Link Party No. 44

This is a little shout out, tomorrow March 3rd is when my post for Once upon a Thread will go up at No Big Dill.

Please make sure to head over and see what I came up with and leave little love notes for me! I really enjoyed this theme and the process of making the stuff. It was sort of homework... only it was the kind of homework that I like. :)

Meanwhile, another shout out to my friends and family... we changed our internet and phone provider a few days ago. When they came out and wired the house something happened, our home phone doesn't work right now. You can call my cell, if you don't have my cell? Mmmm... too bad, I am not about to post my cell phone number on my blog! We realized yesterday, "hey, we haven't received phone calls", then we tried to call out but couldn't. I don't know when it's going to get fixed, but I just want to let you guys know that we are Ok. We are still alive and well, don't worry!

Ok, that was a little personal; let's get back to some fun! You know the routine, show us what's up your sleeve!

1. Please post something YOU made. It doesn't matter if it is crochet, quilt, clothing, anything would be fine. I want to see it! If you use someone's idea or patterns please give them the rightful credit.

2. Link to your specific post, that way it is easier for everybody to find and read it.

3. Please grab the "Tea Rose Home" grab button, and link back from your post. If you can mention the party in your post or place the button on your side bar, that would be great! I want more people to have a chance to come and show off their creation.


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Thank you for your participation, and making this link party successful and fun!

CSN Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to Entry #47

Kelly

"I want to organize some books!"

Kelly, I hope you can find some bookends or shelves to help you with your spring project!

I thought that it would be interesting to read what other people had planned for their spring projects...and it was...but I think it backfired!

For every idea I read, it reminded me of all the other things I need to accomplish this spring! Will it motivate me? Or inspire me to crawl into bed with a movie and ignore the world?? Only time will tell, I suppose!

Thanks for playing, everyone!

March Blog of the Month – Miss Mustard Seed

I am thrilled to feature one of my all-time favorite blogs – Miss Mustard Seed – as the RDH March Blog of the month.

I don’t remember exactly when or how I discovered Marian’s blog, but I do know she has been an inspiration to me and to so many other followers – demonstrating what is possible when you pursue your dreams with grace and perseverance.

My favorite features of Miss Mustard Seed include the valuable painting information, beautiful pictures, upholstering tips, sewing ideas, and small business advice which Marian so generously shares.

Besides authoring Miss Mustard Seed, Marian also is a freelance writer for HGTV.com and sells her finds and creations in three retail spaces. I honestly don’t know how she does it all!

A bit of trivia which many of you may not know is that Marian and I share a “color connection.”

Not long after I found Miss Mustard Seed, Marian shared pictures of her newly repainted living and dining rooms. Her color of choice was SW Aria Ivory. As most of my house is painted with this same color, I left a comment telling her how much I too loved SW Aria Ivory.

The irony of this story is that unbeknownst to either of us, Marian had used my living room which had been featured in Women’s Day Budget Decorating, as her inspiration for her color choice. She had received a copy of the magazine from her mother-in-law and saved the article.

Women's Day Budget Decorating / Photographer - Michael Partenio

Stylist - Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications

After visiting my blog, Marian quickly figured out the connection and was kind enough to let me know about our color bond. In fact, she recently posted about her plans to repaint the blue wall in her beautiful dining room with SW Aria Ivory.

I hope you will stop by Miss Mustard Seed to learn how to – as Marian’s blog title says – “move mountains in your home.” I know you will be so glad you did!