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Have you heard of Downton Abby?

2012-02-04T18:09:00.000-08:00

I bet by now, you and everyone has heard about this wonderful period program on TV.

(photo from PBS Downton Abby website)

And I am a Junkie! HAHAHA!

I love everything about it.

The clothes

The mannerisms

The scenery

The British accents

I love the whole thing.

I often wonder, who I would be.

Probably Daisy...cuz, I wouldn't have the luck to be any of the Ladies...LOL!!!

I recently read a blog posting about who is playing Cora's mom, next season.

Shirley MacLaine...wow!

If you didn't like the show before...you will probably now.

I am already looking forward to next year.

I wish, we didn't have to wait a whole year just to get the next 6 week installment.

But, that is how they keep you coming back...right?

Just a little excitement, in my otherwise, boring day to day.

Blessings!!!!

Shop listing!!!

2012-02-03T13:20:00.000-08:00

Ok so I've been MIA again...LOL!!!

I usually am this time of year. But, I am back in action now.

Just listed several new items...

I promise more meaningful conversation coming soon!

Blessings!

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-12-09T02:26:00.000-08:00

Friday fun finds!!!

1) Hand Embroidered gifts...stocking stuffers!
www.etsy.com/listing/71966421

2.) D'Lites by Dorene - gift box of candles
www.etsy.com/listing/86643113

3.) LiliaVaniniBoutique - perfect for Christmas!!
www.etsy.com/listing/64846459

4) Braided Rose Quartz and Pearl Necklace
www.etsy.com/listing/61458594

5) The Blue Lantern - Merry Christmas Illustration - Add a touch of Christmas to a baby nursery or child's bedroom!
www.etsy.com/listing/87981655

6) christmas candy cane mini top hat
www.etsy.com/listing/81910147

7) Use Code THANKS for 30% off!
www.etsy.com/listing/88111574

8) use code FROSTY for 10% off

Turquoise and Aqua Terra Beaded Necklace, Purple & Turquois...

by Loreesjewelrybox

$30.00 USD

Hummingbird Story

2011-12-05T20:12:00.000-08:00

Last Friday, as I was giving a spelling test to the kids, a hummingbird flew into our window.

We heard the "thud" but didn't see it.

I looked down and saw the stunned little bird with it's wings still fanned out like it was still flying.

I felt so bad for the poor thing.

I called the hubby to check on it and he promptly when out there.

Hubby picked it up and moved it, trying to help it snap out of it.

It just sat. Stunned. Unable to move.

I ended up getting on the computer to figure out what we needed to do to get him back on his way.

We sure didn't want the little guy to die.

The website stated to put him down and come at him like you were trying to catch him.

Sure enough...he snapped out of it and flew away.

We were pretty excited.

Here is the photo of God's lovely little creature.

Still stunned and afraid.

Made me think of us. When life blind sides us.

God is the hand that holds us!

Blessings.

Is your make-up killing you?

2011-12-02T18:19:00.000-08:00

Wow! This is crazy.

Women absorb 5lb of chemicals from cosmetics every year - from cancer-causing compounds in face cream to arsenic in eyeshadow!

I just read this article...really makes you stop and think.

http://www.arizonaadvancedmedicine.com/articles/makeup.html

Interested in Non-toxic cosmetics?

Check out Chartreuse

You won't be disappointed.

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-11-24T16:18:00.000-08:00

Don't forget to shop local and shop small businesses on Saturday!!!!

1) Very Pretty Things...Closing Sale...50%off
www.etsy.com/listing/26728530

2) Hello Again Vintage - Vintage 1970s STONER SQUARE Paisley Disco Shirt
www.etsy.com/listing/68127898

3) Darn Cute Crafts - Biker SnowPeople Tote/Purse
www.etsy.com/listing/86551971

4) Gold pill box hat with peacock feathers
www.etsy.com/listing/86313480

5) The Kiwi Shoppe - Sale Up to 40% off Entire Store
www.etsy.com/listing/85161426

Just wanted to say...

2011-11-23T15:33:00.001-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-11-18T21:02:00.000-08:00

Friday Fun Finds...a little late...sorry!

1) Very Pretty Things...Closing Sale...50%off
www.etsy.com/listing/26728530

2)Hemp Rings
www.etsy.com/listing/79014153

3.) Cranberry Pomegranate 12 oz. candle
www.etsy.com/listing/80610283

4) Duct Tape Christmas Stockings
www.etsy.com/listing/85899696

5) Happy Skull Mini Top Hat
www.etsy.com/listing/83511076

6) Dazzling Dames - Green lucite rose stem earrings
www.etsy.com/listing/30578156

7) Snowman Bar/Kitchen Towels
www.etsy.com/listing/85158724

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-11-11T02:02:00.000-08:00

Some great goodies to be had this week!!!

