Miss Flibbertigibbet

It's definitely here. Arrived quietly. Unexpectedly. Gently. Spring Does anything herald Spring better than a bunch of pussy willows? I walked into the grocery last week and there they were....I'd NEVER seen them offered for sale there and had to grab a bunch. Right into my antique ironstone pitcher and bowl. The kids all had to touch … [Read more...]

Ooh la la....  piddix.blogspot.com the clock is ticking and I am withing two months of my Paris trip! How exciting is that? From now until I go {we'll see what happens when I return} every Friday will be French Friday! All things French - French - French Today we'll focus on cooking.......did I tell you that I will be taking a cooking class … [Read more...]

Good morning Dahlings! There's a BUZZ of excitement today a NEW GOODWILL is opening!! Be still my heart! YOU know, better than anyone, that TS  LOVES the thrift store! Where else would she have found that lovely retro sheath  and those long gloves she loves? Back soon with the results!!! Psssst....Miss Flibbertigibbet was recently featured … [Read more...]

I saw this idea a couple years ago at a cute local shop called Topiaries.  I suppose it's what you would call a "statement piece".Just a bit over the top but SUCH fun! You'll need: a grapevine wreath a package of raffia and then a bunch of trims, tulle, ribbon or anything else that can be tied around the wreath let your imagination go … [Read more...]

Busy, busy day! Don't forget the Spring Linky party continues.... I'll be back later for that.....but first.... I was surprised and flattered to find out I had been given the Leibster Award by Full Circle Creations! {thank you} Next, I need to pass it along. Here are the rules: 1) Thank the person that gave it to you. 2) Link back to … [Read more...]

Today I'm revealing my idea for my Spring mantel. This time thanks to Fox Hollow Cottage for hosting the mantel portion of the Linky party. Once again, without this push I probably wouldn't have done anything until April at least! I'm ahead of my timeline thanks to these gals! I had been thinking about this mantel for awhile and had still not … [Read more...]

First, let me say a big THANK YOU to Pamela at From My Front Porch To Yours. Because if it wasn't for her, my porch would probably have continued to look like this for another month!  Oh heavens......how embarrassing...I've actually had people  COME OVER HERE  and walk up THESE STEPS!!  Then they got to the door and this is what they … [Read more...]

I am really attracted to aprons. Are you? I don't wear them often, I confess.  I just never developed the habit. I wore them at my Granny's house when I was a girl. My Mom didn't cook much and we never had any aprons that I can remember. I inherited a couple .... The one on the left has kittens wearing aprons and was my MIL's....she's in her … [Read more...]