House and studio photos...

I snapped a few photos around the house and in the studio when I started my Spring cleaning

 and thought I would post a few today.

Nothing's changed much, but I was in the mood to share some corners and views

that I liked as I cleaned away the dust.

A favorite linen fabric I sewed into a pillow...

don't know the maker or the name of the linen, but it looks so cottage.

I've had the yardage for years. 

Lots of rain here lately, 

and it's hard to keep white things white when muddy paws

are around.

Jackson and T.T. Rabbit's favorite place in the house is on our bed.

A lavender sachet bought at my favorite shop Rebecca's.

dried lily of the valley in a little silk coin purse.

A little re-arranging in the entry and living room.

As you can see, Jackson is not camera shy.

We've had such a light and sunny Winter this year. It has 

truly been beautiful this year.

The past two weeks have been rainy and mostly cloudy, and although

I love the sun, I also enjoy rain when we get it.

I am in a part of Idaho where rain doesn't happen often, so it's a welcome change.

The studio has also gotten a good cleaning and straightening.
(looked like a bomb had gone off in there)
it always looks like a bomb went off  : )

The only reason it is still clean this weekend is because on Monday --Thursday
I left home to go see my mom, sister, and daughter for a few days on the other
side of the state : )

I love fussing with this shelf and I'm always adding or taking away something on it.

 I have a bad case of writer's block and haven't been able to sit and write an interesting post in
weeks and weeks and weeks.
I think I have been too busy to think about anything interesting and heartfelt.
But...
I'm sure it will pass and I'll be going on and on about something.

I have been working on so many
projects all Winter and when I do that I don't do anything else
but think of finishing and starting something new.

This has actually been one of the most productive Winter's for me on record : )
 Someday soon I will show you a little of what I have gotten accomplished.

Most of what I've been doing however is finishing up house projects like painting, organizing
and de-cluttering and I promise you won't have to be
exposed to all of that,
but I have also done some projects and sewing in this studio of mine.
I am thankful everyday for a sweet husband who wanted this for me and made it happen.
I never take it for granted when I walk through it's doors.

I would like to share a couple of giveaways that I was lucky enough to win.
First was a giveaway hosted by Janet Coon of Shabby Fu Fu.
It was a 50 dollar gift certificate to the Post Road Vintage shop.
I have now known Janet for sometime as I know many of you have, and I
remember her being one of the very first blogs I found when I was
introduced to blogging. I have learned so much from you Janet and thank you for the many
inspired posts you have authored.

Thank you so much Janet!

The next giveaway was from Terri at the beautiful blog Artful Affirmations.
I so enjoy Terri's blog and the art she creates.

What a beautifully wrapped gift!
 Don't you love the little doily under the lovely paper rose and ribbon?
Nothing cuter than a pink rooster tag!!!

but then....
just look at what I won!!!!

Love, Love, Love It!!!

Thank you so much Terri.
The bracelet is all the perfect colors for Spring!
I will really enjoy wearing this!!!!