Wednesday, September 29, 2010

{winner}



Sorry for the lateness of this post...
seems we have had a few too many projects at our house this week.

What do you know about the Chinese navigator, Zheng He?
We know a lot...

now :)

Anyway...

Congratulations to the Dixon family!
You are the winner of this week's wildflower {wednesday}!

Contact me using the link above...
And let me know which necklace you would like and where to send it.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

wildflower wednesday {miracles.}


  "For every mountain, there is a miracle."
~Robert H. Schuller~







{miracles}
 I believe in them.
I know they happen every day.
All around us.
Sometimes undeniably.
And sometimes in a quiet sort of way.

 {completely unrelated photo for an extra smidgen of cuteness}

 Because it's Wednesday,
it seemed like a perfect day to introduce my new {miracle} necklaces.
Simple and so sweet.
{love}

Let's give one away!
Your pick.


Rules are the same as always.
Just leave me a comment on this post.
Tell me something that is a a miracle to you.

Extra entries if you...
are a follower
"like" wheat and wildflowers on {facebook}
blog,
tweet,
or tell a new friend
about this giveaway.

Easy enough?
Just make sure to leave one comment for each entry
as I will randomly select a winner from the total number of comments.

Giveaway open until Monday, September 27th at midnight.
Winner announced Tuesday :)


happy wednesday!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

looking back {my wildflower}


Two years ago today,
we held our baby in our arms
for the very first time.

Our hearts grew
and 
our lives changed forever.

I made this video {last year} to celebrate our first year.
I love looking back
to see how far we have come.
Together.

We are so blessed.
We love you baby Mei!

Enjoy!
And you can bet there will be some picture taking later on today...

Thursday, August 26, 2010

{first day} for a few



What is it about the first day of school
that makes everyone feel so {proud}?

After a very long day yesterday,
we managed to get our college girl
all settled in her dorm room.
Her roommate has been her best friend since third grade.
They couldn't be more different...
but somehow understand each other beautifully.
Never had an argument in all that time ;)
We just love her!

Moving from home with a friend somehow makes it easier...
I think ;)


And for the record,
this girl has never been more organized.
I've got the proof.
And maybe will surprise her with a room check ;)


First day of high school!
Another big day around here.
Really, how much can one heart take :)


Proud?
Can't you see it...
in that "trying-not-to-smile" smile?
First day since fourth grade not wearing a {button down}shirt, tie and sweater vest.
When you're 15, that's something to smile about...
shhh...don't tell the other boys ;)

And please excuse the pictures,
it was practically dark outside.
Who leaves for school before seven in the morning?


And this baby...
I think the pictures speak for themselves.




Three down,
two on Monday!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

{winner}



Please forgive the lateness of this post...

You see,
tomorrow morning,
this child of mine,
is flying the nest.

Whether I like it or not.

She is excited and nervous
and almost more nostalgic than I have been...
if that's at all possible.

She'll be dancing.
And living a dream she has had for many, many years.
Waltzing her way through school so to speak.

I'll be missing my girl,
even though she really won't be that very far away.

So while I get all misty eyed,
please excuse my absence around here this week.

It's been a bit harder than I expected...

Love you, j...
but not your laundry ;)
ha.


So without further blabbering on...
 
~Shaiya~
 
is this week's wildflower {wednesday} winner!

Send me an email, Shaiya,
and I'll get you all hooked up with your $10 off coupon code.
Congratulations!

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

{i prayed}


For this child I prayed;
and the Lord hath given me my petition
which I asked of him
~1 Samuel 1:27~


I know many love this verse of scripture.
It's one that speaks right to your heart.
Especially if you have been
waiting
and
praying
for months
and sometimes even years...
for the day
when you will finally see your sweet child's face
for the very first time.


I posted about a similar design a few months ago,
but recently made a few changes to it
that I love.

It can be ordered with or without the name charm.
And will be added to my store soon.
Promise.
If you can't wait,
send me an email and I can set up a special order for you
right away.

Anyone else feeling the last-few-days-of-summer crunch?
We're busy packing up one to send off to college.
Which means everyone...
every single boy at this house,
is swapping bedrooms.
It a project.
And it's a messy one.

Digressing here :)

anywhoo...
This week for wildflower {wednesday},
leave me a comment on this post
and tell me your very favorite scripture
or words of inspiration.
(this design is perfect for that kind of personalization)...

Of course,
extra entries if you are a follower
or if you blog, tweet or send a message to your friends on facebook
about this wildflower {wednesday}.
Just make sure to leave one comment for each entry
since I will randomly select a winner from the total number of comments.

The winner will receive a coupon code that can be used for $10 off
a future purchase of their choice.

As always,
entries will be accepted until Monday, August 23rd, at midnight
and a winner will be randomly selected and announced on Tuesday!

~hope you had a fabulous {wednesday}~

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

{winner}

The winner of this week's
wildflower {wednesday}


~Sarah~
comment #11

She is so precious!! I love the "i will find you" necklace. :)

Congratulations, Sarah! 
 Email me by using the contact link above and let me know where to send your prize!

