Mommy Why Do We....

Children are sooo curious...

It amazes me the things they ask.

Must be something about the car...

Because this is when it happens.

{The questions that is}

And today was no exception.

Here is how it played out:

"Mom...why do we have a tongue?"

-So we can taste our yummy food.

"Why do we have teeth?"

-So we can chew our food.

"Why do we have lips?"

-So i can kiss you whenever i want.

"Why do we have a neck?"

-So i can turn my head to see you.

"Not uh...So we can swallow our food."

I think they ask to prove we are wrong.

They caught me with the last one :)

And then they go on to tell me things...

"Mom...why do we wear our seat belts?"

-So the police man doesn't pull us over.

"Ha...like when grammy & papa didn't."

-What?

"They weren't wearing theirs & got caught."

How genius these questions come to be.

~Children don't lie~

I had to giggle in the end.

My children know wrong from right...

And wearing your seatbelt is #1.

"Ask and it will be given to you;

seek and you will find; knock and

the door will be opened to you".

- Matthew 7:7

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!

Don't Get Burned....

Coffee sacks have got to be...

The next BIG idea to come forth.

I seem to swoon everytime i see'em.

Miraculously transformed into:

Totes...table runners...curtains...

Pillows...coffee sleeves...etc.

That's right i said it...

~COFFEE SLEEVES~

These are the best invention yet.

{Don't want to scorch your fingers}

Low and behold i've found em.

The cutest...most adorable ones...

From "Glass Acorn" on etsy.

She has the most wonderful shop.

Filled with all things coffee sack:

{Totes...coffee sleeves...backpacks}

~Please go browse her store~

Lets have a giveaway shall we!!!

You will receive 2 as in pictures.

They are reversable...reusable...

Recycled...velcro closed...etc.

I've already got mine as you can see.

~Perfect for wherever...whenever~

.....Rules are.....

- You must follow my blog

- Leave a comment on this post

- Give me one if you win....syke!!!

"Do more than belong: participate.

Do more than care: help.

Do more than believe: practice.

Do more than be fair: be kind.

Do more than forgive: forget.

Do more than dream: work."

- William Arthur Ward

It's In The Numbers....

I have a talent...
Remembering numbers comes easy.

From bank accounts...passwords...

Credit cards...socials...etc.

{You get the picture}

It amazes my hubs to no end!!!

He'll be calling to get info.

And needing paper to jot on...

No worries he's got me :)

~I'm his personal notepad~

Do you have a talent?

(via Flickr)

Well...here's a number for you: 15

Whatever does it mean?

It's the random # for my giveaway.

Congratulations..."Cruiser The Frog".

{And can i get an invite to your blog?}

To those who didn't win...

There will be more giveaways to come.

Please check back tomorrow...

I have a surprise!!!

"There is no surprise more
magical than the surprise of

being loved: It is God's finger

on man's shoulder".

- Charles Morgan

Flea Market Finds....

Oodles of items to browse...

Many of aisles to walk...

This is the flea market.

Weekends you can find me here.

With friends in tow...

And an item in need to find.

I came across these images...

And had to share.

{These are their finds}

How cozy is this room?

I can see myself curled up...

With a good book in hand.

(via BHG)

I'm so jealous of this pic...

They found my bread box.

The one i've been searching for...

And have yet to find :(

Holding Ransom....

The buzzing of my phone...

A new text has come through.

"I'm holding these for ransom"

What...who...huh?

There's an image.

Of course I looked...to see:

What a gentleman i have!!!

No occasion needed...JUST BECAUSE.

"May flowers always line your path

and sunshine light your day. May

songbirds serenade you every step

along the way. May a rainbow run

beside you in a sky that's always blue.

And may happiness fill your heart

each day your whole life through".

- Irish Blessings

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!

Mommy & Me....

Girls are so much fun...


(We love our SEVENS)

My daughter likes to...

Dress just like me.

From the shoes...jeans...

Color of shirt...to long hair.

~It's adorable~

Browsing some fun shops i found:

(via Cookie)

Mom: 7 For All Mankind $225

Daughter: Twelfth Street Girl $194

Mom: Banana Republic $150

Daughter: Tippicanu $77

Having a daughter and seeing these...

Made me remember when i did this.

As a little girl i followed my mom...

Wanting to be just like her.

Playing with her make-up...shoes...

Closet full of clothes...jewelry...etc.

Oh the dress-up days!!!

Now it's my turn to be this for her.

I want my daughter to remember this.

And how much fun it can be :)

"What children take from us, they

give. We become people who feel

more deeply, question more deeply,

and love more deeply".

