Mother's Day Tribute

What a crazy, but wonderful week! I have been busy in the studio getting the last of the Mother's Day orders finished, packaged up real pretty and delivered! Not only have I been busy with Mother's Day orders, but I have been working on a few bridal shower orders as well, which has been loads of fun:)

Since we are heading into Mother's Day this weekend, I thought I would make a little tribute to the woman who has helped form and mold me into the person I am today.

My mom has three daughters (including me) and one son. She has lived a sacrificial life, always putting the needs of her children and husband before her own, and in the more recent years, the needs of her parents before her own. She is not a perfect person. I have watched her make mistakes and question her ability to be the mother we needed, but she is quick to right her wrongs, she is humble and hard working, and a true Christian mother who always points her children to Christ and lets the love of Jesus shine through her. And she is the perfect mother for us! I have so many fun memories and heartwarming stories I could share, but the best thing I can tell you about my mom is that she raised each one of her children to love The Lord Jesus, she taught us right from wrong, and dedicated her life to raising us to be the best versions of ourselves! She also instilled a love of learning, a love for the arts and the confidence that made us realize we can accomplish whatever we put our minds to. As each year passes, I realize what a gift and blessing my mom is in my life, and I am thankful for who is she is and for the family she and my dad have created. I believe Abraham Lincoln said it best when he stated, "All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother".

So, as Mother's Day quickly approaches, I want to celebrate my mother, and celebrate my family, as I would truly have and be nothing without them! If you have someone in your life, whether it's your biological mother, a motherly figure or just a special woman in your life who has influenced and help shape your life, let them know and celebrate them this Sunday and everyday!!

So having shared a little of what's been on my heart this week, now I'd love to share what has been on my work table :)

        The fine art of embroidery is rather new to me, so I enlisted the help of my talented cousin! We spent the afternoon catching up, working on needlepoint, and yes, a lot of giggling! I so enjoyed doing the embroidery on these sweet mother/daughter aprons!

And the topping on this beautiful week, is the amazing weekend ahead! I am so excited to be attending an Artisan Entrepreneur Workshop this Saturday, and I am looking forward to meeting up with other handmade business owners, learning how we can better brand and promote our businesses and generally get more inspired to make handmade designs happen!! After the workshop, I am meeting up with a few friends and heading to one of my favorite local quilt stores for their amazing Magazine Release Gala!! I think this Gala is going to be such a fun ladies night out, and I hear the swag bags they are handing out are going to be ridiculously amazing! And of course, Sunday is going to be a family filled day, and I could not be happier about that!

Enjoy some time with your families this weekend, and remember to give thanks for your mother this weekend, after all, she is the one who gave you life! Happy Early Weekend, Ya'll!