happy "little things"...

 

a little rainbow of glitter on my desk...

 

a little painting created by Princess #1...

 a little surprise gift from a precious friend...

(that I just looooove!)

 

a little line-up of Spring polish...

(our favorites! by Essie, from left to right)

Sand Tropez, Turquoise + Caicos, Ballet Slippers, Coral Reef, Nice is Nice

 

a little spot of favorites in the bookshelf...

 

a little face that just melts your heart!...

 

Princess #2's dream-come-true-

"Winston"!

 he joined our family this past weekend

and has us all a bit smitten!

 What's on your happy "little things" list right now?

Oh, please do share!

love & blessings!

Jill

Playin' dress-up! {Shabby Apple dress give-away!}

 

how about a delightful navy blue cotton poplin dress?,

contrasted with lovely golden metallic buttons-

nodding gently toward the military inspired style trend,

but with soft feminine details- like ruffles and a bow (both my favorites!)?

A perfect new spring dress!

just for YOU!

Glenda!!!!

Shabby Apple 

(a wonderful online vintage inspired dress boutique!)

has so graciously offered one lucky

"A pocket full of posies" reader

an opportunity to win this beautiful "Cortez" dress!!

simply leave a comment on this post!

winner will be chosen randomly this Friday March 25th

and will be posted on this post after 12:00 p.m. c.s.t. Friday- 

 

Shabby Apple has also generously offered

"A pocket full of posies" readers

a 10% discount on all purchases!!

simply use the code:

pocketfullofposies10off

 

and also if you would like to receive special promotions

and exclusive discounts for Shabby Apple,

you may "like us" on facebook!

Congratulations Glenda!!!- 

Your name was drawn!,

please email your contact info.!

*give-away closed*

Happy Monday! (and happy "playin' dress-up"!)

love and blessings!

Jill

Yesterday, I woke up just thinking...

 

"Who can I bless today?"...

and I tell ya what!- I had the BEST day ever!

  

I did a few small things...

just simple, thoughtful things...

and even a big thing or two-

all without revealing why or who had done them!

(some knew and some still don't-but that's the very best part!)

and it was just the BEST day EVER!
So I've decided I'm going to wake up everyday just thinking...
"who can I bless today?"

because,
it is SO true...

"kindness is hard to give-away,
it just keeps coming back!"

Happy day my friends!
I'm still finding my way through all the boxes!
I have finally called for back-up though (a.k.a. my sweet mom and dad)
and hopefully all will return to a more "normal" soon!

Many Blessings!
Jill
p.s. the print is by my sweet friend, artist Chrissie Grace, and can be found here!

Happy Birthday...

sweet  Edie!

from your *many* creative talents,

your amazing {delicious!} cooking skills,

your deep (beautiful) love for your family,

 to most of all...

your incredible -FAITH-!

you are a true inspiration and a blessing!

Happy, happy birthday dear Edie!

you and your precious family are in our many thoughts and prayers,

Big *hugs* and lots of love!

Jill

It's Christmas time!

a time of "sweet" celebration...

shared with many "sweet" friends...

filled with lots of "sweet" treats...

and extra *special*  "sweet" surprises...

"sweet" memories made...

"sweet" moments shared...

all mixed together in the "sweetness" of the season...

and topped with the "sweetest" gift of all...

sent from above with love, 

a tiny baby wrapped in swaddling clothes...

and laid in a manger,

Jesus!

"For unto you is born this day...

a Saviour."

Luke 2:11

Wishing you a "sweet" Christmas filled with great joy and many Blessings!

Love,

Jill

So true...

and what a lovely little thought to ponder

throughout this Holiday season!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm linking to my sweet friend Heather's "Life Made Lovely Monday"

simply celebrated...

a handmade birthday...

for our littlest Princess #2...

her special outfit created for the big day...

the shirt made by mommy (me)...

the skirt by one of our very favorite shops...

lots and lots of bitty buntings created...

the cake bunting boasting a tiny flag to celebrate each year...

placed atop a homemade birthday cake-

complete with a few "finger swipes" through the icing...

(she didn't think I noticed!)

and bitty buntings topping cupcakes to share with sweet friends at school... 

and of course a *few* little presents too!

just a simple celebration...

filled with lots of love for our littlest Princess!

"It is the accumulation of the little details, the small things, that

cumulatively make a big difference in our life."

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

Jill

a few treats...

cupcakes made with precious little helper hands...

(and enjoyed by all!)

the perfect "hook-em-horns"  "pumpkin" polish...

OPI's "chop-sticking to my story"

fall gifts from the Master Creator...

everything found on sweet Megan's blog...

prepare for a delightful Blessing!

and Lisa's charming Texas Hill Country home...

(and equally charming family!)

Hoping your weekend is filled with lots of treats!

Many Blessings!

Jill

"Sunset at His House"

the title chosen for an evening filled with sweet friends

 and a little painting...

a perfect combination!

as brush strokes were made and conversation shared...

in just a few short hours paintings began to take shape...

what a delight to see each ones variations!

all so lovely!

truly a night to remember...

"Sunset at His House"

"sweet friendship refreshes the soul"

Proverbs 27:9

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm joining my sweet friend Heather's "life made lovely" Monday!

A little lovely...{ & a give-away!}

created just for our sweet teachers!

this year for their Fall gift I created simple

Fall posy pins...

we just love our teachers!, and are extremely grateful for

their love and care of our children...

teachers are truly treasures!

and while I was creating for the teachers...

I thought of YOU!- all my dear readers...

YOU are always so kind and encouraging,

truly treasures yourselves!

so I bought an extra copy of my favorite magazine,

Life Beautiful

and created an extra little posy pin just for you!

They are waiting to be packaged and shipped,

hopefully making some one's day just a little more lovely!

To enter:

 simply leave a comment sharing your favorite gift to create (or buy) and give!

Winner will be chosen randomly and posted on this post Wednesday!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm linking to my sweet  friend Heather's "Life Made Lovely" Monday!

*WINNER*!!!

What a joy it was to read each comment! - all such sweet and thoughtful ideas!

and now Princess #2 is pleased to share that she drew...

Carole! from "Reading Sully"!

Congratulations Carole! please send me your address through the email button!

sweets at sunset...

sunset created by Him...

(isn't it glorious?!)

sweets by me...

one might just call it,

"a little match made in Heaven"!

for the sweets:

I created a little cookie recipe,

(I'd love to know if you try them and how you like them!)

Jill's Tea Cookies

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup yellow cake mix (dry)

1 cup butter, softened

8 Tablespoons powdered sugar

mix together and form into small balls. press tops down lightly with a dampened fork.

bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes. when cool, I ice with a mixture of powdered sugar,

milk and food coloring. enjoy!

for the sunset:

a treasured gift from the Master artist...

and I betcha He'll be sending another one soon!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm linking to my sweet friend Heather's "life made lovely" Monday!