Winter is nearly over, warmer days are ahead and happier moods are on the horizon. Those of you familiar with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) might understand the struggle. I am so thankful to see the first signs that Spring is not far away.

Spring also means craft and vendor fairs galore! I am planning to participate in two in April. Grapevine Design is working hard to get some fabulous new decor ready for these fun filled events. I will post details soon, so keep in touch!

I am feverishly working to prepare for my first vendor fair! I have made so many Christmas decorations and painted so much glass and I can’t wait to share it all with you! Come check it out!!!

My friend who owns Home Grown Country Store and Hannah Family Farm is getting married, and we had her bachelorette party this weekend. I wanted to share the fun decorations I created for the celebration…..

My fun Fall crafts are turning out so cute! Any suggestions or recommendations for something to do next?

I’m all about patronizing local businesses and helping “the little man.” I also like to save money and try to feed my family as naturally as I can, so I’m not a fan of pre-packaged foods full of preservatives. So I found a local co-op to buy my herbs, spices, seeds and nuts in bulk, and I recycle my old jars to store and organize. The designer in me had to fabulous up the jars, so I sanded, primed and painted 3 coats of chalk board paint on the lids for easy labeling. They turned out super cute!

Tomorrow begins another new chapter in my journey through life. At thirty-something, I am finally at a place where I feel comfortable with who I am. I have made many poor decisions along the way, but instead of letting the bad choices dictate my self worth I choose to see my worth through God’s eyes. He loves me no matter what, He knows my heart, and that is all that truly matters. I put my faith in Almighty God; I take the next step, and I trust that He will direct my path.

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11

Here are few things I made this week….hope you like them!

Go visit Home Grown Country Store; they are even prettier in person!!