Wednesday, September 30, 2009

Celebrate Just Living


"Celebrate the happiness that friends are always giving, making everyday a holiday and celebrate just living"..... Amanda Bradley

Are we too busy to ask a friend or a family member to come to share a cup of tea or a mulled cider?...... Noting our home is warm and cozy and our friendship is free......
We need to remember this quiet time spent , can be very satisfying for the body, mind, and soul. I personally believe we are getting away from the ritual of sharing of one's self.... What has happened to the time in our life's to make a place for the little extras that nourish the senses.... Are we too busy wanting big events and possessions to remember all the unhurried conversation and what really matters? Are we spending too much time running through a fast-food window and having a foam cup in our life's????Forgetting the beautiful benefits of a warm cozy home.... a lovely china cup and the actual ritual of sitting and sharing... in a calm serenity.... arranging a lovely tray-with your special china cup , a bud, a small plate of cookies, a couple pieces of fruit.... If you truly can't make time for others on this day... take a hour and do this for yourself.... letting the answering machine take care of the phone.... listening to your favorite CD in a very soft mode and if desired browse a magazine or just sit back and day dream... Do it for you... This will encourage a desirable atmosphere and create many uplifting thoughts... Getting back to the taking of some personal quiet time should become a pleasure of which no one should deprive themselves of doing... Please be good to yourself and others and start planning some lovely moments into your everyday lives.....

" I love things that bear the touch of time, chips and all... they're more beautiful than perfection.." Ballerina quoted in Victorian Magazine



Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Hold Family Close With Stitches Of Love

There was no enjoying the gentle fall sunshine yesterday or last evening and seems to be a repeat for today... Even the over-stuffed pumpkins in outdoor settings were chilled by the ambitious winds and the chilly air and drizzle. I knew indoors was a safe place for me, so I did a few household chores, meals, and worked on paper dolls for ebay... The evening hours were spent watching TV { HGTV} and embroidery on towels and pillowcases.
Have you ever thought about where the best place in your house is and why you feel that way? What gives it that special place to be feeling? Is it a old wing back chair or the faded feel of time-worn? I would bet it is not your " look but do not sit room"... For me as most of you know by now, it's all the shabby junk little objects that give me my sense of home.... Like every time I see a faded rose my heart leaps... I love hand-stitched pieces that took hours of love to develop.... with little tiny stitches that will withstand the test of time.... Loving the primitive self taught inspiration and timeless appeal... What a true gift it is... Sitting in your favorite space with a fabric in hand and something to create can also become passion and a way to spark personal pleasure. For many, needlepoint, embroidery, and quilting reflects works in their lives... Many times being passed from generation to generation as this work is completed with the stitches ever so tight and devotion will last at least 150 years..... You are never completely alone... always surrounded by family when accompanied by these lovely pieces of classic... elegant... and oh so timeless stitches of love......

Monday, September 28, 2009

GIVE_A_WAY and New Dolls On Ebay

Just a small reminder to sign up on my give-a-way { scroll down to give-a-way post} and I have placed some new dolls on ebay....

Inspiration Blowing In The Wind

There's a strong wind in the air , some rain has came and went and the sun is trying to peek through.... Over the weekend cheers were erupting from football stadiums and school playing fields. It was a good weekend for our favorites in our household with Tinora High School and the Ohio State Buckeyes coming out on the winning end.... Golf was a different format... we even called it "goofy golf" yesterday for the members fun day, but I enjoyed it... I don't know what it is about the crisp weather, trees ablaze, sun twinking, but not scorching, nuts on the ground, bright orange pumpkins displayed on porches of peoples homes, just taps into my senses, and I love the feeling it gives to me.... I guess the true word for the season is "spellbound".... It is a thrilling environment when you can view the trees turning, it is like you struck gold... If you haven't been able to have some time for yourself out-of-doors, please do , it is well worth the trip... Spending the day outside the home with the wind in my face was just delicious yesterday... Just have to take in those moments....