1) Very Pretty Things...Closing Sale.
www.etsy.com/listing/74512981

2) Abandoned Carousel Photography
www.etsy.com/listing/84978673

3) Hello Again Vintage
www.etsy.com/listing/57951621
Cheetah Pendant Necklace

4) Lolytte Designs
www.etsy.com/listing/72908943
Knitted Red Lace Baby Set

5) Darn Cute Crafts
www.etsy.com/listing/83290136
Scarecrow Tote Bag Purse

6) Monasbox & Bags
www.etsy.com/listing/84128455
Birdy Hobo bag

7) Garage Gypsy Jewelry
www.etsy.com/listing/81972438
Silver & Leather Handpiece

8) Hypnoteyezed
www.etsy.com/listing/75747414
Handmade frame with recycled colored pencils

9) The Blue Lantern - Crochet Santa Hat Small Adult
www.etsy.com/listing/85397443

10) peacock blue fascinator with green roses and peacock feathers
www.etsy.com/listing/83665837

11) visionofbeautydesign - Vintage Style Filigree Ring Trio
www.etsy.com/listing/83280369

12) @RagBagArtistry
www.etsy.com/listing/84971056
Unique Christmas Scarf, air sewn & quilted

13) Christmas Duct Tape Wreath
www.etsy.com/listing/85420291

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-11-04T03:52:00.000-07:00

Friday Fun Finds!!!

1) Very Pretty Things...Closing Sale.
www.etsy.com/listing/75222477

2) Digital Alphabet Letter Photography
www.etsy.com/listing/85074697

3) I Can Do All Things, Wall Art
www.etsy.com/listing/84745684

4) Glass Pendant Necklace
www.etsy.com/listing/82897821

5) The Blue Lantern - Crochet Fall Coasters
www.etsy.com/listing/85289794

6) Organic and Non toxic Homekeeping products

http://www.chartreuseproducts.com/sfisher.html

Have a great weekend!!!

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-10-28T03:58:00.000-07:00

Friday Fun Finds!!!

1) Strawberry Blossom... Pretty!
www.etsy.com/listing/84111983

2) Very Pretty Things...Closing Sale.
www.etsy.com/shop/veryprettythings

3) Made to Order Barefoot Sandal
www.etsy.com/listing/79062363

4) Peacock feather fascinator
www.etsy.com/listing/83665837

5) chocolate orange loose leaf tea by The Ivy Keep
www.etsy.com/listing/31794685

6) reuseable mesh produce bags
www.etsy.com/listing/55002407

7) Candy Cane Duct Tape Wallet
www.etsy.com/listing/83618604

8) Huge Scrapbooking Lot GREAT DEAL!
www.etsy.com/listing/82174268

9) The Blue Lantern - Christmas Sack Hat
www.etsy.com/listing/83161615

10) Custom Pop Style Portrait Painting
www.etsy.com/listing/84160610

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Just a little you should know...

2011-10-25T19:58:00.000-07:00

I started on a journey not so long ago to find easy “green”, non-toxic and inexpensive ways to clean my home and keep us all healthy. Little did I know that not only was the bleach cleaners I was using hurting me...but the make-up and moisturizer was too! I had heard some information about just how much lipstick women ingested in a year...one pound! Can you believe that...one pound? Wow! I also knew that my favorite Red lipstick had a lead based color pigments. Yuck! Really? This color has been for sale for years and I eat approx. a pound of it a year. I suppose that is why I’ve been having memory loss. I knew I was getting older...but...I shouldn’t be forgetting basic things.

It saddens me that big business has introduced so many chemicals into our environment. Many of which are causing vision loss and heightened estrogen levels in our bodies. Gee, makes you wonder why Cancer is one of our top killer diseases.

So, I started looking, reading, researching about these lovely little chemicals. What I found was pretty...well...WOW... scary.

There are NO regulations on chemicals in the cosmetic or home keeping industry.

They are self regulated..which means, they do what they want.

Before I finish up this post, I just want to let you know...about a chemical that is in everything that lathers. Soap, toothpaste, shampoo, hand washes, body washes just to name a few. It is called sodium lauryl sulfate. It is not good. Really Really not good.
I did some google searches on it. It came back with a lot of negative information.

There is so much written up on it...I ask that you research for yourself.

I am out of time for today or I would add more about it.

My main goal for today was to let you know I found an awesome company that has products without SLS. So, I signed up to sell it!!! LOL!!!

I am so excited that there is a company out there that cares.

Chartreuse has the same values and standards as I do.

I hope you will stop by and check out my website and look through the catalog.

Feel free to comment about any question you might have about our products.

http://www.chartreuseproducts.com/sfisher.html

Blessings!!!

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-10-20T21:27:00.000-07:00

This weeks...Friday Fun Finds!!!!

