Hey Everyone! How are you??

Hello my friends,

Do you ever feel like the only friends you have are here, online?  There are times that I feel that way.  I'm not disappointed...I'm thankful to a loving Lord that I have friends and support here.  I'm thankful to you as well!!

 I've added a new little birdhouse to my Etsy Shop.  It's slowly growing and I'm learning more and more all the time.  If you ever need any help or have any questions....shoot me a line and I'll do my best to help.

With this tiny birdhouse, I've added a small charm, a sunflower, for warmth and character.  The house is fully decorated in Graphic 45 paper and Wild Orchid florals.  It's so sweet and will add to anyone's mantle or window sill.

Thank you for taking time with me today!  Blessings and love!

Colleen

Work and Play

One of the most frustrating things about working farther away from home is that it doesn't leave much time to play and create!  Even though it's something that I love I find that I have less and less time to enjoy it.

Today is my husband's birthday; I had to hurry home, cook a special dinner, prepare a package for shipment and still have time to do a few other things...the time just isn't there.  It will come as I plan my days better.

Praying that you are blessed...that you feel God's presence in this hectic life and that as you reach for the stars you remember the moon is within your grasp!

Blessings and joy!

It's Been a While Again...

These are small easel cards, made with a Victorian feel and flair.  I've decided to share them even though they aren't completely finished.  I think they'll be thank you or thinking of you cards.  Any ideas would be appreciated! :)

Be blessed and happy everyone...I miss my time with you....My travels back and forth have taken so much of my time...I'll be back soon!

God bless and keep you!

Oh My Goodness!!

Has it been this long!?  HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Did you have a wonderful time?  Did you watch a little football, eat yummy food, and squeeze the one's you love?  I hope you did!!

The grandkids came over for a week during Christmas!  What an awesome time we had!  So much giggling and cuddling.

Below is a picture that I sent to my Sister for Christmas...She said she loved it and I sure hope she did :)  Try to ignore the ceiling fan...and the poor photography...

I'll write more soon...thanks for hanging in there with me!  For those of you who were following along and wondering...Allie Cat passed away just before Christmas...She's sitting pretty in "someone's" lap; loved and content.

Blessings and warmth,

Colleen

Wow, I must be busy or something....

I haven't posted anything for a while and I apologize!  It's been crazy busy and my work has taken me away from home for longer periods of time.  Thank you for your patience and understanding during this Christmas season.

I've been trying to do too many things at once and sometimes it builds.  On top of that, my 19 1/2 year old kitty is dying.  She's such a sweet old gal and I love her.  I'll miss her when she's gone.

Here she is just a year or so ago.  She's looking a bit older here, but you can see in her prime she was a beautiful old kitty.

Thank you for hanging in there with me! 

Merry Christmas everyone!  Blessings and love,

Colleen

Votives Holders with Apple/Peach Votives Yum!

There is nothing like the scent of a wonderful candle. Especially those that evoke wonderful memories of days gone by. I decorated these little votive holders and added the yummy scented apple peach votives to them for my Etsy Shop. I popped them up this evening and they are adorable.

I think they make perfect gifts for neighbors, bus drivers, postmen and women, anyone who enjoys a smile and a friendly reminder that they are special, needed, and appreciated.

Thanks for stopping by! Praying all is well with you and yours! Merry Christmas!

Colleen

Winter is Upon Us

Burrrrrr!  It's getting cold outside.  When we moved to Georgia from Washington State we couldn't believe how much sunshine there was.  Everyday, we would wake up to warm, bright sunshine.  For those of you who are used to this...congratulations, for us who grew up in the Pacific Northwest, it was a phenomenon.

Then winter came...let me tell you the first Canadian front met us with quite a surprise.  We had been out the weekend before planting, yes planting...sleeveless shirts, shorts, laughter...then SHOCK!  It blew in out of nowhere...colder than I've ever felt it...wind whipping, frost biting, unbelievable...we laughed and laughed...couldn't believe our new home could be so cold!

This is the back patio during one of our first snows!  Beautiful, fun to watch and oh so cold!

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Thanks again for stopping by!  Blessings and joy,
Colleen