Now is also the time of the season I like to find inspiration anywhere I can, finding viewing pleasure and come away with a brain full of ideas... I have been personally not placing myself into environments where I may be temped with allot of spending... Just a out on a whim trip around my home re purposing items... There are simple fixes... Got a old suitcase??? Vintage of course.... Try opening it up and sitting it on it's end and using it for a back drop... can be filled with a larger object, hang old photos and other objects and sitting atop... It suddenly becomes a perfect place to show off collections... A salvaged window also can become a instance backdrop and give you that shabby junk feel that I so love ... You know somethings just seem to belong where you may put them with our inspiration.... It is just like a person seeking out their bliss. " SOMETIMES YOU HAVE TO LEAVE THE PLACE YOU WERE BORN TO DISCOVER WHERE YOU TRULY BELONG".... You will then rediscover natural beauty, uniqueness, and the true feeling of warm and friendly... when you allow this to happen a well spring of creation and inspiration will enter...
As I have been sitting here writing my post the visions of yesterday are drifting away and the winds have picked up tremendously, bringing small branches crashing to the ground and the skies are deep grey.... today will be turning out to be one to find vision within the indoors, but the feeling of yesterdays gently wind and warming sun rays will help me navigate through the day... After all home is where the heart is..... Hope you all enjoy your day and are able to spend some time in this great outdoors waiting to be enjoyed......


Saturday, September 26, 2009

Enjoyment

Oh my goodness.... the day has gotten away from me... I went down to the Red Barn Fall Open House this morning... As always it was very nice and I wrote a check for a few small things and the good thing was I got a check back for some selling of my paper doll ornaments in the past couple weeks, so it worked out well. I had printer problems this morning with a ink cartridge I had re-filled so I made a trip into Defiance to take care of that... Have been working on paper dolls since my return to have more to place on Ebay.... Auctions will be ending with a hour ... I hope this weekend will be spent bringing all of you happiness... Key will be to eliminate as many stresses as possible. Enjoy small treats... I had a simple small treat of mulled apple cider this morning at the open house... Always so enjoyable to go to quaint little places and be surrounded by people enjoying the experience, and finding new little tidbits to add to the charm of your home... I am off to do more cutting, gluing and tweaking and watching the Ohio State Buckeyes Football on TV. I most likely won't find time to post tomorrow as we will be off for church in the morning followed by going to the golf course for a Member's special event outing... I have never played in this event so do not know what to expect... The attitude will be to enjoy no matter if it be a formal affair with elaborate decorations or a day on the course... as anything extra in a person's day always adds extra spice... So you all go add that spice and pizzazz and enjoy yourself......Blessings.....

Friday, September 25, 2009

Open House and give-a-way and Parsley


This is the beautiful sky I woke up to view at 7:00 this morning..... It was breath-taking...

The Red Barn is having it's Apple Fest Fall Open House Sept. 26 and 27th... Starts tomorrow morning... Corner of Jewell and Domersville Rd. between the hours of 9-5 on Sat. and 12 to 4 on Sun. It's a fun place to go if you live with traveling distance.... My paper dolls " Ladies of the Past" will be there.... I have also listed a few more sets on Ebay this morning.....
***** If you haven't yet please drop down in my posts and enter the doll give-a-way.....
Ps... I harvested some of my parsley yesterday again...did you know the folic acid in parsley is critical nutrient in cardiovascular health... Folic acid helps convert potentially dangerous homocysteine into harmless molecules, a process that helps protect blood vessels and reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke... And you thought it was just used to make our presentation of our dishes look pretty..... I use my parsley in winter cooking of many dishes and soups.... I need all the help I can have with the heart issue...
Have a wonderful day........

