The Rabbit the Goat and the Music Box

Our latest treasury is a beautiful collection of finds from Etsy. This fairytale inspired treasury made it to the front page!! woo hoo!!

Check it out!


-Morgan

Weddings

We are so honored to have people purchase items from us for their weddings!! Just got a link on Facebook about a wedding we sent bow ties and pocket squares to last year... check it out!

These bow ties seem so BOLD, but in the overall look, they look so right and natural!

Here is the link to the photographer's website... KatesLens... amazing talent!!

I really LOVE the boutonnieres and the Red converse are awesome too!!!

Walking in a Winter WEDDING Land

Here is my take on this week's non team challenge treasury

Happy Friday! :)

Greene Green Christmas

This is our tree from last year! After aging in the woods behind our house for 11 or so months, it was ready to dress. It's the perfect Greene green tree! :)

(We even have battery powered tea lights that we are saving to turn on til Christmas!)

That heart shaped ornament in the picture above were handmade by me and my kids. We have done this on several occasions. It's super easy and a lot of fun. You mix applesauce and ground cinnamon, then roll it and use cookie cutters! Let them air dry and they last a long time! And smell like Christmas year after year!

The long skinny one is a vintage bulb I inherited from my Grandmother...

(aka Mimi, aka Mrs. E W McCall)

This creature feeding on my mantel is a...? Not entirely sure, but I found it at Last Chance Thrift Store a few weeks ago on half off day. Paid something like 50 cents. I love him.

This nativity set was handed down to me from Colonel E W McCall. I really really loved this as a kid. I always admired it. Now it is mine!

Our stockings are sporting everyone's first and middle initials in burlap string. There are six in our family (7, including our new son-in-law! and 8 this year with Nana!)

I love this tree with all the mirrors!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS from

E W McCall

Gift Guide for the Artist

Thanks to Palimpsestic for the inspiration!!

Nonteamchallenge 8 is in full swing!!

Here is my take on the challenge!

Cyber Monday Sales

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Every Gift has a Story

There is a beautiful love story behind these beautiful neck ruffs…

Once upon a time (actually it was the mid 80’s) Lori met Jack. She fell hard for him. This drummer/saxophonist had stolen her heart. Pledging their troth in 1986, they began a beautiful journey together. Across many miles of travel, they settled in the frozen tundra, or maybe it just felt that way to a southern peach. It was actually the Fox Valley. Many moons came and many moons went. Their hearts were full, but their house was empty.

Then, in 1999, a miracle came along in the form a tiny baby girl. At almost the same time, tragedy hit. A terrible disease attacked Jack’s lungs. They called the family in to say their last goodbyes, but it wasn’t time. Another miracle came. This time in the form of Jack overcoming this dreaded disease. God had given them a miracle of time together. Against all odds, Jack lived his life. He was a loving husband and devoted father and the life of every party. Several years later, another tiny bundle arrived on their doorstep. Overwhelmed with joy, their two beautiful girls began to grow.

Days filled with hope, laughter, friends and family. Their love grew deeper every day. Jack gave of himself to help others almost everyday of his life. In 2008 Jack became very sick. He struggled for every breath. This time when the family said their goodbyes, he stepped over into eternity. He was no longer struggling. He was at peace.

These neck ruffs all began their lives as Jack’s dress shirts. Transformed, they will be worn by his three lovely ladies. Each time they wear these beautiful collars, Jack will be snuggling them. A beautiful reminder of the devoted husband, father and friend.


I would love to make a neck ruff for you from a piece of clothing that once belonged to someone you love.

for more fotos:

Jack Blue

Jack Brown

Jack Lace White