Some of the new items recently delivered to Prairie Hearth...

 

Books...

Wood Block Photo Holders...

PINTEREST

Hi all!

It's official!  I have a Pinterest account!

Look me up:  Michelle Kildow.

 

I have been collecting all sorts of fun stuff for my pinterest 'boards'-- from things to do with the kids, to color inspiration, to fun do-it-yourself projects.  Pinterest is a great resource for teachers, creatives, moms, brides-to-be, etc. etc.  Love it.

 

Also, I'm in the process of creating a collection for Prairie Hearth's Open House.  Stay tuned for images!  Schedule a visit out to Fremont, Nebraska for a boutique full of wonderful handmade creations.  They will reopen January 26th.

 

 

 

Many, many thanks to Aunt Marilyn for the adorable Fancy Nancy Tea Party book this Christmas.  Fancy Nancy details all one needs to do to host a successful tea party- - from recipes to fancy french words to proper attire.  Macy and I read that book from cover to cover and her eyes lit up with each page! 

Since the kids are officially over the flu bug, I figured winter break was the perfect time to try a tea party of our own.  So, Macy made invitations that she hand-delivered to baby brother and daddy.  I got out the vintage 'crystal' luncheon sets, bud vases, table clothes, etc.

We made plates of bite-sized yummies and even orange juice in the punch bowl- -which was one of the highlights of the event for the kiddos.

Who knew that the tea party would be a good learning lesson for 'mommy'?!  Getting down the vases, using the fancy (and very breakable) luncheon sets with the kiddos, using a cloth table covering (even though I new it would be one more thing to add to the laundry that day), etc. etc. was all worth it!

I'm realizing that maybe THIS is the very thing I need to focus on for my New Year's resolution. 
1.  Use 'the good stuff' each and every day
2.  Slow down and put more effort into making magical memories