Good news for girls!!

EVERY girl is a princess, the daughter of a King...

the greatest King who created and rules over everything! 

Isn't that good news?!!

(Psalm 47:2, Psalm 103:19)

 

I decided to create a little something bearing this good news for Princess #1...

 

a little "thoughtful gift"...

 

hung in her room with another simple hoop I created for her...

my prayer is that she will always remember,

on good days and not so good days,

just how very special she is and that God will always love her.

She is God's little princess!

(Psalm 139:13-14)

 

that is also my prayer for ALL girls!

Isn't that just a wonderful thought to treasure in our hearts always?!

We are His little princess'! {no matter our size or age :)!}

Happy Monday!

love & blessings!

Jill

Little bits of happy...

 

* new fall bangle created with some of my favorite fabrics

* a leaf found by Princess #2 and declared to look just like,

"a beautiful butterfly"!

 * a stack of inspiration

* found photo from Princess #1's Spring Break trip that simply makes my heart smile!

Wishing you a weekend filled with little bits of happy!

Many Blessings!

Jill

"Sunday Night Dessert"

 

A little tradition in our home. (and one of my very favorites!)

All week I we look forward to a special homemade dessert following our Sunday dinner.

 

Often it will be the topic of weekly discussions...

occasionally a vote will even be held...

A delightful (and delicious!) way to start the week...

"Sunday Night Dessert"!

last night's chosen winner:  is our new favorite!! YUM!

Chocolate Chip Pie

1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

2 large eggs

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

3/4 cup butter (1.5 sticks) softened

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 325.

Beat eggs in large mixing bowl on high speed until foamy.

Beat in flour and sugars. Beat in butter. 

Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon into pie shell. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes.

Serve warm.

Enjoy!

Happy Monday!

Jill

hi-ho! hi-ho!...

 

it's off to catch a horse we go...

 

hi-ho! hi-ho!...

a merrily walking along we'll go...

 

hi-ho! hi-ho!...

all the while a whistling a tune we'll be!

Oh happy day sweet friends!

love & blessings!

Jill

" A cheerful look brings joy to the heart,"

Proverbs 15:30

happy "little things"...

 

a little rainbow of glitter on my desk...

 

a little painting created by Princess #1...

 a little surprise gift from a precious friend...

(that I just looooove!)

 

a little line-up of Spring polish...

(our favorites! by Essie, from left to right)

Sand Tropez, Turquoise + Caicos, Ballet Slippers, Coral Reef, Nice is Nice

 

a little spot of favorites in the bookshelf...

 

a little face that just melts your heart!...

 

Princess #2's dream-come-true-

"Winston"!

 he joined our family this past weekend

and has us all a bit smitten!

 What's on your happy "little things" list right now?

Oh, please do share!

love & blessings!

Jill

two words:

 

"happy mom"!

{just counting a few blessings today-and wearing a bit of the rainbow as well!}

Happy Monday!

lots of love and many blessings!

 Jill

*sharing with my sweet friend Heather's "life made lovely"!

how to make it...

SNOW!

1. turn pajamas inside-out for bedtime

2. create a "snow request" picture and place on the door step

3. fills bowls of ice and go outside and toss in the air

while saying, "let it snow! let it snow!"

4. go to sleep and dream of it snowing

and then wake up to this!...

a beautiful blanket of

SNOW!

guaranteed to work every time!

(at least when a winter storm warning has been issued! *wink*)

off to enjoy another "snow day"...

Have a happy day!

Many Blessings!

Jill

It's Christmas time!

a time of "sweet" celebration...

shared with many "sweet" friends...

filled with lots of "sweet" treats...

and extra *special*  "sweet" surprises...

"sweet" memories made...

"sweet" moments shared...

all mixed together in the "sweetness" of the season...

and topped with the "sweetest" gift of all...

sent from above with love, 

a tiny baby wrapped in swaddling clothes...

and laid in a manger,

Jesus!

"For unto you is born this day...

a Saviour."

Luke 2:11

Wishing you a "sweet" Christmas filled with great joy and many Blessings!

Love,

Jill

an *UNexpected* break...

*quite literally!*

littlest Princess #2 was in a frightening accident with her horse a few weeks ago...

while she has been on-the-mend,

she has been working on her little Christmas gifts...

and in-between Doctor's appointments, basketball practices and games,

football workouts, a-million-and-one-home building decisions, birthday parties,

celebrating Thanksgiving, out-of-town company visiting, Christmas shopping,

cleaning up after septic tank back-ups in the house we are renting TWICE!,

desperately trying to catch-up and respond to all the *overwhelmingly* kind emails I have received-

so sorry if yours is one I have not yet reached! - I promise I'll be there soon!

AND replacing the dead battery in my car-( which died at football pick-up),

I have also been working on a few Christmas gifts!

(which I hope to share soon)

but mostly I have been counting my Blessings that with His mercy and grace

I am able to celebrate the wonder of this glorious season...

the birth of our Saviour!...

even with broken things and exhausting schedules!

Many Blessings!

Jill

"A Moving Story" Chapter 5: Windows, Doors, & White- Oh My!

This post is dedicated to my Mom,

who taught me by great example

the true art of making a house a home!

Happy, Happy Birthday Mom!!!

(wish I could be there today!)

All my love!

xoxo,

Jill

they have been busy at the farmhouse...

adding windows,

(I'm so excited!- this little room will be my new studio,

I can hardly wait to begin creating up here!)

and doors...

and more doors!...

AND the outside is becoming white!- Oh my!

A longtime dream come true,

a white farmhouse!

Looking so forward to "moving day"!-

perhaps Christmas?

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

a few treats...

cupcakes made with precious little helper hands...

(and enjoyed by all!)

the perfect "hook-em-horns"  "pumpkin" polish...

OPI's "chop-sticking to my story"

fall gifts from the Master Creator...

everything found on sweet Megan's blog...

prepare for a delightful Blessing!

and Lisa's charming Texas Hill Country home...

(and equally charming family!)

Hoping your weekend is filled with lots of treats!

Many Blessings!

Jill