Festival Benefiting Texas School of Austism

Festival Benefiting Texas School of Austism, 

located right here in San Antonio!!

It was such a beautiful event to be apart of.  Held on a fairgrounds kind of place, there was a park and then booth after booth of carnival like activities ~ catered to the enjoyment standpoint a child with Autism would feel.  All booths and activities were sensory based.  It was so beautiful to watch autistic children interact and play at each booth right alongside a child without Autism.

I was selling my wares there and received so much feedback--All positive, aside from my pricing ~ A bit much for a carnival guest, who would rather put money back into buying MORE tickets, of course?! 

 {Little Bird is not a thrifty product, but it is quality and unique.  I actually consider it to be a unique piece of art that will hold up for generations to come.  An heirloom piece, if you will.} 

{That may just be my own personal bias shining through} ... 

Nonetheless, it was wonderful to talk about and share about Little Bird and get peoples genuine opinions on each blanket and 

hybrid concept.  

I actually ended up selling six blankets by the end of the day, and I felt great!  I haven't done a booth in quite sometime, in fact the last time was way back in 2010 and I didn't end up selling a thing!  I don't think I could have given it away ...  But this year, Little Bird is better than I could have ever imagined.  Our new Painter Bird, Taira and I have gotten painting and the richness of 

colors down to a science.  

Every animal appliqued has approximately 4 layers of paint, which have been heat set and washed a total of 3 times before you even touch the blanket.  The blankets and their animal will not fade, they will simply get softer over time.  THEREFORE

  making them fully loveable and washable!  

We've had a few of ours for at least 6 years now, and they are still just as fantastic as the day they were made, maybe even better with each memory attached now :)

Excited to be growing with Little Bird!  

With the sale of these 6, and one more this morning, brings our total GIVE for 2013 to 15 so far!!  

Thank you for all who stopped by and said hello!

Spring Break 2013 celebrated with JOY

It was quickly apparent that this past 10 day hiatus from regularly scheduled life and routine was MUCH needed ...  Not a moment was overlooked, even when we were napping, we were soaking in and making the most of every second Spring Break 2013 offered!

Highlights from such an exciting, relaxing, warm and joyful week FULL of LOVE:  

First, we took an entire weekend off.  Aside from swim lessons on Saturday, we barely left the grounds of our home.  It was lunchtime each day that we even thought about putting on clothing other than PJ's ...  Our Motto:  Homebodies. 
Monday, we got out and saw some dinosaurs, but quickly realized all of Texas was celebrating SB, and quickly made are way back to our cozy, quite home for some Lego's and movies and bike riding.  We can be local tourists any day ;)
Tuesday, Mini Golf!
Wednesday-Sunday, road trip to Louisiana for some much over due cousin and Avia and Papa David and even great grandparent time.  We all soaked up being old enough now to play without 100% supervision 100 percent of our time together!

1/2 way point, pit stop for a picnic and some Bear time at Baylor.

A lot of baseball played ...

Walking to gramma's.  It was so neat to walk it with my children :)

I will always love this front yard...

2 very proud namesakes to one pretty cool lady!  Adeline McDade Roemer.

My older brother Daniel with his Namesake and only son, Daniel Hayes

All the Looming :)

My Maximus :)

So thankful these two have each other :)

Papa David with 2 of his many girls :)

the gang, minus, Uncle T, The entire other Melville Family, Aunt Sonya, Uncle John and Papa David

One of my favorite women in my life, Idella.  She always keeps me real, doesn't put up with anything less.

My namesake and beautiful, growing niece, Gracey Jayne, and her daddy and Avia.

On our way to Queen!

Of course, Ava loses yet another tooth!!

This picture alone, pretty much sums up our week!  

It's weeks like this that make me so thankful to be apart of a big family, and the joys of having one as well:)  When I looked over these pictures of highlights from the week's adventures, I am so thankful that I'm the mom or Aunt or sister or daughter or granddaughter or friend to all of these 

beautiful, talented, special children. 

We sure had one Full week of Spring Break JOY! 

Glad to be home and headed back to school tomorrow :)

***Special thanks to my Aunt Melinda for opening up her home for us to invade with 8 children and 5 adults!  It was such a comfy stay.  And to my FABULOUS, cannot live without, trusty babysitter extraordinaire, Taira :) We are so thankful for you!

February Rewards!!!

