Have a Wonderful Weekend!

I'll be spending half of mine working in the yard...it's suppose to be sunny and cool here tomorrow. My kind of weather!

I spotted this on Pinterest....a sofa reupholstered in mums!!  Isn't it grand!! Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be doing anything quite so fun in my yard.  But I guess anything is possible! 

Opinions Please

We (as in Bill) recently painted the living room walls ~ they were a light golden yellow and now they're a creamy vanilla color.  I love the change!  But now I need to change some of the things hanging on the walls.  Like this mirror....

I bought this about ten years ago (thank you HomeGoods) and it's been hanging in this spot ever since. It's time for a change....but I don't want a different piece hanging here. I want this to look different.  So I need some opinions.

My first thought was to leave it the color it is and fill in the flower painted area with book pages.  Next I thought about painting it all black to match the chest of drawers beneath....maybe distressing both pieces. Or I could choose a shade of red, green, or yellow for a pop of color.  Finally I decided I couldn't decide by myself.

Any suggestions?

Those are barn red draperies hanging to the left of the chest. They're being replaced....by curtains that are a bit darker than the walls....I think.

I'm so indecisive!

Dream....

Pinterest

This is so totally true.  I think it's time for me to set some goals and dream some dreams....and then go for it.

How about you? Anything you're putting off because you think you'd a bit too old to take the plunge!?

Calling All Mothers and Grandmothers

My daughter Katie is looking for some advice.

Please visit her at her blog, *Explanation Required and see if you can help her out.

Thanks bunches!!

Yes ~ those are giraffes on Charlotte's feet!

He Has A Name

Last week I introduced you to this guy........well technically I didn't introduce you because he didn't have a name. 

But now he does!  My friend Joan suggested the perfect name for him.  I don't know why I didn't think of it....after all he's sitting on part of a dictionary!

So Blogland, I'm pleased to introduce you to.......

...Webster.

Perfect!!

Thanks Joan!

Pinned It and Did It!

It's time to get a little bit of fall going in my house. I've never decorated much for any holiday except Christmas but this year there will be little, subtle touches of fall here and there. On Sunday I spent some time re-arranging a bit in my living room.  I wanted to find a spot for my latest "inspired by Pinterest" creation.

Here it is...my dictionary page covered pumpkin! Easiest little bit of crafting I've done in a long time.  It used to be a gold pumpkin with a gold stem. Then with the help of my Modge Podge, old dictionary pages and some black paint, it turned into this.....

Simple and sweet!

Here's a peek at my inspiration pumpkin....or as they say in French my "pompian".  Thanks so much to Becky for sharing it on her blog ~ Junk To Joy!

Forever Reign

"You are here, You are here

In Your presence I’m made whole

You are God, You are God

Of all else I’m letting go."

A friend of mine shared this video with me - thank you Tisha! I first heard Forever Reign a year or so ago and I really appreciated being reminded of this powerful worship song.  So I thought I'd share it here....because I think you might enjoy it too!

I'm including an excerpt that I found online in a "behind the song" type of article. It's a quote from one of the co-writers of the song - Reuben Morgan.

"The message of the song is very confessional. Throughout the song we declare who God is, “You are good, You are love, You are light, You are hope, You are peace, You are joy and You are life.” At the same time, we combine that message of who God is with our response, “You are good, You are good, when there’s nothing good in me.” I hope the song enlarges God in our view of Him. We need to know that God is not diminished by our circumstances, doubts or our response."

Such a good message!

Fall Fun

I found some fun fall decorating ideas on Pinterest ~ thought I'd share them. Sharing my Pinterest finds on my blog helps me feel a little better about all the time I spend "pinning".  It kind of means that I'm really doing it for YOU!!! 

Right? Yes...definitely!

Pom Pom Pumpkins

Mason Jar Candles

Twig candle holder 

pompian

Hanging Leaves

Pilgrim Hat Cookies

Click HERE to see my entire FALL board.

Now I need to get back to "pinning"....so I can find more good stuff to show you!

Cousins

Friends

Good Buddies

Note To Self

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”

Sometimes you just really want something off the grill. 

Here's Kevin and Jacqi grilling chicken...barefoot....in the rain....in my yard....during the rainy days preceding that nasty Hurricane Irene.  I have the best kids ~ every one of them!!

 

The Bird

Well the weekend wasn't nearly as productive as I had hoped.  I had some kind of bug for most of the weekend but I did manage to spend a couple hours in my craft room working on my bird.  I think he turned out splendidly!!

He's wearing a party hat made from a piece of a dictionary page, some tinsel, a pink paper clip and a round button.  It kind of looks like he has a little balloon coming out of his hat! 

