Button button who's got the button.

I collect buttons.

I have for quite some time, and when I see some I really love, I go a little "ekk" crazy.

A co-worker of mine came to me tell she had a box a vintage buttons that I could have. Score, I'm thinking an entire shoe box full of buttons this is going to be awesome.

Today she walked in with this...

Jackpot.

I almost passed out. I'm still in shock and dont even know where to start to organize these. I'm so excited and needless to say, I wont need any buttons for awhile.

Thanks Bonnie!!

In other news, one of my little ones, Miss Tessa Nicole, turned five years old today. I can't believe it, I swear she was two yesterday and now shes leaving me in a few months for kindergarten. She is my other half this year- I swear she could run my class if i wasn't there. Just thankful I have little ones to hug and love on everyday.

Heres my beautiful birthday girl with her cutie cupcakes..

Have a beautiful evening,

j

My friends are getting married.

Since I was in high school I've been making most of my gifts for people. One of the most common things I enjoy giving friends of mine are personalized shadow boxes.

I have made so many different variations of these over the years, its sort of become a "jessallyn" speciality. I have loved growing into my own style and love seeing how different they all turn out based on who I am making them for.

I'm entering the stage of life where the weddings are going to start and not slow down for at least five years.

With that said this weekend I went to my friend Kim's bridal shower. I am so happy for her and her fiance Dave, they are so sweet together and you can truly tell they are best friends.

Ekk ekkk, I love love.

I made Kim a shadow box a long time ago for an apartment she had, it was very fun and young, but I thought she needed something more grown up for her and Dave's new house they bought this past fall.

I'm proud to say, my gift made her cry. haha. It really is always my favorite part, because then I know I really captured the persons essence inside a small wooden frame. And thats an accomplishment to me:)

trying to stay busy this week, I have a fun weekend ahead:)

happy monday,

j

Argghh. Me Treasure.

Treasure Hunting. Again.

Heres the happiness..

Dont even know what to craft with these yet, but they were 10 cents. seriously?!

This little planter stole my heart, she just looks so sweet.

little owl creamer *eekkks*

perfect picnic basket I snagged up, an addition to my collection I've been longing for, $4.

I almost passed out, this pyrex mixing bowl is flawless. no scratches and you can tell its never been sent through the dishwasher, the color is still so vivid.

Mini pyrex bowl, I dont see the mushroom print too often so I had to.

If you saw my sneak peek this morning, please please visit Beth's blog, to see some more of the shoot. I swear this girl is brilliant.

Today the wind and sun were in harmony to create a perfect day, the kids and I laid on the lawn out by the playground until lunch, and it was one of those moments when I thought uh, I love being a teacher.

Until tomorrow,

j

SNEAK PEEK!

EKKK EKK!

I had the lovely opportunity of both setting up and being in one of the most beautiful shoots ever yesterday.

My lovely friend Bethany, had an idea and I hope it played out to be everything she hoped.

I brought my camera to sneak some pictures, I'll post a link when the shoot gets posted after Beth works her magic:)

enjoy!

these are my two beautiful friends at workk :)

more tonight,

xoxo

-j

Quick find.

I was looking for something in my Nana's basement the other day and this little find made my day.

Its a vintage tupperware caddy, mustard yellow handle and base, I couldn't just leave it.

I brought it upstairs and asked her why she had it and she just simply said ,"I put it away cause I figured you'd need tupperware someday", I smiled. Isn't she just the cutest?

With the lids it has, its perfect for storing any of my little craft goodies. ekek:)

Worked an incredibly long day. But I cant complain, the kids were amazing, and the pups were home waiting for me. I rode my bike and walked the dogs along with me. I went from having a dog someday being a want, to an absolute need. I am in love.

Be sure to be finding the brighter side,

j