Maigirlz Madness

Products I'm Loving.....

 

Still, G7 Instant 3-in-1 Coffee


And for fresh brew...Tim Hortons:


The best freaking mascara in the world....Cover Girl Lash Blast

My favorite candy...Hot Tamales:


A healthy deodorant that smells good, too (just for you Tamerie!)....Lavanilla:



And this new favorite, just recommended to me by my girl Jamie....Pink Leopard Bronzer by Too Faced (perfect for we who are very fair): 



Thanks, Jamie- I am loving this!

What I Am Sewing

This tunic designed from Sis Boom:
Extremely well written pattern!!!!!


The color combo was inspired by this pillow my friend Tricia made:



And this pretty tote:



And rolled up...

I'm finishing up a few more and I will probably put them in my etsy to sell.

What Currently Keeps Me Awake At Night

17 year old son has taken up this activity.....


And this pretty girl dreams with lots of noise!


Remmington

Pretty Things......

Doll handmade by Vivian for our Niagara Art Sister Retreat.


Poetry Pinafore by Ruth Rae, featured in the premiere issue of Art Quilting Studio! I bought it at Artistic Affair.


Sweet Maija Cake Topper by Jenny, Rockstar Crown ring by
Royal Order, Pale blue ring with beads by Beth Quinn, Gold Rhinestone flower ring by Jamie.


From my Beloved on Mother's Day, A Royal Albert tea cup and saucer set- they are replicas and the originals that were designed from 1950- 1990.



This is from my Artistic Affair swap partner Valerie Jones!!!  It rocks!  We were to select out prefered color ( mine was green) and our partners were to fill a 4"x 4" circular box with goodies.  Valerie went above and beyond by packing it with fabulousness and enclosing it in this wicked birdcage topped off with a vintage millinery hat- SPECTACULAR! 
Lucky me!


This is the beautiful purse Natalea created under the guidance of Martha, following Martha's latest article in Somerset Sew! Martha taught us how at our Niagara retreat.


Sweet dresses made out of vintage tablecloths and linens! Tricia and I were playing dress up at Domestic Bliss!  I bought the one I am wearing and another one that turned out to be one of Jessie's favorites!

Class Today
Rosette Pillow


My girlfriend Earleen joined me in class where we made pillows:


My pillow crowned with a vintage crocheted flower!



My fabulous teacher, Minnie!

Sights at Niagara Falls.....

But first, I'm having trouble with Typepad!  I am reading all your blogs, but I can't leave comments, and I have heard some people can't leave them for me.  You can
send me an email until the problem is solved!

My tattoo at The Falls...


My Molly and her peeps at The Falls....


My peeps at The Falls....


A couple views of The Falls from the Canadian side....


Here we are at Skylon at The Falls- it's a revolving restaurant that is very tall!



The view...


We laughed so hard we cried!  Look the surprise on the guy's face sitting behind Sandy and Nat!


Sandy created a beautiful mobile she hung above the table- each of us had a baby photo on it, and here is mine....


All the softies we made and exchanged.....

Pink bear by Vivian, Rabbit by Martha, Baby with Doll by Sandy, YoYo doll with Button Hair by Natalea and Paper clay and cloth doll by me!

Martha made some rocking cupcakes which we decorated with our cupcake toppers by Jenny....

and Sandy brought along some vintage toppers....


Goodies from all over to share tomorrow!

"M" is for Maija.....

And Martha!

The Art Sisters weekend was perfect!  We all met at Niagara on the Lake in Ontario.  This was meant to be a relaxing weekend, girlfriends hanging out. It was all that and more!!!

I flew into Buffalo on Thursday night, and Natalea and her hubby were my lovely hosts:

 

I LOVE these 2 people!
Their home was so beautiful!! Here is a peak into Natalea's craft room...

I was totally smitten with their backyard garden.....

On Friday we met up with Vivian and left for the cottage we rented.  Here's what greeted us:

Sandy made this sign:

Sandy and Natalea relaxing on the wrap around porch....

We walked into town, and here is the obligatory (is that right?) food photo.....

 

Lavender pillow made by Sandy with my blog banner on it.......

Candy buttons and a pin cushion made by Martha....

Handmade earrings from Vivian.......

 

Goodie box from Sandy....

 

Pretties from Natalea were so beautifully wrapped.....

