a sweet day...

Today is a sweet day of celebration...it is my 31st birthday! I can't believe how fast the year has gone by. It has been filled with many wonderful memories and blessings, along with some tough things, too. It has also been a year of new treasures added to my home and many crafty and handmade goodness being made. God is always so good in seeing me through each day may it be a sweet one or hard one, and each one of you dear friends have been there to lift me up and shower me with love, inspiration, and support every week. 

I am also a little behind in celebrating my one year anniversary for my blog and shoppe, and I can't tell you how amazing this adventure has been with you and to be apart of such an awesome community of crafters and vintage loving friends. So, I thank you and I look forward to another fabulous year ahead!

Well, one of my birthday presents this year was this vintage Royal typewriter, which I just love! I got it a few weeks ago as an early gift and have been eager to show you my new toy. I have been wanting a typewriter to do tags and things for the shoppe, so I was looking for one that worked, was in good conditioned, and not expensive. And, this cute one found its way to my home!

I love the creamy keys and the dusty blue cover. I am thinking of adding some vintage pink rose decals to either the sides or the top. So, I will have to show you once I decide. Can I tell you how much I love typing on it! So much fun!  

And yes, typing on paper doilies is a must for me! 

A girl is always in need of a new bag, so I finished up this patchwork bag yesterday using two of my favorite colors and fabrics. I used a cream and grey polka dot fabric for the handles, a green floral reproduction print for the inside, and some simple quilting in grey. 
And, a big thank you to my sweet friend Erin, who did a little fabric swap with me and generously gave me some of the gorgeous out of print graph line and rose fabric by Urban Chiks that I have always loved, but missed out of this line as I had started my hoarding of fabric yet. :) 

There is something about a simple patchwork bag that I just love! It is filled and ready for some adventures and treasure hunting! 

Now, it is time for a little birthday giveaway to say thank you for being such awesome bloggy friends! And, this is open to all friends, including overseas! ;)

I will be giving the lucky winner this pretty embroidered pot holder that I lovingly made just for you using a vintage rolling pin pattern! And, of course it wouldn't be complete without a crocheted scalloped edging! Giveaway Closed

If you would like a chance to win this pot holder, here are two ways you can enter! 

♥leave a comment letting me know you are a follower of my blog

♥leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about fall

That's it!! Make sure to leave a separate comment for each one! You have until Sunday, September 15th until midnight to enter. I will be announcing the winner on Monday, September 16th! Best wishes to you all!! 

And, to keep the birthday celebration going, you can enjoy 15% off your order in my shoppe.  

Wishing you a most lovely and happy day!!