Valentine's Day Teddy Cards, Teddy Bear for Valentine

Teddy Bear is a beautiful and cute symbol often related with sentiments of love and romance. Couples exchange their warm feelings for each other by presenting teddies holding heart in their hands. We have composed them as theme of our greeting card gallery which offers variety of Valentine's Day Teddy Cards to all viewers for free.

Flowers, Flowers Everywhere!

If you have ever read my blog you know my favorite things are flowers, gardening, reading, knitting and making jewelry. I got up early this morning and I was surfing the web and found a picture of some flowers at the NYC Flower Market. I decided to google NYC Flower Market and I found some beautiful pictures that I'll share with you in a little bit. I used to live in northwestern NJ until 6 yrs. ago when John and I moved to Charlotte, NC. We used to go into the City quite frequently but I cannot say I ever got to the Flower Market. I have heard about it and read about it and always wanted to go there. Some day I will go there! Here are some beautiful pictures I found that I would like to share with you! Enjoy!


Here's a small section of the Flower Market-look at all the gorgeous, beautiful flowers!


More flowers waiting to be purchased.


Look at all the gorgeous, rich blue flowers! I would be in heaven if I was there!!


Hydrangeas are one of my all time favorite flowers. When I saw this picture I just wanted to reach in and grab a bouquet for my table!!



This picture was actually from the Martha Stewart website. Martha said these Juliet roses are her favorite. They could be my favorite too!

Hope you enjoyed your little tour through the Flower Market. If you live in NYC or anywhere there is a flower market I would go there and see all these beautiful treasures. It is like looking at a jewel box! Everyone have a great weekend!

New England Knits: Timeless Knitwear with a Modern Twist

I won this book in a giveway, which I must thank Diane from Bibliophile by the Sea (http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/). Her daughter, Melissa LaBarre was one of the authors of this book. The projects in this book are absolutely beautiful! Here is what Interweave had to say about the book:

Cherish the gorgeous and timeless appeal of America’s northeast with this irresistible collection. Inspired by autumn, winter, and spring in new England (where the savvy knitter is never far from a sweater between September and March), New England Knits delivers 25 gorgeous patterns with classic wearability and contemporary style.

Inspired by their daily surroundings, New England-based designers Cecily Glowik MacDonald and Melissa LaBarre created each piece to distinctly showcase the weather, colors, and culture of the region they so love. Projects by four guest designers from new England yarn companies round out the collection.

Lushly photographed, New England Knits is divided into three classic themes: Around the Town, Fall on the Farm, and Along the Coast. Within each section you’ll find beautiful multiseasonal clothes and accessories, such as cardigans for layering or scarves to warm your neck when the temperatures dip. You’ll also fall in love with soft sweaters, durable bags, cozy mittens, and more! With New England Knits, you’ll have everything you need for a perfect new England-inspired wardrobe.

If you are a knitter, please check this wonderful book out. Amazon.com has this book listed for $16.47 right now. It is so worth it! Enjoy!

My Polka Dot Swap Package Arrived Yesterday!!!

Hi Everyone! I had decided to participate in Lori's Polka Dot Swap (Morning Glories and Moonflowers http://www.perfectisboring.blogspot.com) . My partner was Denise over at http://www.polkadotmoon.blogspot.com. Yesterday my package from Denise arrived and boy was it a wonderful, lovely package. Here is what I received:


There were so many wonderful things and I love them all.

Here are the pictures of everything by themselves:


Denise made this cute polka dot pin for me! She did a wonderful job-how talented is she!


Here is a closeup from the top of the pin.


Love the rich colors and of course, the polka dots on these dish towels! Just gorgeous!


I just love these polka dot butterfly gift tags, notecards and the cute little box Denise made for the polka dot earrings she sent me. Love, love, love them all!


These are the notecards up close. Beautiful!


Butterfly gift tags upclose. I love the sparkles!


A girl can never have too many earrings! These are even cuter because they have polka dots on them!! I am wearing them tomorrow to work. I also had put them on the minute I got them!!


This was the gift tag from Denise. Don't you love the lime green pompoms! How cute!



My polka dot earrings came in this little box Denise made for me! Look she even lined it with pink felt-just amazing!


I love my tea when the weather is cooler and what better way to sip it than from this luscious lime green polka dot mug! I love it!!


Last but not least is something to have with my hot tea-a candy bar!! Denise thought of everything!

I would like to thank Denise so much for such wonderful, beautiful polka dot items. She obviously spent alot of time thinking of what to make or buy for me! I greatly appreciate that!

I would also like to thank Lori for hosting this whole thing and making some happiness in our lives! Thank you ladies!!

Mini Monet-just amazing!!

Today I needed to take a break from working on some contracts so I looked at msn.com. There was a story about this boy, Kieron Williamson, who turned 8 today. He is from a tiny British market town called Holt. It seem Kieron is like every other 8 year old except for his painting gift! The picture above was one he painted. He is being called "Mini Monet"!

The first sign something seriously big was afoot came last summer, when Kieron first exhibited his art at the Picturecraft Gallery. He earned $22,338 (14,000 British pounds) for 19 of his paintings.

In December, Kieron had his second exhibition at a gallery: it expected to show his paintings for a month, but each and every work was snapped up within 15 minutes of the gallery opening. The paintings, which netted $27,125 (17,000 British pounds), flew off the gallery walls so fast that Kieron’s mom didn’t even get a chance to view the exhibition! By the time last week’s third exhibit opened, Kieron was a full-fledged phenomenon. Buyers from as far away as New York City and South Africa came for the sale; a couple from Philadelphia camped out for two days outside the gallery for the chance to snatch up one of his works.

What a talented young man. He said he loves painting but he likes football as well! His parents should be so proud of him and I hope he continues to paint and show his works to the world!

Knitting Group

Last night was knitting group. While everyone wasn't there last night we still managed to have a fun time! The girls in that group are a hoot! We meet every Tuesday and boy do we have alot of fun! I'm working on a baby blanket for someone at my church. I made alot of headway with that too! Some of the girls are working on socks, sweaters, shawls, vests and children's hats. Some are going to be Christmas gifts, some just for themselves and some just gifts from the heart. There is alot of talent in my knitting group. The shop owner, Sara is a lovely person too! She will help you with anything you bring in that just isn't working, she'll help you pick out patterns, yarn and anything else you will need. She works such long hours but seems to be enjoying herself the whole time! I am really glad I happened upon this happy group that day at The Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden! They are wonderful ladies!

Wire Bird Nest Necklaces and alot of Laughing!

Yesterday one of my knitting group friends came over and I taught her how to make wire bird nest necklaces. Patty brought some of her beautiful tiny glass beadwork over and I was amazed at all the things she had brought to show me-they were absolutely gorgeous! She used to work for her friend, who has a bead shop in California. Every time there was a class, she would sign up for it and she learned some absolutely gorgeous things!

Patty made 2 bird nest necklaces for Christmas gifts, which turned out wonderful! She is a natural. We laughed and told stories about each others lives the whole time. John came in at one point and was laughing at us laughing like a bunch of schoolgirls! Atleast it was fun and we had a wonderful time! We have decided to do this more often and hopefully there will be alot of laughing again!