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"There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle." --Albert Einstein
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Thursday, May 13, 2010

come on get happy

just a few things making me smile today ...

a spool of hemp and a simple tag with a vintage cutie ...




a little stack of vintage powder puffs ... the one on top is from french folly ...




a heart i made out of antique and vintage laces and a vintage german card from Lisa ...




and big sigh ... the most gorgeous old silk baby bonnets given to me by Beth ...

*SIGH*



tell me ... what is making you smile today ... i hope it's something good ...

54 comments:

Annesphamily said...

I love the photos over here. This is so beautiful and calm. Thanks for sharing with me today. Anne

Vicki said...

Hi, Lori,
All those sweet and elegant things that you have shared with us are making me smile. I love hearts and that pillow you made is just my style. I hope you have had a good week. Thank you for stopping by for a visit and for your kind comments. Sending lots of love your way~ Vicki

Gail said...

Well,
Since you asked! It's my dh's birthday today so I've spent the day thinking of him...and that's a good thing! We've had a lovely day so far...........glad you have too.......

Andrea said...

Ahhh! So pretty! Your post is making me smile today!

Jan Hennings said...

Your heart made of vintage lace is stunning! Love the sweet little girl image, too!

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

Lovely , lovely photos.
Ah, that baby bonnet!

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Beautiful goodies, Lori! I am smiling as I am sitting with my feet up and a pug cuddled into my side...

Claudia said...

The vintage powder puffs and baby bonnets are making me smile! How beautiful they are...where did you find the powder puffs?

xo
Claudia

Jeanne said...

The things that make you smile today make me smiles as well. I love the simplicity o the the tag and spool of hemp.
xo
jeanne

Tina said...

Beautiful photos Lori.
I love those vintage puffs and the bonnet - too cute.
xo Tina

cheryl kuhn said...

Well, your beautiful photos definitely made me smile!!

Sissie's Shabby Cottage said...

Hi Lori,
I am hoping that the church sale that I am going to tomorrow makes me smile! LOL!
And of course what you have shown me today is making me smile all over the place. The powder puffs and the baby bonnets are the sweetest ever.

hugs
Sissie

sandra said...

Lori,
you are making me smile with all these beautiful treasures!!! Of course, you just had to show that gorgeous tatted puff again, so I've got a puddle of drool to clean up!*! The other puff is gorgeous, too. I adore that lace heart you made, and so proud to own one of those beauties. And what can I say about that precious bonnet....silk, ruching, flower...gorgeousness!!!
Btw, I love your etsy name...so perfect! ;-)
xoxo,
Sandra

Lee Weber said...

Those baby bonnets are SO sweet! I love the feel of old fabric.

Zita - Mlle Magpie said...

Photos of your pretties are making me smile this morning, Lori :)

Terri said...

Your gorgeous photos made me smile!
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs,
Terri

Debby said...

I have a huge smile over your precious baby bonnet, how sweet. Love all of your photos.
Debby

Sugar Bear said...

Well I would say all of your goodies are making me smile as well!
Karla

Anonymous said...

So beautiful and your photos are just stunning!

Unknown said...

And now you have made me smile today. Such lovely things, and that bonnet is gorgeous. I love your creations, you are my inspiration.
karen

Secondhandrose said...

I think your beautiful house would make me smile. Especially love the powder puffs.

karen

Stevie Jean said...

***Swooning*** I'm HAPPY :0)

BucksCountyFolkArt said...

Wish I could feel those powder puffs!

I just got done working in my art studio and am tickling my 4 year old as i try to type this!

Alisa Noble said...

This is always the place to go to see pretties!
I've posted what's making me happy today.

Fete et Fleur said...

My heart is going pitter-patter. What delicate treasures!!

Hugs!
Nancy

Rose Garden Romantic said...

What is making me smile today? Your post full of lovely treasures! And of course my sweet hubby and adorable boys!
Michelle

Anonymous said...

Oh yes, I'm smiling! These are all so very special, Lori! :)

Amy said...

Love a visit to your blog each and every time.
Amy

roseroomnz.com said...

Hi Lori, so nice to be visiting you and having time to leave a comment! Love the baby bonnets, they are gorgeous! Rachaelxo

Sadie Lou said...

I just wanted to tell you something: never give up. Don't hide your light under a basket and don't let anyone steal your joy. I love you!
~Sadie Lou

Nice and Easy Antiques said...

