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Remember my rant about my lying weatherman, Tom Patton? Well today’s forecast was brought to me by Andrew Frieden. Andrew never lies to me! He never builds up my hopes, he never crushes my dreams!
Andrew said “a slight chance of snow flurries today.” Slight doesn’t have me peeking out the windows every few minutes, it doesn’t have me giddy with the anticipation, it just has me hoping a bit.
At 11 a.m. Tuesday morning I looked out my window and what did I see….. SNOW, lots of big, fluffy flakes. None of them stuck or accumulated, but I got my snow.
For a little bit it looked like it might amount to something. Then the sun peeked out from the clouds and as quick as it came, it was gone. For those 10-15 minutes it dropped it like a champ!
Well done, Andrew! You didn’t lie to me!
Some days it is really nice to open the mailbox! I got a few more goodies in the mail today. It certainly takes away the sting of the bills that were there, too.
First, look what Breanna made for me! She and I agreed to do a 1:1 swap. She was feeling a little lacking in the crafty mojo so we agreed to a swap to get her going again. I sent her one of the pics that I had taken and she made it into a pendant for me. I LOVE IT! She also made me the leaf and the scrabble tile necklace with my initials.
Here is the picture a bit larger so you can see what a great job she did in reducing it.
She also put this on the back of the pendant with my leaf picture. I need to learn how to do that better! Thanks again, Breanna!
As a bit of a teaser, here is a sneak peek of your item which will go out in the mail tomorrow to you.
Also, I received my second Dotee Doll from the Swap-bot swap. Lulu, also from Great Britian, sent this one to me. I love that she is in my fav colors pink and yellow. I love the necktie yo-yos on her head, the pocket filled with floss and beads. I love all about her.
Also, if you look closely at her “close up” you will see the sweet and delicate stitching that she used to close the doll at the top.
Thanks, Lulu! I really like this one!
Lastly, as I was searching for something I misplaced (story of my life!) I found some drapery trim that I bought on a trip through Middleburg, VA this summer. If you know anything about the area it is where the wealthiest of the wealthy live. Robert Duvall has a farm close by, Jack Kent Cooke’s estate is there, John and Jackie Kennedy spent their weekends there. It is also where Jackie was injured when she fell off a horse shortly before she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s. It is horse country and home to some of my favorite thrift shopping: the White Elephant and The Second Chance to name a couple.
While I was there they were having a fabric sale. This was a design company that caters to the rich so the fabrics were luscious. So luscious that I couldn’t even afford them at 75% off the regular price! I did find this drapery trim and got 3 yards in 3 different colors. I saw a brooch in it there and here is the proof it makes a great brooch.
I used some buttons from my vintage button stash, the small locket brooch (which is marked sterling) I found in a 25 cent baggie at the Goodwill among other trinkets, and some green embroidery floss. I got the inspiration for the floss from Vallen’s bracelets. While you are there check out her blog and see some of her other crafty endeavors, too.
All in all a great way to start the weekend, right? Hope yours was great, too!
What a great mail day. I love mail days! Just look what Mr. Postman brought to me…
From Myra in Vancouver, BC some very lovely handmade cards. She used some of her own pictures for the cards.
She covers all the card giving holidays with some just because themes thrown in, too! Here are the rest and a little journal she made for me, too.
The lily in the pic above is one of her photographs. She does a fabulous job! Thanks, Myra!
Also, just look how Ms. Kirsten from the Preppy Pink Crocodile says “thanks!” Look at the plethora of perfection she sent to me! A placemat purse, some grosgrain ribbon, some thrifted buttons (she is a newbie to thrift shopping, but doing very well!), a coffee cozie that she makes (I asked to see one), and some fallish cheese spreaders. What a great way to say thanks for some rolls of pink and green ribbon that I sent to her.
And lastly, some fabric and trims from Japan! Aren’t they lovely? The trim has numbers and ladybugs on it. Too cute. She also sent some notepaper and apple bags. The candy was eaten before the pic was taken. I purchased them from good-ness’ shop on Etsy.
A day when it is a happy time to open the mail indeed!
I love benches. Taking time to sit and breathe a bit, watching the world go by or just being there in the moment. I love to take pictures of benches. The bench above was taken at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens in Richmond.
I liked how the bench is almost overtaken by the Hydrangea and the weathered appearance of the bench. Kind of like you need to squeeze into the seat between a couple of friends.
Let’s all remember to take time to sit, watch, and smell the hydrangeas.
I just returned home from the Friday for the Arts and had to share these pics. This is Joe after we convinced him to try on this very Stylin’ blazer at Kim’s shop. Bridget added the sequined beret and Joe’s wife added the purse. Stylin’, isn’t he?
There are a couple more in my Flickr photos if you want to check them out. Needless to say we had some fun!
Images courtesy of Spell with Flickr.
I thought on this day of rememberance that this song seemed appropriate. They left us too soon, left so many behind, left so much more to accomplish. Bless all of the heroes of 9/11 and all of the loved ones and friends they left behind.