He's also wearing a "tweet" tag with a heart charm around his Apple Barrel "Bahama Blue" painted neck.  I'm going to write his name on the tag....but I haven't decided what it is yet.

My inspiration piece used a toy wooden block as a base but I wanted something a little wider so I bought a small paper mache box. I covered the top and bottom with a dictionary page. Then I put a piece of floral foam in the bottom, added the lid and then poked holed in it for the legs. It's pretty sturdy....for a bird! I added the plaid bow and flower just because I could....and I think he's perfect!  

I have two more birds to transform....I wish I would have bought more of these bird shapes because I'd love to make a whole flock of them!

Birds

I found these paper mache birds in the $1.00 section at Michael's a couple months ago and I have been debating every since what I would be doing with them.  They are definitely going to be getting a coat of paint or a new layer of some kind of paper because I'm not loving the funky newsprint...especially the "electric golf" phrase. But I haven't been able to decide whether they'd end up in a nest or hanging or flying or  what.

But then I found this cute bird somewhere online. I'm so sorry that I didn't bookmark it....if you know whose design it is please let me know. Anyway, I love the legs on this guy! It doesn't show any feet but I think I'm going to use a single round base with two holes drilled in it for the legs. That should give it some stability.  The hat makes me smile....so my birds will be sporting some type of head gear. 
This project is on my weekend to do this! It should be fun!!

Thanks so much to the artist who shared this sweet bird....you have inspired me!!
Now all I need is a french fry.  : )


UPDATE!!
Thank you to Angie of Hopemore....she found the artist who made this sweet bird on Etsy.  Visit the shop called LINDASILVERTHORNE....you'll find some wonderful creations.  My favorites ~ the birds, snowmen and elves!!

Note To Self

etsy

And that's very happy!!

Hey!

Where did the summer go........?



Here they are, getting ready to enjoy what may be their last swim this summer. 
I sure do love that our pool is getting regular use by little ones again. But soon it will be time to close it up and the swimming will have to wait until next year.



Mossy Goodness

We've had a lot of rain this month and a lot of rain last month.  One of the things I've noticed since all the rain is this wonderful patch of very green moss ~ it covers an area about 2 feet by 3 feet.  The moss is so bright and vivid.  I've never seen this color in my yard before. Most of it is a darker green.

I looked around on the Internet and discovered that it looks a lot like Scotch or Irish Moss.  I also found this photo (I forgot to save the link) showing this type of moss used around rock stairs. I love it ~ and I have a perfect spot for it too.  Now to just find the time.........



Something New

My daughter-in-law Jacqi and I went to the Antique Mall a week ago and I found this wonderful little strawberry pincushion wired onto this fabric covered box.  Cute ~ right!?  I think so!

Remember....

....all those who died on September 11, 2001 and all those who have given their lives since then, defending our freedom. We must never forget.

"During our prayer time at Ground Zero, we will seek God for His continued protection, pray for those who lost loved ones, pray for our leaders and elected officials and turn to God in repentance recognizing only He can bring healing and restoration to our nation." 

Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition

Pinned It and Did It!

I had some time off from work ~ 7 days in a row to be exact ~ and I didn't leave town. It was pretty nice, even though hurricanes and hospital stays (not mine) interrupted most of it.  But everyone is fine, everyone is home, extra insurance work hours have ended (rest Katie & Mandy) and I actually got to spend a couple days playing in my craft room.  These photos are some of the things I created......the link all the way at the bottom will take you to my Pinterest board that shows my inspiration pieces. I love the motivation I'm getting from Pinterest and I really love all the ideas and inspiration it gives me too!! 

Door Knob = Pencil Holder 

Salt & Pepper Shakers = Vases of Flowers 

Empty Spool = Words of Encouragement

Tart Tins = Little Ornaments

Old Sweater = Squishy Bowl 

A Couple Days Of Creating = A Happy Me

Find My Inspiration Here.

Thank You

Our sweet little Caleb had some very unexpected surgery yesterday...but he's doing just fine.  Thank you so much for all the prayers lifted up for this dear little boy.  I think his mommy will be sharing the details on her blog at some point, so for now I'll just say he has three tiny holes in his abdomen and a stomach that is working the way God intended it to. 

We are so very blessed!

 

Here he is in the Emergency Room with his mommy. 
They're waiting to be admitted and for the surgery to be scheduled. Caleb is all hooked up to the IV. Sweet boy!



Here he is sleeping peacefully in his daddy's arms.  This was last night ~ Caleb was being kept lightly sedated until midnight...the scheduled time for his first bottle since early Wednesday morning. If the bottle feedings go well he'll be able to come home today! This gramma will be visiting him ASAP!

Updated at 2:15 PM:  Caleb is home!!

"And Jesus put forth His hand and touched him." 
Matthew 8:3

Thank you Lord, for watching over him.