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Special Beauty

Every season has it's special beauty.... Peering once again this morning from my picture window I see the trees starting their turn from a deep green to many varieties of golds, yellows, oranges, and reds, to make their viewing a spectacular experience. This is God sent so please take a few extra minutes today and tomorrow and the next to reflect on it's beauty..... It is only in the first stages, so many days to come can be spent in marvel... With this beauty comes a certain ray of sadness, knowing the changing of colors means the arrival of a long cold winter is not far off. There is a beauty in the word today... Or maybe it is I am looking at it in a different way... Things have always been this way... I believe my eyes and my heart have arisen to realize the sun has always shown and the wind has always blown.... Was I too busy along the way to stop, look, and listen to the blessings offered to us everyday? Natures alarm clock beckons me to feel the gentle breeze that tickles upon my face and enjoy the fluffy like cotton ball clouds.... Enjoy the birds singing as they will soon be on their way.... Natures has awaken my senses.... under the ceiling of the sky... Flowers are taking their last breathe under the chilly nights.... and people such as I are writing words of their mind..... Thank you Lord for my many blessings that make everyday living in the four seasons , so very divine... May you also feel the gentle breezes .... wisp your face.... and take this experience as a amazing grace.... Have the best of the best fall day........

A Sweet Tray Give-a-Way

A sweet tray assemblage give-a-way at http://the-feathered-nest.blogspot.com/ is being offered by one of all our favorite bloogers, Dawn... You must and have a chance at this amazing artists work... Contest ends Set. 27 at 6:00 so hurry on over....
Please don't forget to sign up for my give-a-way of paper doll Christmas ornaments a couple posts ago...

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

SENSES

One of the most intimate senses, the sense of touch..... This can involve the heart as we as the hand.... It seems unmistakable the season is definitely changing as I sit and post the morning air is very thick and heavy after the rain through the night.... The crops and grasses are heavy with the morning dew... We are suppose to warm up a great deal today.... You can feel it.... the season is changing and heading toward a magical time.... Our hearts start to sense the changes approaching us... It conjures memories of how we believe things should be... dazzling and decked out... I think as we travel into the month of October our hearts start to beat some-what faster.... We start to think about travel and warmth.... as we up North face the coming of "Winters White Spectacular Beauty"..... We will be thinking about a hot cup of cocoa in our hand replacing our spiced apple cider and toasting marshmallows in a couple short weeks....
The trees are sensing the the season change and small amounts of them are starting their gentle journey to the ground.... Soon a roaring fire will be bringing a crackling sound and comfort and ambiance to our homes.... I have just placed a couple throws on my living room furniture for use as our evenings put on their chill. Vegetation from our garden is now done for us and we have once again tilled the soil for another time. The acorn squash that was the last in the garden was gathered for stuffing with brown sugar and butter and baking and my parsley is needing to be harvested for winter making of soups and other soothing winter dishes..... Food that was in over abundance for everyday use has been preserved... Taking center stage right now, the dried hydrangeas, plumes from our fancy grasses and berries...... soon to be graced with glitter and sparkle... Mother nature will be creating a winter wonderland.... for our senses to see and to feel. Once again , change to make us rejuvenate and once again to inspire...
The lamplighter was required to turn the lights on much , much, earlier last evening as the days have become much shorter... all allowing our senses to enjoy the evening into the night in a different light... Once again, as the season change... the possibilities to warm the details of your life and home start to become endless...
Enjoy your sense of feel and reach out and touch a fellow blogger, friend or family with a warm comment or gesture as we approach a cooler season.... Enjoy your blessing of the sense of touch, and feel the rewards offered back when you do so.....
Ps. If you haven't done so yet please place a comment on my give-a-way on the last post.......

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

GIVE-A-WAY




I have been promising a Paper Doll Christmas Ornaments give-a-way and here it is....."Ladies Of The Past"......
To kick off the fall and approaching holiday season I would like to offer to you a small give-a-way... The dolls are embellished with feathers, ribbons, buttons, hat pins, and jewelry..... I will offer three different places.... 1st place.... are 10" dolls of the 1800's....... 2nd. place are 81/2" to 9" dolls of the 1900's and 3 rd place are 7 " dolls of the 1900's....
You may enter just by simply leaving a comment on this post or if you would like your name entered 3 times also leave comment and link it on your blog... If you are linking please let me know in your comment so I will get you entered 3 times...
The give-a-way will end October 5 th at 6:00 p.m. Names will be drawn that evening and then posted the next morning..... Good Luck.....
If you are interested I am also offering the dolls on ebay.... If you use my ebay widget at the top of my blog and type in .... Paper Doll Christmas Ornaments it will pull some of my auctions up for you.... I also sell under the name ....Sweetoldvintage........



