Today’s Trivia
How many pins does it take to fix a finger?
Answer: Three 
We’re glad to have today’s surgery out of the way. Our son is doing well and we are thankful.
Hopeful Homemaker
Author: jennifer
Wicker Rocking Chair
Last year I promised myself a place to read beneath the cherry tree when it blossomed in the spring. I cannot explain how much I love this tree. Its branches have gone from buds to blooms in just two days, so today’s task was to keep my promise to myself.
A couple of years ago I picked up an old wicker rocking chair for $5. It’s been used here and there, but most recently it’s been sitting in the basement. Not much to look at.
The wicker table was a thrift store find.
A trip to Home Depot yielded three cans of Rustoleum spray paint in Spa Blue. It reminds me of a piece of Pine Cone Hill furniture, or an Adirondack chair out of a catalog.
It’s just what I was hoping for. I’m pleased with the results. Don’t you love what a little paint can do?!
I know where I’ll be sitting when the little ones enjoy a backyard picnic tomorrow!
Every spring I feel like our cherry tree turns the backyard into something of a paradise. My blue wicker is the finishing touch that begs you to go sit beneath it and inhale the lovely scent of the blossoms while you lose yourself in a good book.
Wish you were here to join me!
Hopeful Homemaker Shared at DIY Day and A Silly Little Sparrow
Sweet 16 Invites
I have a friend who has made such a powerful impact on my life that I hardly know how to thank her for her friendship.
One of the great gifts she has given me is the sharing of her parenting thoughts and experiences as she raises her 7 children. She, too, has 5 girls. The difference is that her oldest is almost 7 years older than my oldest. Her friendship has helped me to see what’s coming around the bend, given me many wonderful bits of wisdom to ponder and implement, and generally made me a much better mother than I would otherwise be.
Last week I had the opportunity to make 60 birthday invitations for her daughter’s 16th birthday party.
I went with something ultra simple. The invitations are 5 1/4 inches square, with a 5 inch piece of pink paper (from my old Close to my Heart stash). I used my FAVORITE punch of all time for the center.
It’s a Marvy scalloped circle punch in the largest size, 3.5 inches in diameter.
The stamps are made by Technique Tuesday . They are quite possibly my favorite stamps ever. The font is Williamsburg although I think it’s been retired. The little word “sweet” is from another Technique Tuesday set.
A little pink and brown ink around the edges of the paper and we’re done!
My friend has a talent for planning great parties, so I’m sure it will be a lot of fun and a great memory.
This was a fun project to help with. It reminded me how quickly my own girls will be headed into this stage of life. (Deep breath.)
Have a great day!
Hopeful Homemaker