- Sonia Taitz

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!

Who...If...What

Who is your favorite designer?

- Theory...Nanette Lepore

- Rebecca Taylor...BCBG

If you could come back as a dress:

- Monique Lhuillier

{I love wedding dresses}

If you could come back as a model:

- Allesandra Ambrosio
Junk food: Cupcakes & donuts

Most shy about:

- Speaking in front of a crowd

Come back with someone else's body:

- Marissa Miller

Last book you read: Lovers & Players

What you can't travel without:

- Lipgloss...magazines...gum

- Camera...my UGG slippers

At age 7 you wanted to be: An artist

Biggest self-indulgence: Shopping

Favorite place to shop: Nordstroms

Favorite place to shop online: Etsy

Who's diary would you like to read most?

- Angelina Jolie

Least favorite food: Vegetables

Favorite furniture designers:

- Bassett...Restoration Hardware

Car you want: Land Rover

What was your childhood nickname?

- Leigh-leigh...cockaroach...curly sue

What piece of art would you like to own?

- Mona Lisa

Most treasured posession:

-My kids

Current trends you'd like to see disappear:

- Bright red lipstick

Favorite trend of all time: Pearls

Always...Be true to yourself & others

Never: Settle for anything less than you deserve

No Stevie Wonder....

My house is full of music...

Oh how sweet the sound.

{I'm being sarcastic}

See...the hubs has purchased...

Harmonicas for the kids.

In the car...in the store...

In their pockets...etc.

~You get the picture~

These go everywhere with them.

This is their newest passion.

I remember these days.

{The days of childhood}

Play...play...play!!!

As a parent i might get annoyed...

But we've all been here.

Therefore we know...

How much fun they are having.

And even if the sound is awful...

We say it is sweet...beautiful music.

~Kids will be kids~

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!

"While we try to teach our children

all about life, our children teach us

what life is all about".

- Angela Schwindt

Oopsies....

The honking of horns...

Being cut-off in traffic...etc.

What is it with today's drivers?

Seems as if no one pays attention.

There you are calm & collected...
Then suddenly: slamming of the brakes.

Were they texting...talking...

Singing...navigating...yelling...

Looking at something...etc.

Who knows...

But they shouldn't be driving!!!

I'm sure we've all been this person.

The one weaving or distracted.

Yet when it happens to us...

We forget and out comes the face :(

The one where we're annoyed...

Angry...how could they do that?

I caught myself in this situation today.

Oopsies...sorry mister!!!

"It's easier to ask forgiveness than

it is to get permission".

- Grace Hopper

Go See....

~Bringing an idea to life~

You 've got a vision...

Something creative in mind.

Only you want to make it a reality.

How far will you go?

Personally...i say give it all.

Whether it works or not.
{Trying never hurt anyone}

So this i am doing...
Opening shop that is!!!

I may only be starting with a few...

Small inventory, but it takes time.

Time to create and put together.

~More will come i promise~

So please go see...see my vision.

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!

"Dream lofty dreams, and as you dream,

so you shall become. Your vision is the

promise of what you shall one day be;

your ideal is the prophecy of what you

shall at last unveil".

- James Allen

Here's Your Sign....

Reading along another blog:
..."Everything Fabulous"...
I came across this list.
{Amazing horoscope analogy}


(Click to enlarge)

Did you read it?
I sure did...i'm a Taurus.
{The cute...amazing kisser}
Gotta love these lists!!!
Where do they get the logics?

"Friends, you and me...you
brought another friend...and
then there were three...we started
our group...our circle of friends...
and like that circle...there is no
beginning or end".
- Eleanor Roosevelt

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway!!!

Established In....

Let the giveaway begin...

Sponsored by Vinyl Lettering.

Customize your last name...

And the year you were married.

{No more than 12 letters}

Dimensions are 10" x 20".

They describe it as:

Vinyl lettering is the best way...

To decorate your home.

It's much quicker than stencils.
~Looks better too~

Apply to: Walls, mirrors, doors, etc...

If you'd like to enter this giveaway...

- Please follow or already follow my blog

- Leave a comment on this post

- Stick your tongue out {Just kidding}

I wish you all the best of luck!!!

Go share the news about my giveaway.

{It ends on Friday May 29th}

"As the rest of the world is walking

out the door, your best friend's are

the ones walking in".

- Anon

Watching Over Her....

