Even my pockets are full of junk

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Today, while I ran the vacuum around my floors, I just picked up the big pieces deemed “unvacuum worthy” and put them in my pocket as I went.  By the time I had done the first floor of my home, my pocket runneth over. This is one day’s collection: Now you know, I am not [...]

43 years old – 43 things about me you probably didn’t know, (and maybe wish you didn’t)

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MERCI BEAUCOUP A MES AMIS for all the Beautiful Birthday Wishes! Yes, I have reached the grand age of 43.  In honor of my 43 years I thought I would share with you 43 things you may not know about me, or (maybe don’t care), but here it is anyhow. 1. I am tall, like [...]

Happy Birthday to Moi, Part Un

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Yes, it is my birthday. 43 to be exact.  I spent the entire week thinking my birthday was Sunday.  This is how in “tune” I am with my special day.  Last night, Mark asked me what I want for breakfast as we are falling asleep, I said, nothing, I am making Cinnamon Rolls for my [...]

When my blog grows up it will not be the last to the party!

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Have you seen the fabulous blog hop going around?   I have wanted to join in since the beginning, but everything else kept getting in the way!  Mainly this:  This isn’t really my work space, but it feels like it.  Which brings me back to my blog…… I began blogging as a way to showcase [...]

Cassie’s Story and a dialog all women need to have

Today’s post is not about furniture, not about decorating, not about any of the fun and beautiful “Things” that fill our lives.   I am writing today to bring awareness to something that is a epidemic in our society and one that is not discussed often enough with each other, with our daughters, with our friends.   [...]

A Campaign with Paint and Link Party announcement!!

Premièrement, l’annonce!   The Friday link party is now opening up on Thursday.  I am working on the time, but it will probably be starting around 2:00 PST and will run through Sunday at midnight.After you link up here   I will be joining forces with Heather and Vanessa from: and with Alison from: So you [...]

Le Jour d’Amour

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO ALL MY LOVELY READERS Valentines Day to me is a day to celebrate not only my love for Mark (aka suffering husband), but for my children as well.  As kids, my parents always made a big deal out of Valentines Day and there was always something fun sitting at our place [...]

I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends

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Meet Emma. Every gal who is trying to juggle a paint/creative business, while raising children, taking care of home and family and other community and church obligations needs an Emma. Emma is one of my closest friends and has recently been promoted to apprentice. Emma is one hard worker, like the apprentice, sometimes you get [...]