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I found this vintage, French agricultural plaque on eBay last week.
As you can see, someone tried to paint it and then stopped.  I figured if I could get it for a steal, I would finish painting it and no one would be the wiser.  So I made a ridiculous "best offer"...and I won!
Look at it now.  After a few coats of chalk paint, it looks so much better.  Now I'm just trying to figure out where to display it.

Jeanine
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It's that time of year again.  
The time when I start dreaming of spring and want to give Old Man Winter a kick in the pants.
Granted, it hasn't been a horrible winter here.  Still, I long for warm days, green grass and flip flops.
And did you notice Easter is early this year?
Easter in March.  
MARCH!!!!!  I know it comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb, but there is something so un-natural about Easter in March in my mind.
So while I ponder if my boys will be hunting for Easter eggs in winter coats, I do my best to bring spring indoors...
And know that in just a few short weeks, it will officially arrive.

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Wishing you a lovely White Wednesday!

Jeanine

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Drawing inspiration from my last post and the sewing book, I whipped up some lavender sachets earlier this week.
I love when I have everything I need on hand because I'm not a big fan of driving in the winter.  I used some leftover Osnaburg fabric pieces, TAP paper and some images I purchased from Etsy a few years ago.
I even had the lavender buds!
For each sachet, I used Polyfil and the lavender - finishing each off with some tea-stained seam binding.

They smell delish!  And I love that they cost me exactly $0 to make.

Jeanine
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When it comes to sewing, most of my projects rely on what I learned from Home Economics and my mom.  Truth be told, I wing it a lot of the time.  So when I was offered the chance to review The Little Guide to Mastering Your Sewing Machine by Sylvie Blondeau (from Schiffer Publishing), I jumped at the chance.
You see, I've had a mini sewing machine for a few years now, but I barely know how to use it.  Again, I've been winging it all this time. When the thread on the bottom runs out, I panic.  If a project calls for a Zigzag stitch, I stare blankly.  This book is truly for beginners or for those who want to become more familiar with their sewing machines.
I like the non-intimidating, easy-to-follow style of this book.  If something reads like an IRS manual, I toss it aside.  Blondeau speaks as if talking to a BFF, and I like how she covers everything from the basic anatomy of your sewing machine to how to comfortably sit while using it.
She covers everything from how to thread a needle to installing a zipper.
And check out some of these cool projects that for once I'm not intimidated to tackle.
I want this hat!
And these cushions.

The Little Guide to Mastering Your Sewing Machine is $24.99 and can be purchased here.

Jeanine

Note: I was provided a review copy of this book, however, all opinions, text, etc. are my own.
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Happy White Wednesday!  I've been inundated with Etsy orders and boy activities, so I haven't had too much time to craft.  Still, wanted to wish everyone a lovely White Wednesday.

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