Monday, September 21, 2009

Lavishness

I have found as I have stated in past post, to live in lavishness, it need not cost a fortune... Beautiful lines, and laces, forgotten scraps, ribbons, hankies, dried hydrangeas and roses,with the tucks of mixes of costume jewelry can create a vision of loveliness for fall and transfer into the decorating of the holiday season. Old fashion touches of ornaments of the past and objects, time worn can add pretty and personal touches. As the enchantment of fall and the holiday approaches, we may want to ponder about how we are going to use our existing items and tuck in some new inspiration.... I am working on some tags and just a couple recent thoughts, but mainly I am willing to play the old game of musical chair with my decorations... After all, we must learn to place the true meaning of our everyday life and our holidays... and keep that strong in our minds and hearts... We should try to find everyday time for giving and sharing with loved ones and family members and friends... Make it a wonderful feeling savoring old memories and creating new ones.... As you all know by now I like older looking objects from Victorian-Vintage- and a twist of French... I love old mercury glass bulbs and antique bottle brush items.... Aged ivory and pink.... Yummmmm.... Love ornaments made from old photographs.... You all can do that now..... Today's hussel and bussel warrants us for the need of keeping things simple... So I create lavishness but keep it in a simpler manner... I am off to work on some paper doll ornaments....

PS. I HAVE PLACED SOME PAPER DOLL ORNAMENTS ON EBAY.... I HAVE PLACED A EBAY WIDGET ON THE TOP OF MY BLOG.... IF YOU TYPE IN THE SEARCH...... Paper doll Christmas ornaments.... it will pull up some of my auctions.....

Sunday, September 20, 2009

SAYING GOODBYE TO SUMMER




We just arrived back home from church and I have about a hour and we will be leaving to go to the Chicken BBQ at the American Legion in Jewell, Ohio.... From there we will be heading to Defiance.... just a few miles to watch the grand kids play tag football at the "Y".... The sun is shinning but rain is forecast to move in later.....
Yesterday I snapped a couple pictures of the flowers in front of the house.... I have decided not to water and say goodbye for this year as the nights are getting quite cold..... My sweet potato plant has just completed it's yearly journey up the old hoe I stick into the ground and the ground covers have spread their wings only to fade into the fall and winter season... The little scarecrow couple await us when we come home..... Just a short post today to wish you all a very pleasant Sunday...... If you can take a few minutes and enjoy the beauty of outdoor life... It truly is one of God's gifts he offers on a everyday journey ..... I will be having a give-a-way soon, so please stop back..... Blessings........


Saturday, September 19, 2009

Attitude




Oh ....I would love to go shopping but I really mustn't.... I need not to be tempted to buy a few new things here and there...I need to keep it simple and find inspiration with found objects that already existing in my home... As the holiday approaches I have many. many lovely decorations hidden in storage... Being a collector of loved items it is hard to resist... I must play hide and seek and move my loved items around or use them in a another way. I need to realize the possibilities of my possessions... I must engage myself and look at life through the eyes of a child to find excitement of creation.... I do have many items to work with. Yesterday while cleaning house I went into the back bedroom and half storage room and saw a lovely glass footed cake plate just sitting there with no purpose... I thought this morning to myself and now sharing with you , I paid about 30.00 for that plate... I need to find simple pleasure in some of these elegant old beauties....
Today I must assemble ideas fit for a queen and make them work together for me... What matters if it is not exactly what it was intended to be used for... I shall create it's own personality... I will glam it up..... I will make it the Cat's Meow... and have passion for what I love...
You have just sit through a bit of a session of a attitude adjustment of talking myself out of not going shopping and spending...
Now, I am happy and I am off to search and place together things I love and GOD has already blessed me with...
May you find your happiness this weekend, in what you are already blessed with and ENJOY......

