Wish they all could be California Girls...

Don't know what that song has to do with this post, other than its about my two fave Californian's. Emilie and I have been partnered for a few swaps before, and when she hosted her first "mini swap", she partnered me with her best friend, Jenny, whom I've adopted as my new bf as well. Paris Hilton has nothing on me!! Just kidding!! I actually like my friends.

Anyway...

When I saw Emilie was hosting a Shabby Garden swap, I emailed her and asked if she wanted to swap. Of course she said yes. So, here is what I sent her.

Not the chair...duh!! I made a pillow out of placemats embellished with a yo-yo brooch, a chicken wire cloche, little candleholders made from baby food jars, a ruffled dish towel, a painted polka dot pot, paper plate holders, and some metal and button flowers. I also gave her a bird, pumpkin seeds{cause we love us some FALL}, and two signs that I made.

The "fleurs" sign was not quite as cute originally, but some paint and stenciling took care of that.

I made the "jardin" sign with wood and my cricut. Tied on some fun ribbon and voila!!

The chicken wire cloche...boy I love these girls, cause let me tell you, I didn't have gloves and my fingers felt it!! When a craft involves chicken wire, wear gloves!! I topped it with a glass knob from The Mothership, Hobby Lobby. I remember eating off those wicker plate holders when I was a little girl, only they weren't so festive.

I have to say, I am sooo thankful Emilie "introduced" me to Jenny. I think Jenny and I talk almost everyday. In fact, the other day, Cory said to me that if one of us were to go on vacation, we would probably still call one another. Whatever...

Anyway, Jenny shared on her blog the other day about some super cute, vintage towels her Mom made for her play kitchen. I asked if her Mom wanted to adopt me and guess what?? She did!! I checked the mail the other day and this was in my mailbox. Jenny's dear Mother made this sweet towel for Lilly's kitchen. I heart it so!! Jen also gave me this card from her Grandma's stash.

Thank you so much Emilie for pairing us up for the Thanksgiving swap-I am so THANKFUL!!

Thank you Jenny and a big thank you to OUR Mom ;), y'all are too sweet!!