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I don't snag treasuries as often as I'd like, so when I do, I feel an overwhelming urgency to include all of the people who are kind enough to include me in theirs from time to time. There are just never enough spaces, so I know I need to double my efforts in this department! This is my latest treasury creation, though, and I do hope you will click on it and visit the shops of these talented artists. Don't forget to leave a comment there, too- people love to read those!

And, I am pleasantly overwhelmed at my good fortune today...thanks to craftopolis.com, I see that I currently have items featured in several beautiful collections.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you to:

averywinslow

Xanadu2You

sygnetcreations

zappyturtle

stonz

TheSilverDog

yippeevintage

Makeover Monday: 4/6

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I found this vintage pillowcase hanging alone and sad, ready for a new life and new purpose! Look how happy she is to be a bowl! I love the way the pink, aqua, and orange pop out of the golden mustard background. I'm still searching my brain for a name for this one...any ideas?

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Cherry Blossoms

We tried so very hard to get to the Cherry Blossom Festival in DC today. We actually GOT to the festival and saw all of the beautiful trees in bloom around the tidal basin. Alas, it was a total zoo, and parking was impossible.

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We ended up getting the heck out of there and going to a beautiful park along the Potomac River on the Virginia side. No traffic, no crowds, no trouble parking, and guess what? There were loads of cherry trees in bloom, so all was not lost!

These are photos of the gorgeous vintage barkcloth bag I bought at an artisan studio during my last trip to Florida. Those are cherry blossoms, right?

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So, what did you do this weekend?

What's in bloom in your neck of the woods?

Next?

As I sit here preparing to crochet the LAST round on my giant rug, I am already gathering fabrics for my next endeavor! I must be getting a touch of spring fever, because I'm envisioning a luscious, sunshine filled rug in the fabrics pictured.

According to poll results from a few months back, rag rugs are most popular in the kitchen and sunroom/porch...so tell me, what shape would you consider? I love to make round and rectangular rugs, but I can stretch my wings and go for oval or half-moon as well. Please leave a comment and/or vote on the poll widget to the right.

Thank you in advance for your help! Happy weekend :)

Friday's Favorite: BananaSaurus Rex

This feature comes with a warning! If you have a *thing* for vintage fabrics, cover your keyboard and prepare to drool!

The shop announcement captures it better than I ever could: "BananaSaurus Rex features astonishingly beautiful things for post-modern bohemian Mamas and retro-stylish Babies — made of amazing vintage, recycled and other rescued materials."

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Rebecca Thoms Hanley, a "semi-retired graphic designer", has not only created beautiful and unique products to share with us...she has made shopping in an online shop feel like browsing through a cozy boutique. Her policies are clear, fair and professional, and her feedback is not only 100% positive, it is an absolute joy to read. Her customers clearly love her and her products; many of them keep coming back for more!

Rebecca's sense of humor is evident throughout B. Rex; this line from her policies cracks me up: "MY STUDIO: Is smoke free and pet free but riddled with children. Also, it's my dining room". Or this one from her flower power brooch listing: "Made of rescued power ties and scraps from the necktie factory, the Power Flower brooch is the perfect adornment to wear whilst coldly surveying your dominion and plotting to crush the rebellion. Or, to the market. Come on, Mama. Unleash your inner Gordon Gekko." As an aside, wouldn't this make a phenomenal boutonniere for the green-minded groom?

I spent a LOOOOOONG time in BananaSaurus Rex preparing for this post, and I loved every minute of flitting from one section to another, reading and smiling at the informative and witty descriptions, gazing longingly at the pictures...

B. Rex has 8 shop sections brimming with ultra special items like those pictured here - items that you would definitely be proud to own or give. From market totes to wine bags, baby bibs to brooches, lavender eye pillows to "remark cuffs" there is something for everyone (and every budget) in this treasure trove.

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Carry, love, rest, restore, scent, wear (baby), wear (mama), and wrap are the section names, and you'll want to be sure to visit each and every one! I know you are anxious to do just that right now...go forth and enjoy! Don't forget, Mother's Day is right around the corner!

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When you're done oohing, aahing, and shopping, come on back and post a comment about your experience! Did you make a purchase? Do share!

Thrifty Thursday

I found these little potholder/trivets on my treasure hunt this week, and they just make me smile! Can you believe they were marked at only 60 cents each? And that they were on sale for 30% off of the marked price? Bonanza! Macys has nothing on my neighborhood thrift!

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And as a side note, please be sure to come back and visit tomorrow! I'll be starting a new feature, Friday's *Favorite*, where I will choose one shop out of my hundreds of Etsy favorites to showcase. Shops will be chosen based on unique and exceptional products, excellent pictures, clear/complete/correct/personable written communication, and spotless feedback. I have chosen a REALLY fabulous shop for tomorrow's feature, and I can't wait to share it with you!

And Lastly, The Rug Says...

GO GREEN!!

I can't think of a better Earth Day message, and I am really proud of this creation!

This one of a kind 3 foot diameter round rug will be listed in my shop this weekend. It will be reserved for the team challenge event (details to come!), then, much to my hubby's dismay, it will be for sale!

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What are you proud of this wonderful Wednesday?