Friday, October 21, 2011

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

Monday, October 17, 2011

WARNING:

The content of these photos may cause sudden uncontrollable cravings,
and may also cause irrational behavior, such as (but not limited to)
denying you have any possible idea what happened to all the candy.

 OH SWEET GOODNESS!!!
Please tell me I'm not the only who is affected this way when these beloved
little pumpkins make their annual debut!

Happy Monday!
Many Blessings!
Jill

Friday, October 14, 2011

Feelin' a little Fall...

so I decided to make a little wreath...

beginning with one of my favorite things!- fabric scraps!

I created a few "fall-looking"  flowers and leaves...

then simply wrapped a straw wreath form with burlap...
created a large burlap ruffle and hot glued to the wreath, then 
created a smaller ruffle and glued on top of the larger ruffle...

attached my "fall flowers" ...

 looped a chocolate brown ribbon around the top, tied a simple bow, 
then hung on the front door...


and now the house is starting to "feel a little Fall"!
How about you?
Are you feelin' a little Fall too?

Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
Many Blessings!
Jill

Monday, October 10, 2011

"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

Friday, October 7, 2011

Believe...


* you are fearfully and wonderfully made!
Psalms 139:13-14

*you matter; you are here on purpose,
for a purpose!
Jeremiah 29:11

*you can do anything!
Philippians 4:13

*you are never alone!
Isaiah 41:10

*you are deeply loved!
Ephesians 3:17-19


wishing you a wonderful weekend!
many blessings!
Jill
    

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

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

Friday, May 13, 2011

Don't forget!

just a simple ring I created...
as a pretty little "reminder ring"-
a bit like the classic ribbon tied around the finger to help one remember something!
(or in my case,  remember LOTS of somethings!)

I chose large white vintage buttons from my collection,
and lovely dyed silk ribbon from one of my favorite ribbon sources!-

tied the ribbons in a sweet bow on top 
and sealed the ribbon edges with Fray Check...

then simply glued the buttons to a ring base-

and now I'm hoping to remember things just a bit better!-
(if only I don't forget to put on the ring!)

and don't you forget- to have a wonderful weekend!
many blessings!
Jill
p.s. good grief!- I am NOT 110 years old!- even though my hand sure looks it!
evidently I need to "remember" to use my hand lotion a little more often! *smile!*