I had to get away from the computer for awhile. I was tired, but feeling the need to make something. For a long time I have been thinking about making a bag, a tote, or a purse of some sort. I have this struggle with purses, they are either too big or too small, too…
We were driving home from a friends house the other day and my husband pointed out some really tall sunflowers in a yard as we passed by. He loves sunflowers and has done a few paintings of them. He said, “You should take a photograph!” Of course we were already past it on a one…
I’ve been thinking about gratitude lately and what it means. It doesn’t mean much to say, “Thank you for this gift” and then turn around and trash it, does it? Sometimes I think I don’t live gratefully enough. Living gratefully would mean taking care of everything and everyone very well all the time – out…
I’m interested in this new fashion of wearing feather’s in the hair, but it’s not really new is it? I used to wear feathers in my hair when I was a teenager back in the early 70’s (I’m dating myself, aren’t I?) But we used to just braid them in. Now they’re on chains with…
Gorgeous, she looks like she has confidence! Go to: Photo of the Day: African Woman.
Hey, that’s right Maxabella, we do need confidence, but not the superficial arrogant type. Where does confidence come from? I believe it begins by being nurtured in love in the security of a happy home, while also being sufficiently challenged to keep growing toward your fullest potential. Maxabella loves…: Postie delivery: Living confidently…
A month or so ago I stumbled upon this incredibly creative fabric artist. We have 2 things in common – a love of fabric and origami. She has beautifully accomplished what I have been attempting to do, combine the 2 crafts into one. So I invited her to send me photos & her thoughts so…
“You have to accept whatever comes along and the only important thing is that you meet it with the best you have to give.” Eleanor Roosevelt, 1884-1962 First Lady of the USA, and UN Delegate
I finally learned how to make a button. It was so easy once I figured it out. Why did it take so long? I was busy building another site. Check it out. If you want my button it’s on: http://hearttoheartathome.blogspot.com/ If you need a button for your own site I’d be happy to make one for…
marnie lyn adams : happy beautiful creative life. Very creative person with an exciting blog. I wish I could be this prolific. Check it out.
A moving reflection by Debora, The Monster in Your Closet. I hope my own children can remember me like this. Appreciating parents, children & life; what could be more important? A moving picture: me, Li’l D, my mom and the sea « The Monster in Your Closet.
Specks & Keepings | ministate of mind. Thanks to Mini state of Mind for sharing this find. (That rhyme was not intended.) Love the rain coat and the handbag. Recycling makes a great fashion statement.
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