time stands still for no one

but my blog sits here and waits. patiently?

I'm returning after a loooong absence and want to jump right back in.
The biggest changes are naturally the kids. Looking back over my previous posts it amazes me how they've changed. Kids grow way too fast and it is so easy to lose sight of this day by day. The photos tell the story. Because I am so immensely proud of who they are becoming I am putting them here ~

My Sweet Girl 6 1/2. With a heart so big it is at times heavy for her. Behind her our faithful and beloved Finn who passed away in January.

The Little Guy, turning 4 next month. He has really made great strides recently with his language and speech. Things are really coming together for him. 

~ Life is Good ~

Thanks for stopping by!

Close Call!

hole in one!

After a heartbreaking accident last year when the little guy's hearing aid slipped out of my hand and into the waiting tub (left it to dry out for 2 days and it was fine). I'm super careful and take them off away from the awaiting bath. The other day though it fell out of my hand and slid across the bathroom floor. What are the chances that it would have slipped through the small hole where the pipes are? I wouldn't have thought they were very good. In a panic I got a flashlight and a hammer, with every intention of ripping up the floor to retrieve this little device that makes all the difference. I removed one small board and realizing it slipped way down. I thought it was all over until I realized why I was seeing little bits of light. I have never been so grateful for the horrible drop ceiling we have in the kitchen! I ran down, got a ladder and found it easily. Crisis and panic over! Phew!

oh little one life with you is one great adventure!

Finally... Flowers

Winter really extended itself this year and Spring was rainy which would be fine if it weren't so cold as well. We seem to have left that behind with a nice stretch of super warm weather. It has been a bit volatile at night though with some intense thunder storms and downpours but the garden is happy...

I do love my poppies!

Now to make some time to weed and tend.

Hope you're enjoying this beautiful time of year!

New Shop Additions

The weather has finally taken a Spring like turn. Found some fresh "new" items for my shop this weekend. This is only a sampling! Blog readers please take 10% off any items you purchase (excluding shipping). Use coupon code justforyou at checkout!

1930's-1940's Edwin Knowles Creamer

1933 Bingo Game

Peter by Arthur Garratt

Monkey Pod Serving Tray

Old Farm Basket

Coleman Beverage Jug

Otagiri Bud Vase

Royal Ascot Ironstone Bowl

Friendship Sampler

Faux Leather Ice Bucket

Vintage Colorful Clothespins

Disney Wood Blocks

I've Been Featured!

I'm part of a group of like minded Etsy sellers who are interested in developing their shops to there full potential. It's great being part of a team who are driven to really make it work. I am the featured seller this week on our team blog.  There's a giveaway as well ~ I hope you'll check it out!  Read it here!

My List Makes Front Page!

Off To New Horizons ~ A graduation inspired collection.

Okay it was the 3 am slot & I wasn't around to enjoy it but hooray! 

Etsy Upgrade: New Image Quality Improvements - Before & After Avatar

I happen to think the colors on my imac monitor are bright, clear, and colorful. "True to life" so to speak. Recently I viewed a favorite item on another computer and was shocked at the strong blue value on the photo, it was a total turnoff (doesn't help that it was a food item).

In an effort to prevent this Etsy is releasing a new system for processing, resizing, and storing image files. Apparently the new system will:
* Provide sharper, brighter, higher quality results for uploaded photos
* Support a wider range of uploaded file types

Existing banners, avatars, and item photos will not be changed! The new system is now functioning for team avatars and profile avatars.

Here's the Etsy forum thread from admin

You will need to reupload (is that even a word?) your profile avatar to have it in this new system.
There is a VERY subtle difference. Here is mine (the new avatar is the one on the right):

What do you think? 

I'm glad my future images will be true to life but have no intention of reloading the images of my current stock of 500 items!