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Friday, August 31, 2012
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Last week I was inspired by Kathy Sue at Good Life of Design when she posted her Color Scheme for the Fall and Winter. Since I am a firm believer in Capsule Wardrobe Planning and try really hard to implement what I teach to others, I decided to post one of my capsules. Joining up with Potpourri Friday 2805 Because my home-based business requires that I wear only dresses/skirts when representing my company (Mary Kay), I will show what I've put together for my Fall work capsule. Re...
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
1. Americans will celebrate Labor Day this coming weekend. Do you know what we're actually celebrating? (without consulting your friends Google or wikipedia, ahem) What's a project you're currently 'laboring' over?
Labor Day is always on the first Monday of September and was established as a special day to recognize and show appreciation for the American labor force. Those special people who have contributed to the economic survival and exceptionalism of this great country. Unlike our esteemed President who seems to believe that the government has provided all that has made America great, these wonderful entrepreneurs and laborers are the true spirit of America's greatness. Thank you!
I am not laboring over any project right now. I'm retired, remember? However, I have recently started my own Mary Kay business and although I don't actually labor, I do hope to make a contribution.
3. A well known proverb states, 'It's easier to seek forgiveness than ask permission.' Your thoughts?
On this Labor Day weekend, I think it appropriate to recognize and remember all persons who have helped symbolize American industry and innovation.
7. I never get tired of __________________.
8. Insert your own random thought here.
Thank you Joyce for these stimulating questions this week for Wednesday Hodgepodge. 1. Americans will celebrate Labor Day this coming weekend. Do you know what we're actually celebrating? (without consulting your friends Google or wikipedia, ahem) What's a project you're currently 'laboring' over? Labor Day is always on the first Monday of September and was established as a special day to recognize and show appreciation for the American labor force. Those special people who have con...
Monday, August 27, 2012

I am so happy to link up again with Carissa for Miscellany Monday for these random, miscellaneous thoughts. Behold the Man This weekend I saw a news article about an amateur artist who completely destroyed an historic masterpiece. The three photos below tell the tale. The image on the left is the original work, a century-old oil painting of Christ called "Ecce Homo (Behold the Man)" that was painted on a column inside a church near Zaragoza, Spain, by artist Elias Garcia Martinez. Ov...
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
I love this little colorful glass vase that I found at a Flea Market Booth during a Sister outing. |
I found these sconces years ago, and love them. I use them in a grouping with mirrors. This one holds a saucer and creamer from an antique china tea set. |
This one holds an antique pitcher. One of my favorites! |
This grouping is atop my Lingerie Chest. The plate is an antique and the porcelain duck piece was given to me by a very special friend years ago. |
My very favorite antique piece in my house. It holds an antique dish that I love, a musical dove that was given to me by a special friend, a floral arrangement that belonged to my mother. |
A picture grouping on a bedside table in the Master Bedroom. |
Guest Bath counter top grouping |
One of the most favorite items in my house is this delicate counted cross stitch done by my daughter during a very difficult time in her life. A true labor of love and therefore a real treasure! |
This little dish that belonged to my grandmother contains all my favorite jewelry from the 50's. My poodle pins, and first rhinestone necklace. |
A new orchid in my bathroom |
New dew-covered fronds on my palm that was a gift from my son's kindergarten teacher - he happens to be 43 today! |
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Cassidy is a Junior in High School and Ava Grace is ready for her 1st day of Kindergarten. |
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Mary-Elizabeth enters Middle School - 5th Grade and Savannah, a 7th grader enters her last year of Middle School |
*Never lose an opportunity for seeing anything that is beautiful; * *For beauty is God's handwriting--a wayside sacrament. * * Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, * *And thank God for it as a cup of His blessing. * *- Ralph Waldo Emerson* I am joining Kristina for What I Love Wednesdays. Several days ago I saw a blog from one of my daily favorites, Savor Home and she had simply taken pictures of some of her favorite things in her house. I was i...
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Liebster
The best part of receiving this award is finding new (to me) blogs and "meeting" other really nice folks.
(I didn't do 11 but you can find my nominees below - please check them out)
11 Things about me
Kelly's questions for me
1. What is your favorite place to have visited?
2. What is your favorite food?
3. What one expensive item for your home have you been saving for or recently splurged on?
4. What bad habit, that others have, really annoys you.
5. What celebrity do you most resemble?
6. Where did you grow up?
7. What is your favorite kids movie?
8. Do you prefer online shopping or real stores?
9. What and where is your favorite restaurant?
10. If you could live anywhere else, where?
11. Cake or pie?
Liebster Kerry Steel of Design du Monde awarded me and 4 other fabulous bloggers the Liebster award. The best part of receiving this award is finding new (to me) blogs and "meeting" other really nice folks. The rules are as follows: 1. Post 11 facts about yourself. 2. Answer the 11 questions your nominator asks and then create 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate. 3. Choose 11 people with under 200 followers to nominate and link to them. (I didn't do 11 but you can fi...
Monday, August 13, 2012
Kerry Steel of Design du Monde awarded me and 4 other fabulous bloggers the Liebster award. The best part of receiving this award is finding new (to me) blogs and "meeting" other really nice folks. The rules are as follows: 1. Post 11 facts about yourself. 2. Answer the 11 questions your nominator asks and then create 11 questions for the bloggers you nominate. 3. Choose 11 people with under 200 followers to nominate and link to them. (I didn't do 11 but you can find my nominees...
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