Happy April 1st to all! The sun is shining and little hints of spring are emerging outdoors. More and more of our feathered friends have been appearing at our feeder as the days warm, and it's always a joy to see them return. Indoors as well, the birds are getting all the attention! In the spirit of spring, I decorated my mantel with a pair of my spring standing birds which I designed for Bethany Lowe. They are new this year, and I really love how sweet they are. The only bummer is that they sold out in January, so I am uncertain where they can be purchased, or if they can be found at this time. It seems only a handful were produced, but I have a feeling that they will be making a come back next year. So, please tell your favorite online vendor or shopkeeper that you'd like to pre-order a set so we can get more of these little tweet-hearts in production! I appreciate it and the birds do too!

Happy Spring,
~ Johanna

* I see that Traditions is accepting your pre-orders for next year! And check with Bayberry Cove too!...

I have my own pair because each designer gets a pair of complimentary samples, but I was too late in placing my spring order. They had ALL been snatched up to my surprise!

* Sorry for the tease, but with your help I know they will be migrating back next year!
~ Thank you!

For those of you who would like a peek at this weekend's festive Spring Fling event here in Denver, I have a treat for you!...JP and I took lots of pictures to document the show and share with you. And how fortunate we were to have a great turnout of spring shoppers eager to see all the latest treasures. Thank you to all who marked your calendars and made a special trip to come by and see us. Luckily, the weather was a delight all weekend, and the warm sun, pouring through the historic Phipps Tennis Pavilion's glass ceiling, kept our cheeks rosy for hours on end. Enjoy the photos below! ~ Johanna

*PS... Online collector friends: Mark your calendars for this coming Saturday March 21st when I will be hosting a Spring Web Sale on my website featuring a fun collection of both my originals and a nice variety of Signed Reproduction Collector's Sets for you to choose from! For specific details on the sale start time and more, please email me to join my mailing list: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com

* A wide image of the left side of my booth displaying a fun assortment of my spring designs...

*A whimsical butterfly clip perches on a sweet feather tree...

* That's me in my spring garb!...

* Sweet bunnies and birds from my new line of Bethany Lowe Spring designs patiently wait to meet their new owners...

* There's my cutie-pie hubby wearing his festive spring shirt...

* Another glance at my spring display. Illustrated candy boxes hang from clothespins on a pink tinsel garland while spring party hats hover atop an old window screen...

* A peek at my new beach line offered through Primitives by Kathy... Papier mache sand pails and sea gulls complement each other...

* A quick snap of me ringing up a sale taken from the Pink Attic Cat's booth next door...

* A view from outside reveals this lovely 1932 structure where we all played store for the weekend! You can see the glass roof peeking up above the barn-like brick structure...

* A delicious lunch, created by the tasteful Erica McNeish who offered a scrumptious variety of edibles for shoppers all weekend!...

* A trio of my spring party hats add a festive flare to the scene!

*ALSO* Keep a look out this week for a few new Collector's Catch pieces to pop up on my website! Good luck & thanks for looking :)