And the WINNER is....

...HORN HERD MOM, who said "Love your fall cards! Fall is my absolute favorite time of the year..the crunch of falling leaves, pumpkin spiced lattes, getting to wear sweat shirts again!"

Congratulations, Horn Herd Mom!!

Please send me an email (kristen.munson@gmail.com) and let me know two things:
1) Which set of Fall Thank You Cards you would like (the Bouquet set or the Wildflower set)
2) Where to send your cards

Now, since I love to try to win things and never do and I know the disappointment of not winning, I'm offering a one-time-use 20% discount at my store to EVERYONE who entered this giveaway contest. You can use this discount now or later and I will make a note of who entered. Just to make sure, though, enter AUTUMN1 in the "notes to seller" when you checkout. The discount is good on your ENTIRE order (excluding shipping). If you choose to take advantage of this offer, I will refund the 20% after receiving the order and payment. Happy shopping at The Littlest Daisy!

As for what I love about fall - it's the coolness in the air, especially since we live in HOT Texas now. I love baking apple pies and peach pudding. I love the crunch of leaves under my feet (I actually picked up a habit from my first college roommate of intentionally crunching through the leaves). I love a hot cup of coffee on a crisp morning. Oh - and I love the birds singing. I think they are happier this time of year, too. I have noticed that their songs seem livelier lately. (Perhaps that's my imagination, but I like the thought of it anyway). I love all the spices associated with fall and I can hardly wait to get baking!!

Autumn GIVEAWAY at The Littlest Daisy!!!

Yesterday was the first day we've had cooler temperatures here in Texas for, well, a long time. I don't think the temperature reached 70 degrees, and it was wonderful!! Ainsley and I enjoyed an evening walk; I cannot tell you how much in the mood for Fall I am!!

So, in celebration of its coming arrival, I am having a GIVEAWAY of one set of my NEW Fall Thank You Cards. To enter to win either one (1) set of Fall Wildflowers Bouquet Set of Three Thank You Cards or one (1) set of Fall Colors Bouquet Set of Three Thank You Cards, just leave me a comment below letting me know what you think of the new cards or your favorite thing about fall. I will put all the names in a hat and draw one at random on October 1st. I will announce the winner on the morning of October 1st.

That gives you until midnight on Wednesday, September 30th to leave a comment. Good luck!!

flower picking skirt

Awhile ago, I found a simple tutorial for a skirt on my favorite sewing blog, and I decided to try to make one for Ainsley - and if all went well, one for me. Here's my second try at Ainsley's (the first was a little too small).

I really like this fabric with its tiny tulips!

fresh produce....REALLY fresh!

A week or so ago, I picked the first ripened tomatoes off my plant. Just a couple days ago I decided to try one. It was SO good! I have never, ever eaten most of a tomato in one sitting, much less eaten almost just a tomato for a meal. I have never really wanted to eat that much of a tomato by itself. But, I cut a slice, paired it with a little mozzarella cheese and some pesto - and oh my! It was wonderful! I even tried it with just salt and liked that too. I couldn't believe it! Now I understand why my mom, aunt, and grandma always say that they love homegrown tomatoes. I do too!!

Finally Finished

I found the coolest vintage bird illustrations on Etsy not long ago and thought they'd be the perfect touch for our living room update. They're kind of an odd size, though, so it took be a bit to figure out what kind of frames to get for them. Finally I picked some out this morning and here's the completed look. The photos don't quite do it justice, but I am really happy with the finished product!

The top photo is a robin from a 1913 book, and the bottom is a Lady Gould Finch from a 1906 book.

The Littlest Daisy - SALE

Check out my shop as I am participating in the Yart Sale on Etsy! (Art + Yard Sale = Yart Sale)

life is good.

new mercies streaming from heaven. gorgeous summer weather. a bouquet of sunny yellow daisies on my counter. a gracious & loving husband. anticipation of visiting family. quiet morning with "Sunshiney Day Blend" coffee. a deliciously fresh grapefruit. a so far untouched budget for June. soundly sleeping daughter. the finishing touch on my updated living room ordered & in the mail. promise of a call from my mom. the beginnings of a summer tan. a healthy family. one remaining year of Heath's seminary. the happy prospect of Ainsley's "good morning" smiles. good friends. a "new" car with working air conditioning. money enough for our expenses. the love of the Father.

life is good.