What's Been Happenin'

Hi! It's me! Sorry I've been M.I.A. this week. I really have been "in action." First, it was payday. Which means I had to run a gazillion errands.

Second, I was busy blog-hopping. DANGEROUS, let me tell you! It is just slightly addicting and I am continually amazed at all the creative peeps out there! On one of the blogs I found something new for my camera. I will share it with you when it arrives. In my defense, I have a super special BIG birthday coming up next month. So let's just say I defined this purchase as an early present for me......

Third, I am also getting ready to take a load of merchandise to the shop, so that has me frantic. I just made my last two burlap pillows for a while. So I say. Burlap is a bit messy to deal with..... but I do love how farmhouse these pea sack pillows turned out~

Once I price something I wrap it and box it up so I don't have pictures of all the other goodies now, but I will get some photos once items are in the shop.

I've also been gathering up blue mason jars.

I have a fun party planned for my birthday and I'm thinking of using these blue darlings in my table decor.
I want to do something simple and have a few ideas and inspirations in mind. I will be sure to share pictures!

I need to paint that white tray above and take it to the shop....it's only been primed. I can't decide between a beachy shade of gray or a light aqua blue....

I have been so inspired by recent posts of these two bloggers (which I know you all read and adore, if you are anything like me),  Dreamy Whites and Humble Pie.  Both ladies recommended Mrs. Meyer's lavender laundry detergent. Lets just say it's been a while since I've splurged on this kind of thing but I decided to give it a go as I needed detergent anyway and I'm obsessed with all things lavender. Besides, I've been buying mine at Dollar Tree for the last year so technically I've saved enough to spend $14 on this one, right? I gotta say it- this stuff leaves my laundry amazingly softer and more fragrant than that harsher, cheap detergent!!

Lastly, I am so excited to start getting organized. I seriously, seriously need to do this. It is my numero uno spring project. I have been collecting various sizes of canisters and got cute labels from Martha Stewart and once I get a good stash I will be sittin' down and going to organization town!!

Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! If you are in the middle of a snowstorm, please stay safe and warm!

~michelle~