"Do you see what I see?"

 

certainly not a studio floor in desperate need of a good vacuum!-

rather, a lovely bit of happy "confetti" left behind from a weekend of creating!

 

not an empty candy jar!-

why a perfect spot just waiting for something new and delicious!

any suggestions?

 

not an unfortunate *painful* accident at the most inconvenient time of the year!-

(is there ever really a good time for a mom?)

but a perfect new spot to add a pretty little posy!

(and perhaps a gentle reminder to slow down a bit!)

 

not scraps too small worth saving!-

really just the perfect thing for little hands to create their very own masterpiece!

 

and of course...

not a glass half empty!-

ALWAYS a glass half FULL!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

                                                                                                   * life made lovely!                                                       

mmmm...Monday...

 

eating cake for breakfast,

sprinkled with delicious fresh blueberries-

because that makes it a "healthy choice" right??

 

savoring beautiful words...

 

and preparing to enjoy a "creative feast"!

mmmm...mmmm...

a lovely Monday indeed!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

* sharing with my sweet friend Heather's "Life Made Lovely" Monday!

So true...

and what a lovely little thought to ponder

throughout this Holiday season!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm linking to my sweet friend Heather's "Life Made Lovely Monday"

A little lovely...{ & a give-away!}

created just for our sweet teachers!

this year for their Fall gift I created simple

Fall posy pins...

we just love our teachers!, and are extremely grateful for

their love and care of our children...

teachers are truly treasures!

and while I was creating for the teachers...

I thought of YOU!- all my dear readers...

YOU are always so kind and encouraging,

truly treasures yourselves!

so I bought an extra copy of my favorite magazine,

Life Beautiful

and created an extra little posy pin just for you!

They are waiting to be packaged and shipped,

hopefully making some one's day just a little more lovely!

To enter:

 simply leave a comment sharing your favorite gift to create (or buy) and give!

Winner will be chosen randomly and posted on this post Wednesday!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm linking to my sweet  friend Heather's "Life Made Lovely" Monday!

*WINNER*!!!

What a joy it was to read each comment! - all such sweet and thoughtful ideas!

and now Princess #2 is pleased to share that she drew...

Carole! from "Reading Sully"!

Congratulations Carole! please send me your address through the email button!

sweets at sunset...

sunset created by Him...

(isn't it glorious?!)

sweets by me...

one might just call it,

"a little match made in Heaven"!

for the sweets:

I created a little cookie recipe,

(I'd love to know if you try them and how you like them!)

Jill's Tea Cookies

1 1/2 cups flour

1/2 cup yellow cake mix (dry)

1 cup butter, softened

8 Tablespoons powdered sugar

mix together and form into small balls. press tops down lightly with a dampened fork.

bake at 350 for 9-11 minutes. when cool, I ice with a mixture of powdered sugar,

milk and food coloring. enjoy!

for the sunset:

a treasured gift from the Master artist...

and I betcha He'll be sending another one soon!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s. I'm linking to my sweet friend Heather's "life made lovely" Monday!

A lovely little step...

TOMS shoes!

One of my absolute favorites!- not just for their incredible comfort...

but mostly for their incredible mission!

"One for One"

With every pair you purchase,

TOMS will give a pair of new shoes to a child in need.

makes buying a new pair of shoes even more special...

( I LOVE these wedges- being a bit vertically challenged-

but I'm also dreaming of these too! )

what a wonderful (fun!) way to help make a precious child's

life a little more lovely...

indeed, a lovely little step in the right direction!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

p.s.I'm linking to my sweet friend Heather's "life made lovely" Monday!