It's been a hard week

I know everyone seems to have this same feeling.

It's been a hard week.

Boston bombings.

The Texas fertilizer plant.

Sinkhole.

Boston shutdown.

Personal disappointments.

Needless to say, there have been a lot of tears this week.  Sad, grieving ones.  And happy, joyful one.

My oldest daughter was inducted into the National Honor Society on Monday.  Wednesday, she celebrated 18 years.  My youngest daughter played in a tournament in Toledo this weekend and the team placed 3rd place.

I know America is feeling the same way that I am - sad that two men could cause so much devastation but proud of all the helpers that rose to the occasion.  I watched with tears in my eyes how many police and firemen and everyday joes began immediately lending hands to those injured.  America is an amazing place.

I am just being raw and open.  So much has happened this week.

Take care & be safe,
Mel

Thatched Roof

I found this wooden bug catcher at Michael's and immediately thought, "this is fairy-sized."  I took the screening off and spray painted with a stone texture spray paint.

This little fairy is sleeping in an Altoids tin all snug and comfy.

The thatched roof is actually a coconut line for a flower pot.  It looks like the perfect thatched roof.  Oh, how I want to live in England :) someday  or at least visit.

Upcycled Cottage

We needed a new cottage for hosting baking parties, or, at least, that's what l was told :)  This little 2 year old certainly has opinions. I cut out a 3 wall frame (easy access for little hands) out of a cardboard box and added scrapbook paper.

Then...it was a party!  Music and animals and yummy treats!

All the scrapbook papers are from Micheals.

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Little Altoid Tin Worlds

I found these cute little things on Pinterest and had to share!  I think I am going to make some for my nieces and nephew and maybe G - perfect size for little hands.

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Welcome to Green Cottage

Where is Spring?

 This was my drive this morning.  Ahhh, Ohio weather.  The saying is...If you don't like the weather in Ohio, wait 5 minutes.  It will change.  I am waiting...

 and waiting...

 and waiting...

I decided that it IS rather beautiful and not especially cold.  So on March 25th, I am going to enjoy (I use that word loosely) this winter wonderland.