Thanks to all who participated in wildflower {wednesday} this week
and also to those who participated
in my feature giveaway at etsy it up
last week... 

Over 400 comments?
Crazy fun!
And yes, I read them all :)

Congratulations to Angela!

 
tomorrow is wednesday
hope to see you then ;)

Monday, August 16, 2010

{baby love}


Babies touch the world with {love}.
~author unknown~



 Fell in love with this special order I did recently.
Maybe because of the beautiful name...
Or maybe because the pearl and clear crystal remind me of
how pure and innocent these little ones are.
mmmm, nothin' sweeter than a new baby.
I think most would agree ;)

It will be added to my store later today.
Just wanted to share...

And remind you, that today is the last day to enter 
this week's wildflower wednesday...
Leave a comment here to be entered.
~happy monday~

Thursday, August 12, 2010

{grandma's grace}


"The history of our grandparents is remembered not with rose petals but in the laughter and tears of their children and their children's children. It is into us that the lives of grandparents have gone. It is in us that their history becomes a future."
~Charles and Ann Morse~


Absolute favorite picture of my grandma as a little girl.
I love everything about it.
The hat.
The dress.
Her somber expression.
And the tiny, blonde curls that frame her face so sweetly.
It was a picture that hung in her bedroom.
And I have loved it for as long as I can remember.


It was this picture I thought of as I began designing
a necklace specifically for grandma.

I wanted something simple,
classy,
and with a bit of a vintage feel.

I love the creamy white pearl,
the tiffany style heart,
but mostly
the oval shaped silver
and how it reminds me of the cameos
my grandma used to wear.


I'm completely smitten
with initials these days.
And I just might start stamping them on everything...

I love the simpleness of {g}...
for grandma.

So, so much meaning wrapped in that tiny, little letter.


After all, isn't she the one
who taught you that...

bananas taste better when sliced and served in a bowl of orange juice,
that the sugar in grandma's candy is good sugar,
that sheets should be line dried
{so you can watch the nest full of baby quail as you hang them},
that empty butter tubs are great for catching potato bugs
and that roses grow best with egg shell water.

Isn't she the one that taught you
about {faith}
and how to have a grateful heart?

That's what my {grandma} taught me.


I know that {grandmas} often have special names
like...nanna, mimi, nonny and nai nai.

Each necklace can be customized with the initial of your choice.
The initial that means {grandma} to you.
Or to your children.

You can purchase my new {grandma's grace} necklace here.
What name means {grandma} to you?


"God's most precious work of art is the warmth and love of a grandma's heart."
~author unknown~

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

wildflower {wednesday}


An invisible red thread  
connects 
those who are destined to meet 
regardless of time, place or circumstance.  
The thread may stretch or tangle, but will never break.
~chinese proverb~


Almost two years ago, 
we met our youngest daughter in China.

It was an experience
that changed me.

I learned a lot about faith.
And hope.
And relying on Him.

It was a journey that stretched us.
And yes, there were many tangles along the way.

But meeting this little one for the very first time,
was wonderful
and more beautiful
than I could have ever imagined.

She makes us laugh...
and smile...
every day.
She is one of our greatest blessings.
And I will never forget how grateful I am that we found each other.

So...
since it's {wednesday},
let's give away a necklace.

Just leave me a comment
telling me which of these two designs
you would choose.

Both designs include a sterling silver disc handstamped as pictured.
A sweet jade charm dangles from the top.
Hangs on a simple red thread.
Just like my very favorite necklace from China...

Easy enough?

Of course, extra entries if you are a wheat and {wildflowers} follower
and/or if you blog, facebook or tweet about this giveaway.

Just make sure to leave a separate comment for each entry,
since I will generate a random winner from the total number of comments.

Entries will be accepted through Monday, August 16th.
A winner will be announced here on Tuesday.

~happy {wednesday}~
 

Saturday, August 7, 2010

{be}

"Be of good courage, 
and he shall strengthen your heart, 
all ye that hope in the Lord."
~Psalm 31:24~


You are good.  
But it is not enough just to be good.  
You must be good for something.  
You must contribute good to the world.
~Gordon B. Hinckley~
 

Be faithful in small things 
because it is in them that your strength lies.  
~Mother Teresa~



This morning I helped serve breakfast
to women in our area
who spend a whole lot of their time
serving those around them.

It's a simple way to say thanks.
And to let them know how much their service is appreciated.

Every time we get together,
I am inspired by them.
By all that they are.

I love the word
{be}
and all that it can represent.
A reminder of who I am trying to become.
And the qualities I hope to one day have.

{be}
...prayerful
...hopeful
...good
...grateful
...still
 ...patient

and, oh, so many more ;)
today, what are you trying to 
{be}

And, oh, by the way,
if you are looking for a yummy Sunday morning breakfast,
here's a new recipe for you to try.
We served it today.
And it was oh, so good!

