Hope you had a great weekend….how does Monday always come so soon?

I enjoyed a nice treat this weekend and actually saw a jewelry designer friend.    Normally my world of blogging  meets online only…but every once in a while blog land becomes in-person, which is really great!   I had a chance to visit with Lori Anderson at the Craftsmen’s Classic here in VA (same location as those big bead shows I so love to attend).  We never get to chat long though because her booth is always full of customers.    Her beautiful designs sure draw in the crowds! 🙂

Remember I promised to share some 1st birthday pictures?  Here they are all fancied up using a new technique I learned in Susan Tuttle’s Visual Poetry class (which has sadly come to an end today).  I just love this old-timey sepia look…now my photos can look just like those vintage photos many of us adore.  Oh, and by the way…see in this first photo – the boys made their little brother this adorable owl at Build a Bear Workshop…it is SO cute (accessorized with birthday cupcake and all).

And before I go, just thought I’d share  the link to a beautiful blog I just discovered, Rebecca for Vintage Living.  Stop by her blog for to see some great vintage finds, wonderful jewelry, and to read her post about her recent art retreat {and shhhh! she’s having a give away!}.    I hope to post a blog  surprise  soon too -hmm, wonder what it could be? – Better check back!