Views from where I lay...

 

it seems a kidney stone has decided now would be a good

time to move (must be the theme for the year- move!)

 

so, I decided while I'm just laying here...

-which is NOT my favorite thing to do!-

I'll share a few random thoughts and photos from the new house-

from where I'm laying, on the couch, in the family room!

Did ya'll notice I wouldn't let them put the T.V. above the fireplace?

I was thinking I didn't want it to be the "main" focal point...

guess that didn't work out too well!- I bet your eyes went straight to

that large black box!-*please note however,  it is not on while I'm laying here!

(I'm not a huge fan of T.V.,  are you?)

 

my trusty sidekick Odie is laying in here too!

   His "downstairs bed" is kept right here in the family room-

He's never far from anyone who isn't feeling well, He's such a sweet dog!

 

I'm not sure if you can tell in this picture or not?...

but all the ceilings in the house are painted the palest blue,

I have done this in most of our homes- "nothing but blue skies" for this girl!

It just casts such a lovely glow in the home!

I chose chandeliers for every room in the house- I LOVE beautiful lighting!- 

it's like "jewelry" for your home!

Can you guess which room my husband "drew the line"

on my chandelier love?  yep! this one!...

now that I'm laying here though, I'm thinking I REALLY would like to replace

that fan with another chandelier!- we''ll see.

 

and of course on the coffee table you'll find a large glass of water-not coffee!

I've been drinking lots and lots of water,

hoping and praying this kidney stone will move on out!- quickly!

I've also been enjoying perusing through some of my favorite magazines and books!

Ya'll do know about Amy Powers amazing e-books (and now hard copies too!)

"Inspired Ideas"? Oh! there are such a delight! A true treat!

 

I brought my "stitching bag" down too,

hoping to work on a few little projects, but haven't felt well enough right now-

maybe tomorrow...

 for now though, I'm just content laying here- and not in the hospital-(thankfully!) 

focusing on just how beautiful life really is-

even when things don't go according to your plans!

Goodness! I think this might be the longest post I've ever written!

 Thank ya'll for enduring my random ramblings and little tour!

You are too sweet!

I hope you have a wonderful day!

 lots of love & blessings!

Jill

Seeing stars...& "A Moving Story" Chapter 5: Triple Star Farms

just a little something I created for the new house...

using flour-sack towels,

fun fabrics,

with a little stitching and embroidery too!

I simply cut my shapes *stars*,

stitched around the edges- leaving a little fabric on the outside to fray when washed,

and then embroidered the words...

which just happen to be the name of our new home-to-be!

I'm so excited to hang (and use!) them...

in the "Triple Star Farms" farmhouse!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

Jill

"A Moving Story" Chapter 3: Going Up!

I'm so thankful that things seem to be moving-right-along!

What a difference a week makes!

(wish I could get that much done that fast!)

Let's see...

the second story is beginning to take shape...

and the front porch!

Y'all come on in-

please excuse the very "do not enter" looking barricade,

and excuse the mess too!

the children would love to take you upstairs...

they are *beyond* excited to be able to look out their windows

in their new rooms...actually, they even like looking out their walls now too!

The Prince and Princess #2's view is of the front lake...

Princess #1 looks out the back- she's dreaming of a window seat in her bay of windows...

(I'm thinking that's why she chose this room!)

and just cause we thought it was funny to see our first "food"

in the new kitchen...(on the infamous turquoise wood no doubt!)

and even the mantel has a little decoration too!

I'm thinking "an apple a day" must be helping them "keep (survive) the heat away!"

or maybe that's how they get so much done...

think I need an apple now!

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

Jill

"A Moving Story" Chapter 2: Let the building begin!

Goodness!

 Finally!

after Chapter 1, about six months passed...

until now!

a spot for the house was cleared and prepared...

the slab was poured...

and now things are beginning to take shape...

I just look so forward to sitting on this front porch someday...

(it will be covered soon, hopefully!)

the view from the front door looking out...

the lake is a little (A LOT) low,

 it's just been SOOOOO darn hot here!- not even water wants to be outside!

can't wait til these hallways are filled with family photos

and artwork!

(and most likely a few little hand prints here and there- but that's

the "good stuff"- precious memories!)

and a view out the kitchen-

I really love to cook!- and can't wait to enjoy our family meals here...

and share special ones with our sweet friends...

and did you notice?

some of the wood is a *sparkly* turquoise!!

Ooh, I did!- and I'm in love! silly I know...

but, after all- it really is just "the small things"...

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

Jill

Where little girls dream...

tucked in a cozy little bed...

beneath the magic sparkle from above...


in a room filled with special little treasures...


a soft place where troubles and fears can be rocked away...

a very own place to hang ones hat...

to hold precious memories...

a room created with lots of love...

just for our Princess #2...

a place where our little girl dreams.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Many Blessings!

and the stockings were hung...

the hustle and bustle slowing...

the excitement building...

precious family soon to arrive...

to join us for this most special celebration...

the birthday of our King!

Wishing you and your loved ones a most joyous Christmas!

Merry, Merry Christmas!

Many Blessings!

Oh Christmas tree!

Our tree is filled with lots of color...

and some sparkle too!

it shares little messages...

holds some of our favorite things...

ornaments made by the children...

they are the ones I cherish most and look

forward to seeing each year...

it's a very special tree to us-

a bright and happy tree...

our family tree.

and did you spot the painting below?

it's a surprise gift from my dear friend, Becky!

she is so talented! she just recently opened her darling shop...

filled with her beautiful work...

when I opened my gift I just cried- happy tears-

all the details of this painting have such special meaning!

(which Becky knew!!)

see the glitter??

Oh! it's just perfect!...

and it has already made this Christmas one I will never forget!

Thank you (again!) sweet friend...YOU are truly a gift!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!