Friday, September 18, 2009

SPARKLES





A good term in my daily life is "JUST ADD SPARKLES".... I love the use of sparkles in projects that glimmer, adding shimmer in our everyday decor to making time to do something we love that places a twinkle in our eyes.... even if it's taking a break on your favorite blogs or with a magazine or book to soothe your soul. Candles and mini Christmas lights, lighting your rooms is a dedicated way to slip away and spend your quiet moments.... Just a lovely way to delight in that sparkle whenever you can possibly work it in... For me the allure of crystal and aged silver is a sugar coating to beautiful eye candy. Collections seem to come to life with sparkles and seem to bring dashes of holiday to everyday living... It's like a person who has recently fell head over heels in love.... They are just glowing... What a lovely way to think of traveling through life's moments... It seems now that I had had a hint of Autumn mist and a few glances back at summer ... I am starting to think of the twinkle of the Christmas season,and I find great inspiration when I view glimmering baubles as you probably read on my last post....
I am a person who decorates bit by bit.... I may start arranging things now that I know I will be combining with Christmas.... That habit has been for years of having to rearrange a complete retail store for Christmas... Have a plan and for heaven's sakes don't have to move those fixtures so many times... I just adapted it into everyday life... Guess old habits do die hard... It is never too early for a touch of shimmer... I am always adding sparkle to my home with bejeweled elegance of vintage rhinestone jewelry ... For me it adds excitement, glamour and the wonder of yesteryear.... Jeweled crowns are certainly being appreciated in the present day... I haven't found my crown yet so I am not going to be queen for a day unless I crown myself.... For each one of us, we need to find the one special thing or object that makes us glimmer, and enjoy that special feeling... Add some sparkles to your life today......

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Enchantment




I received my issue of Romantic Country yesterday in the mail......{ One of the subscriptions to magazines I had already paid }... Fifi had the presentation on this article... and I always enjoy her writing and her lovely talent of display.
Oh my, the Christmas article got my heart pumping... I vowed to myself over this past year I am going to cut my Christmas decorating in half. I do know I am not going to put up my Christmas village this year... I am even considering selling it. I have several Kinkade cottages .... It is the Hawthorne village size.
I don't know what seems to happen with me when it comes to Christmas decorations... I seem to melt at the thought and sight of this fantasy world.... I am not a big present person...and not a Christmas shopper.... But I truly loose myself in all the other magical treats. Give me a mantel and I will fill and tuck it with such lavishness.... till there is not a spot left for another object... Oh my gosh, who can forget the family affair, trim the tree with pink cheer..{ my favorite }and the scents of pine... cinnamon... and fresh sugar cookies.... and luscious scented candles.... I start to feel the enchantment before the season of the trick or treat arrive.... It has nothing to do with the material things... presents and gifts.... it is just the season itself filled with the marvel of sparkle and excitement and beautiful decorations and lovely touches.... Thanks to my magazine... it really got me thinking.... I do have a image I am going to make different coffee stained tags for my little flocked tree.... I think I am just going to have to start working on them in between my time I am spending on my paper doll Christmas ornaments... I have been working on some dolls for a give-a-way to share with all of you coming soon...... Please keep stopping back.....It is a brisk, cool morning with the sun shinning and a gentle fall breeze just perfect for cleaning house of which I need to make my exit now and go attend too.... I do so hope you day has started to be a very lovely one and please remember to do something you love today... Even if it is for 15 minutes... Be kind to yourself......

Ps... I have recieved so many lovely comments and emails from many of you... Yesterday I recieved a lovely comment from Katie .... She knows who I am by my writings .... I know not if she is a blogger or a reader but I am so glad you left me this gentle thought... It makes my writing worth while if I have just reached out to one person.... and yes It makes me feel as if I have a new found friend..... Thanks so much for all the sweet comments......

