Wordless Wednesday – Path to Heaven

Treasury Tuesday – Flames of Sapphire

One of my vintage button rings was just featured in a cute retro treasury that celebrates sapphire, the birthstone of September. 

To view individual items in this treasury, click here.

Saturday Special

I just got something adorable in the mail today!

Jayne over at HandmadeCute held a give-away on her blog and I randomly got selected as the winner! I got the pleasure of picking out an item from her super cute shop (oooh, which one, which one do I choose?!!).
After much deliberation, I decided to go with the hot chili pepper bookmark. I feel like I just ordered it yesterday and it is here already! Got it in the mail and it's just so cute! Jayne packaged it up so nicely and had an adorable little thank you cut-out with her logo on it.

This is, by far, the nicest bookmark I've ever had. Typically, my poor but loved books have torn bits of tissue or paper towels stuck in them. Basically, whatever is in reach at the time. But now, my books will have a friend to help place a mark of memory.

I decided to place my new bookmark in a much loved girlhood classic that I haven't read for years. It is time to relive some youthful adventure!

I want to give a big thank you shout-out to Jayne for creating such a fun goodie and for letting me welcome it into my home! Can't wait to see more (makes me want a different bookmark for every book on my shelf)!

Please make sure to check out her shop! ;-)
HandmadeCute
And her blog:
Handmade Cuties

Feature Friday – ButterBlossoms

Fair warning: If you are hungry right now, I apologize. If you aren't, then I still apologize because you will be shortly...

Today's Feature Friday had my mouth watering while I was writing it up. Each picture I linked made my stomach growl a little more impatiently. Even the name of the shop will tempt you. Ready? Okay, you asked for it. ButterBlossoms. Oh yes, ButterBlossoms.

As September creeps in and the weather starts transitioning into its cooler wardrobe, I start to feel all snuggly. My natural demeanor is one of semi-hibernation. I love sinking into a plush chair with my oversized sweater down to my knees, throw open a book and read til the afternoon light fades. The only thing that makes a scene like this better is a sweet treat to nibble slowly in between sips of tea and a lazy page turn.

ButterBlossoms seems to have realized that people like me cannot say no to a decadent shortbread and that a daily dose of butter can make the world a happier place. 

Located in Charleston, South Carolina (teasingly close to me!), ButterBlossoms was created by a mother/daughter team. Shell and Emily put real love and effort into each batch (they don't even use electric mixers!!). Each tasty morsel is produced, packaged, and shipped the same day and arrives on your doorstep ready to grace your tea tray. 

They even have a "Cookie of the Month Club"! I just swooned a little...

Look at this Monthly Flavor List:

January: Orange Chocolate
February: Cranberry Walnut
March: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut
April: Cherry Chocolate
May: Chocolate Lavender
June: Lemon Blueberry
July: Praline
August: Honey Fig
September: Vanilla Bean
October: Pumpkin Chocolate
November: Cranberry Orange Spice
December: Peppermint Bark

Uhm, yes, yes, and yes! That would definitely make my year a lot more pleasant!

To get your own sweets fix, visit there scrumptious shop here.