Thursday, November 12, 2009

Let's go outside :)








Hanging on front porch rail.










The pros and cons of living in Arizona is our summers are so hot you could fry an egg on the sidewalk!  But this time of year, is pure outdoor bliss.  Relaxing outside with a good book, or cup of coffee in the morning is wonderful. 



There's our little Cleo










Look at those lemons!  I love my lemon trees!



















Love the whispy, fluffy things on this plant!





































yummy lemons!








All through my life, the new sights of Nature made me rejoice like a child.  -Marie Curie

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Books I recommend

I am currently reading this book below.   It was written in the 1970's and is so brilliant at helping us uncover who we truly are.  It is taking me through a journey of self discovery, peeling back layers from child hood.  I highly recommend all of the books I'm posting.  I'm always working to become a better me.





She also wrote this one below; I have it ordered and am anxiously awaiting it's arrival.





I so love all of Sarah Ban Breathnach's books.  This one "Something More" is one of my absolute favorites!





This is one of my next reads below.






Who hasn't read Eat, Pray, Love - Wow, the journey this takes us on is fabulous!




I am a big Paula White fan.  I love those who "overcome" great odds and make it!  She is one of them.




Of coarse Rachel Ashwell's new book is on my "want" list!




Can't wait to get it!




Good things are coming my way and I'm thanking God in advance! :)  - Happy Days!

Friday, November 6, 2009

My home





Still need to put the finishing touches on this coffee table.









My Dining Room















Family Room


I love my new family room coffee table.  I sawed the legs off outdoor patio table, primed it and painted it.  I love it as it's so oversized and BIG!





I love dogs!




Here's my Cleo and Roxy!




Some of my dog collection























This precious little angel was made by Fletcher when he was in Kindergarten.


She is so precious to me!





I found this plate at a thrift store in Seaside, Oregon



It's has meaning to me, as my Father was a Longshoreman, worked on that terminal and drove across that bridge for most of his working life. 















More things I love in my home :)







My very special Aunt Mona gave me that wooden piece.  It's very special to me, I love her so!





These shells came from Seaside, Oregon and bring me so many special memories!





Glued this wooden ornate piece to my kitchen island and distressed it.






I grew up with two fabulous Hazelnut trees in my yard as a child!  Every fall I buy some :)








I made this pillow.  "LET IT BE"   I think in life it's important, we just let things be sometimes.  It's so difficult to accept things that "are" when we want to change them.







My daughter created this art of George Washington in 3rd grade.  She's now a high schooler, but I've got it hanging up at home :)









"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it." 
- William James, American Philosopher