Make or buy

I think these are really pretty.  I wonder if I could make them? Decoupage is a lost art - might be time to bring it back .  

Good Reading

These are 2 books that I read recently - I loved both of them!  The one called "The Gentle Art of Domesticity" was just such a sweet book.  It is about all kinds of home art: cooking, sewing, decorating, painting, etc.  The other book is by Clinton, of Stacey and Clinton of "What Not to Wear".  It was a really fun book!  I enjoyed them so much because they are both about the stuff of love in my life - fashion, home decorating, beauty.      

Thankful Tuesday

Today I am thankful for:

• the fact that Michael hasn't thrown up for 6 hours
• the sun is shining making this February day a happy day
• it's Tuesday - my big girls are home until Thursday evening - Tuesday is my favorite day!
• the movie Madagascar 2  - it has provided many distracted moments during the past few sick days
• Grandma Oman who gave the kids the movie Madagascar 2 - perfect timing!
• my washer and dryer
• the Bible study that I am doing by Beth Moore - "Esther: It's tough being a woman."
• my pajamas
• good friends who help me even when it's not convenient for them
• my pretty house - I love being surrounded by all of my favorite colors, pictures, and doodads
• potty training success
• my sewing machine
• Patrick's trip is very short this week
• Samoa Cookies
• that Valentines Day is on Saturday and that we will all be home together