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With sixteen titles, and more and more handmade mousies making their way across the country and into other parts of the world, I am excited to see how the journey will unfold.

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It was a long night...rain and more rain, tornado and flash flood warnings coming across the television...little girlie waking with bad dreams in the middle of the night...but we are thanking God it wasn't worse. Neighboring counties were hit hard. S

I will be launching my 16th title, #babymousewithrosebudandsugarlump at the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio, September 15-17. Find me in the #earthangelsstudios tent with @jensearthangels . Hope to see you there! #clfair2017 #countrylivingfair

Thrilled and honored beyond words to be a presenter on the Main Stage at the Country Living Fair in Columbus, Ohio! If you're in the area, I'll be presenting at 3:00 on Saturday, followed by a book signing in the Town Hall at 4:00. I will be in @jens

I popped in @thelittlecottagefranklin to pick up a couple dresses for Sophia and noticed the pretty new signage on the front door...and my heart still skips a beat to see my #elizathemouse books in the front window. #thelittlecottagefranklin #frankli

"At last the wait is over! The pink bed has arrived! Grammy with her thread and needle, with her creative "eye"...will fashion bedding soft and sweet, and tuck you in at night." Mousie girl assures her friend, all with the world i

A drizzling rain is calming after a day of cleaning the bathrooms and mopping the floors and laundering the sheets. Little girlie is back to her twirling, singing, baby doll tending self. Grateful heart on this Wednesday afternoon. #grateful #rosewat

The stomach virus has released its grip...disinfecting begins. Oh happy day! #rosewatercottage #stomachvirusisnofun #cottagekitchen #cottage #cleaning #disinfect #ohhappyday #franklintn #chambersgasstove

....All the time! Thank you for the reminder sisterfriend @fortwaynelori 🌸🙏🏻🌸 #godisgoodallthetime #rosewatercottage #reminder

There is nothing like a favored blankie and pillow and someone to read you a story, when you're feeling poorly. This precious scene melted my heart on Saturday...having no idea that my own "baby mouse" would be down with the stomach bug. Ho

Day 2 camped out in the bed, helping Little Girlie make her way through this stomach bug. I do some #slowsewing and she naps off and on... #poorlittlegirl #stomachbuggoaway #alabamachanin #diy @theschoolofmaking #sewingbasket #sewingnotions #handstit

Makes my world to know our dear friend @fortwaynelori had a happy birthday yesterday, and that she had two dear mousies to help her celebrate🎉 Sending much love to you, sweet girl! 🌸🐭🐭🎀🌸xoxo #elizathemouse™ #babymouse #handmade #handstit

It's been a very long time since this little girlie has had the dreaded stomach bug...so we're nibbling saltines and watching Little Bear and laying low. Have a blessed Monday, friends🌸 #rosewatercottage #rainydaysandmondays #stomachvirusisnofun #no

A drizzling rain here in #franklintn ...and my wilting hydrangeas and thirsty roses are grateful...and the sound it makes on the tin roof of this porch is music to my ears...but I think of our friends in Texas, and I pray. #prayersfortexas #rosewater

I am thrilled beyond words! I have purchased my ticket and will be attending this incredible event next June! Thank you @jensearthangels for this amazing opportunity! So excited to meet the wonderful artists who celebrate #blythe with their talent an

Shabby Pink Baubles • for a #shabbychic #christmas at #rosewatercottage • @scarlettscalesantiques #rachelashwell #scarlettscales #antiques #vintage #christmasdecorations #pink #franklintn #shabbychicchristmas

a fantastic S A L E means happy mail! @cabbages_and_roses this is the most exquisite shade of pink, I LOVE the fabric, and I cannot wait to wear for upcoming events next month. Thank you for creating such beautiful pieces. #rosewatercottage #cabbages

H Y D R A T E #rosewatercottage #theprairiebyrachelashwell #chippy @lysuhug #pinkandgreen #shabbychic #cottage #franklintn #rachelashwell

Morning glories on my morning walk. it's a delicious 73 degrees! Wow, it feels so good! #franklintn #closethecircles #applewatch #morningglory #morningwalk

I don't know when I've been so completely speechless! @benpeckwhiston has created a miniature of Lula Kate and Eliza's dollhouse "Pink House" as a gift for Lula Kate ...along with a tiny tiny #elizathemouse™ We can't wait for it to a

My morning walks are shorter on these hot and humid days. So I sip the last of my coffee, as the last of the morning sunshine streams through the windows ... Happy Tuesday, friends! ☀️☕️💫 #rosewatercottage #franklintn #morningmusings #paintedfabric

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