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As I commented over at Afrobella, I realized that this year, my keyword will be “more”.

I am going to be more patient.

I am going to be more healthy.

I am going to be more creative.

I am going to be more active.

I am going to be more faithful.

What about you?

My cooking would always be good with food stored in such a cute fridge.

My cookware and utensils would be stored in an adorable little armoire that had been in my family for generations.

I’d whip up this apron while Bebe napped for 3 hours.

And I’d never lose my keys, purse, or shoes because they would all be kept in my fabulous mudroom.

My friend Tia visited Montreal recently, and so I asked her to pick up Marie Claire Idées (a French craft magazine) for me if she could find it. She did, and boy is it beautiful! She also sent me some Canadian Maple Syrup which I showed off to my family and then hid away. It’s mine, all mine…bwahahahaha.

Um, anyway, I love seeing pics from this magazine and I thought others might too, so here are a couple:

I’m pretty sure I need a lamp made out of teacups, saucers, and teapots.

Then, I need someone to come to my house and create this vignette somewhere.

Adorable French embroideries.

If I had such cute napkin rings, plates, bowls, and the like, I am convinced every meal would be perfect.

For the first time this year, I sewed yesterday! I only fixed some curtains and broken bag handles, but still. I used my vintage Japanese machine and I love it! I think I’m going to pack my Singer away and use this one from now on. I need to get it serviced though.

Anyway, I have been very inspired lately, looking around and noticing, for what feels like the first time, the colors of spring. When I was growing up, Daffodil Hill was the place to be in early spring. The bright yellow and green made me feel so invigorated. Now, the colors of my spring time are pinky purple (the Redbuds) and the lime-y, shocking green of other trees. I get that same happy feeling I did as a child…even if my eyes are watery, I’m sneezing, and I haven’t been able to smell anything in a week, haha.

Flickr is another great place to find your muse. I have a ton of favorites. All bright, cheery, and colorful. You can’t help but smile when you look at the photos. And with that, I’m off to make something!

My boys newly painted room.

A well loved friend.

Girlie’s dresser top.

For Color Week.

My favorite chair. I cuddle up in this chair to read. The color is so ugly that it’s pretty to me. Yet another thrifting find.

For Color Week.

Lizzy and Turtle hang out in my lap while the kids play.

Who knew I had so many green plastic kiddie dishes? The  interesting? thing is, save one cup, everything pictured was a gift.

For Color Week.

For Color Week.

My mom brought this bag back for me from Mauritius a few years ago. I think it’s gotten a little too much love lately. It’s starting to show!