There we were watching a movie...
The kids playing upstairs as usual.
Then all of a sudden...a HUGE crash!!!
Me and the hubs rushed upstairs.
To find my daughters door locked...
Screaming...crying...oh no!!!
Our adrenaline is pumping like crazy.
Not able to get inside...
My husband smashed the door in.
We found her dresser on top of her.
{This is no small dresser}
It weighs roughly 250lbs or more.
~She is completely underneath~
I nearly lost it...
My heart was in my throat.

The strength to lift...
Well he actually threw it.
Into the wall i might add...
Creating another hole to fix.
We got to her amazingly fast!!!
Out she came only with bruises.
Can you believe it?
{She is only 6}
My daughter in tears & in my arms.
I didn't want to let go.

(Joe Lane)

Needless to say...we had a long talk.
- One about not climbing...
- Not locking doors {ever}...
- Asking for help when needed...
{Oh i'm sure you can picture this talk}
We didn't scold them...just communicate.
We were just thankful it hadn't been worse.
~God had an angel over her tonight!!!~

"Good news from heaven the angels bring,
Glad tidings to the earth they sing:
To us this day a child is given,
To crown us with the joy of heaven".
- Martin Luther King

And The Winner Is....

(via Best Birthdays)

Thank you to those who participated...

In my FIRST ever giveaway!!!

It was something i enjoyed hosting...

And will continue to do.

{For the next 3 weeks at least}

Many wonderful gifts in store...

From some fabulous etsy shops.

You won't want to miss out!!!

{Start following my blog}

Now onto the winner...

I went to a random # generator-

Input all the information needed...

And it chose...lucky #1.

Susie of Bienvenue...You won!!!

Please email me your information...

And i'll get that sent out asap.

Hope everyone has a lovely weekend.

Be safe and enjoy the weather :)

Caterpillar In The Tree....

(My daughter crowned me)

"Music to my ears"...
A saying i didn't quite understand.
Until yesterday that is!!!

There i was driving home...
When i hit CD and on came THIS song.
- A song that my daughter likes.
- A song that has such meaning.
- A song that will make you cry.
- A song that recalls memories.
This is one you must hear...
Share with those around you.



I've grasped the meaning behind it.
{REALLY...TRUELY...I DID}
These are words that speak...
Saying what you didn't know how...
Expressing your exact emotion...
Believing in what's being said...etc.

Today i have a new respect for music.
I've always known it was heartfelt...
But the songs that really touch people...
These i hold dear.
So...close your eyes and sit back.
~Listen to what's being said~

"Where words fail, music speaks".
- Hans Christian Andersen

The Secret Is Out....

Shopping & fun equals...
One satisfied customer!!!
~This is what i strive for in my shop~

I must admit i've got my hands full...
This isn't as easy as it looks.
{...Being a perfectionist and all..}
Cutting...spraying...nailing...etc.
Ohhh it definately gets tiring.
But...in the end i see the finished result...
And i must say I LOVE IT!!!
I hope you all do as well.
The back-aching work is worth it :)



Ta-da...my oversized chalkboard!!!



Never being able to find one i liked...
I decided to create my own.



Each chalkboard is unique in style...
Size...wear and tear...etc.



The frames are hand selected by me...
From local antique shops.
Given a little elbow grease and love...
And this is the end result.
I love that there aren't two the same.
Giving you the customer a true original!!!

Please visit my stores "Grand Opening".
.......Monday May 25th.......
If there is a specific color or size...
You wish to have, please let me know.
I can definately work with you on it.

Well...i've got some more work to do...
Monday is just around the corner.
Wish me luck!!!

" I will love the light for it shows
me the way, yet i will endure the
darkness because it shows me
the stars."
- Og Mandino

P.S. Don't forget my giveaway...
It ends tomorrow!!!

Two Cupcake Gals....

How i get caught up in the internet...
Browsing along i go!!!
This is seriously an obsession...
That leads to spending.
{My husband loathes}

But upon my search...
I found: "Two Cupcake Gals"
And i'm hooked instantly.
~Vintage charm with class~



This is "Creamy Coconut".
With 2 unique vintage tiers...
For keys...jewelry...food...etc.
{Only $12}



Here is "Swirly Pink Cupcake".
{Oh how i love these names}
This sells for $21 as it's larger.

I could definately find space for these.
Can you?
Please hop over to their etsy shop...
You won't regret it!!!

...P.S. Don't forget my giveaway...

Creation Of Mine....

I'm starting something new...
As i have a passion for ALL things vintage.

This is my journey through etsy...

~Where i've created Chic Provincial~

And as a sneak peek into my world...

Here is a creation of mine.

Well...the beginning of it at least :)

I purchased this LARGE vintage...
Oh sooooo gorgeous frame and...