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Light and Water




No matter how dark our life may seem at times... as I sit this morning... the sun is up and there is a calmness that surrounds me. I am very aware of it, and it seems to be a hide-a-way bathing in golden light.
How wonderful it would be if through the years we could maintain a time when there was no pollution of the heart.... A time when waters were pure.... My post this morning to you just wants you to know there is still good news. Still waters and golden light still remain.... Only do you have to allow time to take in the nourishment that still remains. Out of the way places, are waiting to be found... and enjoy their quiet power.... Waiting to be discovered, refreshing streams that satisfy... Sit a while and evaluate the gentle waters offered of light and life.... and let this be a lasting inspiration and let all distractions be gone.....

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Class Reunion Meeting Today







Good morning... The sun has yet to make it's appearance this morning... It does have the look of fall as I peer from the window. In a couple hours I will leave for Defiance to attend our last scheduled 50th class reunion meeting.... I thought I would share with you some of the table decorations... The tables will be large round tables with linen table cloths of white and a 8 person seating.. I do so enjoy the round table seating... it enables you to enjoy all around you..... I am donating the decorations so I had to work on a small budget and I certainly accomplished that.... I made little gold wire stands with a spool of 20 gage wire to hold the little cut out poodle skirt outfit and the black leather fonzie jackets... The back of the outfits were just glued with old book pages.... I would have loved to make the sodas from real dessert glasses and real flowers but it would have been a real expense so I went to the dollar store and found pink picnic beverage cups and a white roll of crepe paper and some soda straws... there were 14 beverage cups in a package for $1.00 just the amount of tables we have and I bought 2 rolls of white crepe paper for $1.00 each ... and the pack of soda straws were $1.00 and I had the ribbon bias here to tie in the mechanics so I was able to make the sodas for under $5.00.... The little saddle shoes napkin ring was printed from my computer and the hot pink ribbon for the ties I purchased 4 for 50 cents.... I think you are getting the idea... I was able to make the decorations for 14 tables for under $25.00... I did spend allot of hours printing and cutting and lacing the saddle shoes however but it was fun and gave me something to do.... I also have a collage of old photos printed and a copy of our commencement I had in my scrapbook of the good old days..... I want to get the Hersey's Nuggets that are wrapped in gold foil in a week or so to be spread on the table and enjoyed melting in our mouths as we carry on conversation.....Tom will be returning home from Indy this afternoon about the same time as I will be coming home from my meeting and we will be leaving for about a hour trip to Waterloo Indiana to watch his grandson play football and go out for supper.... Opps... here comes the sun.... How divine..... Enjoy your day.....

Monday, September 14, 2009

Winter White




White seems to becoming magical in decorating many homes today... Painting of furniture feeling the anguish of time and giving them new life...
As I anticipate winter, with it's blankets of snow... I find many homes are blanketing in soothing white decorating.... White accessories are popping up the past couple years ... You can loose yourself in ways of incorporating white... It is a elegant simplicity. I have several White objects in my home but choose not to take the plunge totally.. I enjoy the blanket of snow but many objects I possess I choose to mix in and try to marry them... The whole shabby chic works but I find it to be more appealing to a woman when asking a man about it Most men still enjoy the real wood with the grains and look of weight. It is natural... It's the Venus, Mars thing.... By using bits of whites I have found my bliss... I also believe by having different objects, it is like having a party of friends and mixing all the personalities.... Nothing compares to a bunch of friends having a good time together.
I have been enjoying several of the blogger posts on white... I find it, inspiration to see other ideas and surroundings. Today the sun is up and the leaves are ever so gently moving... I have fun night at women's golf tonight... Our last night and it appears to going to be a beauty...
I also wanted to share a update with you on my son Chad.... He is enjoying his life he almost lost in the motorcycle accident in July. I saw him before he left for his day but he called later on in the evening and wouldn't stop talking for a moment.... Stacy, her parents, and Chad flew in the fathers plane to Put-In-Bay for dinner and landed on the island.... It was the first time Chad has ever been up in the sky... They flew him over his home place and around several areas of interest. They rented golf carts and toured the island and Chad bought them all their dinner... I would imagine he continued to talk in his sleep as he was really wound as tight as a rubber band about the day. He said it was the best day ever.... A personal update on him is .... he is in rehabilitation for his hand... Most of the fingers are responding to the treatment but he small pinkie finger is not. There is talk of another surgery in the future or possibility the use of that finger will not be regained... Still feeling of being blessed are felt by all of us. Chad is doing well... mentally and physically and my acknowledgement to God...."Thank you God for the gift of the life of my Son."

