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

"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!                                                       

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

Awwww...Wednesday...

the middle of the week...

a perfect time for a little  *pause*  ...

now let's take a deep breath and keep on going...

the weekend is just ahead!

it's within sight now...

and I find that a simply delightful reason

to celebrate today-

Wednesday!

(and it's also a really nice day to share a few of our

newest babies around here too!)

Happy Wednesday!

Many Blessings!

Jill

Celebration of life...and the winner!

Dear sweet friends,

Please forgive my unexpected delay in announcing the Lisa Leonard Designs winner,

Congratulations to

Mandi @ finding home!!!!

(actually DOUBLE congratulations- Mandi is also going to be a new mommy!)

My beloved uncle passed away this weekend after a long, difficult battle with M.S..

I am now back home (in Texas) where I will remain this week for my uncle's

"Celebration of life"!

I look forward to sharing a few happy things with you next week!

Lots of love and many Blessings,

Jill