I think it is genetic. My fairy grand baby seems to have inherited my millinery flower finding skills!
We were downtown enjoying being out doors and shopping for a gift for her little Hippy Chic mommy on Mother’s Day, when Sugarwings turned to me and said, "Hats!"
Since we were near the antique mall, I thought it would be smart to pop in and see if she had heard a specific flower calling to her and yes, she did!
This child is a gifted hat whisperer. She found one circled with a dozen of these pretty peachy blooms for only ONE DOLLAR! 
We also found this purse. It is much too nice to tear apart for its flowers, I plan on actually using it, even though Sugarwing’s Daddy was horrified at the thought of me carrying it. He was reassured when I told him that I would most likely keep tiny flowers in it on my desk in my studio, not carry it when we go out to lunch downtown like we do every Thursday.
But now that I am 50 and officially eccentric, why not carry it? It is a lovely bag. I just don’t want to tear it up. From the looks of it, it has never been used, and is so perfectly pretty.
I’ve been making use of some of my stash of vintagey blossoms.
These old satin hangers each have a fluffy pink flower and some vintage seam binding added to them and are for sale for $10 each if you are interested, comment or email me and let me know. 
I will add one of these embellished old hangers to my May prize pack along with the white leather Brighton coin purse and simple gold band.
Each week of May, I will add another prize for the giveaway. All you have to do is leave a comment, any post, as often as you wish, all comments are entered.
I hope everyone had a nice Mothers Day? My family did my favorite things, they pitched in and helped me with stuff that needed done.
Sugarwing’s Daddy repaired my falling down gazebo while she helped me plant some seeds in the garden and Ryan fixed dinner.
Not a bad day at all. Have I mentioned lately how lucky I am??? I never forget it.
I found your site through Today’s Creative Blog. I am enjoying reading your blogs. I love your shopping finds!
Smiles, Christine
Sounds like you hit the jackpot on the hat and cute bag!! Love your adorable helper too!!! Oh, btw, I just finished the card for your aunt last evening, so it is going in the mail today!!
How cute she is with the hats! And I think you should carry the bag with the flowers on it! And then just smile and wave when people stare!
She is going to be a perfect shopping partner/treasure hunter!
Karla
are you renting out Sugarwings hat~finding skills??? i need them:) LOVE the purse, such a cute little thing…and speaking of cute, your little flower planting helper looks adorable!!!
So goo to know you are grooming the next generation of hat whisperers!
WOW, what a wonderful giveaway…your blog is WONDERDUL! ann
…sorry for the typo! WONDERFUL!
What a wonderful May give away this is going to be…
It sounds like you had a perfect day…
And what could be better than a second generation of hat whisperers…
Louise
If you can’t be eccentric when you’re 50, when can you be eccentric?! Great bag!
Hi Karla! Happy belated Birthday!!!
Sounds like you had a wonderful Mother’s Day, too! That is my kind of day ~ getting some help with all the little odd jobs that pop up!
Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents
what a beautiful bag, I think you should use it karla it seems perfect for you x
Horrified was he…(hands on hips and tapping my toe)!!! LOL. Wonderful photo of Sugarwings reading the seed packets.
I’ve just been over looking at the birds and bonnets Flickr and i am just amazed!!! Just when i think i have the words i want to say to somebody…they get mixed up again with wonder of other people’s talents.
Your little helper has absorbed much of your artistic flair! How fun!
Enjoy your millinery flowers.
Lorrie
You and sugarwings can find the neatest things at the best prices!! Wow!
Lisa
LOL! Sugarwings is going to be another Karla! How sweet is that!
She’s just as adorable as ever!
Barbara
Your Sugarwings is precious! I enjoy reading and looking at your blog. Today I am finally getting around to trying to bling some bird houses, after being inspired by your previous posts. Thanks for sharing all the lovely photos.
That purse is just too pretty!!
Since I’m adopted I guess I can’t expect to have inherited “THE GENE”. :SIGH: Someday my millinery boat will come… Glad your day was so special!
Hi Karla
I’m hosting an “I Live In My Own Little World But It’s Ok They Know Me Here” photo challenge. Show us where you sit & write your blog and all the other special things around your space. Indoor and outdoor. I am giving one of my collages, via email, to each person who joins in so let me know in a comment on the Own Little World blog. Anyone is welcome to join.
Hope to see your Own Little World…
Pam
I must say Karla, you are training Sugarwings well. She is certainly picking up all your marvelous skills. It’s so nice you get to play with her so often. I also love that wonderful purse. I would be using it too. It’s lovely. I alway enjoy your posts
Karen
Hi Karla… I’ve enjoyed, as always, catching up on my reading here. How enchanting that Sugarwings is now in possession of Hat~Whispering~Skills! Precious!
~hugs~
Pearl
Sugarwings is just like Grandma. How cute is that? I would say she is quite the little artist in training! Amy 🙂
Karla, the purse is pretty, you must show it!
I think Sugarwigs is a Mini Version of her Grandma – she sure has your flower/hat finding skills.
I think I would be taking that bag out for lunch on Thursday just to see what reaction you get from Sugarwings Daddy
What great Mother’s Day gifts – getting things done that need doing. Perfect!
Alison
The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Sugarwings has the gift.
I LOVE THAT PURSE… AND YOU SHOULD CARRY IT!… Come on Karla…you can pull it off! lol… seriously I love it!
How cute Sugarwings is!! And I love that you have trained her so well in hunting millinery flowers 🙂
Oh yes, you should carry the bag! At least a few times just to show off how gorgeous your new bag is!
hi Karla..I haven’t been by in a while and wanted to stop in and say “howdy”. gosh your little sugarwings is growing up. she’s a real doll. love the new purse and hat, cool finds.
hope you are having a wonderful week thus far.
Tina
Your purse is lovely! Carry it with pride. And a very belated happy 50 to you. Its not so bad on this side, is it?
What a darling purse and more darling little hat whisperer. Can I join your eccentric 50 club?
Hugs,
Carol
That purse is sooo pretty..the hangers too!
WOW! What lovlies you found. Looks like Sugarwings is feeling better.
Great to hear you had a productive Mother’s Day!
Have a great day.
Blessings,
Sandy
I’m only 46 and am feeling so wonderfully eccentric..isn’t it comfortable!? The hat whisperer is precious as usual…and you are tagged at my blog.
What a clever girl she is:) Can I borrow her??? You should use the bag, its gorgeous:) Rachael
Sugarwings is just precious!
I think the little bag is very pretty and I think you should carry it, I would..
Brenda
that picture of sugarwings holding the packet is so cute it looks like she is reading the directions.
I love the hangers
What a great little bargin shopper Sugarwings is! Love the peachy flowers, I am sure the hat is Lovely.
As always, Sugarwings looks so cute in that picture of her holding the flower seed packet. I’m glad you had a nice Mother’s Day.
Michele
luvkittysmeowmail@gmail.com
Looks like you have your grandchild as much as I have mine. Isn’t it the best?