekend!
the warmer months here in Illinois have brought so many flowers in bloom — even though they fade as fast as the moisture after a rain storm
we have had a very interesting last few weeks :: a bee swarm :: a new hive :: thistle control
on a calm day you can hear the relief from the heat when the bees zoom around up and under the cucumber plants, inside the lettuce plants or taking refuge beneath the large towers of broccoli
when my fingers around the tomato plants pinching off the suckers, i keep hearing the bees just happy as can be walking around the blooms... busy busy...
they are never lonely while they are in the garden
as i am out there tending the plants, i wonder how it is gathering the pollen from warm plants — rather than cool and wet from a morning dew... are they more content? do they get agitated with the heat?
after countless days now living amongst these amazing creatures, I would have to come to the unscientific conclusion that yes indeed they get agitated with the heat... they are protecting the hive even more (I can vouch for this, for I am the recipient of their eagerness to protect their hives from 'danger' — my sore neck is testimony)... the prairie clover was not in as full abundant glory as it was last year (most likely because of the heat and the timing of the burn we did)... we even have foreign bees — visitors mind you — that struggle between the many zooms from our bees
it sounds as though we are out there amongst a swarm of bees doesn't it?
honey frame waiting to be uncapped well, at times it is like that... talking a stroll from the back door to the potager is a journey (albeit a short one) that is surrounded by blooming catmint, roses, primroses, hydrangeas, foxgloves, snapdragons, iris, peonies, daylilys, monarda, daisy, lavender (yes, we sure do cram it all in a small space!) these little black bottom 'visitors' (not our bees) compete for the pollen, but ours win in the end... they have a home here — even though the 'visitors' are welcome (they are pollinating) — however, our bees are well loved and cared for... there is so much to learn... I don't think anyone will ever truly understand and figure out the bees' life, even though many have tried, and I would love to count myself as one of those individuals some day... I would love it someday for Jason and I to have more hives, and study them, grow more flowers for them, and aid in the development and awareness of the honey bee... how fragile they are!
shaving off the caps...
we are so happy to share our 'pure prairie honey' once again... it will be ready for purchase soon, and I will make sure to post on it when the bees' honey is bottled and ready to ship
thank you all for your support from last year's harvest... it is vital for our planet Earth to have the honey bee thrive...
xo+pure prairie blessings,
all photographs taken 2 days ago during our honey harvest
trying to marry the two ideas was getting so complicated... when, as life, it shouldn't be
I stuck to that good ol' advice "buy what you love"
the pink satin throw is vintage... bought at one of my most favorite stores: Cracker Jax, in DeKalb, IL. I was the recipient to a most generous gift certificate from a very good friend, so with that gift, I bought the satin throw and the bark cloth
The barkcloth is a vintage piece — and when I purchased it, it was a wide valance. With a quick cut of the scissors, I sewed up the side I cut, and because it was lined, all I had to do is slip my king size pillows in it and walla: 2 pillow covers for our king size bed!
I am not sure yet what to do over the bed... I have oil paintings... an old sign... a shelf... and old window... I just don't know yet... time will tell! The blue French desk and love seat was purchased at another great little shop with tremendously inexpensive prices on furniture: Sweet Blessings in Rochelle, IL. I am not one to divulge pricing... but let me just tell you that both pieces together were under $150 the desk's flip down front was already off, but I propped it up in back, and added a collection of icons that Jason's sister has given to us over the years...
the couch is (I'm guessing) from the 1920's and in very good shape — with vintage blue chenille fabric and heavy springs... the small little round table was just given to me by my mom and dad... it was my grandmother's... just perfect to hold an ironstone platter with two cordial glasses and a bottle of locally made brandy:)
the mirror was bartered years ago for work Jason did at someone's house, and the dresser was bought just before Daniel was born — and had been in the girl's room up until a few days ago... the vintage satin bright blue little organizer was previously used in "it's day" for holding stockings, but now holds my jewelry I love to see and use daily...
english tin from goodwill — hair pick from Cracker Jax
yellow and full of happy memories, the vintage travel case sitting atop my dresser was purchased on that recent road trip to Indiana to a fantastic! shop: Hot House Market... Carrie is one of my favorite display artists, and she had this idea of using the travel case as a jewelry box... as do i... and now it holds my summer jewelry as well as my most treasured vintage scarves I grab to throw on my head during the summer (small bowtie necklace also from Hot House Market)... earrings on far left, the ones with the little bees in middle and far right are from Tracy... i love her jewelry!! — and her:)
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