This is a brand new domain for me. My blog originated on blogspot and now calls wordpress home. I am fortunate to have a friend in the web design business at www.ginasis.com who created this new site for me. I would have used the fancy link button here, but couldn't get it to work. I hope you'll bear with me in this new transition and forgive … [Read more...]
Fall Nail Polish
I'm not much of a beauty queen, but these are some nail polish colors I'm loving right now. Essie has a new Fall collection of polishes which can be found here . I love all of the colors! The polishaholic shows what all of the colors look like on her nails which is helpful. I'm a nail biter so I'll spare you a photo of my short jagged nails. I … [Read more...]
Lori Mitchell
Lori Mitchell Trick-or-Treaters Witchy Hazel's Big Sister Esperilla & Fraidy CatSebastian the Bat & Captain Kid Robby Robot October is one of my favorite months. I love the Fall weather, the colors of Autumn and Halloween. I came across the above Halloween figurines at a Junior League shopping … [Read more...]
Fall Decorating with Pottery Barn Finds
Owl Plate from Pottery Barn Items from Pottery Barn Owl Martini Shaker from Pottery Barn Last Friday I posted some displays from my local Pottery Barn store which were an inspiration to me while preparing my home for Fall. I thought I'd share how I displayed my purchases. In the first photo I used the large owl platter on my mantle … [Read more...]
Transitions
image source "My past is the fertile ground from which new good arises." I copied that sentence from a little publication I read called The Daily Word. It reminds me not to mourn the past, but to look at it as the sowing of seeds that have yet to harvest. To look forward to more good in my life. I have a lot of great memories and as I go … [Read more...]
Red Cedar Fall Container Gardens
My Fall Outdoor Pot inspired by Red Cedar Gardens My inspiration Cute Little Fairy Gardens at Red Cedar Nursery Owls Abound at Red Cedar Nursery Red Cedar Gardens is a beautiful little nursery tucked away at 7895 W 183rd St. in … [Read more...]
Eric Stonestreet
Congratulations to Kansas City native Eric Stonestreet on his Emmy win! His character Cameron makes me smile every Wednesday night. I can't wait for the new season of Modern Family. The show is so well written and at the heart of it's story lines is the importance of family. The acting is superb which was evident from all of the leading actors … [Read more...]
Pottery Barn Fall Inspiration
Fall is my favorite season. I love when the leaves turn beautiful shades of red, orange and yellow and the air is crisp and no longer hot and humid. I love to light a fall scented candle in the evening. The scents of vanilla, pumpkin, apple and cinnamon are all comforting to me. This Saturday, September 22 is the first official day of Autumn … [Read more...]
Costco Favorite Finds
It's amazing what you can discover at Costco. I hadn't ventured into Costco for at least a month. I have a membership to both Sam's Club and Costco through my husbands work. I like Costco's food items a lot better, but Sams is more convenient. I was thrilled to find Costco carried pizzelles. My mother … [Read more...]
Create
quote source In a Bible study I attend our leader made the comment people create because we were were made to create. That sentence really struck a cord with me. I enjoy creative pursuits such as crafting, writing, decorating, scrapbooking and photography. However, when it comes to cooking and creating meals every week, not so much. … [Read more...]