Quick Curtains

Its Tuesday, which is sort of a crazy day at our place. Belle has tap, I have a meeting and then, I get to finally use my gift certificate for a facial my husband bought me a while back. I'm super excited to just relax for an hour or so. So, I best be getting some things done in my fabric shop and some laundry done as well. So, here is the pic of my new chevron curtains. I love them. We have cream colored walls in this room with one espresso wall by the fireplace. Our accents are blue and a muted chartreuse color. I love that this room is soft and relaxing. Just in case you were wondering, this fabric sews up like a dream! I whipped these up in no time! You can get yours right now at The Scarlet Poppe fabric shop!!! Alright, for reals....I gotta get going but really wanted to show you my little project from the weekend. Enjoy the day. Morgan

8 Is Great!

Yesterday, my Belle turned 8! Again, I did some blinking, and she went from little girl to a big girl...just a short time from double digits as she tells me! Yikes! I seriously need to quit blinking! 8 Great things you should know about my Belle:

1. She is so artistic! This girl can draw and create things that most adults couldn't do! She wants to be a fashion designer when she grows up. Have I mentioned this before? Probably as it makes me super giddy!

2. She loves to dance. She is currently in tap but is thinking of switching back to ballet. Either way, I absolutely love watching her twirl around in our kitchen while I'm blogging or making dinner.

3. She still plays with dolls, barbies etc. To some of you, this may sound normal but in our town, its considered "babyish" to do this at 8. She plain old loves it. She loves playing "momma" to her dolls but most of all to her baby brother, Phin.

4. She loves her brothers. Okay, right now, her and Logan go round and round but if he isn't home...she misses him. That's a good sign, right? But Phin...she can't get enough of him. I love watching her play with him. 5. She loves food, healthy food. Apples with peanut butter is her current snack of choice. Okay, kinda have to laugh...as I'm typing this, she is finishing up a bag of skittles. I said she loves healthy food but the girl has a sweet tooth like no other! HA!

6. She loves to read! Right now, on her night stand would be her Bible with the bookmark in Mark. Also, Pinkalicious. Pretty sure she knows that one by heart! This year, she really started to read longer books...the kind without pics on every page. I hope she continues loving to read.

7. She'd choose to wear a big church dress over anything else, every.single.day of her life. Hope she never loses that girliness. 8. She is hilarious. And she talks A LOT! No idea where she gets this from. ;) (this pic was taken about 8 months ago)

Happy birthday to my beautiful Belle! You get sweeter and sweeter every day! Love you! Morgan

P.S. I'll back back tomorrow with pics of my living room curtains I whipped up over the weekend. Can you guess which fabric I chose?

New!

The Scarlet Poppe shop has so many new items in. I'll get right to business! Joel Dewberry's new line, Aviary 2, is so nice! I love the color combos! Here are a few:

Also a few more Premier Prints:

Lots more in shop! Click here to visit The Scarlet Poppe fabric shop!

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Side Note: My Belle was honored this weekend as a Top 10 Winner for PBS Kids Writing Contest. There were over 5000 applicants so to be in the Top 10 for her grade was a huge accomplishment. We are so proud of this girl!

Here she is afterwards in Target...on a crazy busy Sunday...just hoola-hoopin' away! She's shy, people! HA!

Have a great Monday and please stop by the shop, you'll be happy ya did! Morgan

Chevron Finds

Zig Zags, Chevron Print...whatever you call it, I dig it! Here are this Friday's Etsy Finds:

Mini Cake Stand by aedrieloriginals

Clutch by ao3designs

Pillows by FestiveHomeDecor

Calling Cards by teezy

earrings by truche

What's that? You are full of ideas but you just need some fabulous chevron print fabric? I got you covered! The UPS man is out for delivery TODAY with new colors! Here is my favorite that is coming in:

Check out The Scarlet Poppe to get yours now. Have a great weekend! Make something! Morgan

Today

Today is a good day! Its not one of those days with tons of exciting things going on. Its a day of goodness found in the small things!

Today, the sun is shining which means that the snow is melting! I might even be able to open up the windows for a bit to let some of that fresh air in. Nothing beats the smell of spring air, not even Febreeze!

Today, I am listening to Pandora radio--My Oldies But Goodies station. It makes me so happy. How can you possibly not be in a great mood after listening to "Do You Love Me?", "Earth Angel", "Barbara Ann" or "My Girl" just to name a few? Its impossible, trust me! The hubs walked in a few minutes ago so I tried to "Mash Potato" with him...he looked at me like I was on something. HA!

Today, I get to sew with these cheery fabrics. I'm making a few dresses for a friend of mine. Her family is going on a cruise in a few weeks and she wants a few of Peony Dresses for the trip! I like to think that at least a part of me will be in the Caribbean in a few weeks! HA!

Today, while I'm sewing, I get to look at this face. He loves chillin' with me while I sew. Oh and he loves cinnamon raisin bagels, too. Notice my new curtains I made in the background? I can't stop staring at them and him. Lov-ah!

Today, I'm eating these, guilt free! I love Whoppers! I think I need to remember to buy the small box, not the super size. I just can't help myself!

What are you doing today? What makes your day good? Whatever it is, enjoy it!!!

Morgan

Yum-O!

As promised, today's Etsy find are super yummy! There are so many creative confectioners out there on Etsy. How fun would it be to send one of these to someone who needs a little sweetness in their lives?

Cheesecake Marshmallows by OhYum

Tiger Butter Fudge by OhFudgeStore

Gourmet Cupcakes by SweetStreetSC

Key Lime Fudge by jewelofthelion

Dark Chocolate Truffles by Nikid

Okay, wipe the drool up off of your keyboards and check out these delicious shops!

My husband is playing in a hockey tournament this weekend so we'll be up at the rink! I haven't seen him play since he was in high school! Should be fun. Hope everyone has a fun and safe weekend!

Morgan

Short Post, Big Message

I keep reading this verse over and over again. It hits home with me in so many ways lately. I'm so thankful that God has given me this verse today.

But he said to me "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. That is why, for Christ's sake, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Again, short post but a big message. I hope this helps someone like it has helped me today. I will be back tomorrow with some yummy Etsy finds...and I mean YUMMY!!!!! Morgan Side Note: I chopped off quite a bit of my hair today. Yikes!