1) Pumpkin Spice tea!!! Yummy!
www.etsy.com/listing/34210211

2) reuseable produce bags. Smart!
www.etsy.com/listing/78863548

3) Thanksgiving Scrapbook Page
www.etsy.com/listing/83280171

4) Adorable Photograph Baby Chick
www.etsy.com/listing/83533227

5) The Blue Lantern - Pumpkin Baby Hat Size 3-6 Months
www.etsy.com/listing/84279895

6) Rag Bag Artistry - Halloween Air Quilted Scarf
www.etsy.com/listing/82146533

7) Linda Blackbourn Jewelry - Kyanite Chain Necklace
www.etsy.com/listing/82182801

8) Orange Tangerine crochet Brooch Flower
www.etsy.com/listing/67300036

Have a great weekend!

Pondering this post...."Opening our home means risk"

2011-10-19T21:41:00.000-07:00

I recently read a blog posting on Simple Mom written by Sandy Coughlin from the blog “Reluctant Entertainer” blog about having the courage to invite or rather show hospitality to others. It was called “opening our homes means risk” It was a post I had to really ponder and that I could totally relate. I am a reluctant entertainer. I am a person who never invites friends over for dinner or coffee or just plain visiting. This article talked about insecurities (which I totally have).

This article hit me like a ton of bricks!

I am a loner. I always have been. I have always craved the unconditional friendship of others. But, I feel like I have never achieved it. My one and only true friend here on earth is my little sister...who lives 700 miles away. I can’t stop and visit her or her just pop in to say hello.   I never worry about what I say or how my home looks when she visits (which is about every 3 years) or we talk on the phone. But I need that human...In real life...connection. I have tried many times to connect with acquaintances from church or school. But, there is never any follow through... on both sides. I have always supposed that it was my fault.
I so, want another family or two who enjoy our family’s company and, come over on any given weekend and have a BBQ or come over for a game night. And do the same in return.

Sometimes I wonder...what I did wrong...how I lost my ability to be hospitable?   Or maybe I never had it.   Come to think of it...I have always been the one to visit my friends/acquaintances homes. Maybe that is my problem...I never invite them over.

Maybe I need to just do that...start inviting friends over.

Maybe it’s God giving me a nudge...telling me to take a leap of faith.

Show some good christian hospitality.

I am going to work on that...I only hope one of you will hold me accountable...LOL!!!

Hospitable Wishes and Blessings to you!

Thinking about a new job

2011-10-14T20:25:00.000-07:00

Lately I've been thinking that I need to find a job.

I am totally burned out on making cakes...seriously burned out. My embroidery business is slow and will never have the ability to actually pay lets say...the mortgage. Neither did the cakes but, it did make more than embroidery. I need something that can have the flexibility of staying home with my children and my husband's rotating schedule. I've been doing much research over the last few days.

As much as I would LOVE to open my own little "brick and mortar" gift shop. It would take a lot of capital that I..um...we don't have.

So, do I settle with a retail job (yuck) or invest in a home party type product to sell?

I can't really work for an office or school system...like those jobs are available...LOL!!!

I wish I could find a telecommuting job. Again, those are far and few...especially the good ones.

Where does a person go? What does a person do?

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-10-14T02:05:00.000-07:00

Another wonderful installment of...Friday Fun Finds!!!

1) Great Stocking Stuffer www.etsy.com/listing/60187071

2) Great set of Rings www.etsy.com/listing/79014153

3) The Blue Lantern - Scary Halloween Illustration www.etsy.com/listing/83778011

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-10-07T09:54:00.000-07:00

Another installment of Friday Fun Finds!!!

1.) Hand Embroidered Floral Wreath Handkerchief
www.etsy.com/listing/79247829

2) Butterflies and Roses Origami Ribbon Garland
www.etsy.com/listing/81131085

3) Duct Tape Autumn Wreath
www.etsy.com/listing/81673550

4) Halloween Cocktail Rim Sugar Kit
www.etsy.com/listing/79386867

5) Autumn Inspired Beaded Book Charm
www.etsy.com/listing/83072879

6) Peppermint Loose Leaf Tea by The Ivy Keep
www.etsy.com/listing/43674639

7) Free Shipping Marigold Seeds by Somadlyinlove
www.etsy.com/listing/82607185

8)Swarovski Crystal AB Brass Earrings by visionofbeautydesign www.etsy.com/listing/81747542

9)Medium Two Butterfly Porcelain Vessel by melissaceramics
www.etsy.com/listing/79226241

10) The Blue Lantern - Christmas Bath Pouf
www.etsy.com/listing/83080324

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-09-30T09:05:00.000-07:00

Have a lovely Weekend!!!!

