BLUE SKY AND SUNSHINE...

What a beautiful morning here in Michigan! We had thunderstorms for most of the night, but this morning the sky is bright blue and the sun is shining. It is even supposed to get into the 70's today! Love these shop-door-open days. Doesn't this little sign just say it all? There is nothing like walking around your yard and seeing another flower opening it's sleepy winter eyes. It really is good for the soul.

I have hundreds of Lily Of The Valley, and this morning they are strarting to blossom. I just love to bring in a little bouquet and have that beautiful smell fill a room.

The Hollyhocks are peeking out now too. I want to plant more this year. Don't they just bring back the best childhood memories?

Sunday I planted Lavender all the way down our picket fence. I had it there before, but when the Village replaced the sidewalk it was all torn out.

I finally hung my little Sweet Annie wreath in our bathroom. I've had it since I met Connie in Waynesville and now it has a home. Sweet Annie is another one of those "smells" that brings back so many great memories.

My new "header" picture is a small collection of old soaps and shaving brushes that we have in our bathroom. One of the brushes belonged to my husband's father.

Today is the day to get into the shop and move things around again. It always feels so good to see something different when you're the one that sets there all day. I also think the customers like to come in for new ideas too. Maybe I can talk Ashley into coming down to "play". I also have to pack up a box of dolls to ship out - which means back to the sewing machine!

Okay girls, enjoy your day - whatever the weather might be...