wedding tree!!!!

This idea was brought to me by Leslie-thanks sweet friend! A bride would have this at the sign-in at her reception & people put their thumbprint on the tree's branches and sign their name beside their print. The set ($50) would include a 12"x19" print, 5"x7" prints of example & instructions. Frames not included. It can be customized to the couples name, colors, etc.

helen ruth's baby stats banner

I painted this for my friend Joanna & her new baby girl! So happy for you and Donnie!!! J is such a kind, encouraging friend-such strong faith.

DETAILS: 13"x30", painted canvas, hung with rustic twig & ribbon, $50
(let me know if you need/want one of these!!!)

candy girl

I was so happy to see this little article in the Jackson Portico this month. It is featuring Beth Ann Ross' candy shop on the Canton square: Madeline's. It is a fave spot for the fam when we go to Canton. All sorts of retro candy and fun little gift items. Beth Ann has quirky and fun assortment of things. And ice cream! Here are a few pics from a visit there last year. And she's delightful (straying from my usual "sweet"). And I don't know her, but you get that just from being in her store. When I was there last, she had set aside this special stash behind the counter of gold foiled wrapped chocolates for a VIP doting grandmother. Beth Ann explained that these chocolates were hard to get in and this woman liked to always have some in her purse for her grandkids. Love small town stuff like this.

80's music

So I've always known about these music channels with Comcast (you know "Romantic Classics", "Easy Listening", "Latino Favorites"). They are way high numbers & I think I'm too cool to listen to them. But the 80's station is the best. And it has been getting me through the 4-6:00 time slot at my house. When everyone's horns start coming out. Hubby & I dance all crazy for the kids & Henry's doing his chicken wing dance. This music takes me back & makes me think of growing up, listening to our older sisters' music. The ultimate power of 80's music!!! And had my AHA (or ohmygosh) moment tonight , when I realized that Boy George's song was "Karma Chameleon" and not "Come a Chameleon"=)

figfest...

I feel like I am the one who loves figs (besides my mom). Our sweet neighbors who have moved on have a fig tree in their front yard. The house is empty and it was killing me that these figs were not getting eaten. So me and the kiddos have been sneaking over and picking them. I'm sad because they are pretty much gone. There was a fig tree in my childhood, but I can't remember where it was....they remind me of being little. Thought I would get fancy and cook with them, but I ate them all.

growth chart!

GROWTH CHART!!! I've been wanting to do one & it usually takes a request to get things going. Thanks, Maggie! Painted on canvas with wooden dowels at top and bottom & ribbon for hanging. Size: 12"x42" & measures up to 60". Price=$80. Design can be whatever we think up!

pretty things

Some pretty things that are making me smile...2 pieces are recent bday items (that I got for myself!)

Triple E Pottery vase that I got for my bday. I got this at Sulm's on the square in Canton.


My shell bottle by Jamie Dietriech, I've been eyeing at Bella Ches (wonderful store in Renaissance-I get a lift every time I go in there) & then I saw they were 40% off-HAPPY DAY!

Beautiful Elizabeth Lyons glass decanters that are too pricey to even list the $. So these were not a bday purchase. Here's to wishing crate & barrel will do a knock-off. Aren't the color combos so fab.

4x6 framed prints/$15

Below are the collection of watercolor prints I have for you! They come in 4 x 6 block acrylic frame ($15 each). Email me to order: sarahlargen@yahoo.com.

Above is verse I did for Mother's Day & below are the other verse options. I have a fancy new printer so my printers are extra vibrant.

messy wonderful life

mr. potato head.

ruthie unrecycling

the typical state of my "workshop"-they love to get into the ribbon...

Life with kiddos (or just life in general) is messy. You can't control it or try to. We are attempting to potty train, I've heard the woes-now I understand/appreciate all that I've heard. It's the pits. Not much serenity in my typical day-to-day. So I love when God gets my attention in His wonderful way and makes serenity happen. And it happened on my bday. I had about a 30 min (or less) nature walk at a ranch that is in my bro-in-law's family. I feel zip guilt for slipping away (only on your bday, right?) & saw all this beauty. God is the ultimate artist-all the fabulous flowers, trees & greenery, not all of them necessary. But they exist because they are beautiful-for our enjoyment. Love it. I was so full and content. Contentment is such a wonderful thing. When I allow myself to be discontent, my joy goes away. I'm constantly reminding myself of this. As I am typing this, I know I will be testing on all of this very soon...