Brave girls everywhere set goals

Some of the neat things in the Prize package I'm using in the Soul Restoration 2 online class.

Although there are several "projects" to this class, the journal is near and dear to me of course!

I'm reminded again, that unless I "name" my time, and set the goal my time is frittered away and my passions are untapped, and unused for myself and those around me to benefit from.

Not just art passions, but heart passions too. Things that are uniquely ours that we desire or want to nourish and cultivate. I've heard it said before, and say it all the time........like a trapeeze artist ~one must let go of one bar to extend their full reach to the next. I have been swinging on one bar far too long. Whether that bar represents additudes, past ouchies, or literal things, habits and perhaps unhealthy relationships........I imagine the next bar will surpass anything that was intended or expected from the last bar, don't you think?! Sending all you brave girls a big hug and encouragement for a week to soar high! XOXOX and love!

Mirror, mirror, mirror, mirror on the wall..........

Mirror mirror fun for my Anna and her Abby. So fun to have friends to play with this week!

Oh the Happy Couple! They were like shining stars in the mirrors!

Just back from Destin Florida and three things come to mind. White sandy beaches, beautiful teal gulf water, and lots of mirrors! When we rented the resort cottage to vacation and attend a family friend's wedding, I knew there would be lots of mirrors. It's just the Florida way! I was intimidated before we even got there. I don't usually find mirrors so fun while i run around in my bathing suit, ya know?! But I have to share what I found. Maybe you will try this too.

Each morning when I woke up I saw myself looking back at me about 10 inches away! It was even before I had lifted my head or fully focused. And I laughed! Just giggled to think this is how God see's me each morning. Like we see our little ones......and even big ones..........or the ones that lie next to us each night. Messy hair, cute unspoiled attitudes and pure in the morning light. Mercies new every morning. So what can you try? How about looking at yourself this way when you wake up..... and be grateful, feel childlike and giggle. Oh, and try what we also did often in Florida and dance in front of the mirror and giggle. Be absoulutely ok with a mirror and better yet...........have fun with one! grab a friend or loved one for double the fun!

I'm not sure I'm ready for a mirrored bedroom and living room wall, but a little mirror by my bed sounds fun, don't you think? Let me know if you try it!!!!!!!!!!! XOXOXO

Mary's Birthday takes the Cake!

It was a sweet treat to see all of Mary's spaces in her studio and her humor everywhere! What an opportunity to create in her studio. It was such a warm and easy welcome from whitty and humble Mary and her, equally whitty and warm assistant Barbara. They truely are charming.

Always a treat to take a class with Charlotte Lyons whom I truely adore. Sweetie for sure!

All of the projects were so fun, and this one with Paint, of course was right up my alley! I love how this project (By charlotte) was so doable for all crafters no matter age or skill. Wouldn't it be fun to have a whole set of mismatched ones like here?

Just adored seeing these girls. Getting to know them a little better and sharing over lunch. Beautiful and talented girls Amy Powers and Pam Keraruori on the right, as well as beautiful and talented Lindsay Bradley on the left. All of these artists inspire me greatly in so many ways.
Amy generously offered to give away her beautiful online publications in print. Oh what lucky winners they were!!

My Party hat!

Check out Mary Engelbreit's blog here, and entire web page for that matter. She shared a new line of fabrics and home decor coming out soon. Fun, fun colors!!

Felt like crafting and celebration with friends when we arrived, and by the end it was just that!

So Grateful to have gone to Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion Workshop and Birthday party this year! I am still marveling at the warm and witty hospitality that I experienced. Just loved the creativity all around and especially "playing" in Mary's studio with teachers Charlotte Lyons and Kathy Curotto. Both very generous of materials,time, talents and heart! XOXO No pictures of darling Kathy, (I hate that!) but you see Mary here with her own crafty girl Makayla .

Love the "Good Life" sign here behind Charlotte and I. She is a treasure in this art community, I tell you! She spills Good Life out all around her and I love that! Just saw her new sampler here. Don't you love that? Such an inspiration in so many ways.

Reconnected with Kris another former Silver Bella girl. So wished we lived closer, wouldn't that be so fun?!

Ahhhhhh my traveling buddy Lindsay. What. A. Doll! So blessed to have had this experience and I hope to do this again sometime! Hope you can too, my friends! St Louis is adorable if you haven't been. Sending love while I take a week or so to unpack and restore with the Brave girls SR 2 class mix..........a wedding and a beach somewhere in there too!

Summer is off and running! Sending love for where ever yours is taking you. XO

Hearts go out

Just a little heavy today~ and hopeful too, for the missing girl from downtown. An Indiana University student here from New York, Lauren Spierer. Please pray for her family and others who are here and searching. It is something you never think will happen in your community or family, isn't it? This area being next to our good friend Lisa's shop, Lola Rue~ and an area my third daughter walks frequently as well.
I do have some happy fun to share with you just back from Mary Englebreit's studio and Home Companion workshops in a day or two. Thank you for your prayers, dear friends. XO