Celebrate Nature

Oh this month has been a month of firsts for me. I decided to take the plung into the world of blogging. Then after listening to my friends describe how much fun they had participating in various swaps, I decided to join the fun and participate in my first ever swap. It was hosted by Tamy Ottomeyer for GaGa for Garlands. The theme of this swap was" Celebrate." We could celebrate anything we wanted as long as it was incorporated somewhere on our banner. I thought about it for days---What could I celebrate?--- Then as I was doing my dishes looking out of my kitchen window it hit me. I could hear the birds singing, see the tree in my front yard bursting into bloom, the daffodils and tulips were up with the most beautiful buds--I could celebrate Nature. Something that in our busy lives we sometimes forget to notice and appreciate. So I set to work. I must say this was truly a fun project to complete. Here is a picture of my finished banner. I hope my partner enjoys it as much as I enjoyed creating it for her.

As I thought about my blog entry today, I knew I was going to share about my banner. I decided to take a walk around my yard and just appreciate the beautiful nature that surrounded me. Here are a few pictures of what I enjoyed this afternoon.

It was nice to stop and appreciate the beauty of nature. If you get the chance, take a moment to enjoy the beauty around you.

Happy Birthday Heidi!!!!!!

Sometimes in life we are given blessings beyond all of our expectations. My very best friend, Heidi, is one of these blessings. Heidi and I have been friends our whole lives. Our parents became friends while living in the same apartment building shortly after they were married. When it was time to move into a house, it was decided that they would build right next to eachother. Heidi was born in April and I the following February. From that day on we would be forever friends. Infact it was Heidi that gave me the name Mimi. My given name is actually Maureen but I guess that was just too difficult for a 10 month old to say so I became "Mimi". Growing up was great having your best friend just a walk across the yard away. We have so many memories of the fun things we did. We had sleepovers, camp outs on the patio, played dolls for hours, and of course played dress up.

Oh yes, I am the one on the left--notice my choice of outfit. Well it is one of my favorite colors, aqua. I have no idea what is on my head:) Heidi is the tidy, proper, pulled together one on the right. This picture certainly matches our personallities today. I have a nickname for her "Tidy Heidi" . When she would come to my house to play, we would have to tidy up my room first. My mom loved it when Heidi came to play :)

As we grew up we grew closer together. Going through all those things little girls go through. Family vacations, our first boyfriends, our first heartbreak, going off to college, our engagements, our weddings, the birth of our first child (both sons of course), happy times and sad times. We have been there for eachother.

Our friendship is truely a gift to me and I don't know what I would ever do without her. I started this blog a few days after Heidi's actual bithday on April 12 but I wanted to wish my best friend a Happy Birthday even if it is a couple of days past.

Welcome!!!!!

Hello and Welcome to my blog, Dandelion Wishes. I have been considering starting a blog for several months now and with much encouragement from my friends and family I have finally decided to give it a try. I have been inspired by so many talented ladies and their amazing blogs. I hope you enjoy reading my blog half as much as I do theirs. I have listed some of my favorites for you to enjoy.

Well maybe I will start off by telling you a little about myself. I will be celebrating my 21st wedding anniversary this year with a wonderful man named Alex. We were high school sweethearts of sorts--eventhough we went to different high schools. We have a 16 (almost 17 year old) son also named Alex. He adds so much to our lives. I tease him that he drives me crazy, but I wouldn't trade him for the world. I am an accountant by degree but I currently babysit two precious little girls in my home. They are sisters ages 3 and 7. Both girls came to me at age 7 weeks and have become a special part of our family. I love doing all those "little girl" things with them--playing doll house, having tea parties, playing dress up--you know all those things that I didn't do with Alex :)


I love all things vintage. I am just drawn to the special treasures of the past. There is nothing like soft romantic lace, sweet buttons, wonderful old aprons, anything with "chippy" white paint, well loved childrens books, postcards from far away places and of course anything with sweet pink roses. One of my favorite past-times is searching for these treasures at estate sales, flea markets, and garage sales. How exciting to open up a box and find rolls of seam binding that has long been forgotten. I love the history these items give us. I wonder --what child loved this book or what favorite recipe was made in this apron---oh I could daydream all day.

Well before I close my first blog entry I would love to share with you two of my recent estate sale finds.

First is this wonderful beaded purse with it's tiny pink flowers. I think I actually squealed with delight.


Oh and I just couldn't leave this precious jewlery box with it's beautiful ballerina dancing so gracefully to "Beautiful Dreamer". Can you imagine that I got both of these treasures for 50 cents each!!!! A wonderful day of treasure hunting.
I am looking forward to sharing more with you in the days and weeks to come. Good night for now
~Mimi~