You'll have to see what it becomes.

{The main item i'll be selling that is}

...Please check back tomorrow...

"A turtle travels only when it

sticks it's neck out."

- Proverb

P.S. Don't forget about my giveaway...

2...Nine...04

So it's been a few months...
Since the birth of our first child.

My husband has returned home...

{From over yonder that is}

And ready to get back into family life.

Precautions we did take...

But low and behold i got preggers.

~I was extremely nervous~

Aware of my last complications...

I was very upfront with the doctor.

Praying things would run smoothly.

Yet again my body didn't respond well.

At 27 weeks...i went into labor.

~Dialating to 4 centimeters~

I was admitted...put on magnesium...

Medivacced to the BEST hospital...etc.

Wish my first helicopter ride...

Had been on different circumstances.

I wouldn't wish magnesium on anyone.

It got to a toxic level in my body...

Creating a very bad reaction.

Something about my son is this:

He is determined to get his way!!!

Apparently he didn't want to come out.

{Which was a good thing for both of us}

So i stayed at the hospital for 2 1/2 months.

~Extreme bed-rest as they say~

With NO getting out of bed...showers...etc.

{Definately not my prettiest of days}

But as a mother i'd do anything for my kids.

After all these complications...

I chose to have him 2 weeks early.

~Weighing in at 7 lbs 4 ounces~

A healthy little boy he was and is.

The doctors still don't know why...

Nor did i want to risk this again.

So...we took the extreme approach.

Having both me and my hubs get fixed.

{That's the best way to explain it}

We have a healthy little boy & girl...

~Nothing could be more perfect~

God has his reasons for everything...

And i wasn't going to chance it again.

Life is a precious gift!!!

"It is so small a thing

To have enjoy'd the sun,

To have lived light in the spring,

To have loved, to have thought,

To have done...

- Matthew Arnold

...P.S. Don't forget my giveaway...

Blueberry On The Mind....

Without further adoo...
I am pleased to announce:

..."Megscreations"...

Anyone like blueberry muffins?

{I sure do...especially cold}

So...lets have a little giveaway!!!

You will get: A glass quart jar full

of blueberry muffin mix. Included

is all the dry ingredients needed.

With organic blueberries to make

approximately 24 muffins. Each jar

is topped with decorative fabric

and ribbon. Also comes with an

easy to follow recipe card. All her

mixes are made to order and then

last 3 to 4 months. Very easy to

make and super yummy!!!

To enter this giveaway...

- You must follow my blog

- Leave a comment on this post

- Cross your fingers

Best of luck to all that enter!!!

The winner will be selected on...

~Friday May 22nd~

Hurry Before It Ends....

Shop-a-holic i truely am...
~I'll admit my weakness~
I have to tell you all about...
Nordstroms half yearly sale :)
{It starts on May 20th}
The store is nearly half off!!!

So there i was browsing...
~That's what i like to call it~
My husband says spending.
When i spotted THE purse...
The one i've been wanting.
{Marc Jacobs Turlock Faridah}
Over walks the associate...
And tells me it goes on sale Weds.
My eyes got big & i pleaded...
Well...i knew he'd say "Yes".
{We all know how to get our way}
Give the right look and you've won.
~It is on hold waiting for me~


(via Shop Bop)

So this i say to you...
~Go find your want~
We all deserve something pretty.

"Everything you want is out
there waiting for you to ask.
Everything you want also wants
you. But you have to take action
to get it."
- Jules Renard

All Via Etsy....

I'm new to the etsy crave...
And i must say it's quite addicting.
Thousands of items to browse...
All yours with a click of a button!!!
I thought it would be fun to share...
A few items i fell in love with.

Click on them to see full description.
They're up for grabs and ready to buy!!!


(via Sylish Vintage)

A gorgeous milk glass vase.
Love the scalloped edges!!!
I was going to buy this & then...
Found the same one elsewhere.
Can you believe i paid only $3.


(via Vintage Cottage Garden)

Wow...beautiful Santa Rosa plates.
I saw these at a local antique store...
But they wanted $10 a plate.
Not wanting to pay that price...
I passed these beauties up.
But $16 for six...i couldn't refuse!!!
{That includes shipping}
These will look pretty on my table.


(via Vintage Cottage Garden)

What a pretty find...
A vintage ice cream bucket.
Ok...so this isn't my style.
~I found it for someone else~
{Cough...cough...Brooke}
And look it's PINK :)

Thanks for browsing my finds...
I enjoyed sharing with you.

"Music is love in search
for a word."
- Sidonie Gabrielle