Artful Kitchen

Sorry if you've noticed my inconsistent posting on here lately - biking has become my free time activity of choice and as summer comes to an end I need to get in as much as I can! Anyway, onto this post. I Spruced up my kitchen a bit the other day. We have this one shelf off the the side of the room that I couldn't quite find a purpose for other than holding my 4 cook books. The avocado and garland like paintings are by me from a few years ago, and the framed pear is vintage. Adding some art and knick knacks was all the space needed.

I've added a few new items to my shop, so check out TheFancyBear.

Also, selling some shoes on Ebay.

Pretty Things

I decorated some little jars and bottles (inspired by Hummusbird, duh!) from the recycling bin the other day. Kinda silly but sweet, right? I shared some more photos and the steps over on the MHCM Blog if you are interested!

Spotty Hen Quilt

I spent a lot of time with my sewing machine this weekend and one of the things I made was this little hen and chick wall quilt. It was a kit that John's nana bought and asked me to help put it together for her. It was harder than I thought it would be! Lots of measuring and cutting and well, sewing. But, I had a lot of fun putting it together for her and sharpened up my quilting/ applique skills. Sure it's a little wonky and certainly isn't perfect but it's handmade and nana said it's perfect to her so that's all that matters. I also made a beach bag this weekend that I am pretty proud of. I'll share that with you later when it's not raining and I can get some good pictures.

Plant Clutter

John thinks my veggies/ herbs growing all over in the kitchen is getting to be clutter. I don't think plant clutter is possible! Am I right? (YES). Also, I'm trying to take photos of all my ceramics so I can get a second shop started on Etsy. I'll let you know when that's up and running!

Doe, a Deer

This sweet little family of vintage porcelain deer has just made a new home on my window sill. They belonged to my grandma so this fam has been in my fam for a while! They are so sweet and dainty with the cutest pink ears. What I love about vintage decor (and vintage anything) is the stories that come along with it, whether made up or real. It's even better when you're actually connected to those stories and they are the stories of your family!

xo.

cozy bits

Just a peek at all the cozyness forming in my apartment as we get settled in.
xo.

things in free bins

Guess which item from these pictures I got for free? Okay, I'll just tell you. The pink bowl/vase ceramic thing! I found it in a free bin outside of an antique store. I think it's so pretty! I wasn't sure what to use it for though, so for now it just holds all my nail polishes and junk.