I'm on an organizing kick. With all my books and art supplies, it's about time I figure out a nicer way of maintaining my collection of must-keep vintage papers, worn dominoes, and Scrabble tiles just waiting to be made into something.

Tonight, I purchased this shelf. It's wider than a traditional bookshelf, so baskets and other containers will fit on it very nicely.



I also purchased 4 zig zag pots in white. They're a little over 4 inches tall, and look like empty cupcake baking cups- dreamy, gigantic cupcakes, that is. I like how they add whimsy in contrast to the square plastic boxes sitting next to them. I placed two each on the ends of two different shelves. They'll be perfect for miscellaneous junk that doesn't fit in any other category.


I love cupcakes.

Did someone say cupcake?

This weekend was the Alice in Wonderland-themed trunk show in Sioux Falls. I had such a lovely time! My family helped by baking mini cupcakes the morning before the show. Little did we know that two cake mixes would make 200+ cupcakes. My mom, aunt, and sister-in-law had a mini production line going that morning while I flew around the house trying to wrap up the rest of the show preparations. They were truly my lifesavers that morning! In spite of the fact that the cupcakes were a hit, we had LOTS of leftovers. I must have had at least 40 cupcakes throughout the course of the weekend. I'm still dreaming of cupcakes.



I love using vintage pieces in my displays. This sweet hankerchief box is the size and weight of an old wooden cigar box. My boss gave it to me for my birthday this year. Does she know me or what?

We served tea and pink lemonade. The lemonade was made with some kind of mix, real lemon slices, then strawberry syrup was added to create the perfect blend for a hot summer day. My aunt let me borrow this yellow tea pot, which was my great-grandma's.

I've been using lots of found objects in my jewelry this summer, including Scrabble tiles, dominoes, bingo pieces, typewriter keys, and metal numbers.

My neice visited me 3 different times throughout the weekend. She was sooo excited to visit the tea party that she put on her pink dress, put a bow in her hair, and had on her fancy shoes. When taking the photo, instead of "Cheese!" we said "Tea party!"

I drank lots of pink lemonade, my family helped me make (and eat!) LOTS of cupcakes, a friend called me to wish me good luck with my show, I got to take a road trip with my sweetie, and my sister and boyfriend took good care of our dog while we were away. A good weekend, indeed.