my new daily grind & a giveaway

coffee. yum. i love coffee. i’m not a coffee connoisseur. but i do grind my own beans. just the smell of the fresh ground beans, makes me smile in the morning. i drink my coffee in a really big cup with one or two tsp. of raw sugar and then i add half & half.

Welcome To My Cozy Porch

Last weekend I painted my ugly front door It was hideous as you might recall It’s okay…my feelings won’t be hurt if you agree with me So this week, day by day, I fluffed I added a chair that I had in my kitchen It was dubbed the “queen’s chair” because that is where I

A Successful Special Delivery

thank you Susie…they arrived today! this one goes in the “success” column! they are absolutely beautiful. My husband answered the door when the postman knocked He came into my office with a box from Iowa he asked; “what did you order now?” I thrust my chin upward in a prideful way and said, “nothing” (batting

don’t eat the petunias

It’s been one of “those” days Ya know what I mean… I choose not to be negative about it for it will be gone tomorrow So I’ll just look and something beautiful Set my thoughts on something lovely Be thankful for all of my many blessings and move forward It’s Friday for crying out loud!

In Celebration…It’s a Give – A- Way x 8!

I’m celebrating! Tomorrow my daughter and son-in-law close on their new house! I am so excited for them and me because their home is my retreat.  Whenever I want to get away and chillax, I go south to the beautiful Hill Country of Texas.  I’m not lying…it is so quite where their new house is,

Will You Be My Rustique Valentine?

Happy Valentine’s Day “Whooo” Loves You? I do… my Rustique heart just jumps for joy … that I  can share today … a rustic gift of love … for you to give to someone far away. … just click a pic & send it to the one you love! hold your cursor over photo, right

A Long Overdue Thank You :)

very belated…yet very heartfelt “THANK YOU” MIKE & SALLY @ NIGHT OWL CRAFTWORKS Several months ago (((blush))) I entered and contest and I won the items in the photo above. Yes! I am just now getting around to sharing this wonderful news with you? Yes! I am ashamed of myself. But…in my defense I was

It’s the Season of LOVE! and It’s My First Give.a.Way!

you put a song in my heart… a smile on my lips… some pep in my step. and [This give.a.way closed 2/11/11 @ 11amCST] I love you! Doesn’t that make you feel amazing? It felt really awesome to type it…more amazing because it’s true. Have you ever written a song for someone you love? a poem?

Sharing Some Fun & Favorites

“Join the celebration over at Funky Junk Interiors“ Every party has Games…Food…Prizes this one is no different! Come join the fun The sponsor of the first prize give a way is Tangerine Totes you get to choose between two… what to do..what to do.. this was my decision if I won. but if I don’t

Feed Sack Purse Give.a.Way @ Faded Prairie

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