Why . . . hello again, Spring!

Nashville weather is so strange. I think the saying goes, “stick around for 24 hours and it will change.” And that’s a pretty fair assessment. 

Spring has been such a tease here. We had 70 degree weather for a few weeks and then last week it was cold, cold, and more cold. We even had sleet and snow flurries this past Monday. Ugh! 

But spring is back today and it looks like it will stay for a while. 

And to celebrate, here are a few more outside shots around our yard. I am realizing more and more how much we missed out on last spring by closing on our house in late April.

This past Saturday we worked in the yard a bit. Matt started pulling up daffodil and tulip bulbs that were growing in places he didn’t want them growing and throwing them on the sidewalk . So I told him that we had to immediately dig holes where we did want them so they’d grow back next year. I couldn’t bear the thought of just throwing away perfectly good bulbs. 

We also talked about cutting down at least five of the trees in our yard because there are too many to mow around and they are either too close to each other or too close to wires. But, now that everything is blooming, I was sad to discover that two of the trees are dogwoods and one is a cherry blossom. So, we may have to try transplanting some of the small trees to better spots in the yard.

Well, I hear Jake stirring so I better go get his lunch ready. 

Happy springy Wednesday!!!

Something old, something new . . . something borrowed, something blue

Here’s a vintage, hand-knitted sweater I found recently. When I first saw it, I fell in love and secretly wished I had a little girl named Violet to wear it. (And, NO, we don’t have any immediate plans to add to our household. Jake keeps me quite busy for now.)

I estimate the sweater to fit a baby girl size 6-12 months, but I tried it on Jake (who is 15 months), and it was just a tad small for his very stocky frame. So, it may work for a smallish 12-18 month little girl with 3/4 sleeve.

I made a white felt flower pin with a clear, glass bead at its center for the sweater. The pin is removable as well. 

Oh, how I love this sweater. It’s such a springy blue and would look so cute over a sleeveless dress. 

Finally, it’s for sale in the shop. Just click the Etsy button in the right sidebar and you’ll find it there. 

Noah’s Ark – For Sale

 

Well, the Noah’s Ark Wall Hanging is for sale in the etsy shop! This is the actual handmade ark, NOT the pattern and instructions.

It’s the one and only, so jump on this if you want it to be yours!

www.weelittlehouse.etsy.com

The Shop Is Open!

Well, it’s official! The Wee Little House Etsy shop is open. 

Visit the shop at: www.weelittlehouse.etsy.com. 

Here are a few of the things in the shop now, and there will be much more coming in the next week or so. 

 

Weeee! Here we go!

 

Noah’s Ark Wall Hanging – Pattern & Instructions

 

Cuckoo Clock Pincushion

 

Custom-Made Birthday Hat

A few little treasures

I love going on treasure hunts (aka thrifting). In the past few weeks I’ve picked up some great little finds. I’m most excited about  a vintage Fisher Price School Days Desk I got for a steal. I don’t mind at all that it’s missing the magnetic letters that go with it. My little guy Jake loves to open the doors above the chalkboard and hide his little blocks and shapes. 

I also found a few vintage books. Jake’s favorite is the little Golden Book, Who Says That? We’ve been practicing with animal sounds. The other day I opened one of his animal sound books to a sheep and he pointed and said, “Baa. Baa.” Be still my heart. 

The Eskimo Store is by far my favorite of all the books I’ve picked up over the past few months . . . maybe ever. It’s an old library edition and the illustrations are absolutely adorable. The dedication page reads, “To all the children of Alaska who wear fawn skin parkas and mukluks with gay tassels.”

 

And even though Christmas took place months ago, I couldn’t help but pick up this paperback reprint of “Who’s There?” The illustration style reminds me of my favorite vintage-looking Christmas cards from Barnes & Noble. 

The first page reads, “This is the road to a happy land where toys are as many as grains of sand.” I wish I could just hop into that page and go to that place.

I just love used books. I often wonder who owned them before me and if they enjoyed them as much. 

All this talk of books makes me want to curl up in a comfy spot with one of my favorites. I might just ask Jake to join me.

A little bouquet for you . . .

I really am working on wee little treasures for the shop and blog in my spare time. I haven’t forgotten about either. I just want to make sure I have several things ready before I officially open shop. And while I’m busying about, I thought I’d show you our first signs of spring here in Nashville. 

Everything is blooming, and our yard is full of color. I love waking up every morning to check the progress of the trees and flowers. 

We moved into our house last year in late spring, so we missed seeing the first burst of color. Our front yard is pretty steep (as in cliff-like), and along the driveway there is a rock wall. The hill above the wall is covered in daffodils. Each day I think there couldn’t possibly be more daffodils pushing their way up through the grass, but I still don’t think they’ve peaked yet. This all makes me very happy along with the tiny grape hyacinths that are popping up between the daffodils. 

Then there is this little peach tree. The flowers are so dainty and a lovely shade of pink. Just behind the peach tree you can also see the first cherry blossom blooms. 

Spring in Nashville lasts all of maybe 7 hours and then it turns hot and humid fast, so I’m going to take advantage of these breezy days we’re having. 

Keep checking in with me. The shop officially opens on April 1st. There will be several items for sale that day and then more coming in the weeks to follow. All this springy newness is making me feel super productive!

Welcome to wee little house . . .

. . . where I showcase handmade (and a few found) treasures for both the wee little and the wee big. I hope you enjoy your visit.

 

Etsy News: I hope to officially open my Etsy shop on April 1st. Keep checking back at www.weelittlehouse.etsy.com.