 

My image as a cupcake topper made by Jenny Lollipop, who couldn't join us at the last  minute:

 

Martha and mini Martha:

 The girls holding the dollies I made for them....

L-R...Martha,  Sandy (in front), Vivian (in back) and Natalea

We stayed local for dinner that night....

 

Crazy peeps......

Here They Are....

My Art Sister gifties:



And my Softie for the Swap:



I created her without aging her for a "prim" look, but I think I prefer the more vintage look.

SCOUT UPDATE!!!

Scout has had her final round of tests, including kidney and liver functions, and they are all within normal limits and
SHE IS FINE!!!

It's a freaking miracle, and I thank all of you from the bottom of my heart and soul, for all your love and prayers.  I'm not sure I could have stayed strong with out you!

oxox

I'm Leaving on a Jet Plane....

I'm off to Niagara-on-the-Lake in Ontario to be with this group of peeps:


Martha Brown, Vivian Neroni, Sandy Camarda and Natalea Kandefer!

Tonight I'll fly into Buffalo and stay with Natalea, then tomorrow we will check into the cottage we rented (thanks, Sandy!) and meet up with everyone!



Here a a piece of my gift bag to the girls:



And we are also doing a softie swap which I can't post just yet!

I'll take lots of photos this time- I promise!

Napping is a Contact Sport......

Scout's home, and we have been attached ever since:

That's Scout, nestled in between my legs- my tee shirt is pink, and my pant leg is blue (on the left).  I don't think she could get any closer- everytime I move, she moves....and that's just fine with me!

At this point, it doesn't appear that Scout has any significant damage!  I'm going to make a formal visit with God this Sunday.  It is really a miracle that she survived.  I thank everyone who send some love our way because I know that was a huge part of the outcome.  I couldn't have been able to bear the sadness I was feeling without you!  And of course, "job well done" to the Emergency Animal Clinic in Gilbert, Arizona.  Their expertise and constant care saved Scout's life.  Their kindness and consideration made this bearable for me and Scout.  Thanks also go to the ASPCA Poison Control Center.
The staff there worked with my Vets to find an appropriate treatment plan for Scout.

I am a happy girl, and I thank God!

My Pretty Things....

She is going to survive the overdose!  I am hoping she comes home tomorrow.  At 4 AM, the Dr. is going to run blood tests on her liver and kidneys to see if there is any permanent damage.  Your love and prayers were part of Scout's miraculous story!  Thank you!


Goodies from Gilding the Lily


Vintage Dawn doll Custom Cupcake made by Julie Weller!


My wreath from Amy Powers class at Artistic Affair.


Bracelet by Kristen Robinson


Bracelet by Christine Rose Elle

And I love the backside too.



Ring and earrings by Jamie, Simply Me Art


Necklace by Gina, from the Bohemian Bliss Soiree


Peonies, my number 1 favorite flower.  Used to grow like weeds when I lived in Maryland now I have to pay $3 each!


Handmade nest by Bryanna.


Sweet Lois wrapped like a gift for me!


Mosaic I made in Michelle Legler's class.


Charming birdhouse by Sue McPherson, my swap partner at Artistic Affair


Unbelievably stunning pillow by Holly!!

Update on my little Scout....

Thank you so much to everyone for all your thoughts and concerns- I am just sick with sadness and your kind comments help.

Last night Scout ate 24 of Remington's pills- nearly the entire bottle.  The normal dose for a dog her size is 1/4 of one pill.  She ingested a highly toxic, deadly amount.  We acted quickly and took her to the 24 hour Animal Hospital, but because of the type of med, is was completely absorbed into her system.  This kind of toxicity causes life threatening high/low blood pressure and/or high/low heart rate.  Scouts blood pressure is still very high at 180 and they are still trying to get it down.  I think around 100 is the ideal.  She's been stable since this morning, but that BP really needs to go way down for her to survive.  The doctor told me it was ok to be caustiously optomistic, but I want to hear that she is all better and come home.  She must remain in the Animal Hospital for at least 48 hours.  I'm trying to keep my spirits up, but I just want to sleep.

Thanks for checking in.

I want to jump off a cliff....

Last night around 11 pm, my little Scout ingested a massive overdose of Remy's medication.  She's at the Animal Hospital fighting for her life.  Send some hope our way please- we need it!