Two shades of pink

I was happily picking flowers one day to bring into my home when I saw this little lovely flower.  My roses are either light pink or dark pink but this little one ended up being both.  Isn’t it cute?

I have a new bracelet that I will put up later and a picture of a bracelet I made over the weekend while my friend was here visiting from out of town.  I let her rummage through my “wonky beads” {those are beads that I think have a flaw} box and she came up with “Life is a Circus” and I’ll share it later after I edit the photos.

Happy Thursday!

WINNER for Cap Creations Giveaway

Thank you all for participating, commenting, and

following us on our blog  journey. 

I am thrilled to welcome each new follower to my blog!!

Welcome! 

Without delay, I will announce the winner of  the gift certificate to

Cap Creations.

I’m happy for you Karla and I know you will enjoy whatever you chose.  Honestly!

Thanks to Cap Creations for participating in this with me.  She is awesome!

Cap Creations Giveaway

I have made many wonderful friends through the internet and I want to introduce you to one of them today.

Cap Creations

Cap Creations sells hand stamped, sterling silver jewelry that is designed to be personal.  I love it that you can customize the pieces.  Isn’t that what makes jewelry so unique and near to our hearts?   You will enjoy seeing the items in the shop, I just know it!

Look at this family necklace, “My Heart is on the Line” above, isn’t it great?
Look at this “Chosen” (adoption necklace) that is offered and can be personalized!!!  You have got to read about his necklace and how a portion of your purchase can be used bless other families.  What about wearing it to signify your relationship with Jesus Christ? 

There are also beautiful rings and bracelets that can also be monogrammed to make that unique piece.  The jewelry is beautiful and you will enjoy seeing the designs.  Would I steer you wrong?  No!

We have teamed up and are offering you the chance to get some beautiful new custom jewelry.  I am thrilled to tell you that Cap Creations is giving away a $40.00 gift certificate!  Isn’t that awesome?  I’m excited for you!

To enter go to:  Cap Creations and enjoy looking then come back to this post and let us know which piece of jewelry you’d be happy to have (or give). 

Extra Entries: (leave a separate comment for each)

• Follow Cap Creations blog HERE.
• Purchase anything from Cap Creations for 5 extra entries, leave 5 comments.
• Follow my blog (I’d be thrilled to have you with me on this life journey).

Open to US residents through Monday, Sept. 27. Winner will have 72 hrs to respond and claim their prize. Make sure we have a way to contact you if you should win.

REALLY?

I took Mia school shopping tonight and I have to tell you it was funny.  Well at least it was to ME.  Mind you, she is heading off to kindergarten and the child needs shoes.  My intention was to go find a pair of shoes or two and some clothes if we had the time.  HA!  Mia had a gift card from JC Penny so we went there first to find something for her to spend her money on and we NEVER made it out of the store.   Can I just tell you that the girl spent it on two lip glosses?  Really?  TWO? 

I couldn’t convince her to purchase clothes, shoes, accessories or anything.  Lip gloss.  ugh!  (My mama didn’t rear me that way)  That wasn’t the funny part.  Nu uh.

We went to another department to look at clothes for Mia and all of the sudden I felt overwhelmed.  Glitter, rhinestones, peace signs, crazy colors, lots of lace, etc.  Clothes were everywhere and they all looked like clothes she shouldn’t be wearing at this age..to me.  Apparently I freaked out a teeny, tiny bit because my daughter said, “Just settle down Mama.  We can come back here later.  Just relax.” 
Really?  Did I just hear that? 
You should have seen the hand motions that went with it.  Cracked me up.  Needless to say, I’ll be shopping another night. 
I gave up and left (with two lip glosses).  Her little lips were slathered with that stuff and she was so happy.

Boxwood is da BOMB

Boxwood isn’t just for landscaping (in my opinion).  I LOVE it outside and have it for a border in my front yard landscaping, but I wanted to put my loverly container to use so…I purchased two bunches of plastic boxwood and plucked them all apart and make this arrangement for the house.  It makes me smile!  Isn’t that silly?  I finally found a use for this container.  I purchased it many years (like 12) ago and have used it for this and that but I think this will last a long time with its new use…a home to boxwood sprigs.
 

It is currently on my kitchen table but I’m sure it will migrate every few months to a new home.

I won’t bore you with the step by step tutorial because you all can see how it is done below.  You’re welcome.  : )

Simply Mesmerizing

Quite a few years ago (let’s not mention how many, ok?), I went to see an exhibition of a few pieces from artist Dale Chihuly.  I was mesmerized by the glass and how breathtaking it was.  Beautiful colors, amazing shapes, enormous pieces of glass twisted into magnificent works of art.  It is something you have to see in person to really appreciate!  I’m thrilled that I got to see a few pieces of his work and would LOVE to own one of my own some day. I want a basket or a seaform some day.  These pictures were taken many years ago so I had to scan them in but I wanted to share just a few things that I saw that day. 

 

I was standing in front of this large piece.  Fabulous.  I grinned all day.

This one hung from a ceiling.  I’m not doing it justice.  It was VERY large and I don’t know if you can tell but it was in various shades of orange.

Now this one was on the floor and all of it was clear glass.  I know it looks strange but I tell you it was wonderful.

Have you ever heard me rave over something like this?  I’m a glass geek.  I can’t help it.

If anyone else has seen some of his work, let me know.  I’d love to hear what YOU thought!!

Call me a sucker but…

when it comes to silly, sappy, “girly” movies, I fall for them and get caught up in them.  I finally got around to seeing When in Rome.  I loved it.  It was cute and made me laugh and I totally fell for it.  Sucker!  I know, I know.  I just can’t help myself.  My poor husband.

Did anyone else think it was a good movie?  Are you a sucker too?

I’ve been working on things around the house.  I’ve spray painted so many things that my husband just laughs at me when I pick something up because he thinks I’m going to spray it.  If it doesn’t move, it has a fair chance of being painted a new color.  I’m nesting again.  I have NO idea why but I just can’t seem to help myself.  Move this, paint that, rearrange here and there, repurpose this and that.  It makes life…unpredictable, right?  That is how crazy I am.  CRAZY I tell ya!  Pretty sad isn’t it if that is all the more crazy I get?  Oh well.  I’m having fun.

2010 - Customer of the Year

Connie – 2010 Customer of the Year

I am honored to say that I have had a wonderful customer these past few years and her name is Connie.  She helped me design some wonderful pieces of jewelry and I’m so thrilled that she chose me to help her with sentimental gifts. 

Connie is a woman that gives generously, loves fully, and enjoys laughter.  She blesses those around her in a way that only Connie can.  She is an avid gardener and flowers thrive near her.

Thank you Connie for blessing my life.

Name it

View Full Album

 

Here is what I found in my window.  What do you think was happening here and do you think this could have a title or name?  How about – Don’t throw me under the bus?  These are small little toys (fairies to be exact) from the Tinker Bell movie.  No toys were harmed in this scene (that I know of).

Piece by piece

“Really?      Puzzles?       NOW?”  I ask.  “Sure, let’s get them out and let Mama make some coffee and I’ll help.”  I stagger towards the kitchen and notice the early hour and that she is totally ready to start her day.  Me?  Not so much at 7:10.  Not THIS ready.  Recently she has become fascinated with puzzles.  Ashley wants to do them all day long.  She is very independent and gets frustrated but sticks with it and I admire her diligence to complete the puzzle.   She is only 2 1/2 and I’m surprised by her determination to complete them by herself.  Her little face gets so serious while she puts it together.  I love these phases.  Soon we will be on another kick but for now, puzzles are IT!