This was for S (my husband) who LOVES otters! (and me!)

Since enrolling into  Style School I have really tried to look inside and see what defines me.  I have had a hard road to follow in life and I have defined myself with the wrong things. I am trying to refocus and really see who I am and what makes me…me.  I took one of the projects and turned it into a reflection of some of the things I {heart}.  It’s funny to see what you {heart} when you sit down and think about it.  For me, these things didn’t come to me right away.  I had to reflect a bit and even that is a revelation to me.  You would think I could name off of the things I {heart} right away. 

Here’s my I {heart} mini-album inspired by Project 18 from Style School!

…with buttons!  Look at these lovelies!

The individual buttons are my favourite from the pile!   We are definitely still in the “honeymoon” phase of our relantionship.   Once I get a larger collection, I want to sort them by color and put them in vintage glass jars as a display.  Can’t wait!

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Yes!  Luckily my father-in-law doesn’t throw anything out and he still had his Dymo labeler from back in the day.  He even still had some black and red refill tape!

And the best part is…he gave to me! Like for keeps!! Yay!

For the next 50 weeks I will be making a collage every Saturday of 50 things that I {heart}. 

Week 1 - COFFEE

I love the warm fuzzies and the excited buzzies I get from coffee.  Holding a warm cup in my hands, warms my heart.  I love my morning ritual and I KNOW it’s not good for me but I just can’t help it…I {heart} COFFEE!

***ALL PHOTOS ARE FROM WWW.WEHEARTIT.COM***

Courtesy of: Not Martha