Love Actually

Unexpected blessings are a gift, my Gracie is one of them...

she was born on sept 11 and she came into our lives and melted our hearts

and how we celebrated our blessing with laughter

I found this three tier wood stand at the flea

and Princess Kristin made all of her beautiful cupcakes

and sweet little banners on top

then my girlfriends daughter Brittany made

her darling Hello Kitty cake

they were so yummy and we gobbled them up

our blessing is SEVEN...

she is a spitfire with a heart that is as big as the sky

I thank God everyday for her

her first time bowling and she actually did great

the blessings were endless as the day came to a fold

Thank you so much to PK who also

designed my beautiful blog

and shot the photography of our celebration

for any of you ladies who are interested stop on over

she has amazing talent...

my days start and end with you my Gracie love...

Gift From the Sea

I read Anne Morrow Lindbergh's Gift from the Sea many years ago...

the sea always inspires me with its beauty

life is a gift

given in trust

like a child...

I feel we are all islands

in a common sea...

bringing the sea

to # 31

at Country Roads this week

beautiful gold coral

I love the juxtaposition of mixing

all of the elements in coastal displays

linking up with our very lovely hostess

Debra at Common Ground

for her fabulous Inspiration Friday

"Bella Oggetto"

Sunday morning I made my way to Irvine Flea and awaiting there was

Diane the owner and designer of " Bella Oggetto" beautiful things...

I was taken in by her charm and stunning talent

she makes the most exquisite pillows...

crosses made of drift wood with sea shells

and sea shell covered letters...

Diane has an eye for beauty and I really enjoyed meeting her

Diane has a blog coming soon...

                            Diane will be selling at Irvine Flea Market next month as well
                                                                   

                                                       Happy Monday Ladies!!!!!!

                                                                    

Inspiration of Friendship

Sometimes in life we simply connect, with someone and instantly you feel it

in your soul, effortless,  and simply beautiful...


enter this sweet soul that leaped into my heart Polly of Sassafras Stuff

I love how she inspires me week after week, oh how I long to meet her one day

She checks in on me through emails and comments on my blog, she lifts my

spirits when I am suffering from my Lupus and sad about mama's cancer...


She's my friend miles away yet I feel her presence when I hurt. Awhile back she

did this POST on her August booth sale. I fell in love with these white artichokes

that she had and I left her a comment saying how I wish I were there

I would scoop them up in a heart beat.

The last few weeks have been so very rough on me and yet I kept getting little

notes from her reminding me that she was there.  So this morning while I was still

in my pj's the postman leaves this big box on my doorstep...


Look what she sent me...

I burst into tears so hubs grabbed the camera

 as he was crying too

she also sent these beautiful juice glasses with "K' etched on them

a mark on my heart that I will never forget

POLLY you inspire me daily and bless my heart

thank you endless for your love & friendship

I am linking up with another sweetheart of a gal

for her Inspiration Friday 

Debra I adore you

Happy Friday ladies and may the hearts you touch on the blog

always inspire your lives 

White Wednesday Water Day

Changing it up this week for Kathleen's wonderful White Wednesday Post


Here is our Lola girl she so loves to play in the water...

the summer heat has her doing her thing

Lola jumps for joy when she sees the hose come out

she is such a character

Christopher my middle one is Lola's real master

Happy White Wednesday Ladies!!!

photo credits to Rick Maxwell Photography

Pieces of Me

This week at Country Roads I am bringing in all of my "me" pieces

I have such a love for the coast and a mix of industrial salvage

There are old picture frames that have arrived, salvaged windows and

some beautiful vintage silverware that will be coming at the end of the week.

Sue is having a terrific sale at the Store for Labor Day, you won't want to miss

just a splash of Black

old maps in beautiful frames

my chippy diva table is resting a spell for the first time

she is easy on the eyes

Little miss "G" started second grade today

she was so nervous about being on the big campus

this year she hugged me over and over

whispering that she was nervous

my children's father is a professional photographer 

and when he showed me the proof of this photo

that he took of us it melted my heart away

even my hubs thought Rick out did himself with this one

my cup runneth over

White Wednesday a trip to Anthro

One of the greatest perks of being an event planner over the years is the travel

seeing beauty from different locations of where others dwell

I fell in love with this Anthropologie at Victoria Gardens located in

Rancho Cucamonga, California on a shopping trip for a client

the bedding was dreamy along with all of the chippy shutters

everything was fresh and inviting

I loved this salvaged piece that housed the shower curtains

sweet and ever so charming bed side table

even the store front was so unique

now for a little splash of white from the STORE

chippy goodness

all of these yummy pieces are from Sue's Boy Bryce

he has the most amazing pieces of salvage and industrial

I have been buying pieces from Bryce for the past few years

he just has the eye for the items I love

last but not least my Lola girl wanted to

jump in on the White Wednesday action hosted

by the dear Kathleen she is a true gem of a lady

She simply warms my heart

Join all of the talent these ladies have and share

in the beauty of White

a few of you have asked the breed of our Lola

she is an American Bull Dog

Have a beautiful White Wednesday