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 I'll send promo code good thru March 17th!!  For some reason, I can't send each of you an email, 

so I thought I'd post it to the world!! *************************

The month of LOVE!!! 

I love FEBRUARY!!! 

                                                                                                                                                                

Working on our collection for October 2013--Breast Cancer awareness Month!!  

 

Due to my LOVE of LOVE, I'm spreading it!  Here's how to take full advantage of my addiction :)

 

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 AS A HUGE thank you, all the Flock will get a promotion code valid thru Saint Patricks Day, March 17th! {Let me know what you think about the pink}
We wish you Warmth, LOVE and Happiness!
J.O.B.,
Grace Berios
of Little Bird Vintage Designs

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34!

One pretty fantastic day of celebration and joy! 

  Thankful for my little family and the time I got to spend with each member today! I loved and appreciated each one of my wishes and calls and messages and texts!  I felt so special the entire day! Thank you:). 

34 feels pretty spectacular!

A day in pictures below:   

Sewing with Ava early Saturday morning, she's getting so good at designing and creating things.. of course we needed a Star Wars purse, made fem with our lavender bird ;)
Leo and Ava got invited to a superhero party that afternoon, here's a picture of Leo in full Superhero mode, and Ava being Ava.

Maximus, KJ, John and Mr. Rigby and I had cupcakes to celebrate while the bigs were eating cake at the other party.

John and I went to Sur La Table and made a 4 course meal together {and then ate it :)} which was probably the most fun I've had at dinner in 34 years!  We loved it and the meal prepared was absolutely delicious!  I'll have to make it for you one day ;)

 This looks to be a fabulous year!

Excited for what's to come :)

J.O.B., 

Grace 

"Love, Love, Love"

All You Need is Love!

My resounding theme in my life, I HOPE!  I LOVE, love in all forms!  Hugs, Kisses, hand written notes, acts of kindness, smiles, service to others--especially!  That might have to be my top love, seeing or witnessing or experience an act of service or hospitality to another with nothing expected in return.  My heart gushes for that :)

My foot pedal to my favorite sewing machine broke this week:(  I purchased a good enough used one to replace it out of a wonderfully helpful shop in Austin--Hopefully arrives today--Fingers and toes crossed :)

UNTIL THEN ...

  I decided to make the most of an "off" day and CELEBRATE my loves in my life:  

My Best Friend, sole mate, and luckily for me, my husband, my Johns!  My beautiful, sparkly Ava Bird, my strong, witty Leo, my joyfully charming little Octopus, Maximus and my spunky go getter, Kalliope, and of course, my loveable, furry white monster, Rigby.  

 We had the fortune of a RAINY Saturday this past weekend to stay inside and make homemade Valentines for all their friends at school and beloved teachers--they even made a few for each other--which made my heart leap :)

And now that All 4 of my little ones are at the same school, I have volunteered (for the first time ever) to assist with school Valentine's Day Festivities!!  

Cannot WAIT!  

Pictures to come of our homemade crafts and matching cookies thanks to our neighbor, Ms Josie, or Morsels by Josie!

Leo's are the black with glitter--who knew he was such a glitterer??  Max's are blue and green, signed, and then just a touch of silver on each :)

Ava's :)

All 4 chose a color heart and went to town crafting and personalizing each! 

This morning, I am walking to Central Market to get last minute ingredients to whip up this fabulous favorite from Pioneer Woman for tonight's LOVE Feast at the Berios Residence :) 

Everyday is pretty much a joyful celebration here, even on our down days, it's just how we roll. 

I wish you and the birds in your life, young and old, a day FULL of Love whether it be as the giver or recipient :)

Oh yes, and a song to leave you with :)

All You Need is Love, The Beatles

Love, love, love.
Love, love, love.
Love, love, love.

There's nothing you can do that can't be done.
Nothing you can sing that can't be sung.
Nothing you can say but you can learn how to play the game.
It's easy.

Nothing you can make that can't be made.
No one you can save that can't be saved.
Nothing you can do but you can learn how to be you in time.
It's easy.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

Nothing you can know that isn't known.
Nothing you can see that isn't shown.
Nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be.
It's easy.

All you need is love.
All you need is love.
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need.

All you need is love (all together, now!)
All you need is love. (everybody!)
All you need is love, love.
Love is all you need (love is all you need).

Yee-hai!
Oh yeah!
She loves you, yeah yeah yeah.
She loves you, yeah yeah yeah.

Love!

J.O.B., 

Grace