This Week on Etsy "Tulip Petals"

 

Pretty in pink are these "Tulip Petals".

Also available in reusable tote bags and soft comfortable throw pillows

 

Treasury Time!

This week we are featuring the curators of  "Gifts of Love"  by Kristen of 
Oceanlvr's Craft Cottage and "Warming Pleasures" by Betsy Hallweaver of BingalingbyBetsy.
Be sure to take some time to visit our curator's shops and all the other shops in these wonderful treasuries!

A Gift of Love

Visit these great shops for beautiful items!

Wool Mittens - Upcycled Wool Mittens - Blue - Womens - Size Medium Grandmasandeze $25.00	Two Hearts Pendant Necklace Ruby Red Hearts Sterling Silver Valentine Jewelry RoughMagicHolidays $35.00	Heart painting, LOVE RULES No.2, 8x10 Acrylic Canvas, Romantic Art, Home Decor nJoyArt $40.00	COUNTRY AIRE Fresh Air & Peony Room Fragrance Spray - Natural Linen and Room Spray CountryFolkSoap $6.00
Quilted heart-shaped candle mat, mug rug, Valentines Day gift DowneastTraditions $12.00	Pink Gerbera Daisy Photo Throw Pillow, Photo Pillow, Throw Pillow, Flower Pillow CindiRessler $33.00	Bitty Blank Journal with a Page for Every Day of the Year PurplebeanBindery $22.00	American Limoges Rosalie Serving Bowl Triumph 22 K Gold PriorMemories $28.50
Fancy Red Heart Valentine Candle, Valentines Day Decor, Valentine Decoration, Red & White Candle, Decorative Candle, Valentine Heart, ChandlerAndKemp $8.50	Girls Clothes - Toddler Girl Cranberry Red Sweater Size 3T to 4T Sweater - Hand Knitted Baby Girls Sweater SilverMapleKnits $65.00	Valentine Hair Bow, Candy Hearts Pink Red White, Hair Clip Accessory Barrette for Girl/Woman, Photo Prop Gift Under 20, Love Hug Kiss XoXo EmmysHairClippies $3.00	Vintage Beveled Glass and Mirror Candle Holder for Tea Light or Votive DownEastCollectibles $12.00
Wee Wisdom Magazine February 1951 - Valentine's Day, Be My Valentine, red hearts, lace, retro kids decor, nursery decor, February birthday DHBooksellers $7.00	Cotton candy pastel hand knit multi yarn scarf, knitted pink, yellow, white fuzzy long fashion scarf, cowl soft knit infinity scarf handmade EvadesignsMaine $35.00	Red Carnelian Bracelet, Double Wrap Bracelet with Gold Tubes, Gold Filled Jewelry, SRAJD ThePassionatePearl $49.00	ORIGINAL COLORED PENCIL Camp Art, Folk Art Drawing, Full Moon Starry Night at Camp, Owls, Loon MyHumbleJumble $15.00

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Warming pleasures

Mussel Bowl Sculptures- Ceramic - Blue and Pewter Glaze AnneAlexanderSculpt $45.00	Vintage Brass Teapot Tea Pot Shaped Wall Hook Hanger 4 Hooks Keys Towels Utensils DownEastCollectibles $10.00	Hammered Sterling Silver Ring, Unisex, Comfortable, Customization Available lofteddesigns $39.00	Antique Woven Carrying Case Basket with Hinged Top and Leather Handle OWSvintage $135.00
Maine Scene II foxrunstudios $75.00	Circles and Dots Beach Stone Necklace DancingStoneJewelry $45.00	MDI Maine Nautical Decor, Drum Lamp Shades, Mount Desert Island Decor, Tan and White Lampshade, Nautical Chart Beach Decor, Bar Harbor Map TheOrangeChairStudio $90.00	Fingerless gloves,topless mittens,wool,alpaca CraftyLittleCritters $22.95
Cotton Dishcloth Set - Crocheted Dish Cloths - Cotton Wash Cloths - Blue - Set of 3 Grandmasandeze $6.50	FEELING PINE Soap - Pine & Bayberry Mens Soap - Handmade Natural Soap CountryFolkSoap $5.50	Hobo Tote Bag Red and Black Damask Handmade MicheleMadeThis $25.00	Heron's Morning, Fine Art Photography, Landscape Photography, Maine Photography CindiRessler $14.50
Wooden Guitar Pick with Maine Bull Moose pyro-engraved. RiffWoodPicks $9.75	Beanie Hat - Slouchy Hat - Glacier - Unisex - Womens Med/Large - Mens Small/Medium Oceanlvrcrafts $28.00	Amy Butler Pillow, 18 inch Pillow Cover, Modern Pillow Cover, Reversible Pillow, Gray and Mustard LakesideQuiltsMaine $15.00	Shallow Bowl with Radishes RMVCeramics $32.00

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See you next week with more great finds!


While Waiting For Spring

Like many of you winter has gone on long enough!  I've been waiting for Spring for what seems like forever. I'm now counting down the days until I see my grass again.  I still have over 3 feet of snow in my yard and just when I think we are melting the mounds of snow we get more........YUCK!!!!  The other day driving home from work I saw a sign that spoke loud and clear "Dear Mother Nature, we really need to talk."  I thought that was very appropriate considering our current conditions.

 

So instead of waiting for the crocuses, tulips and daffodils to find their way through all the snow, I decided to pick up some flowers from the grocery store and photograph them in my studio.

Tulips

 

Tulips are beautiful springtime flowers, but there is one small problem that I have, they are known as deer.  Yes they are beautiful, but after a long winter they are very hungry.  And deer love tulips!  I Love having the deer around, but not eating my tulips.

 

Come fall when it's the perfect and best time to plant your tulip bulbs, I try planting some of my own again.  I'm going to try a little experiment though.  For the most part deer don't like daffodils, so I'm wondering if I plant tulips and daffodils together if that will be enough to protect the tulips.  I could also use chicken wire to cover the bulbs, but deer will eat the tulips leaves too.  As a last resort I could get me some coyote urine.........not sure about that though.

 

So with all that said, yes I will try growing tulips for next spring.  I'll add all the necessary deterrents to keep the deer from eating my tulips.  Except maybe the coyote urine.  And in the fall I will post all that I have done to try to protect my tulips.  Then in the spring we'll see what works and what doesn't.

 

In the mean time I will enjoy the tulips I got from the store.