With a new year comes a renewed interest to improve, set goals, and make resolutions. I must admit that I have never been too big on resolutions, but I have had great success with one word, a quote, or statement to focus on for the year. I also have learned that "baby steps" has been very … [Read more...]
A New Year to enjoy! 2013… Bring it!
We are well into the new year and I have gotten off to a slow start. I intend to make up for it though… starting…. NOW! "You don't HAVE to, You GET to! That's right, I get to! I "GET" to make the most of whatever life brings my … [Read more...]
This Love Story isn’t ending!
Love is in the air... I've got a thing for "letters" and you can always find a way to display L O V E I took down Christmas and put up Valentines Decor! I love my fluffy heart tree on top of my bakers rack! My Entry Way... still a work in … [Read more...]
Hope & Happi, Happier New Year!
I am strongly considering making "HOPE" my new word for 2013. Hope is an amazing thing. I have a "Silver Book of Hope" that has been very inspiring to me. {PURCHASE {HERE} or {HERE} I love this book, and it is under $4.00!! {It is full of inspirational and very … [Read more...]
Framed Christmas Ornaments and a “New Framed Tradition”
So I have had my tree up for a while now, but this week I made a wonderful addition t my tree! My "new framed tradition" is some framed Christmas ornaments! For the last several years I have decorated my tree in all white/off white using many different ornaments and textures. I have … [Read more...]
Update on my Shop and Latest Projects
[subscribe2] I love the holiday season! I decided I am going to take some time to really enjoy the month of December and have some fun things planned. One thing I have never done in December is have all my wrapping and gifting done by mid-month. So... I am announcing it on my … [Read more...]
Gratitude Countdown Day 1
[subscribe2] I am going to share my last Countdown to Thanksgiving blessing with yes, the greatest blessing that has come into my life… It happened just over 30 years ago… When I was 16 years old. And I knew… This STORY would never end. got you curious? Drumrollll……. … [Read more...]
Gratitude Countdown Day 2
[subscribe2] I am grateful for Friday night date nights with my BFF hubby and grandson! I am grateful for my nieces and nephews! I am grateful for children. They make my heart very happi! I am grateful for Arizona weather this time of year! Combine ALL of those and … [Read more...]
Counting Blessings Day 3
[subscribe2] {Everyone appreciates a fun surprise now and then. Right?} The Other evening I was casually checking/reading my e-mails and I came across this one... Hi Jillene! We're so excited to tell you that YOU WON!!! You're the proud new owner of our fav things gift … [Read more...]
Counting Blessings Day 4
[subscribe2] I debated which gratitude story to share today, but being it Sunday, I felt this one was perfect! It has been one of the greatest blessings in my life, especially the last couple of years. Here is my story: In the Mormon church we have what we call "Visiting … [Read more...]