1.) Hand Embroidered Handkerchief

www.etsy.com/listing/75222477

2) mini top hat all purple and so cute!
www.etsy.com/listing/82398769

3) Saturday Night Fever Original double Album
www.etsy.com/listing/75841505

4) Purple Shell Medallion Necklace
www.etsy.com/listing/82630231

5) Peacock feathered bridesmaid clutches
www.etsy.com/listing/82764103

6) Holiday Coasters - Set of Four
www.etsy.com/listing/82817776

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-09-23T02:40:00.000-07:00

Friday's Fun Finds!!!!!

1.) Wonderful Wedding Gift ~ Light Blue Hand Embroidered Hankie
www.etsy.com/listing/76188269

2)Casual & Flirty Calypso Earrings
www.etsy.com/listing/81850259

3) 70s Retro Red chef Scale
www.etsy.com/listing/81898863

4) Purple Butterfly and Matching Earring Set
etsy.com/listing/81486412

5) Custom Kids Photo Wooden Blocks 6x6x2
www.etsy.com/listing/82023177

6) Business Card Holder/Jewelry Display/Shop Display/Price Tag Holder
www.etsy.com/listing/82193197

7) Tea Party Head Piece
www.etsy.com/listing/82034922

8)Huge lot of Scrapbooking Embellishments
www.etsy.com/listing/82174268

9) 9 Inch Birdcage Veil wedge style #bride #wedding
www.etsy.com/listing/53121183

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-09-16T02:03:00.000-07:00

Just some fun finds for you to discover...LOL!!!

1.) Hand Embroidered Royal Blue Floral Handkerchief
www.etsy.com/listing/80431607

2) Handcrafted Fall Necklace and Earring Set-Smokey Charcoal/Orange
www.etsy.com/listing/80958601

3) Loreesjewelrybox just in time for autumn fashion! www.etsy.com/listing/81228671

4) www.etsy.com/listing/79184480
some sunshine to brighten a wet day

5) thebijoubarn Chunky Necklace in Fall Colors
www.etsy.com/listing/64772159

6) somadlyinlove Spring Chick Photograph
www.etsy.com/listing/81251476

7) Purple Octopus Illustration
www.etsy.com/listing/81879645

Have a lovely Friday!!!!

Where in the world is...

2011-08-27T09:18:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone!

I've been MIA lately.

I've got so much to share...but no time to type...LOL!!!

Just a little note to say that I am still alive.

Post more later today.

Blessings!

Garden update

2011-07-02T18:00:00.000-07:00

Worked in the garden today...pulling turnips, beans and beets.

Carrots and....WEEDS! LOL!

I am really happy to see how great the turnips grew.

The beans are a bit overgrown but, are still producing.

That's about all folks. Not much more to say...except...

Have a Happy 4th of July!

Blessings

Friday's Fun Finds

2011-06-10T08:45:00.000-07:00

Here's a list of some great items...just in case you are looking for something unique...LOL!!!

1) Blackberry Pepper Jam, We are so sure you will love it, we offer a money back guarantee!!
www.etsy.com/listing/74995525

2)Summertime is party time, Why not try having a Masquerade Party www.etsy.com/listing/73426123

3) Add this White Eyelet Petticoat to your summer wardrobe!
www.etsy.com/listing/74953809

4) Don't know what gift to get? How about this set of letters that will spell it out for you!
www.etsy.com/listing/75385770

5) Put a little spring in your look with these hot pink spiral earrings!
www.etsy.com/listing/74427901

6) The Blue Lantern
Get your summer table ready with this set of 4 bright and cheerful coasters!
www.etsy.com/listing/71865247

7) Dreamers Aura Photography
Nothing wrong with being lost in your dreams!
www.etsy.com/listing/75044898

8) Show stopping mini hats!!
www.etsy.com/listing/69065825

9) monasbox custom bags and clothes
Adorable brother sister 4th of July outfits!
www.etsy.com/listing/75292186

10)SoL9 Design
Inspired Coverings for the Illuminated SoL
www.etsy.com/listing/75179233

11) DDFOTO Photography
Blue Ocean- Ready to Hang Photo Art
www.etsy.com/listing/75162082

12) Andrea Fuentes Designs
Catch those pretty butterflies!
www.etsy.com/listing/74673458

13) Birdy Birdcage Russian Netting V eil
www.etsy.com/listing/54068695

15) LJLDESIGNSSTATIONERY
Invitation perfect for any summertime party and fully customizable.
www.etsy.com/listing/74499663

16) Adorable Sesame Street party!
www.etsy.com/listing/75564881

17) gem6691
A Plethora of Pink!
www.etsy.com/listing/75493364

A unique bridal shower or wedding gift...
www.etsy.com/listing/60987628

19) Original abstract colored pencil drawing
www.etsy.com/listing/75624870

Garden update

2011-06-09T12:34:00.000-07:00

My garden is going very well considering all the cold and rainy weather we have had.

The other day we had a visitor in the garden...

a wonderful, bug eating, Frog!

We haven't seen him since...I guess he was just passing through.

too bad...I would have loved to listen to him speak...LOL!!

