Dreaming....Planning Our Summer Retreat

We've decided we won't be taking a big trip this summer.....so I think I'll try to make our outdoor living spaces more pleasant for my family and I. I invision it to be...kind of like our own little summer retreat.

We have a front porch and a back porch...both with roofs. I found this picture of a porch that structurally looks pretty similar to our back porch. I'm planning on adding area rugs, squishy pillows, maybe some vintage linens, lamps, rocking chairs, a wicker love seat with a cushion and whatever else I can find in the house that I'm not using....like the twig flower box I have in the family room. I'll put it on the back porch and fill it with flower pots....oh lots of flowers and herbs. Can't forget an end table to set my drink and books on and XM Radio playing 40's music softly all day.

...and of course when you're on the porch relaxing...you'll have to have a wild flower garden to gaze upon. Yep...we're going to plant a wild flower garden. I am so excited about this! A few years back at our previous home...we planted wild flower seeds we bought from our local retailer and I think we could of had more flowers. This year we are going to use our wild flower seeds (100% flower seeds with no fillers) we got while visiting the Wild Flower Farm last summer just outside of Burlington, Vermont. I have big hopes for these seeds. Hoping for a lot more flowers. Calling all hummingbirds and Monarch Butterfly's!! I can't wait to start sculpting out the bed and adding more dirt and plant! I'll be sure to post pictures of the garden this summer providing it grows. No negative thinking.....it will flourish!! ~amy

Havapoo Puppy Is Ours

Just thought I'd give you a sneak peak of our new puppy. He's not home with us yet but he will be in a few weeks. We don't have a name for him so if you have any suggestions....we're all ears. He's half havanese and half poodle. I'm a little concerned because we have a dog already and I've never had more than one dog at a time. I foresee a lot of commotion between the two dogs at first but eventually a lot of love. Our new puppy is non shedding and should not get any bigger than 8 to 12lbs. The havanese breed is suppose to be very smart and have been used as circus dogs because they're easy to train. I'm banking on that....if you know what I mean?? Anyway...we're very excited to get him home with us and to finally name him. ~amy

More National Press!

Thank you so much, American Baby, for featuring The Duck Pull Toy Knotted Blankie on p. 58!

All Wrapped Up Baby Booties ~ It's All About Presentation

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I thought...why just give a pair of scrumptious baby booties? Why not give a pair of scrumptious booties all wrapped up in the same luxurious fabric that the booties were made from....cuddly fur on the outside with a silky charmeuse lining. Talk about presentation!! After baby is done wearing them...put them away in their own matching wrap for future generations to love and cherish. Great for gift giving. ~amy

Decorate With Vintage Nursery Wall Paper

The best vintage style wallpaper for children can be found at Second Hand Rose. What a great place to start in your quest to set up the nursery. Vintage baseball, cowboy and indians or even fairytales.

Scrumptious Baby Boots

I just got done with these. Scrumptious silky boots for your newborn. The outside is made from a furry fabric and the inside is lined with a creamy silk charmeuse. These booties can be cuffed to show off the silk charmeuse and to make a shorter bootie. Perfect for a special occasion or casual. ~amy

Tupper My Long Eared Doggy

Just thought I'd show you my favorite picture of my dog (he was still a puppy here). Look how he lets me know it's time for a walk. You have to admit he has some cuteness to him? ~amy