An Ended Chapter

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matter's compared to what lies within us. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Today was a bit emotional for me. I closed my rent spot at homestead handcrafts. My husband and I had talked about it and though it was enjoyable, I decided to try some different avenues of expressing myself. As we went to pack up all my precious little treasures and take down my sweet homemade Booth I was more emotional then I thought I'd be. It had become such a part of my artistic expression. I will miss it. Sometimes knowing when to move on can be difficult. But I march on to new idea's and endeavours as this chapter has ended.

The house you love inside

I Love the song "Give me the simple life" by Louie Armstrong. It goes like this:

Folks are blest who make the best of everyday...everyone beneath the sun must find their way..."Give me the simple life".... a cottage small is all I'm after, not one spacious and wide...The house that rings with joy and laughter, the one you love inside...

I love that. We just moved into a small house. its not grand or huge. It is small, sweet. Has lots of windows & we filled it with lots of love :)

A house is made of brick and stone but only Love can make it home.

Man at Work

I had to capture this labor in action so I snapped these from inside my house, with out his knowledge. My husband looked like he was so into his mans work, (although I secretly enjoy mowing, Ill never tell. How could deprive him of his share of the chores?) Though I did suggested he change before he started, he insisted on wearing what he had on. So here he is in all his glory. Look at those muscles...that form. Such skill. Does he look like he is in pain? He did break a toe, we think... should I be helping him???...... Oh he's done :)

Happy Monday

Walk on Earth

The miracle is not to fly in the air, or walk on water, but to walk on earth. - Chinese proverb

Life is not for the weak, and true living takes great courage. Life and all its ebbs and flow has great meaning and blessings each day. Through our trial's we can choose to grow wisdom and strength or harbor bitterness. And in our great joy we can choose to keep it to our ourselves or spread love and blessings to others. It All has great purpose in who we are to become. How will you choose to "walk the earth?"

BLESSINGS as you journey on :)

Shabby chic

A little inspiration. Rachele Ashwell

My house and each thing in it is an expression of who I am. Before I move into any place I envision the place I will create. I am consumed with it dream about it. I want my home to say, Welcome guest, you are special, come sit back, take off your shoes,have a pillow, have a blanket. I want my home to be a haven of peace and shelter from the outside world. I want my guest to leave feeling like they just received a great big hug and know it is always an open door. Ive always enjoyed decorating but it took a while to adapt a style I was comfortable with. One that was fully me. A style that you could walk into my house and think "Oh this is who she is. Ever since I can remember Rachele Ashwell has been my inspiration. She has English roots and her style is very sweet, clean, white and laid back. She IS Shabby chic. Her web site is shabbychic.com and has stores in Los Angeles and New york and recently opened a new store in London, her new line is called Shabby chic couture. Take a peek. That website is rachelashwellshabbychiccouture.com It is a must see.

Beauty

IM BACK ! Finally got my internet connected in my new home. In the time my blog-world was unavailable to record and express myself, I found that I am secretly addicted to blogging. I must share my thoughts, my pictures, my view on this journey we travel. Blogging has become my outlet and my voice.It has taught me to see there is beauty in everyday and to share with others that finding your Bliss and seeing beauty is a choice. One that needs to be excersized daily.

Well just because I havent had my canvas to express myself , doesn't mean I haven't been filled with joy. Finding my private bliss in each and everyday. It has become such a passion. To share how a perspective on life can turn your world upside down and cause an explosion of joy into your world. Ok Im "rambling" but only because I am so happy to be back online.

I found this beautiful picture in a magazine and knew it needed to be shared. So simple but so amazingly beautiful.

Find it, wherever you are... Beauty. It is all around you. In a moment, In words spoken to you, in nature, in a kind gesture, in our laughter... Take note, Record it, share it . . . . Savor it.

Find your Bliss in everyday :)

Moving

Finally moving. Though our plans were to move next month, this is as good as anytime.The moment we got word on the house we hit the ground running. So the race begins. Box's, organizing, deposits, keys, transferring services, cutting off services, uhaul rental... packing, packing and packing. Though I will miss the great area we live in, so quaint and unique, I will not miss all that comes along with an old house. Ready to move on. Though its not the first house we've had It is defiantly my favorite. More space and a back yard again. I'm beyond excited. So moving right along. Next post will be of our new place...After I transfer our Internet services.(Oops forgot that one.)

Have a Blessed Weekend:)