Blessings!

Nothing much

2011-06-01T16:54:00.000-07:00

I harvested some potatoes and a turnip the other day... YAY!

as for everything else...it's going...LOL!!!

Sure wish our weather would warm up.

Blessings

A little of this...A little of that

2011-05-10T22:33:00.000-07:00

My garden is coming along. Not as abundant as I had hoped for this time of year.

I've been bombarded with insects. Snails, slugs, Japanese beetles and some kind of green caterpillar eating all my lovely flowers.

I'm hoping to try a new mulch called "grow mulch" from a local landscaping company. It is supposed to have beneficial bacteria that kill nematodes.

Apparently, I have too many growing in our garden area and it isn't helping our veggies.

I added a fertilizer to the soil today. It's organic and supposed to help.

We will see if it works.

I've been embroidering again, as you can see from my side bar.

I forget how much I enjoy doing that.

I'm hoping to get several more items in my Etsy shop in the next few weeks.

I've also been contemplating getting a "BigCartel" shop.

It is an independant "shopping cart" type site.

I would need to actually advertise my items online. Unlike with Etsy, shoppers can just look for you by what, they are looking for. What I like about "Big Cartel" is, that you don't need to sign up to purchase an item...like on Etsy.

I'm not really sure what I would like to do. Just that I'd like to change something.

I wish I could afford to get a branding package and web site makeover.

HAHAHA That's a big laugh because, I'm too cheap to actually purchase one! LOL!!!

I can't believe people pay upwards of $1200 for a blog re-do!

Yes, that's right...twelve...hundred...dollars!

What some people will pay.

Ok, I'm rambling now.

Sorry, for the random thoughts.

It's late and my mind is wondering...I mean..wandering.

Blessings!

Veggies are growing!!!

2011-04-09T15:59:00.000-07:00

Yay! I've got veggies growing!!!

I am so thrilled considering, that we had some warm days.

Then, a hail storm that looked like snow.

Then, had 80 degree days.

Then, had a cold storm come through.

Those poor seedlings...just can't catch a break...LOL!!!

I am so thrilled about my potatoes too!

I hope the weather stays nice now.

Blessings to everyone!

Cold and Rainy

2011-03-19T18:24:00.000-07:00

Rain, Rain... go away,

Come again some other day

We are in for a week of rain.

Normally, I jump for joy when it rains.

Not this time.

I'm ready for spring!

Blessings

Done with my garden...at least for now

2011-02-11T19:06:00.000-08:00

Done. and boy are my hands and legs tired.

Can't wait to start planting. Won't be until after next week. We are in for a week of rain.

Blessings!

Started seeds

2011-02-06T01:00:00.000-08:00

There they are! All the seeds I have started and some that are already sprouted.

I've got turnips, broccoli, beets, green onions, romaine lettuce, green peppers and those sprouted tomatoes. I cut the bottoms off gallon water jugs for the seed trays. I had been looking for peat pots or those plastic pony pack containers...but couldn't find any. Maybe they don't make them anymore.

I've been collecting yogurt cups for my transplants. When they get their second set of leaves, I put them in to grow until I am ready for them to go in the ground. The clear one is a used single water bottle...LOL!!! I needed one more container...LOL!!!

I've been recycling everything I could think of, to use as seedling containers.

Blessings to you!

What's happening in my garden?

2011-02-04T17:38:00.000-08:00

This year I decided to take my flower bed (I have in the past used as a veggie garden)

and turn it into a "square foot" garden.

I've checked out all the gardening books I can find on the subject.

After checking out the weather for the next week, I knew I needed to get tilling and amending done soon.

Yesterday, I took out my trusty garden shovel and tilled or turned the ground.

I did purchase a bag of organic soil amendment. I through that on before turning the soil.

Boy, are my hands sore today. I only got about half way done. That is ok. It was hard work.

Now I need to get another bag of the soil amendment.

I didn't realize I need more to finish the rest of the garden area.

I did till a small area in a different spot for potatoes. I planted those last week. I can't wait to see those plants start to come up. Did you know that for every 2 lbs. of seed potatoes you plant you get 50 lbs. of harvest??? Wow! That is more than I usually buy in a year!

It only cost me $2.50 for the seed potatoes. What a bargain.

If you have the space, plant potatoes!

I need to get some wood planks for the walk areas of my garden, so the weeds will not grow in those spots. In my book it says that weeding is easier because, you can see and pull them in each square foot.

We will see if that really is the case, in my garden. Last year I used the black plastic stuff...weed block...I think that is what they called it. Worked great! But, with a square foot garden you can't really use that.

Nevertheless, I am going to forge ahead and do this.

The weather has been super wonderful here. I am so sorry to hear about all the bad weather everyone else is getting. Here is sending you all wonderful weather too!!!

More tomorrow on what I have started from seed!

Blessings!