Tears In Heaven
Artist: Eric Clapton
Tears In Heaven Lyrics print version
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don’t belong
Here in heaven
Would you hold my hand
If I saw you in heaven
Would you help me stand
If I saw you in heaven
I’ll find my way, through night and day
Cause I know I just can’t stay
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knee
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There’s peace I’m sure.
And I know there’ll be no more…
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Will it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong, and carry on
Cause I know I don’t belong
Here in heaven
And this is one of my favorite Bible verses that has gotten me through many a rough patch:
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.”—Isaiah 61:3.
God bless us all!
I took this picture of the frog in Dutch Gap here in Chesterfield County. It is my favorite place to wander when I am feeling a bit stressed or just want to get out and “breathe” a bit. It is teaming with animals, birds and all types of critters. I take my 35mm camera and take a whole roll (or sometimes 2) of film.
I spent 5 minutes inching up on this tree frog so I would not spook him this past fall. After spending all that time and shooting about 5 pictures of him as I inched the lens closer and closer, I noticed he didn’t even flinch. I believe he was dead, but didn’t poke him to find out. After I finished taking my pictures I moved on to the next subject.
Here are a few quotes that I feel correspond with this picture:
Learn to pause … or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.
~Doug King
Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.
~Dr. Suess
So live that you wouldn’t be ashamed to sell the family parrot to the town gossip.
~Will Rogers
We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.
~Mother Tesesa
What are your favorite quotes? Leave a comment and share your favorite with me.
The weather today was glorious and I had to get out and enjoy it. There is nothing I love more than driving with the windows down. I love the smell of the air and the wind at my side. It went down to 60 degrees last night and will be the same tonight. Time to turn off the air, open the windows, and crank up the ceiling fan to pull in that glorious first tease of fall.
I took the above pitcure a while ago in Williamsburg. It is a picture of bird calls. I love taking photos in black and white as it makes for a more dramatic statement. It makes you see the picture and I especially like taking black and white pictures at the beach when I go. It is the perfect setting.
I am working on a birthday surprise for a friend and will post the pics when it is completed. Should be one more day. I had to head out today to hunt for some more fabric. I believe I found the right one. But you will have to wait to see if you agree.
Now for some inspiration:
Desiderata
Go placidly amid the noise and haste,
and remember what peace there may be in silence.
As far as possible without surrender
be on good terms with all persons.
Speak your truth quietly and clearly;
and listen to others,
even the dull and the ignorant;
they too have their story.
Avoid loud and aggressive persons,
they are vexations to the spirit.
If you compare yourself with others,
you may become vain and bitter;
for always there will be greater and lesser persons than yourself.
Enjoy your achievements as well as your plans.
Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time.
Exercise caution in your business affairs;
for the world is full of trickery.
But let this not blind you to what virtue there is;
many persons strive for high ideals;
and everywhere life is full of heroism.
Be yourself.
Especially, do not feign affection.
Neither be cynical about love;
for in the face of all aridity and disenchantment
it is as perennial as the grass.
Take kindly the counsel of the years,
gracefully surrendering the things of youth.
Nurture strength of spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune.
But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings.
Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness.
Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.
You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and the stars;
you have a right to be here.
And whether or not it is clear to you,
no doubt the universe is unfolding as it should.
Therefore be at peace with God,
whatever you conceive Him to be,
and whatever your labors and aspirations,
in the noisy confusion of life keep peace with your soul.
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams,
it is still a beautiful world.
Be cheerful.
Strive to be happy.
~Max Ehrmann
Copyright 1952.
Have a great rest of your long weekend!
I took this picture while in Williamsburg this past spring. I did some research on the book in the window and these are Washington’s rules on civility:
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It amazes me how some things never go out of style! Washington’s rules included.
As I drink my Snapple Raspberry Diet Tea each morning I read the inside of the cap for a quick factoid. The other day I learned that the first speeding ticket was issued to a driver in NY. Upon Googling this factoid, I found that it happened in 1899 and involved a cab driver. He was traveling at the “blistering” speed (at that time) of 12 mph. So…Snapple facts are true.
I tend to gravitate to positive quotes and hopeful statements as a rule, so imagine my distress this morning when this factoid was in my cap:
One brow wrinkle is the result of 200,000 frowns.
Think about that fact. 200,000 frowns in one year is 548 frowns per day. I would hope you don’t frown that much! None the less, I found myself being more aware of the number of times I frowned today. I found that when I concentrate that I frown. So just for working hard I am a goner!
I took a picture of my favorite magnet with a Mark Twain quote to remind us all the right reasons for wrinkles:
I also finished my seashell postcards for the Swap-bot swap. That made me smile! You cannot see, but on the shells I put glitter paint on them pretty heavy so it looks like sand. Like when you pluck a shell fresh from the sand and surf. I am also loving the shell stitch on the border.
Have a day full of smiles and wrinkles for the right reasons! Happy wrinkles, everyone!