Monday, January 3, 2011

Thank you...

I'd like to thank you for your kind words and prayers through this hard time.
I am lucky to be blessed with friends such as yourselves.  
I never thought that so many of you would mean so much to me, and
never in my wildest dreams did I think that I'd lose such a dear friend.
She was a constant in my life.
Do you have one of those?
No matter what was going on at home, at work, with other friendships, in life, she 
was always there.  I found comfort in that.
Though I find it difficult, there is a silver lining in the clouds.
I knew her, I loved her, I was blessed.  So was she.

On that note...
I don't want to fill blogland with sadness.  
(I know that so many of you are as sensitive as I, and something like this can
put a damper on your day)
So in an attempt to put a little pep in my step today,
I continued my search for the perfect beautiful setting.
A little piece of heaven on earth if you will...
and I came up with this.

A chippy paint piece of heaven.
from front to back, patina covered bliss.
That settee is divine.
This place really doesn't miss a beat.  Do you notice the detailing over the doors?  Love it!


Who needs cabinets?
via 
The French artwork probably gives away the fact that yes...this home is in France.
A restful abode.
Charming to say the least.
Thanks for reading...

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Broken...

Today I write with grief in my heart...

My dear friend.
My heart is broken.
I would do anything to just say "I love you".
I hope you knew that. 
I think you did.
I was remembering our youth.
Our daily laughs.
They were simpler times.
You were always there for me.
You'll never know how much you meant to me.

Then life stepped in and intervened.
I moved away,
we both got married and had kids.
Yet we still remained friends.
 Even though our visits were less frequent, 
you were always in my thoughts.

Now you are gone.
Way too soon.
You fought to live...
for your family and your newborn baby.
You died giving him life.


You've gone away to Heaven.
As the memories flood in,
I'm reminded of all the times we spent together.
All those precious moments.
I know I'll see you again.
My prayers are with your family.

You left behind a husband,
three children,
and your mother.
You were her only child.
May the Lord lift them up in this trying time.
Wipe their tears Lord.
Ease their pain.
I'll miss you...forever.
I love you Celeste.
Our Angel in Heaven.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Bedazzled...

Hello my dear blogging friends!
I hope your Christmas was Merry and Bright!

My home was filled with family and friends.  We cooked, ate, played games, and laughed to our hearts content.  The kids were smiling ear to ear all weekend and everyone got what they wanted.  It was a joyous holiday indeed.
Now that has us rolling right into the next holiday.  New Years Day!  The greatly anticipated 2011!
Here I am living in one of the NYE destination spots of the world...and I will be staying in.
Is it disappointing that wandering The Las Vegas Strip (that is packed with people mind you) is just not my cup of tea?  Maybe those that reside in New York city can relate.  My hubby and I will be the designated babysitters this Eve.  So instead of champagne and party hats, I will be banging pots and drinking hot chocolate with my kids and nieces : )

Nevertheless, it won't stop me from daydreaming about all the glitz and glam associated with this joyous night.

I don't know about your neck of the woods, but sequins seems to be stamped on everything around here and I'm liking it!

Here is a heart clutch from Forever 21.

A glitzy dress found here.

The coach poppy collection bag

A sparkly scarf from AnnTaylor Loft
This will set you back $29.50

And you can't forget the makeup!
Like dramatic eyes..

glossy lips

and dazzling nails!

Wishing you a glamorous New Years Eve!