2011-01-17T15:49:00.000-08:00

I've been doing a lot of research about organic vs. non-organic foods. Over the years, many of my friends and family have commented how much better Organic was. I listened and never gave another thought. Organic is more expensive. Being the budget minded person I am, didn't think our budget could afford it. So, I kept that on the back burner.

I have found out that corn fed animals (chicken, beef and milking cows) produce more omega6 in their products like milk, eggs and even their meat contains more.

Omega 6 is what causes, in human bodies, bad fats to rise.

Omega 3 is the good type of fatty acid we need.

Grass fed and cage free animals get to graze on ...grass and insects. Eating what they naturally should be eating. They get to run around and get exercise. Creating a healthier product.

I have recently been purchasing fresh, grass fed, cage free brown eggs from a local farm. Wow! What a difference in eggs. They taste so much better. These eggs are so nutrient rich that it's harder to crack open the eggs...LOL!!! I've also started purchasing Organic Milk, too.

Why am I writing this? Cuz, if you were like me...you just listen and smile and not comment.

We as a society need to demand better products. The only way we can, is to purchase organic or from local farms directly. Or milk our own cow or grow our own veggies.

(thought you could use a chuckle on the cow one)

I once wrote about Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution

which got me thinking and thinking...which has lead me to this. Well, there are a few other things that have lead me to this posting too...but, that's another blog posting...LOL!!!

I just ask that my friends just give this topic a little thought. Do some research of your own.

Blessings!

Happy Birthday to me!

2011-01-07T09:28:00.000-08:00

Yep...My birthday is today.

I'm 37....yes, I can't believe it myself...37

Ten years ago today...I was in the hospital with my daughter....still not knowing fully if, she would have a normal life. Fast forward 10 years and she is doing very well.

So much has happened in my 37 years of life.

It's just an amazing wonder how God orchestrates our lives.

Sending you all wonderful blessings!

I've been MIA

2010-12-02T09:35:00.000-08:00

Yes, it's true...I've been "missing in action".

Life has been so busy with cakes and crafting.

I have no Christmas decorations up yet, in my home.

I do have the Christmas wreath on the front door and managed to get the poinsettias in the pot near it.

Otherwise, not a stitch of Christmas inside. This is really unusual for me.

Today, I will get something up...I continue to tell myself.

We will see.

But, I still wanted to wish you all a whole lota Christmas Cheer!

(photo from last year)

Blessings to you!

Thanksgiving Greetings

2010-11-17T10:14:00.000-08:00

Among the hustle and bustle of the season,

We must remember to give thanks.

And get our Turkey...LOL!!!

Make our stuffing

Sweet potatoes

Green Bean Cassarole

Cranberry Sauce

Rolls

and of course....

Dessert!

Blessings to you on this lovely holiday week!

Harvest Greetings...and other things

2010-10-29T11:54:00.000-07:00

We don't celebrate Halloween at our house.

We celebrate Harvest.

So...Harvest Greetings to you!

On another note...I have been sewing my fingers off...well, maybe not off.

I wanted to share some pictures with you. Here goes...

This apron is so pretty in person.

I just can't adjust the colors in the photo to reflect it's true beauty.

I working on these and others for a local Holiday Boutique coming up.

I have listed these on Etsy but, I really had them in mind for the boutique.

I just am so excited about the Holidays!!!

Here is a fun picture for those who are not ready for the Holidays.

Blessings to you!!!

Weekend Cake

2010-10-04T03:00:00.000-07:00

I finished my last cake for at least a month, this weekend.

I have one last cake in November to make otherwise, it's all embroidery for awhile.

I just wanted to share this lovely cake. One of my favorite cakes to make.

It's simple and elegant. The scent from the frosting and roses...amazing!

The color of the roses is more of a dark pink than red.

For some reason, I just could not adjust the color to make it look true to real life.

But, that is ok. It was still stunning.

Blessings to you all!!!!

Fall Mantel Party

2010-09-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

The Nester is having a Fall Mantel Party and I thought I would join in.

Now I don't usually attend these functions but, I did decorate pretty frugally this fall.

So, I thought "why not?".

Here's my mantel. With just fall leaves from the dollar store.

I would show you the whole wall...but the school table is there to your left

and... its messy.

Plus, my linky is so far down on the Nesters list that I don't think anyone will actually look at my mantel...LOL!!!

My fireplace mantel isn't really the focal point in my living room because, of the way you enter the room. It's actually the entertainment center. Which, I am most proud of. I did that one pretty inexpensively too.

Blessings to you all. Have a wonderful fall!

checking in..

2010-09-28T16:36:00.000-07:00

Hey there!

Just checking in with my friends.

Lots happend in the almost month that I haven't posted...LOL!

My children have been learning.

I have been embroidering

My husband got shingles...yes, the chicken pox kind.

Now, I got a cold or allgeries or something making me feel yucky.

