A gift from nature...

My sweet friend Teresa blessed me with a large bag of

"horse apples" from her field...

I just LOVE "horse apples"!

look at their color!

and the texture!

aren't they glorious!!?

I decided to fill one of my large glass hurricanes with them...

I then added some fabric strips, a bow, and a few "recycled" tags...
(the "recycled" tags are from the amazing packaging
from one of my favorite shops! visit Jeanne,
order something delightful and then "recycle"
the packaging in your decorating too!)

I placed the hurricane next to a little table in the entry...

just inside the front doors...

It makes me smile each time I walk by and see my

"gift from nature!"

Have a lovely day!

Many Blessings!

From the pumpkin patch...

the one in my little studio that is...

some of my favorite fabrics...
all patched up!


a nice "sugar" (a.k.a. glitter) coating...
for a little sparkle!


topped with a lovely ribbon...

so much fun to create!

and now to be enjoyed in the kitchen!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

One, two...

pretty my shoe...

three, four...
Oh, what a bore!


five, six...
add a few tricks...

seven...

layers and layers with sparkles are heaven!

eight...

ruffles and rhinestones are great!

nine...

Oh, these would be fine...

ten...

but with these, I think I'll begin!

(note: the ballet flats are from Target...lots of colors to choose from!

and only $12.99! Happy embellishing!)

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

"The Thoughtful Gift"

For special occasions (and sometimes just because)

I like to give the children a "thoughtful gift".

It always consists of a special note along with a small gift.

Last week...

the night before his birthday, the prince said...

"I wonder what my 'thoughtful gift' is this year?"

I couldn't believe it!!!

just goes to show you-

it really is the little things that are the BIG things!

Have a happy day!

Many Blessings!

Welcome Fall!

It's official!

Now you may come in!

Slowly adding a little fall...

here and there around the house...

hope to do a little more this weekend!

How about you?

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

14 years ago...

on this very day...

I got the job I had always wanted!

the one I had hoped and dreamed of since

just a little girl...

the one I had spent years praying for...

to be a MOM!

This little guy stole my heart from the moment
I first saw him!

and forever he will hold it!

Happy Birthday dear Prince!

Thank you for giving me the greatest job on earth!

I feel so truly Blessed!

All my love- always!

Mom

Five little pumpkins...

all in a row...

created with lots of love and special details...

rich yummy fabrics...

and vintage jewels too!

all tied up and ready to go!

then placed on this tray...

where this Fall they will stay!

Happy Fall!

Many Blessings!