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A clean slate...

by - Thursday, December 30, 2010
"On the way to what you planned to happen, something even better comes along." ~Janice Endique A clean slate is right here on the table in front of me. As I open up a pristine, shrink-wrapped calendar, 2011 is a fresh start. Flipping through the unmarked pages, the year before me beckons to be written. Complying,...

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And to all a good night...

by - Friday, December 24, 2010
"If there is righteousness in the heart, there will be beauty in the character. If there is beauty in the character, there will be harmony in the home. If there is harmony in the home, there will be order in the nation. If there is order in the nation, there will be peace...

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Dressed in Holiday style...

by - Saturday, December 04, 2010
Time to hit the road again... Browsing through the local paper, I came across an ad for an open house this weekend, Home for the Holidays it read. So I clipped it to pin up on the calendar. Each year on the day after Thanksgiving, I pull out numerous plastic containers of holiday decorations,...

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Made to order...

by - Friday, December 03, 2010
"The joy of brightening other lives, bearing each others' burdens, easing others' loads and supplanting empty hearts and lives with generous gifts becomes for us the magic of Christmas." ~W.C. Jones Busy, busy, busy! That is the only word to describe these days after the gracious holiday weekend. Here, have a peek... Back...

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A well balanced meal...

by - Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Expressing gratitude may be the first purpose of Thanksgiving, but it's also the gathering that makes this holiday so well loved. It's the one time of the year when I gladly trade the quick and easy meals for hours of menu planning and preparations. Baking and cooking most of yesterday evening and today, I anticipate the...

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It's that time of year...

by - Monday, November 08, 2010
You are cordially invited to a little something special... ~Exclusive Annual Boutique Show and Sale~  Exquisite fashion items and gifts galore Each one-of-a-kind, fabulously wearable & affordable! Unique art-to-wear jewelry featuring my latest Deux-coupage, Sumptuous ladies sweaters, crochet, and embroidered wool jackets, Silk velvet scarves from France, Hand-dyed and printed designer sweatshirts, Wish...

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One dark night...

by - Sunday, October 31, 2010
Hours blown shorter by the cool autumn breeze, Darkness calls early, whirling colored leaves; Shhhh... Hear the scamper of those tiny little feet? Tonight, they come calling for a Trick or a Treat; Their sacks are bulging with delightful stash, Running with friends, race to the dash! Shuffling in disguise, hurrying to your door,...

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The bewitching hour...

by - Saturday, October 23, 2010
Halloween is creeping closer... Dare to look into the future? Inspired by the warm and mysterious colors of the season, here is a little peak at some delightfully mastered adornments to greet the annual festivities with a bewitching blend of bold and beautiful...  Left: Hot Tamale necklace with hammered coins and glass peppers amid entwined soutache...

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Sweet bliss...

by - Saturday, October 16, 2010
For those of you desiring a reason to enjoy some splendid sugary delights, rest assured today is the day for you... Happy Sweetest Day everyone! Yes, the Sweetest Day is a holiday celebrated each year on the third Saturday of October. Although often regarded as a second Valentine’s Day, Sweetest Day is actually a...

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Meet Chloe...

by - Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Working into the wee hours of morning, I feel compelled to execute what my mind envisions before the idea escapes. And after several attempts, I am pleased with the final result...  Strands of fresh water pearls entwined with gold, silver, soft grey knit with a hint of space-dye, all heavily adorned with pewter and antique...

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Bathing in blue...

by - Monday, October 04, 2010
Continuing with the momentum generated by my daughter's bedroom make-over, I tackled the downstairs bathroom with renewed spirit. After stripping the walls of paper I applied twelve years ago, there was much repair work to be done to these bare walls, restoring the 'blank canvas'. So much work for such a tiny space!...

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An apple a day...

by - Sunday, October 03, 2010
Autumn... With the days gradually getting shorter, darkness comes calling a bit earlier. It is already fall. Halloween is around the corner. But I don't mind... There is a crisp chill in the air that circles round while the leaves and acorns hit the ground. Familiar scents of home-baked apples with cinnamon and nutmeg...

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A contemporary classic...

by - Friday, September 24, 2010
For some, this day is like any other Friday... The end of a busy work week... the beginning of a fun-filled weekend... a celebrated day of birth... One of America's most famous authors, F. Scott Fitzgerald was born on this day. His contributions to American literature, though only a mere five novels, the last of...

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