Oh and I have a cake to do this weekend.

You know life happens.

Below is a cake I created. It's supposed to have some flowers and an initial on the top.

They were placed after I delivered the cake...so, I don't have a picture of the finished look.

I was told it looked beautiful.

Many blessings to you my friends!

Why I love to homeschool

2010-09-03T11:05:00.000-07:00

I love homeschooling my children.

This is why...

We went to the library and got a book about the solar system.

My son who loves to read took it upon himself to read the book about the solar system.

My son becomes fascinated with the solar system and then decides to try to create his own solar system using his toys, scarves and a banana. The banana is the moon...in a crescent shape. At least, that's how he explains it.

Here he is with Saturn.

Please disregard the messy family room. Oh and that slipcovered chair...the slipcover shrunk in the wash. Uh...um.. and I never hemmed the bottom....please, don't judge me.

This is pretty cool. I was really impressed with his creativeness.

He has learned alot about the solar system.

I just heard him tell his "mercury" planet, that it would take him less than 3 months to orbit the sun.

That's why I love to homeschool

Have a great Labor Day weekend!!!!

Blue bird tea towel

2010-08-26T09:20:00.000-07:00

Yes, this is the dreaded tea towel.

The one that has taken me about 1 1/2 year to complete.

The one that has been staring at me every time I start on a new tea towel or hankie.

It says to me...."You will never get me done..ha ha. I will always be hanging over your head."

Ah...but, now that you are done...I get the last laugh....HAHAHAHA!!!!

Ok, enough Jekyll and Hide.

Just a little fun today. You know, I think I'm going to keep this one for myself.

If I were to list it and figure in how long it took me to make.

I would have to list it for like...$75.00!

Somehow, I don't think anyone would purchase it for that price...LOL!!!

Blessings to you

Nice Break and some other stuff...

2010-08-23T10:50:00.000-07:00

Sorry, no cakes this weekend and for the next 3 weekends.

It makes for a nice break.

Since I'm on a cake break, I have been embroidering and sewing for my Etsy shop.

I have this one tea towel I've been working on for like 2 years. It is of a bird house and little blue bird. I don't have a picture of it yet...or I would have posted it. Anyway...I embroider a little and then, I put it down. Embroider and put it down. It's one that has many colors so, I have to keep changing the thread. This will be that last time I make this image....period...the final answer...that's all folks.

I purchased a rolled hem foot for my machine this week. I'd like to make my own handkerchiefs instead of purchasing them. I'm finding the quality of the purchased ones are not as good as some of the 200 count thread fabric, I can get a the fabric shop. Also, I can't find any 100% cotton hankies with out lines in them. I'd like to have them without lines. Oh and colors...they only come in white! Imagine that! LOL!!! I'd like to make pink and lilac colored hankies. You know, something unusual and unique. I just hope I can get the hang of the rolled hem foot. It' sure taking a lot of practice.

Any advice anyone?

On another note, our first week of school went really well. Now the trick is to just keep it up. After a few weeks of school, I kinda get board and start to slack on the extra subjects. I really don't want to do that this year. I'm keeping it light and fun this year.

Blessings to you and have a great day!

Weekend Cake

2010-08-16T03:39:00.000-07:00

Here is the Romance Cake I created this weekend.

Lovely young couple.

This cake took me longer to make than most. I hand cut (using a cookie cutter) all the leaves.

Then, pressed the indentions on the leaves and placed on the cake.

There are over 100 leaves!

Blessings to them!

Back to school time....again

2010-08-12T03:10:00.000-07:00

Can you believe that school is starting for some children already??!!!

The summers keep getting shorter.

My children start back Monday.

Back to school time makes me a little sad and a little glad.

I love fall time..when it's fall time and that makes me glad.

Back to school time is supposed to be a part of fall. But in August?...not so much.

What makes me sad is that my children (all children) are moving up in grades...getting older.

That means I'm getting older...LOL!

Life seems to be passing us by. Or maybe it's just passing me by.

Blessings to you and yours.

Weekend Cake

2010-08-08T17:09:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest edition to my cake making.

It was a Snicker-doodle cake.

Cinnamon Cake with frosted with cinnamon buttercream.

I had such fun creating this cake.

Not much to say except.....

Have a wonderful day!

Road Trip

2010-07-27T14:29:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago I delivered a cake not far from The Green Pea.

Now, I have been threatening Sandi that I would come for a visit. As of yet, I have not.

So, on that day I thought...I'm going to visit.

Well, it turns out...she was on vacation...(insert sad face here) :(

It just so happened, that the Park Fete was going on.

We enjoyed some good music and visited the library there.

The day was not a loss.

My children LOVED the Horseless Carriages.

There is a museum one block from The Green Pea.

Very Cool indeed!

Praying everyone has a lovely summer!

