[free]day...

well, this featured item 

was definitely free for me.

but more importantly, it was

a beautiful birthday gift from my sweet

friend caitlyn. 

so today is more of a [gift]day than a [free]day.

caitlyn is one of those amazing

friends who loves so well. she knows

me well enough to know that i love

redeemed things & creative gifts.

the photo above is

my new flower press &

it was shipped to me exactly the 

way you see it. adorable! 

{minus the amazing tablecloth i found 

at the flea market a few weekends ago}

my friend caitlyn & her husband found

the wood in a trash can,

cut it, drilled holes, 

sanded it & stained it

specifically for me. i am loved.

and so known. and inside are cardboard

pieces that help press the flower.

{i am hoping to invite you guys 

to follow her as she makes another

one. i'd love it to be a diy. wouldn't you?}

i am so excited to press some of our flowers

from our garden. 

jonathan and i are just wrapping

up our stay down here in newport coast. 

bummed but also excited for this upcoming

week. not not not excited for the heat. 

blah.

i hope you all enjoy your weekend of

sunshine. make some iced tea, drink

some ice cold lemonade, & enjoy your

late afternoon & evenings outside.

much love my dear friends.

            

              .jessnicole.