A little late update

Three days before Valentines Day, I finally updated my shop with a few heart, pink, and red themed items.  I took the photos a while back and had them all ready to add, and then... well, I guess I just got too busy with other things.

Poor little Sugarwings had a rough week and needed some Grammy time.  Not to mention, we threw a Valentine Bash this week too.

The poor kid had a UTI with high fever, got on antibiotics just in time to feel better for getting her cast off. All is well with the arm, but its delicate and she needed some babying afterwards. And I'm always looking for an excuse for a Movie and Cuddling Day.

Then, as she was ready to go back to school, another high fever came on. She'd gotten an ear infection while still on antibiotics for the UTI.

Back home at Daddy's house, Little Dew Drop came down with a double ear infection along with buckets of snot that could be flung much further in one tiny little sneeze than you could ever imagine.

Its been a rough week for those girls, so Sugarwings has spent some time over here with me and of course that means my heart wasn't into working on the Boutique and adding inventory.

Today I finally had some time to work but almost ditched adding these things because they are not very timely for a holiday that is coming in a couple of days.

Still, not all of the things were purely Valentine.  Yes, there are lots of hearts, and most of the items are pink or red, but they are still lovely for use anytime. Even the 1961 Valentine Ideals book is full of images that would be pretty to use year round.

Any way, its not like they will be dated after February 2012. I don't exactly order things from a wholesale company just for the upcoming holidays. 

Its all vintage, and just gets older for each holiday that passes it by!

Plus, I have categories in the shop for different holidays and my plan has always been to keep them stocked year round, and just haven't quite got around to keeping them all full yet.  This is a start!

So, I'm choosing to not look at this as a failure to get my work completed on time. I'm looking at it as one thing crossed off the list, no matter when it got done, hey, its DONE.

And the way things have been going around here lately, that is impressive. I'm still lagging in everything. 

Now, both little girls are on antibiotics for their little ears and I hope are feeling better by now. We are having our family Valentine celebration on Sunday, and it would be nice to see them back to their old, bouncy, happy selves by then.

Valentine's Day is the anniversary of my husband adopting our boys, so we always have a family party for it.  This year its also my 5 year blog anniversary, so I am having a giveaway to celebrate that too.

This box is covered in ephemera and topped with chalk board paint.  If you'd like a chance to win it, please leave a comment on my previous post.

Comments

[Marilyn]

Karla ~ I'm telling you - if it's not one thing it's two. Hope the girls are feeling better for the Valentine Love Party on Sunday.
The things you've added to your shop are so pretty.
Have a happy week-end.
Marilyn in Missouri

[bettyann]

poor lil babies....so much happening...wait the sunshine will be here soon to heal all their sickness...hugs and kisses from grammy are helping.......

[Wendy McDonagh-Valentine]

My daughter has been sick almost all winter with either an ear infection or double ear infection. Now it's onto a cold and teething. My boys never had problems with teething but she runs a low grade fever every time she's cutting a new tooth. Poor babies!! I don't like when they're not feeling well. :(

Your photos are lovely and I'm so glad you decided to still list them even though it's almost Valentine's Day. The only person that really cares that they weren't listed earlier is you. The rest of us are just happy that you did. : )

~ Wendy
http://Crickleberrycottage.blogspot.com/

[Sheila R]

Hope all the little ones are feeling better. So glad that you are so near that you could be there for them. Happy blog anniversary. Time sure flies!

[Elaine L.]

Karla, it's so special that you and your husband picked Valentine's Day to adopt your boys. He is a very special man.

Nothing feels more special and secure as grammy's love and cuddling when one is sick.

~elaine

[Judi Storm]

Flying baby snot should be an Olympic event. My Granddaughter Grace Luella has snot coming out of her ears with every cold (Gross). You just snuggle away. We will all be here because we enjoy your voice. Thanks for all your inspiration, weather crafts, or sharing your life.
Judi in Wahoo

[nuvali]

Very beautiful jewelries. I really like this.

Alvin

[Soarenth]

Those are lots of sparklies and pretties. Congratulations on getting your store stocked up with them!