just getting back from a small vacation in sandestin, florida. it was unbelievably gorgeous. this was my view from the balcony of my room. i could see water for miles and miles!!

the umbrellas that the boys put up on the beach every morning look like mushrooms that bloomed in the early morning mist. those guys work hard!

this picture was done by a local artist. all his work is done on wood and he cuts out the frames to match the theme of the painting. it's so bright and bold! i loved all the pictures.

this cab was also neat! if you look closely you'll see all the writing and pictures. his license plate says "artcab".

hope you enjoyed the second-hand view! 

pink Saturday

i am so excited to be the owner of this new bike! i've wanted one for quite a while but really didn't want something ordinary and i couldn't afford a vintage one. the great thing about living in a small town is the fact that so many places are right there. i got the basket years ago and it fits right on without a problem. even though the bike is pink--this is one of my green solutions!

i'm also showing off my pretty pink gardening gloves-which, unfortunately, are still very new looking. it's been so hot and i've been so lazy about the weeds.  they'll get used eventually.

please visit the other pink posts today hosted by beverly. 

p.s. if you scroll down i made a dress for my granddaughter that has pink in it. i can't wait to see it on her!

vintage sheet swap fat quarter dress

vintage sheet swap fat quarter dress, originally uploaded by suesueb.

another dress for georgia kate. i made this one from vintage sheet fat quarters. my favorite colors. i got the pattern tutorial from a link from a sweet friend who makes the most adorable things. check out the flickr group and follow the links and you can make one too!!

a new dress for georgia

last week i made this dress for my granddaughter-georgia kate) and i used the small size on the pattern (for 12-15 lbs.) but it's a little too big. i think i'll use some of my fat quarters from the vintage sheet swap and try again, maybe add some rickrack (cause i love it!) and ruffles (cause they're so sissy and so is she already). kids' clothes are so much fun to sew. they don't worry about their tummy sticking out or their arm flab showing. now i need to find something to make for gabe, my grandson. below is the detail with a yo-yo bow. aren't the colors wonderful? i used perle cotton to hem the bottom and do a detail stitch around the bodice. 

i went see mamma mia this weekend and thought it was wonderful! i love the singing and dancing, i love the villa, the linens, the beach!! if i could get on a plane tomorrow and go to greece i would, but it'd have to be that particular island. the scenery is absolutely spectacular, go see it if you can.

good morning! happy pink saturday again sponsored by how sweet the sound. please take the time to visit everyone and say have a great pink day.

 first is a picture of the fat quarters i received from my fat quarter sheet swap with oh fransson. there is a little pink in there! i absolutely love all the pieces and have already pulled some out for a dress for my granddaughter.

these pinks are from an order from sweet n shabby roses on etsy. the sheet music and other goodies are darling. i received the order so fast and it was wrapped so sweetly. you won't be dissapointed if you order from her. there were 39 pages of music and vintage books.

this is one of the book sheets from my order. cute kids.

could someone help me about the problem i keep having with underlining? sometimes my posts are underlined and i have to keep hitting my font key to uncheck underline but it doesn't always work. very, very frustrating!!!!

crocheted purse made by me!
lavender hearts made with scraps for valentines. i don't throw away anything-ask my family and friends!
shades of inspiration this week is pink and green. my photos are all handmade items, three made by me and one by another artist. this is a favorite combination-so girly and fresh. hope ya'll all enjoy the pictures. go visit!!

old house

old house, originally uploaded by suesueb.

our town has been fixing up a lot of old houses. i guess the market is better for renovating than building. i'm just glad because i love older homes. they have so much character and i wonder how the people in them lived years ago. my house is over 100 years old. my kids think it's haunted because many of my electrical appliances fail and my phones never last! i love it though-it really is part of me. p.s. i've never been visited by a ghost.

it's time for pink saturday again!! the photos above are from a wall in baton rouge. these coverings hide the work going on for the additional stores in this shopping area. perkins rowe is a new area of shopping in the city and has some really great shops-- anthropologie, zgallerie, bcbg, and many other boutiques. the food offerings ain't so bad either! kona grill was delicious as was la madeline for coffee and dessert. 

BROWN

shades of inspiration this week is brown. i didn't realize how many brown items i had around. it was an adventure finding them. these suitcases belonged to my husbands' grandmother.  
this is written on the inside of the larger suitcase. it's her name, address and children's phone numbers. 

these are "brown" letters from my collection of wooden letters. if you have a chance, go check out the flickr group. there are some beautiful photos!!

showing off more pinkness with beverly from how sweet the sound.

pink purse for a birthday present

pink button collection

vintage pink fabrics from my mom

hope you all had a great fourth of july!!!

my mom found a bunch of transfers that she had for years and gave them to me to use. i couldn't believe it, but they still worked. i ironed them on white cotton and embroidered them the best i could without having a guide. this one was one of my favorites. i decided to make a quilt and yesterday spent the day piecing. i'm terrible about following a pattern so i just cut pieces and then designed the rest of the blocks to sort of match. i have the perfect backing chosen and next week i hope to finish it. 

nice, fun summer colors!!

happy fourth of july to everyone! thanks to kari and kijsa for letting us share our love of country! i love this holiday. celebrating with family and friends makes it special and it's also my oldest daughter's birthday. it's hard to believe she'll be 28 with a baby of her own. my holiday decorations include a long-legged uncle sam i made quiet a few years ago and some beautiful pieces by Dee Foust. hope your holiday is joyful and filled with love! stay safe!!

i had to include this picture of an order i received today from peacoats and party hats. the colors aren't traditional red, white and blue but it sure is close! i love the cherry charms!!