June in Review, Part 2

I'm hoping to get this year reviewed before it's over!

So, although the best part of June was my birthday, there were other happenings in that month.

ART

My sister surprised me with one of my favorite paintings of hers as a gift for my birthday.  I love it so much - the colors, the textures, the words.  It's going to look perfect hanging on my craft room wall!

I bought another print for my library.  I'd been eyeing this one for a while on Etsy and finally decided it needed to be in my collection.

BOOKS

I bought a 1943 hardcover edition of my all-time favorite book (with my favorite book jacket).  It is absolutely beautiful and in amazing shape inside and out for being over 70 years old.

Where the Heart Is is one of my favorite movies and I thought I should read the book on which it was based.  I was a bit hesitant - I hate seeing differences between the two mediums - but ended up pleasantly surprised.  The movie followed the book quite closely and the differences weren't anything substantial enough to make me dislike the changes.  The book was just as great as the movie.

FOOD

My co-workers and I taste-tested the latest Oreo flavor.  Let me tell you, this one is in my top five favorites.  It tastes exactly like Fruity Pebbles cereal.  So delicious!

My mom gave me a jar of her amazing strawberry rhubarb jelly.  Lucky for me, Mitch doesn't like rhubarb so I didn't even have to share.  My favorite way to enjoy the jelly is on waffles.

THRIFTING

I fell in love with this beauty while out thrifting - I stood like a crazy person just staring at it for a minute or two while admiring all the details  - but I honestly couldn't think of anywhere to put it (it was quite large at probably close to five feet tall) so I had to leave it behind.  Thank goodness for photos!

I found a fabulous little hobnail milk glass lamp on a different thrifting trip and that came home with me  (there were actually two lamps and I do regret not buying the second one but at least I got one!).  It's perfect in my craft room!

TREES

Our apple tree decided to join the pear trees and started producing fruit.  It's so much fun watching our trees work their magic.

And the lilac tree in our front yard did not disappoint this year with it's beautiful, fragrant blossoms.

Thursday 13: Spring 2016 on Etsy

Since Sunday is the first official day of spring, I obviously had to do my usual Etsy finds for this edition of Thursday 13.  So many wonderful items on that site!  (All photos from the Etsy shops.  Click on description to visit the shop.)


1.  Delightful butterfly water cans.

2.  Darling crochet leaves.

3.  Radiant stained glass bird.

4.  Beautiful floral dress.

5.  Gorgeous oil painting.

6.  Ridiculously cute flower flats!

7.  Adorable robin's nest pillow.

8.  Amazing embroidered spring garden necklace.  I absolutely love embroidered items!

9.  Pretty floral scarf.

10.  Lovely paper flower garland.

11.  Fun hoop earrings.

12.  Charming vintage flower tin.

13.  Cheerful daffodil vase.

Thursday 13: 2016 Etsy Valentine's Day Finds

I do believe this is the first time I've done a Valentine's Day edition of Etsy Finds here on Thursday 13.  As always, it was a lot of fun perusing Etsy and adding things to my wish list.  (All photos from Etsy shops.  Click on descriptions to visit shops.)


1.  Geometric heart pillow cover.  

2.  Pretty painted mason jars.

3.  Vintage planter.

4.  Adorable ceramic "Share Love" sign.

 5.  Succulent heart planter.

6.  Super cute sweater.

7.  Heart tree print.
 

8.  Felt ball garland.

9.  Beautiful rustic wooden heart.

10.  Ribbon wreath with felt flowers.

11.  XOXO blocks.
 

12.  Pretty heart and lace necklace.

13.  Candy heart painting.

Thursday 13: 2015 Etsy Christmas Finds

I cannot believe that next week is Christmas!  This joyous season sure is flying by!

Time for one of my favorite Thursday 13s: Items I wouldn't mind finding under my tree on Christmas morning!  (All photos from the Etsy shop.  Click on the description to visit the shops.)


1.  Adorable Santa riding a polar bear.

2. Not only would this sleigh book folding pattern be a fun activity but it would also give me a great item to display in my library (provided it looked like a sleigh - HA!).

3.  Fun Christmas tree snow globe necklace.

4.  I think this Fa La La La La banner would look great strung across my piano.

5.  I'm so in love with these vintage elves.

6.  Super cute mini tree ornaments.

7.  Pretty Be Merry sweater.

8.  I already own a wonderful nativity set but this pottery version is quite pretty.

9.  Sweet stuffed candy canes.

10.  Gorgeous Christmas painting.  This artist's work actually made an appearance on my list last year as well.  

11.  Charming horse drawn sleigh.

12.  I've discovered I really like milk glass.  I also really like holly (how could I not?).  Obviously I was drawn to these milk glass holly coffee cups.

13.  Beautiful 12 Days of Christmas print.