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Choices




Inspiration... a true gift to be able to give a friend, family member, or co- worker.... You will find in life many-many well informed people are spiritually bankrupt.... have a complete hollowness on the inside.... In everyday terms the are Ime's... It's all about I and ME ... I personally need to distance myself from this kind of behavior.... and negativeness...... If not, I allow myself to be surrounded in it... it will quickly absorb you and start to take you over... Not always being so updated on the daily news.... I try not to dwell and take in too much of it, and find being too aware may cause allot of daily anguish of which I do not need to endure.... Not saying I don't want to be aware of events surrounding me... I just choose not to know too much... When were receptive it does not take too much to become involved, when in a negative manner... I choose to live life as being a miracle... It's a bit like weaving a rug... we weave character, Think right, act right, that makes us who we are. When we think of our choices...even after many years of life we should certainly have the sense about us to make good choices, so we can reap some of life's lovely rewards. Have you ever had a friend for many years, that you made commitments to try to help and after years of that friend not being able to make meaningful choices , you know you must finally distance yourself from? This person has had everything and oh so much more than anyone could ever wish for , but is able to see none of it... When I ask this question to you I was making a declaration of a person in my life... I have made a decision after many, many hard struggles with this person to maintain my integrity, I must move away from... It is hard for me to come to the realization that at the age of 68 we would still have to make a decision of this choice. My feelings of being humble and blessed would eventually be destroyed in the company of the negatives... Through wisdom learned ....we must make right choices that are best for us in life. Whenever we WALK away, we do allow ourselves to move on and stay on the path to a inspirational and blessed life.
Wouldn't it be nice if everywhere we went there were signs posted... " Be Nice or Leave!" My ending thought for today's post....

"THE WISEST CHOICE WE CAN MAKE IS NOT TO LET OURSELVES BE DRAGGED DOWN "

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Sweet Dreams and Cherished Memories




Good Morning.... To start the weekend the sun is up shinning on the heavy dew making the view a lovely glisten and sparkle.... Just beautiful.... I was having lovely thoughts this morning.... Creating a homey and lovely atmosphere to surround us... along with lessons taught and wonderful times shared.... our children never fully will leave home.... I worked on a couple pages of my book, and became fully aware of all the happens in our life's are with us forever.... The good and the bad.... Our children will want to come and replenish the good times, if it be in person, or in our memories locked in our mind....
To share contentment in some small way , will help sustain us all. It would be like having a guest book signature for many sweet dreams and cherished moments....

" It never occurred to me until I had this house to take a vacation and stay home "..... Bill Robinson, decorator

Ps. I am off to work with the tissue pattern flowers I made last year at Christmas time and stored to use again.... I want to use them for fall ..... I forgot how much I loved them.... Just a matter of the mind and finding a different look for them.....

Friday, September 11, 2009

Enjoy Today






As fall is upon us ... changing a few objects to more of a fall look..... For allot of us we will soon be shut in more than we maybe would care to be.... We need to consider what will make us happier.... Living a beautiful life use to mean, having money. As we gain knowledge in life we learn it is a attitude and a skill... You have to WANT your life to be beautiful... er need to learn to take the dollars and cents out of the concept of luxury... and dwell on a concept simpler and more appealing.... Allowing yourself to take time alone seems to make a person happier and calmer. Solitude is so richly awarding.... We are less apt to become overwhelmed... this does not mean you need a vacation with the rich and famous.... This just means take some quiet time to pull yourself together from everyday events. I promise your being wise enough to take personal time away from your daily world will prove to be ritual you will want to continue in your life. Do something you enjoy today, tomorrow and in the days to follow.....