Proceeds...

will be donated to the Twin Tower Orphans Fund. After visiting Sterling Mine Museum during our travels last week, I came across this monument errected for the victims of 9/11. It was a piece of the steel wreckage donated to the mine which stands as a memorial to all those lost in the terroristic act on September 11th. I snapped this shot and thought it would be a nice jesture to post it in my Etsy Shop hoping to generate some donations to benefit those directly affected from the crash - the children! We shall see how it goes!

Knock Em Out

At the rate I pick up "Oddities" off the street, I can't help but relate! I adore Lily Allen!

She can brighten my worst day with a sinister smile.

Knob Make-Over

Just a quick overdue Thank You to Alyssa at Revamp Boutique for my custom Drawer Pulls. They turned a "Blah" armoire into "Beautiful".
Here are the before and after photos!

And don't forget to take a peek at her shop...she's got tons more.

Oh, and looky what I saw on her blog today...A SALE!!!

Home Again and Back to the Drawing Board

In an effort to relax after returning from two weeks of vacation (shouldn't I already be relaxed?!?) I've spent most of the day sketching, scanning, coloring, editing...with much thanks to my hubby for entertaining the little one all afternoon!

I've been longing for some serene creativity after these past two weeks of biking, swimming, canoeing, fishing, hiking, and sightseeing. If you know me, I'm not exactly the poster child for physical activity - I'm the "Non-Sweating Type". Although, I'm more than willing to get a little grimey for my little peanut should he need me to. Today's heat was just so overwhelming! We ventured to the store to do the much needed grocery shopping this afternoon - a necessity and an excuse to enjoy the freezer section on such a hot day! After some quick lunch & hanging the laundry on the line, it was time to fill the Kiddie Pool!!! Finn's been in it ever since.

GIVEAWAY!

In an effort to get "My Girls" some more exposure, I've decided to do my first GIVEAWAY!

Sydnei over at Simply Sentimental Creations was nice enough to help me out.

To find out all the details and what goodies you coud win,

head over to her Blog and take a peek.

Some Quick Updates & Then We're Off

We wrapped up our first week of vacation yesterday. Today I basically dumped the suitcase in the washer, then dryer, then loaded it back into the suitcase for Vacation #2.

I couldn't help but do some quick shop updates before setting out.

So, here they are:

MC: PAPER

MC: FINERY

Vacation here I come (AGAIN)!

My Week at a Glance

Granny Square Blanket for my Friend's Baby Shower.

Cake for my Friend's Baby Shower.

Set of Six Basket Liners for the new baby. I'm a bit worried though...maybe I shouldn't have chose this project to be my first experiment with French Seams - hope they hold!

Welcomed a family of Finches to Finn's birdhouse he made with Papa Fo Fum & Daddy!

Finn taking after Mama!

A couple of hikes along the Wissahickon - or as Finn calls it, Terabithia!

A little Carpentry work!

Fun with Family at the Castle Playground!

Fort Finn...who knew laundry could be so much fun?!?

AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST:Tons of Updates and SALES!

Phew, what a week...I'm definitely ready for VACATION!

See you all back here in two weeks!