Pretty stuff ALWAYS makes me happy! We are easy...aren't we????

Elyse said...

this post is making me smile because:
1) it's completely lovely
2) your use of a partridge family song title
3) knowing that you probably knew i would comment about the title when you wrote this

happy weekend!

xo
elyse

Unknown said...

Oh Lori I have missed coming over here the past week and some. You have been sharing the prettiest things here and I just kept sighing over every picture.
the little bonnets are so sweet and I love the puffs.

I loved the post with your new puffs and the darling little baby puff. Too cute!
hugs

Little Pink Studio said...

Love those powder puffs Lori, they're stunning!!
Gorgeous photos!

Splashes of Pink and Mint said...

Ohhh... lovely, lovely!!!! Your post absolutely made me smile! But there was more! I went to a springfair today, my kids were so sweet, the pie we ate was yummie and I bought a few pretty items for my home. So that made me really happy and made me smile! Oh and our doggies were so naughty and crazy, that made me smile too! And what about my hubby who's working in our garden, making a new pergola???? That gave me the biggest smile today! Well, I think I'm just a lucky girl!
Hugs Elly

chasity said...

seeing shauna's smiling face.

paperbird said...

the pink blossoms on my crab apple trees- so pretty. Lori your pretty blog always makes me smile too!

Melony Bradley said...

the first photo here made me cock my head and take a second, third, fouth, look. I love simplicity of the unpainted wood with the hemp spool. This weekend I was stressed out big time. i made some adorable beach napkin rings that made me smile big time!!!!

Check it out when you get a chance...

http://mel-designs.typepad.com/my-blog/2010/05/beach-table-decor.html

Maija said...

Those lovelies are making me happy too!!!!
oxox

Maija said...

And also, come be my friend on my blog for a giveaway!

Holly Loves Art said...

Ooh everything is so pretty. You always have the best posts with the best eye candy!
Have a great day.
Holly

Marianne said...

This post is making me smile! And so do all the lovely comments you always leave on my blog! So I guess, today YOU make me smile!
Love, Marianne

The Tin Rabbit said...

Looking at these beautiful pictures definitely makes me smile! I love the hemp and tag...so sweet! And I love the lace heart you made...too pretty~I hope you have a wonderful week~xo, ann

Unknown said...

Those things would make me happy too :)

Sandy xox

Heather ~Pretty Petals said...

Hello girlie, I love all of your pretty things in this post.. especially those puffs! Hope you are having a great day! xoxo

Cathy ~ Tadpoles and Teacups said...

Lovely! The baby bonnet photo makes me smile.
:)

Alison Gibbs said...

Beautiful photos. I know what will make me smile today. Little Riley - it is 7am Wednesday morning here in Australia and I am just about to go pick him up to start my weekly 2 day babysitting gig. Love him to pieces.
Alison

icandy... said...

my children make me smile each and every day! :)
i must admit, though... looking at your post made me smile pretty big today, too!
oxo
christina

Anne Lorys said...

What's making me smile is these beautiful images! Wow, I love looking at your photos, so wonderful!

Hugs,
Anne

Jodie (everything vintage) said...

What's making me smile today (tonight)...YOU! I'm so enjoying my time here catching up with you.
I've been a bad blogger...so spank me. I'm pitiful.
I've officially been diagnosed with Spring fever...the computer is the last place I want to be. Before too long, it's going to be hot as hell here in Louisiana and I'll be forced to be in the A/C in front of the computer screen. But for now...tonight...I'm enjoying my visit with you! And...I'm smiling!!!
:)))
triple chin and all~

Cindy said...

LOVE that wee tag!!!!! wooden? So cute. And the poofs are really cool too, great photo's my fren!

-c
yapping cat

Lisa said...

Lori,
That tag is perfection! I love it. I'm always printing out those precious babies & trying to make cards from them. I think I go too crazy, yours is darling. Very simple. Of course I love everything you touch. I bought 3 of Beth's bonnets last week. Don't know where that girl finds the treasures she does, but I'm glad she shares them. Lisa

Anonymous said...

thanks for stopping by, love the tag and twine!

Tia said...

Sweet sweet Lori, your heart of vintage lace is STUNNING!!!!

I also want you to know that coming to visit your blog is so soothing to me. Sigh.

Miss you

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