OK, SO I HAVEN'T BEEN BLOGGING!

I don't need to tell you that I

haven't been around much lately.

I just haven't been creating

lately, the juices are just

not flowing!

I do hope to get back into the

swing of things though ....

and very soon I might add!!

In the meantime,

I'm enjoying my new copies of these ....

  

The new edition of Paper Crafts Magazine!

It's a gorgeous edition! If you don't

have one, run out right now and

pick one up! You won't be disappointed!

And this! I love Stampington&Co.

I just wasn't sure if I would

like this new Premier Edition of

'Where Women Cook'.

Well, let me tell you it's a

gorgeous magazine.

Wonderful articles,

beautiful photography,

and great recipes!

I LOVED IT!

And, speaking of loved it ...

Look what stopped me in my tracks

at my local B&N ...

Need I say anymore?

THE LOVE OF APRONS!

(apron-ology)

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Have you heard?

Have you seen it?

It's spectacular!

If you have a love for aprons, or a love for vintage, or just a plain old love for creative and beautiful works of art ...then you have to get this magazine!

Aprons with attitude!

I wanted to share just a few of my favorites! ...This one is just gorgeous ...the best of both worlds linens and kerchiefs!

This one is by Andrea Taling and you can find her here

http://vintagebellastudio.blogspot.com/

And this one ...is designed and made by none other than Calamity Kim.

She designs and makes some of the most interesting aprons I have every seen. She is one creative and talented and inspiring artist. You can view her blog here
http://calamitykim.typepad.com/

This apron just blows my mind! It's knit, can you imagine a knitted apron?

This imaginative, delightful creation is by Pamela Powers. Her website is here

http://artfiberdesign.com/Art_Fiber_Design/Welcome.html

Last, but certainly not least is this beautiful vintage apron designed and made by Kathleen Grace at Kathy's Cottage. She makes the most fabulous vintage creations. I admire her talent and her creativity.

Kathleen created this wonderful linen and lace creation from her Grandmother's treasured fabrics. She even made the tiny little charm hanging from the pocket with the simple word 'nest'. You can visit Kathleen here http://www.kathyscottage.blogspot.com/

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These are only a few of the many aprons featured in this magazine! You won't be disappointed! I have no vested interest in this magazine ....only a love for vintage linens and lace!

MARYJANESFARM

MaryJanesFarm ,......her new magazine is on bookshelves now ...I received my copy a few days ago. I've been spending every extra moment flipping through each and every page of this issue. This holiday issue is just full of wonderful holiday ideas, as well as other wonderful 'earth-friendly' articles.

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I love Mary Jane Butters ...I have her books, I subscribe to her magazine. Her website is here

http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/

and ...there is even a 'Farm Girl' blog ....here

http://www.maryjanesfarm.org/MJFBlog/

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One day it's my dream to travel to Moscow, Idaho to visit her farm. And, perhaps that will happen sooner than I expected because ...

There's going to be a 'Farm Girl' Fair and I want to go! The fair is July 3 - 5, 2009. So as the article states ....'Tune up your buggies and prepare to barter up and down the Palouse, stopping long enough to boogie to big band music at MaryJane's Historic Flour Mill in Oakesdale, Washington. You'll take in breathtaking countryside and quaint communities along the designated route, which starts and ends in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho - home to a crystal blue lake with white-sand beaches and the new 'MaryJanesFarm Store'.

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I haven't looked at the actual touring route which is a whooping 184 miles. But, believe you me ...when I get the chance I'm getting the map out and work my way towards Moscow, Idaho.

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I've already informed hubby dear that this is a trip I definetly want to make this coming year! I'm going to beg, borrow and steal in order to make it happen.

Wish me good luck!

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As for other blissful articles in this issue of MaryJanesFarm magazine, here are a few pics to entice you a little. I hope you enjoy!

There's an article on making 'Truffle Mold Ornaments'.

In addition ...there is this lovely 'holiday' apron.

The magazine also features these adorable and quaint holiday ornaments to make!

And...these little guys! Oh, I could definetly have a few of these on my holiday tree!

An article regarding MaryJaneButter's new store. Opening in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho sometime in 2009.

And ...here is a peak!

And.... another!

Doesn't it look simply devine?

Finally, an advertisement on a limited edition MaryJanesFarm Teardrop Trailer! Isn't it just the cutiest little thing? I'm was glad to see this ....since we have

........THIS!

(THIS IS OUR LITTLE TEAR DROP TRAILER, ALONG WITH THE EVER SO HANDSOME PT CRUISER.) THIS OUTFIT TURNS A LOT OF HEADS WHEN IT'S ON THE OPEN HIGHWAY!