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The other day I went berserk with my overflowing stash of chicks. Am I nuts? I'll let you decide...
Yeah...perhaps.~~~These crazy creations are now in my etsy shop in case you might need a "herd" of chicks for your Springtime decor!~~~XXOO, Beth
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I know I don't stand alone in saying that "Catcher in the Rye" was a favorite book.
As you may know, the literary world lost a giant. J.D. Salinger passed away Wednesday at age 91.
It is reported that he left behind hundreds of unpublished manuscripts. I have a feeling that one day they will be published. I for one eagerly anticipate that eventuality.~~~XXOO, Beth
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The weekly challenge over at Inspiration Avenue is "Pure." Here is my contribution:
I usually go for LOTS of color so this was challenge for me. I have two cute as a button chopstick rests and they were my models for this challenge.
I saw them and thought "pure", yes, I believe they are...pure AND cute!~~~~Hop on over to Inspiration Avenue and see the other "pure" inspiration and you are welcome to contribute your own by Noon EST this Sunday. Just leave a comment at Inspiration Avenue with a link to your "pure" inspiration.~~~XXOO, Beth
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I am delighted to participate in A Whimsical Bohemian's One World One Heart's annual give-away! Scroll down to see the one-of-a-kind goodie I am giving away!
All you need to do is leave a comment on my blog on THIS post to enter! Simple as that! And what do you have a chance to win? Here is a fun vintage springtime wreath I made just for you!...
Made from vintage Shiny Brite ornaments, aluminum light reflectors, and millinery flowers, this wreath will brighten your home! I love using whimsical Dime Store goodies in my creations and am thrilled to have them in my etsy shop: Beth's Bagz. The drawing for this FUN wreath will be February 15th!~~Thanks so much for stopping by, and I hope to see you here again!~~~XXOO, Beth
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Yesterday, Hubby and I went to the Falls Church (VA) farmer's market. It is open all year and we had never been in the winter before. I was so happy to see all of the vendors, not as many as in spring and summer, but still quite a lot. The weather was sunny and calm and about 35 degrees when we got there.
(I don't know who the lady is in the center of the photo, but she sure looks intent on buying one of those cabbages.)
Our first stop was the "pickle lady."
We got a small container of half-sours for $6.
Then to the cheese guy...
We got smoked Gouda, and two kinds of mozzarella (I used the smoked mozz in lasagna last night). Hubby also picked up buffalo jerky for himself and our boy at Cibola Farms.
The pickings of produce were slim and mostly greens. I thought this celery looked pretty in the sunshine.
We also got some bread, dried apples, and a winter savory plant. That was all for the day. On the way out we passed this lovely historic home in Falls Church, called Cherry Hill...
Look at that Robin's egg blue sky!~~I look forward to going back to the market because our bread is nearly gone! Our son devours it! If you have a winter farmer's market in your neighborhood, please visit it--you'll have so much fun!~~~XXOO, Beth
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I pulled out some of my springy fabrics, so inspiring, and made some colorful springtime bags!
I listed them (and more!) in my etsy shop today! Thanks for taking a peek and have a lovely weekend!~~~XXOO, Beth
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A recent warm spell sent us outside in the sunshine without coats to take a look at our yard.
The soft, muddy ground prompted me to ditch my winter walking shoes and don my Wellies.
After picking up a lot of sticks, yanking invasive ivy, and a go over with the lawn mower, we have a new garden bed in our little urban farm.
OK, it doesn't look like much, and in the summer it'll be mostly in shade, but after Hubby fixes the rotor tiller, we'll have a fresh garden. I'm thinking that we can grown berry bushes that usually grow in shady areas of forests. Hubby suggested Huckleberries. We're going to research to see what will do best here.
I pulled this from the now clean garden bed...
I had rescued this wheelbarrow from the neighbor's trash years ago. I'm going to move it to a sunnyb place and plant herbs in it. See? There's a hole in the metal already!
As you can see from the sundial, it was 1 p.m. when we were enjoying the 55 degrees and sunshine.
Sheila, our Australian Cattle Dog, is focused on something. What is it?
A broken Frisbee? She'll chase anything!
And speaking of ivy...
This ivy will be gone, much to the deer's relief, and a new raised garden bed will be a part of our urban farm.
Soon, spring will be here, but until then this Bluebird will brighten our winter yard. As will these...
Vintage concrete Flamingos, and...
These cool bowling balls, deck furniture, and gnome await a new location in the spring flowers. What do you think about spring coming, Sheila????
I think she's happy to be outside no matter what the season. Actually, me too, as long as it's not too cold, too hot, it has to be just right. Call Me Goldilocks!~~~XXOO, Beth
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One of my very favorite actors, Ben Stiller, has a wonderful site where 100% of donations go to Haitian Relief: StillerStrong. Where the motto is: "Stealing Great Ideas From Other Charities to Build a School in Haiti." So very Ben to put it like that. All donations to StillerStrong now go to relief efforts.
Please visit his site, or the charity of your choice, and give whatever you can to help our neighbors in the Caribbean. Thanks so much. Peace and Love to all~~~~XXOO, Beth
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Sometimes I take a pause and look around at my studio. I like the details that catch my eye. Here are a few I would like to share with you today.
I have several gardening books, some new, some old, but all of them so inspiring in my spring garden planning!
A sweet little chalkware Dutch couple over the ribbon shelf and elf planter!
Hello, Sugar! Japanese lanterns and a glittery peace sign. I found the peace sign at Pottery Barn on sale for $2.50. I love it!
I had one of these spelling boards when I was a child. I found this one at the Big Flea and knew it would have a happy home on my wall!~~~Now, it's your turn. I would love to see details of your favorite space!~~~XXOO, Beth
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I am a lucky girl! Recently I won a contest from the delightful ImagiMeri! This talented artist created a custom sculpture just for me!I choose from a set of adorable vintage images from childrens greeting cards, and Meri made a fabulously whimsical sculpture from the image! Here is my prize...
Don't you just love the sweet expression???? Meri even made a lovely bow from yellow satin!
I invite you to visit Meri's whimsical blog and her FUN etsy shop!
My dotty horse is so at home...
Have a whimsical happy day!~~~XXOO, Beth
