Plays With Bees

I haven't opened the hives for awhile. Either the weather is bad or Abby is at school and the list goes on. When I watch them they seem to be doing well. Still bringing back pollen on their pollen baskets. Not as active at times, probably due to the cooler weather. Abby is my little bee charmer. They like her. She talks to them. She picked up this little girl in our flowering weeds. She danced on her arm and then she put her back.

Wet Bunny

Bunnicula was dirty and really needed a bath.  He was a champ for Alexis.  He's so sweet and good natured.  Very cat/dog like.  He looked kinda creepy when he was wet.  He's usually VERY fluffy since he's an angora.  We are planning little Bunniculas for Easter.

Little Red

I love capes...especially flowing hooded ones.  I saw a similar pattern in a book called Fairytale Knits.  This one was free on Raverly.  I need to start this now for Addy  for next fall.  It is so freakin' cute.

Yesterday Addy and I went to the park with Kim and Emerson. The girls are toooo cute, but weren't the
happiest babies yesterday. They were quite somber. They are a week apart, but a big difference in size. My one daughter said that Addy may be a dwarf...lol! I think she was serious.

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Homemade Marshmallows

I first saw pictures of homemade marshmallows on the Black Apple blog last year.  I had intentions of making them, but we all know how that goes at times.  I even bought my candy thermometer which is anxiously still waiting to be unwrapped and used.  They don't look hard and look yummy.  I may give them as gifts this year.  Here's Martha's recipe.

Yarn, yarn and more yarn

It's not a secret that I love yarn.  Even if it just sits there.....I love it.  Now these yarn wreaths are awesome. Katie Runnels is oh so talented. I had the pleasure of seeing some of her work in person at the SCAD shop in Savannah.  I am going to make one for the holidays.  I have a bunch of small occupied japan bobbles that I thrifted for pennies last year.  Here's her tutorial that she graciously shared.

                                               Photo from http://shoptalkbuzz.blogspot.com/

Vintage Kitchen Score

I haven't been antiquing for awhile.  I used to do it regularly.  Auctions used to be a favorite when I lived in PA.  I would rack up on the deals and they were sooo addicting.  Since my new kitchen is themed vintage 40's, I have been on the look out for some aprons, crochet pot holders and cutesy embroidery.  I found the apron above for a wall in my kitchen.  So far this week I scored the crochet potholders all for 1.00 each (a steal) and the cutest ever pair of embroidered ones for the same price.  The teddy bear spoon rest was 15.00 and marked down to 90% off.  I did buy a vintage yellow mixing bowl and an adorable vintage embroidered piece with a girl and flowers that I am going to turn into a dress for Addy.  I love this stuff.  And the hunt goes on.............................................................................................