Bring on the Boot Cuffs...

I know, I know... 

It is finally just now summer 

but I am already starting to get excited about fall!

 I try not to pick favorites but lets be honest, 

Fall is the season for the cutest accessories and that is my specialty!

Last year, I was not prepared for the amazing success

 Cherry Lane Bowtique brought on. 

I am taking those lessons I learned from last year  

and I am starting early on my my stock pile! 

No running out of buttons this year...(thanks a lot Hobby Lobby).

This also means I will have more time for special orders, 

which I absolutely love! 

There is going to be a lot more baby items too.

Since it seems like everyone is having babies,

 I have been making baby hats and blankets like crazy!!! 

[Babies make my heart happy] 

I can not wait to see what this year holds for my little shop. 

Keep your eyes open for Cherry Lane in some local shops! 

It is in the works and I can barely contain my excitement!

[^^Photo above^^ courtesy of Kingsley House Photography]

Oh and check out this sweetness... CherryLaneBowtique on the Pottery Barn Wedding Blog!!!! Life is definitely sweet on Cherry Lane.

Happy Tuesday everyone!!!!

Shannon

 

My first anniversary as a Cooper... Couldn't be happier

Tomorrow June 3rd is our 1st year wedding anniversary. 

I married my soul mate and my best friend that day. Even through a Hurricane, our love was what was important and we made it happen with rain or shine...but mostly rain. haha. 

The Good Lord gave us a break from Barbara for long enough to make it through our ceremony and pictures. Obviously it wasn't the typical Pinterest wedding but it was absolutely perfect for us. Everything pulled together at the last second.

 Our love conquers everything and means more than anything. 

 It has always been that way since day one. 

People say that Love at first site doesn't exist, its only for fairy tales. I beg to differ...

The day I met Matthew on 3.5.2011, I knew in that instant that I had to be near him. I had to have him. My soul felt complete with him. I trusted my gut instinct and knew that this man would be my forever. He is my gift from the Lord. Some days I don't think I deserve him (others he may not deserve me haha) but we balance each other out so perfectly. 

We have such a deep love for each other and I never thought I would ever find that.

 

He cares so much about our family, he would do anything to get us everything we could possibly want. The soul that is in that man is so deep and has so much love.  Sometimes I just wish he knew how truly special he is. He has made me the happiest wife and mother. 

He helped me (he likes to think he had a lot more to with it than he actually did...) create the most precious gift. Our Ella Grace. I am so grateful for him every single day. He is the best father to our beautiful baby girl. I mean he worships that little girl. I could not have asked for a better father for my baby. {Maybe a few more girls night...but I'm working on him haha}.  He works so hard at work to provide for his family. There are not enough words in the english language to say how proud and thankful I am. He is such a Man and he is MY MAN! 

God has such a beautiful plan for us and I can not wait to live this plan with you FOREVER. You are my Life, My Soul, My whole Heart. I have loved you Matthew Allan Cooper from the first day I met you and I will love you until forever. You are totally stuck with me. 

Saturday art inspirations...

Today I was sitting out in my parents beautiful front yard admiring the sunshine colored Iris' that were blooming. I was so inspired and decided maybe I would bust out my old watercolor set from high school. I just started sketching and I could not believe how my anxiety (which never leaves) was lifted away. 

Now I am deffinately out of practice. I haven't painted since High school art but I thought this turned out pretty decent for just jumping right in. I am deffinately going to keep painting because it such a good way to meditate.

My Dad's side of the family are all incredible artists. My Grandma always was inspiring my cousins and I to use our creative side. She was so talented just like her mother. I am so envious of their skills. 

My beautiful Grandma's artwork

The picture below is my favorite

Here are some of my Great Grandma's paintings. She was also one of the original potters at Van Briggle Pottery. I think that is pretty cool. She was very talented. I would love to be able to create such beautiful paintings. (Ella also has the same birthday as her so maybe she will get her Great Great Grandma Emma's painting skills) 

The daisy painting is my absolute favorite! 

A painting of my gorgeous grandma

Last but not least I have to brag about my Dad's amazing sculpting skills. He is so gifted. It's unbelievable. 

I am just in awe at how beautiful art work is. I could stare at them for hours. The talent that flows from some people is absolutely breath taking. I feel so lucky that I grew up so involved in the arts. I can not wait for Ella to begin exploring the arts! 

32 years of love...

Today is my amazing parents 32nd anniversary. 

They are the definition of what a marriage should be. They respect and care for each other so much. 

It is absolutely something I will strive for in my own marriage everyday. 

Growing up, I never ever saw my parents fight. [no really...ever...]

In their 32 years of marriage, they have never stopped doing thoughtful and caring things for each other. I feel truly lucky to have had such amazing role models to show me what love is. Their love for each other is something that not everyone finds. It is absolutely beautiful.  They inspire me to be a better wife and have shown me the joy of marriage. 

Happy Anniversary Mom and Dad. 

I am beyond blessed to have you as my parents.