Loose Ends

 

 Pennee's bird magnet

 



 address of memories

 

 

 

decor I liked at their apartment
 

 

battery-operated butterfly on Mother's window

 

Little things mean a lot at a nursing home.

We watched as it changed colors from red, yellow, green, to turquoise. Quite delightful!

 

 

Sugar's penetrating stare

 

my latest art piece

 

Gee, I miss my ponytail days of long ago.

 

I've learned to accept myself...realizing that life is a journey of discovery.

 

 

"A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams."

-John Barrymore

 

I have a few more dreams.

 

Let's keep moving toward our dreams. Okay?  

  

Lazy Summer Days

Sugar(mother cat) and Spice(her kitten)

little girls' dresses 

 

coneflowers at the local post office

 

 

Vacation Bible School

  

 

We returned to Plano, Texas, for Chloe's first birthday.

 

 

 

                      Birthday girl and her big sister Kiera                     

 

We left Plano with happy memories. The next time we come Les and Pennee should have their dream home finished.

Les showing Lauren the future family room.

 

Pennee at the back of the house

 

 

 

Thursday Tidbits

My love affair with rocks continues.

 

 

sleepy gray kitten in her favorite resting spot

 

lovely card designed by friend Pat

 

 inspiration frame

 

 Come again.

I hope to be here from time to time.

Searching for Small Treasures...

 

...is what I did on Thursday. A friend and I took the day to browse three antique stores - two in Dyersburg and one in Ripley.

  

        sweet Staffordshire sugar bowl

 

 

 USA white pottery vase with raised flower design

 

friendship quote on wood plaque

 

 

Then on Friday when stopping by Plantation Antiques to check my own booth, I spied a little napkin holder that was about to have a new job. Wow, what a difference after I cleaned it with silver polish!

 

 

It will be a desk accessory holding blank white index cards.  

 

 

I enjoy searching for small treasures and finding a place for them in my home. I don't think I'm alone in this passionate pursuit for little things that delight. I saw many other shoppers intently looking for that special something. 

 

 

 

Favorite Spaces

One of my Pinterest boards is titled Favorite Spaces. Just looking at the different places inside homes is satisfying. Here in my own home I have three nooks that bring me immense pleasure.

HOME ART STUDIO



 

Keeping things organized in the art area can be a chore, for I tend to drag out supplies and make a lot of clutter.    
 
 

A drawing on a Pinterest art journaling page gave me the idea to use a similar back pose for this canvas and to add WAITING at the bottom.   
 

WRITING DESK

 

 

 

  CLOSET NOOK 

 

A small desk fits into this space and allows me to write at night.

 

 

Books, pictures, and art surround me in this space and provide lots of memories. 

  closet bookcase of memorabilia 

 

 

 

Well, those are my three favorite spots that I feel lucky to have. But after viewing these photos I think I need to work on reducing my clutter. However, because almost every object has a personal significance, it will remain.  

 

     

Pause

That word was mentioned on a talk show recently, and the importance of pausing was discussed. It seems we all stay too busy trying to accomplish too much. We are in need of quiet moments. 

  These Ball jars are blue. Hoping to find some vintage green ones. Why, oh why, did I pass one up a couple of years ago? Haven't seen one since.

I had a request for tags. Hoping the ones I sent will lift that someone's spirit. 

 

odd cheery painting in a store window

 green basket on iron bed in an antique shop 

fond of jars for holding things

 

two fabulous Globe and Wernicke barrister bookcases given to us by a friend 

Sometimes good things happen when you least expect it.

Sometimes

it is

wise

to

stop,

pause,

and enjoy

quiet moments.