a year in review

So I've noticed a lot of our fellow bloggers sharing their favorites for 2011 and I thought I'd join in the fun....so here are a few of my favorite moments in 2011...

Emma got her wings...

I discovered a tiny everyday miracle nearby....

discovered a few vintage finds that make me happy...

and tug at my heart....

paper bags became paper dolls....

(featured in the current issue of Somerset Studio Gallery)

I tried my hand at creating jewelry....

(featured in Somerset Life's 2012 winter issue)

and when cabin fever struck...my girl and I created vintage paper dolls....

playing with dried flowers amid a gray winter saved me from my winter blues....

I shared a glimpse of my studio for Where Bloggers Create...

sent a creation or two..or three to Stampington....

finally reopened my Etsy shop with simple pretties...

and made a HUGE dream come true in getting published a few times....check out my sidebar:)

But the best moment..or shall I say moments are the times you've visited, shared lovely comments, offered your support, encouragement, and your friendship. Thank you so much for being my extended family.

Happy New Year!

xo,

Abby

Merry Christmas!

(Mr Patrick and my girl)

Wishing all of you a very Merry Christmas!

xo, 

Abby

Happy Weekend!

Happy Weekend before Christmas dear friends! 

I am work on wrapping a few gifts for my loved ones...of course with what I have on hand....muslin fabric, French script stamp, twine, and a handmade ornament for each. Humble but with lots of love.....

Have a great weekend!

xo, 

Abby

She knows.....

Well friends my girl knows the truth about Santa:( I knew the day was nearing...she had questions...lots of questions....and I'm a little bit sad about this....she's my only one. So I decided I'd go back to a post from November 2009 and read it about a thousand or so times.....Miss Sophie preparing cookies for Santa's arrival....here it is....

Originally posted November 2009:

These photos are of one my most treasured Christmas moments.....Sophia preparing milk and cookies for Santa in her Christmas Eve dress....just looking at her innocent and believing eyes melts my heart completely.....
.....there was talk of where to place the milk...shall it be on the plate....or next to the plate.....would he like chocolate chip cookies or prefer sugar cookies instead......hmmm....so much to ponder for a child who believes so deeply.....

....so much in fact that her sweet blue eyes became heavy and sleepiness would soon win the battle....

wait just a bit longer she said....just a bit longer......

I'm a sad mama......

xo, 

Abby

Happy Weekend!

Hi friends! Happy weekend to ya! It's been one of those weeks for me but I've been able to play in the studio while listening to my favorite Christmas music and I love it!

Here's a peek at a recent addition to the shop....a duet of bird nest ornaments

very simple and sweet

hanging from beautiful ivory seam binding

 sprinkled with a bit of Christmas magic

and finished with 3 lovely pearls

 (update: sold and making more:)

Have a great weekend whatever you do!

xo,

Abby

P.S. here's a peek at a peat potted rose made exclusively for Christmas

linking up with:

Show and Tell Friday
White Wednesday

Happy Weekend!

Hi friends! Just a quick hello on a beautiful weekend! 

I'm a busy little bee...or should I say elf.....working on creating a few more fairy princess ornaments for my shop. 

Hope you're having a wonderful weekend!

xo, Abby