Cowgirls and Indians

My little cowgirl turned 1 yesterday. She was a Friday the 13th baby. I know what you're thinking...uh-oh...right? Well, she took that old-maid tale and single-handedly tore it to sheds! She is the sweetest little girl on the planet...and I would say that even if I weren't her grandma. Turning one is a BIG deal in these parts. I went all-out with Old Maid New. Here's a sneak preview...Shhh...don't spoil her surprise.

Cowgirl gone groovy.

Check-out those boots. Aren't they adorable! I found them at Savers on a half-price day for...drum roll, please...$1.25! They are light weight and look like the designer brand my sister Mary wears...what's that line??? Hannah Montana...no...Hannah Banana...that's not it...help me out here!

The swirly skirt is a complete re-do from a vintage woman's skirt I purchased in Indy with the aforementioned sister. It's the third project I made from that one skirt!

The shirts are "groovied" up. She's gonna be one cool cowgirl.

Then a little butterfly captured my heart (Same day at Savers), and the read-to-me, dreamland tepee was created.

Bed linens with a new purpose.

Here's a view from the inside looking up.

...and looking out.

Filled with Classic books I found at our local used book store, A Novel Idea. Madeline, Beatrix Potter, Illustrator Eloise Wilkins...and even a lantern to read or dream by.

A first birthday wouldn't be complete without the classic Fisher Price Popcorn Popper. Savers again for $1.50! (Credit goes to Uncle James for finding it...he's a great bargain hunter.)

The only thing missing here is a picture of Kierstin...that will be rectified soon.

Happy Birthday, sweet baby Kierstin!

Grandma Loves You.

xo