Fabric and Art Supplies Swap

i love swaps of all kinds (especially the clothing kind!), i think it is the best way to recycle your things. this weekend we loaded our baby bird up and headed to ft. worth so mama could do some swapping with other crafty ladies. it also gave me the push i needed to purge through some of my own craft  and art (and office)supplies that have been gathering dust (stuff that i have had since my first semester in art school, um like 5 years ago, embarrassing, but i am a pack rat in the worst kind of way). i also discovered where all of our sciccors have been hiding and a whole stach of steam and seam, score!

So i traded in paint brushes, water color paint, fabric that i was bored of, and anything that i had two of  like glue guns, rulers, ect...

and walked away with some new stationary stamps, new fabric that is so beautiful i just want to hang it on my wall, and a whole lot of wood! i absolutely love painting on and making things out of wood. (i am in the process of painting it and making something really cool, so a DIY post will be happening soon)!

here is a little peek into our day!

on mama:

dress: forever 21

belt: anthropologie

shoes: urban outfitters

feather earrings: homemade

on sparrow:

onesie: carters

ryan & jade's wedding

this sunday two of our very dear friends got married, and we both had the privelage of standing along side them as they declared their love and commitment to one another. it was the absolute sweetest wedding. i always love watching the groom during weddings, and as jade started walking down the aisle, ryan just began to cry - it was a really special thing to witness. i couldn't be more happy for them!

jazz festival

i love the jazz festival, every april we head out to quakertown park with friends to check out the amazing music, art, and food booths. some of my favorites include the kiddie choirs. so.stinking.cute. and to support local artists, the pottery is always my favorite - and every year i always ask christopher if we can get another salt&pepper shaker set to add to my collection.i can't help but love handmade things.

this was my first year attending as a mama to be (23 weeks here) and i couldn't help but think, next year there will be a little one with us. i am in such anticipation of our little bird's arrival. and cannot wait to bring him or her along with us, to all of our favorite places and let them in on our secret spaces.

love,
meg

grannyism #65

ah, the sweet life! oh, how i love this dress i got from India, it has everything i love, it's homemade and fair trade, it's whimsical, the perfect length, it's a mix of my favorite colors & patterns, and It's from INDIA. i mean, that's the only reason i need to love and wear it everyday, the other stuff is just bonus. you know like having a shake too.

yesterday, we spent the day looking at rental houses and packing. and packing. still have a lot more to pack up and figure out what to keep back, as we kind of, sort of, are going to be camping/living in jehu/staying with friends. our apartment is pretty bare - i have been enjoying the simple life - it's good to just get back to the basics for a bit. the only thing we have laying around are necessary clothes, two chairs and a little ottoman that make up our 'table' - a rather cute table i must say, coffee maker (and a handful of other kitchen appliances, pillows, and a blanket. oh, and my yoga mat. that is just necessary for me to stay sane. and my husband's guitar. can't live without music! oh and our cute little furrie babies, magnolia and estrella. i am trying to find them a good home, either a rental home until we move into our new place or a permanent one.

But, all the same i love this crazy life we live and i love being married to my best friend. and i love having impromptu, relaxing by the river kind of dates. with my favorite tea, hummus, grapes, man, and a little baguette thrown in!
and this is by far my favorite grannyism, i think i am going to go ahead and make that my life motto! can ya dig it? so remember, Life is a garden, dig it!
love,
meg