I Heart You

I hope someone you love, be it person or pet, gives you a big 'ole smooch today...and if they can talk I hope that they tell you how much they love you!!!

And I hope you tell someone you love them back!!!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone, and to all of my special sweethearts, you know who you are and I love you all bunches!!!

February Already

Am I the only one who can't believe how quickly January flew by?!  Or who has daffodils coming up, way far up, and trees budding out?  Are you like me in that you can't comment on other people's blog posts...what's up with that?!  Yesterday, I was able to comment on only one other blog, the rest of the posts I tried to comment on I apparently wasn't up to snuff according to Blogger, so it rejected me. :(  I hope that resolves itself quickly.

Yesterday, I was treated to lunch by a friend, and it was so nice to get away from buzzing phones and work stuff for a few hours.  It was a working lunch, but the kind of working lunch where you talk about how to grow your business as well as getting caught up on house and family stuff.  Plus it never hurts to have lunch with someone you like and admire for all of her success through hard work, and her great sense of style, so it was a fun afternoon...Thanks M for the nice lunch!

Today it is back to the grindstone with more phone calls to be made and more emails to be sent and answered.  It's a new month, and my hope is that it will be a productive month, but one that won't be gone in the blink of an eye.

So what's been happening in your world?  Oh, and I LOVED reading your comments about sewing on one of my recent posts.  It was so fun to see who was adept at the art of sewing and those who were like me and couldn't sew a lick!

4 Letters

Love can't be bought or sold...

it is simple and pure...

requires give and take...

hard to explain...

not limited by a date on the calendar...

or squeezed into 24 short hours...

Love is every day gestures...

like a yummy lunch waiting for you when you're busy making cupcakes...

Or a hug from your children when you least expect it...

diamonds, flowers, and chocolate are only symbols for something much larger...

Something intangible, something so blissful...

 

something I'm so very fortunate to know every single day...I am Loved!

Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!

I'm linking up for Sunday Songs over at 5 Minutes Just For Me!

Heartfelt

heart·felt/ˈhärtˌfelt/

Adjective: (of a feeling or its expression) Sincere; deeply and strongly felt.

My heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you who left such thoughtful comments regarding what I should do with my grandparent's dining room furniture.  Reading your words and absorbing your insights always gives me a new perspective and makes me think, and I love you all for that!

I haven't decided quite what I will do, but I have decided to wait a bit and see how I feel once spring rolls around.  That way I will not be making a rash decision, but a more informed one.  Plus, I don't have the money to be tossing everything and starting from scratch right now anyway.  I think this is a good plan.  Waiting and really taking stock of everything in those two rooms will give me a chance to narrow down the look I'm ultimately after.
  

I especially loved the comment left by Nikki.  I think it was a stroke of genius how she and her family re-purposed the crib her grandfather made and how they turned it in to something each of them can now enjoy and cherish!   

So now, thanks to the sage advice I received from you all, I'm focusing my thoughts to ways of making money, instead of ways to spend money.  Mr. Tide is all in favor of this by the way.

I've decided to actually have some of my photos printed on stretched canvas and I will attempt to sell them here locally in hopes of buying a better camera and some new lenses.  If they are well received, than I might open an Etsy store, something I've toyed with for awhile as you well know if you've been reading my blog for the past 6 months.  I think I want to start by not having to arrange for mailing anything, and then if they sell here close to home, I'll maybe decide to branch out a little.

It's scary putting yourself out there like that, hoping that someone else will like what you have to offer enough to pay for it, but if I never try, I'll never know.  Thanks to the support of my family and a wonderful phone conversation I had with Fifi O'Neill this weekend, I'm ready to dream big and go for it!  I swear Fifi has to be one of the kindest and most supportive people on the planet, and to call her my friend is truly a gift! 

So once again I would like to send you, the readers of this little 'ole blog, my heartfelt thanks, for always being here, giving me great advice, and for just being 'you', my friends!

Be Mine

Is it too soon to start thinking about Valentine's Day? I don't think so, we're all done with the holidays, and if we wait until the beginning of February it will be hardly worth our while to put out all the hearts and red and pink, right? Today I was in a store...alright, several stores, searching for Christmas bargains (more about that soon!) and seeing hearts, cupids, and love everywhere inspired me to put a few decorations out myself. Besides, is there ever really a "bad" time to eat conversation hearts?...I think not!

So here are a few items I found online tonight that might jumpstart your shopping or set your heart a flutter. Maybe you'll find something on the list that you can discreetly hint about over the next few weeks to your sweetheart so that you might receive a gift that truly is your heart's desire.

What about this beautiful necklace from Heather Bullard? It's simple vintage charm would make it it the perfect accessory anytime of year and the low $39.00 price tag only sweetens the deal.

Photo Courtesy of the Heather Bullard Website

Vintage Valentine's towels are useful and pretty! These, from Home a la mode, would be perfect for the kitchen or bath.

Photo Courtesy of Home a la mode Website

These measuring spoons from Metal Morphosis Inc. are sure to serve up just the right amount of love and affection, not to mention something deliciously wonderful!

Photo Courtesy of Metal Morphosis Inc. Website

How do I yum...I mean love thee, let me count the ways! With JoMart Chocolates you'll be counting a very long time!!! I know, I know, we're all trying to get healthy in the New Year...but for a taste of their delicious hand-dipped chocolate marshmallows, you'll be willing to go to that extra Spin class I promise.

Photo Courtesy of the JoMart Chocolates Website

Speaking of food, why not spend an afternoon with your children making homemade treats. Using a traditional heart shaped cookie cutter is an obvious must but why not use a little more unique cutter like this great one from Ann Clark Ltd. The Cookie Cutter People From Vermont?

Photo Courtesy of Ann Clark Ltd. Website

Don't forget your pets this Valentine's Day. This "Vintage Valentine" Martingale Collar from Dogma London would look sweet on your pampered pooch! My Quinn, manly working dog that he thinks he is, said no to the hearts sadly, but my Kylee loved it! Never fear though, Dogma London has plenty of great collars to choose from.

Photo Courtesy of Dogma London Website

For the fickle feline in your life there is always catnip! This heart made with recycled materials by Oh Boy! Cat Toy on Etsy, is filled with organic catnip that's sure to please your furry friend.

Photo Courtesy of Oh Boy! Cat Toy on Etsy

Please share your Valentine "finds" by posting a comment!