Keeping Yourself Creative ~ Summer Fun

I've been looking for a way to keep creative this summer and I found the perfect workshop through the wonderful Heather of Pretty Petals.

She has created a workshop for all of us crazy Francophiles who love petite French chandeliers. I have a need for beautiful sparkling things to surround me. Heather's sweet creation is going to fill that need.

I might spend my whole summer making these!!

Check out Heather's gorgeous photos of her petite chandeliers.

Photos © Heather of Pretty Petals

If you want to keep your creative wheels turning this summer, click on Heather's button below. Have fun!

And A Wonderful Time Was Had By All . . .

It has been a bit of a whirlwind these last two weeks with both our families here.

There were late nights, lots of laughs, and many shared memories. I hadn’t seen my brother or sister-in-law in years. Their presence in our home was a tremendous blessing. I miss them so much, and will hold our precious days together forever in my heart.


During this time, my husband and I celebrated our 20th Wedding Anniversary. I can't believe it's been 20 years!

I hope you're all enjoying summer!

Getting Ready

I'm still getting ready for family. I'm just popping in to say, "hello", and to show you what I've been up to.

It's all about color right now. I've always been a neutral kind of gal, but there have been stirrings inside of me lately . . . longings for color . . .

Hot pink silk, turquoise blue with touches of gold

Gold, Light Pink and Lavender

I recovered my kitchen stools in a blue and brown pattern. Then I changed the curtains in the kitchen to match.

I'll be back soon. Hope you're all having a great summer!

Cafe Chatelaine

I recently won a lovely giveaway from Elaine of Cafe Chatelaine. Her package arrived today.

When I opened the box it smelled scrumptious and every little item was packaged beautifully. I especially loved the stamps used on the bags.

Here is the full goody reveal. I can't wait to use the lemon grass soap.

Isn't she romantic?

Gorgeous photos in La Vie Claire

My skin is crying out for this after this long winter-spring.

Thank you Elaine for making me feel cared for!! I'm off to pamper myself with your goodies.

It's Raining Again

Photo © Fete et Fleur

I know . . .

I just posted that summer had arrived. Here I am two days later, and summer has retreated for the next few days under the clouds. I'm so very grateful for the rain, but it wasn't supposed to rain again in our area.

I spent part of the day yesterday with a friend cleaning up a family member's beautiful garden. We washed every single piece of outdoor furniture, and set everything up beautifully. This morning we rushed back to move everything under the eaves again! I've decided not to let this frustrate the heck out of me and roll with the punches.

I want to thank you all for the lovely comments you have left on my hankie post. I still take my photos with a small point and shoot camera. I use the macro setting and zoom lens. I'm not sure that qualifies me as having any real photography skills, but it sure is fun.

Simple

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