Cool New card by Starrydeborah1

2010-07-21T17:54:00.000-07:00

Isn't this pretty???

Please check out her lovely shop....http://www.etsy.com/shop/starrydeborah1

Weekend Cake

2010-07-12T20:08:00.000-07:00

Do you want to see this cake?

It turned out really pretty. I had extra roses so, I made the throw bouquet too.

Ok...I'll show you now...HEHEHE...

It looked so amazing in real life.

Blessings to you wonderful friends.

Today's Cake

2010-07-09T13:23:00.000-07:00

I usually wait until Monday to post my weekend cakes...but I just couldn't wait to show you this one.

This wedding is being performed on the beach in Santa Cruz.

I just LOVED how this one turned out.

So pretty!

Blessings to you Heather! May your Beach Wedding be amazing!

Have you heard of She Team?

2010-07-06T07:10:00.000-07:00

She team is Schooling at Home Etsian.

I thought I might share some Etsy shops that are run by Homeschooling Moms since this is the time of year that they could use the extra cash for purchasing homeschool curriculum. There are so many more SHE team shops and many wonderful handmade products by these SHE team members....If you are looking for something more just type in "Sheteam" in your search area on Etsy.

Cindy's Suds

Prairie Cottage Rose

Bead Stylin

Smokey Mountain Scents

Please visit these lovely shops....if you purchase....Let them know I sent you!

VBS & 2 Wedding cakes

2010-06-28T18:40:00.000-07:00

I've been cake busy again...LOL!!!

This was my BIG cake weekend. From here on out, I've got it pretty light.

One cake was a Zebra cake...so cute.

The other was a "roses" cake.

I loved all the sherbet colors of this wedding!

Just stunning!

Oh yes, and all the while I was working our VBS this week!

I was informed that we had 647 children registered last week and still more to register this week.

Our VBS is 2 weeks long and is one of the largest in our area.

I'll post more photos of the VBS later this week.

Blessings to you and have a wonderful summer!

Blogger has new designs

2010-06-16T19:54:00.000-07:00

Blogger has a new design feature.

I just love it....see my blog...what do you think?

Weekend Cakes

2010-06-07T09:42:00.000-07:00

Busy cake weekend and as promised I am showing you the goods...LOL!!!

The graduation hat is easy to make..just a little time consuming.

Baby booties are pretty easy too.

I've never done them with the ribbons and I really liked how it turned out.

So, I think from now on, I''ll put ribbons on them.

I am looking forward to not having any cakes this weekend.

After that, I'll be doubling up on cakes for the rest of this month.

Blessings to you and enjoy a piece of cake!!!!

Cake busy

2010-06-04T08:25:00.000-07:00

I've been so busy with cakes this past weeks.

Graduations, Baby showers

and I only got one picture of the one of the cakes I did...LOL!!

One was a piano.

I used some of the sheet music, to cover the cake board, that the graduate was going to play at the piano recital that the cake was presented at.

Want to see?

The photo is slightly blurry..sorry.

I hope to get pictures of my cakes from this weekend.

Weather has been pretty great here...finally.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Quiet

2010-05-27T11:54:00.000-07:00

Do you remember me posting about this?

Thankfulness

Well....

The house is gone...the loud sounds are gone...the reminder of the tragedy that happened there is gone.

Quiet.

End of the school year blues

2010-05-22T22:38:00.000-07:00

There is something about the end of the school year that makes me sad.

I wonder if it is because another batch of young adults are being released into the reality of life.

Or maybe it's because it means my children are moving onto another grade...getting older.

All too fast...if you ask me.

Summer is coming. It will get really hot soon.

Watermelon

Homemade Ice cream

Red, white and blue

Oh and I can take a break on the homeschooling part too...LOL!!

Doesn't matter though...I still feel the sadness of the ending of a season.

I don't know...maybe its regret.

Regretting all that I could have done over the course of that school year.

What I missed...what I didn't appreciate.

Just the passing of time.

We all go through endings...and move onto beginnings.

Blessings to all with new beginnings coming soon!

I pray that happiness fills your heart.

Photo fun...

2010-05-12T07:42:00.000-07:00

Just taking fun shots with my camera.

Enjoy!

Mother's day surprise

2010-05-10T08:57:00.000-07:00

My husband really surprised me yesterday.

Yes, a DSLR camera!!!!

Talk about shock. I was speechless.

One of the most wonderful surprises.

My Mother's day was wonderful with the exception of my feeling a little dizzy.

From time to time, I wake in the morning with dizziness.

My lovely little girl woke me with a Happy Mother's day and a handful of hand made cards.

Oh, she made me some angle earrings, too!

See....aren't they darling!

My son delivered his sweetly made Mother's day card with an "I love you, Mom".

Again, I am blessed.

As you can see, I need to figure out how to use my camera now...LOL!!!

Thank You so much...sweet and wonderful Hubby!!!