Weekend Project {Valentine Teabag Wrappers + Tags}

Bounce on over to "Creature Comforts" for a lovely and simple weekend project... Create charming Teabag Wrappers & Tags just in time for Valentine's Day using this free template! Thanks "Creature Comforts"...

A Few of My Favourite {Etsy} Things: 'Mireio'

I've had the shop of "Mireio" in my Etsy favourites for some time now... "Affordable Luxury ~ Inspired Decor"... I love the romantic elegance of the pieces... And the variety... From soy candles that fill vintage glasses to travel pillows and adorable acorn sachets... There is much to discover and I'm always checking to see what's new... I hope you too will find a new favourite! Enjoy!

New at {The Ardent Sparrow}

With Valentine's Day fast approaching, I decided to add a few new things to the shop... Business hasn't allowed for much new creating lately... But I have added gift certificates and a few new pieces... Check out the shop to see what's fresh... And perhaps pick up something for someone special this Valentine's Day... 

Coming next week... Fabulous {Etsy} finds for the one you love!

"My Thoughts of You are Long, Long Thoughts" Ring

"I'll Love You Forever... I'll Like You For Always" Necklace

"Clarity" Ring

"Thinking of Winter" Necklace

"A Sense of Joy Fills the Air" Ring

A Few of My Favourite {Etsy} Things: 'Sonja Ahlers'

One of a kind wooly wonders... Not much bigger than the size of a peanut... With so much heart... From the Toronto shop of "Sonja Ahlers"... Could they be any more lovely?

A Few of My Favourite {Etsy} Things: 'Smitten XOXO'

I frequently wander this gorgeous shop, dreaming of some place special to wear one of the stunning hairpieces from "Smitten XOXO"... Won't you dream along with me? 

Weekend Project {Party Banner} Completed...

Last Friday, the day before Brennah's first birthday party, I posted a link to a lovely weekend project: {Party Banner} from "The Purl Bee"... Well, little did I know that less than 24 hours later, an even lovelier  finished banner, made to be a perfect match, would be hanging in my living room, lovingly made by Jess (pictured below holding Brennah's beloved Fitzie) in honour of Bren's birthday... I wasn't able to get a good picture of the whole thing, but it runs from one end of my living room to the next... I can't even imagine how much work it must have been to turn around something so wonderful in such a short amount of time! Jess... You are truly spectacular... The banner is something I will always cherish! Thanks from the bottom of my heart...

Brennah's First Birthday... {A Song for My Girl}

"This is a song for my {girl} for when {she} understands it

You know that life is full you know we couldn't plan it

Your dad and I prayed for strength and understanding

For things we couldn't see or comprehend

This is a song from my heart a small refrain to hold you

For times when we're apart and I cannot console you

I can't say your life will always go like it should

But I can say that God is always good

And when the cold wind blows like I know it will

And when you feel alone like I know you will

And when the cold wind blows like I know it will...

Don't let your love grow... Don't let your love grow...

Don't let your love grow cold

This is a song for my {girl} for when {she} understands it

This is a song for you, to carry in your pocket

Talk all our love with you in all the paths you walk in

Be honest with yourself and don't forget to pray

And read your bible everyday

And when the cold wind blows like I know it will

And when you feel alone like I know you will

And when the cold wind blows like I know it will...

Don't let your love grow cold

Don't let your love grow...

Don't let your love grow cold"

* Sara Groves *

Brennah's First Birthday... {Friends & Family}

Jess & I

Bren loving her Grandpa Wagler

Centrepiece

Jill, Clara & Kathy

Me & my lovely little girl...

Brennah's First Birthday... {Food}

Brennah's First Birthday... {Details}

It's all in the details... 

The theme of Brennah's Party, as I mentioned last week, was Matryoshka Dolls... It was lovely... I purchased the yellow & orange Matryoshka votive holders from "Maryink"... The glass Matryoshka ornaments were purchased from a favourite Toronto shop, Windergarden...

{Weekend Project} Party Garland

I have parties on the mind (Pictures of Bren's First Birthday Party coming next week) and I wish I'd seen this party idea sooner... Hop on over to "The Purl Bee" for easy to follow, step-by-step instructions to make a stunning Party Garland... Isn't it lovely?