Baked French Toast
1 loaf french bread, cut in 1" slices and cubed
8 eggs, beaten
2 c. milk
1 1/2 c. half & half
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 c. butter or margarine
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
3 Tbs. light corn syrup

Grease a 9x13 pan.  Arrange bread in the pan.  In a large bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, half & half, vanilla and cinnamon.  Pour over bread.  Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.  Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  In a small saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar and corn syrup.  Heat until boiling.  Pour over bread and egg mixture.  Bake, uncovered for 40 minutes.  Enjoy!

You can find my new {be} necklace here...

Friday, August 6, 2010

{etsy} it up



Wheat and {Wildflowers} is being featured this week
on a site that is brand new to me
and oh, so much fun!

If you love yourself a giveaway
or LOTS of giveaways,
for that matter,
you seriously do. not. want. to. miss. out.

Beautiful stuff.
Not kiddin'.

Check it out here.
And be sure to leave a comment to two while you're there ;)

Happy Friday!

Monday, August 2, 2010

{love more}


"There is no remedy for love but to love more."
~Henry David Thoreau~
 
Who or what are you lovin' 
just a little more
on this monday morning?

Hope you had a wonderful weekend!

~{love more} necklace can be found here~

happy monday!

Tuesday, July 27, 2010

{winner}

~Natalie~
You are the winner!

She said :

I love both! So cute! I really like the first one. 
I think I would put "love" on it. It covers everything! :)

Congratulations!
Happy Tuesday!

Monday, July 26, 2010

just {in case}


you have forgotten...
my giveaway
ends tonight.

A winner will be announced tomorrow.
Just leave a comment on the post below.
It's as easy as that ;)

p.s.  the fisherman have returned home...pictures coming.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

{just} because...


the littlest one in the house
has slept in her own room
and
(you're not gonna believe it)
in her own bed...


 all.
by.
herself
for...
(you might need to sit down for this one...)
three nights running.


It's an honest to goodness miracle, people.
We haven't wanted to rush her.
And since it's almost been two years since she joined our family,
we thought just maybe it was time ;)

{just} because we are celebrating around here
let's have a giveaway!

Leave me a comment and tell me which is your favorite.
I {heart} both.
I especially love. love. love. my new jade charms!
Even better with a freshwater pearl.


How 'bout this one?
Pick a word.
Any word.
But one you love, for sure.
Up to 5 characters or so.
And pair it with an open sterling silver heart charm.

I like "china"...
cute with a jade and pearl charm.

Perfect for someone whose heart in is China.
Waiting to bring a special someone home.

I'll randomly select a winner from the comments
on Monday night.
Check back here on Tuesday to see if you've won!


happy summer day!

p.s. watch for both designs to be added to my store soon...

Thursday, July 8, 2010

wildflower {wednesday}~a thursday edition


wildflower {wednesday}...
on thursday?

sneaky, eh?

I really don't know who I was kidding
when I dreamed of lazy summer days

because it's been anything and everything
but lazy
or even
relaxing

but the sun is shining
and it's
summer

ahhh...

I still love it
even with all its craziness

to thank all of you
for sharing
wheat and {wildflowers}
with your friends

I'm offering free shipping
on any order placed today
before midnight

just use the coupon code
SHIPFORFREE
during checkout
and your purchase will be credited
$6.00
(the cost of shipping)

thank you for your orders...
it's one reason
this summer has been crazy busy

and wonderful...

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

wildflower {wednesday}



It's Wednesday!

And it's hot!

With the 4th just around the corner,
I guess it should be.

My littlest l.o.v.e.d. her very first pool time
outside.

Can't you tell by her smile?

It's times like this
when she'll bust out a loud
"happy, happy, haaaapppppy"

And...
I also just love her very protective brothers
looking on,
encouraging her
to jump off the side.

She did after just two attempts ;)

This week for wildflower {wednesday}
become a new follower...

If you do,
and
if you leave a way for me to contact you,
(by commenting here or by using the contact link above)...

I'll email you a coupon code
that you can use on any purchase
from now until Saturday, July 3rd.

happy wednesday!

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

he {loves} me...


Love one another and you will be happy.

It's as simple and as difficult as that.
~Michael Leunig
~

I recently made this necklace for a friend's daughter.

To give to her on her wedding day.

I just love it!

First initials of the bride and groom.

Perfect for an anniversary too!

Don't ya think?

Speaking of anniversaries...
mine is coming up very soon.

~21~
geesh.

What advice do you give to newlyweds?

p.s. I've added this to my store.
You can find it here.

Monday, June 28, 2010

{mama bird}


Keep a green bough in your heart, and the singing bird will come.
~chinese proverb~

Love these new little birds!

Perfectly sweet for a new mama.
(or soon-to-be mama)...

Hang a pink pearl for a girl
or a white, freshwater pearl for a boy!

Or how 'bout one to represent each kiddo?
Cute, cute.

Customized just for you.
And added to my store today.
You can find it here.