Two Small Projects

Hello Sweet Friends

Thank you for taking the time to stop by today

I am always delighted to know you've been here

And honored when you leave a comment

You are so special to me

Today I'm sharing two small projects

That I did this weekend

I needed to run into Target Friday after work

To pick up a couple of storage bins

Are you like me?

You go in for one thing

And come out with so many others?

Well, Yes!

I spied this cute unfinished ladybug stepping stone

For only $3 and thought it would add some nice color to my yard

And would be a quick project

Although I used a few of my own colors

I love how it turned out

It took a couple of hours

But that is because I was also working on another project

And I kept going back and forth

While letting each color of paint dry

I'm not positive she will stay under my bottle brush

However, she matches so nicely

I thought she'd be happy here for a while

Super simple

Super inexpensive

Super cute

The second project I finished

Was this little table I share with you a week or two ago

I purchased this little telephone/bedside table

At a craft/antique show about 15 years ago

From day one, I wanted to paint it

HAHAHA

I've used it all these years

She Finally got her make over

I had a small pot of Annie Sloan discontinued paint

And plenty of wax left from another project

Because the wood is SO old and dry

It soaked up the paint quickly

And honestly I ran out

I just call it a Happy Oopsie

There are several places where the paint doesn't really cover

However, It looks very vintage/antiqued

I'm pleased with how the light grey color

Mixes with the bits of red and grey I have added to my bedroom

Someday I will learn how to take better photos

AND

Someday I will finish my bedroom

And share a reveal here

Until then

May you be blessed by all things Good

Look for Joy in the little things

And give someone a 20 second Hug

Many Blessings

Sharing At
What Meegan Makes

Around The Yard Today

Hello Sweet Friends

It is so humbling to know

That you have been taking the time to pray

For myself and my son

And I am thrilled to report

That we are both doing much better

The doors have been open

In my small little home

Enjoying the best this season has to offer

Walking around the neighborhood

And my own yard today

I took a few quick photos

It doesn't matter what the calendar says

Spring in alive and blooming in Arizona

The day my Red Bottle Brush Blooms

Makes me smile

I know many of you are still

Cuddling up in blankets and sitting near the fireplace

You may be drinking hot cocoa

Or putting your warm and comfy robe and slippers on

I pray you are safe and not being threatened

By storms and fierce weather

This is our 'happy' weather time

Soon enough we will be seeking

Any form of shade and shelter

From our 110-120 degree temps

So for Today

I am grateful for flowers that are beginning to bloom

Open doors

Breezes that send the fragrance of blossoms

Wafting through the house

And Your Prayers

May YOU and Yours

Live in God's Blessings

Today I'm Joining
Poofing The Pillows
Art And Sand
Have A Daily Cup

Looking Forward

Hello Sweet Friends

Looking Forward

YES

That IS what I need to do

The past 5 months have been filled with

Unimaginable pain, sickness and stress

I'm ready to Look Forward

Matthew is home from his 3rd stay

In Patient Treatment

He is over the influenza

Praying he stays healthy in every way over the months to come

I am down with something again

I had my mini hospital vacation in October

And since then I have been sick 3 times

I'm usually fairly healthy

I believe all the stress has

Depleted my immune system

I need a Huge Re~Charge!

Late Wednesday evening I decided to

Start a project

(what was I thinking)

I've been wanting to paint this

Super sweet bed side table for years

I've had a small pot of Annie Sloan paint

I guess I decided there was no time like the present

The only problem was

I got sick

So, the piece is half painted

Waiting for me to get to feeling well enough to finish it

Hopefully this week

Even though I have a fever and feel crumby today

I kept thinking about my taxes

And I really wanted to get them done

SO

I drug my achy body into my office

And forced myself to get her done

YaY

Check that off my to do list!!

Now,

I'm back in my black easy chair

And with a little help from my friends

I hope to be feeling as good as new tomorrow

Work is calling, you know

And Yes!

The Chocolate IS the best medicine!

May YOU have a beautiful week ahead!

Enjoy the fullness of HIS presence

And the beauty of HIS creation!

Blessings

Thanks for stopping by

Love Language

Hi Sweet Friends

Happy Heart Day

I'm sure most of us have read

Gary Chapmans' Book

The 5 Love Languages

1. Acts Of Service

2. Gifts

3. Physical Touch

4. Quality Time

5. Words of Affirmation

Many years ago I read the book

And found my Love Language to be

Gifts

Surprised?

No!!

I have, though, always been embarrassed of that gift

I feel like it makes me a 'materialistic' person

Yet, I personally don't think it has anything to do with that

I've read enough to know

That it really is just what makes us tic

Anyway,

Being a 'Gift' person

Doesn't just mean I like to 'get' gifts

It also means that I LOVE to Give Gifts

For the past two weeks I've been

Gathering the items needed to make my

Annual goodies for the staff

That work at the office I work in

I totally Love to make little Valentine gifts for the girls

Even the act of putting these together makes me happy

Creating the little tags and

Adding the goodies

IE: candy, confetti, sequins, etc

Gives me JOY

Friday I took these cute little bags of goodies

Into the office and gave one to each employee

I just love handing them out

What surprised me this year

Is that I never really even thought of getting anything

I usually don't get anything

BUT

This Year

I was surprised

I received a package on Thursday

From Kris

Who sent a wonderful bag of treats

And a great coloring book

Color Me Happy

I Say

Thank you KRIS

On Friday I received another package from Stephanie

She sent a sweet hand made Mug Rug

I didn't have one and LOVE this beautiful piece

I will enjoy using it daily

Thank you STEPHANIE

As I was preparing to leave the house Saturday morning

I heard a knock on the door

Surprise

A friend from work stopped by to share

A couple of her beautiful roses with me

Thank you DIANNE

While babysitting my granddaughters on Saturday

My K~Bel gave me this totally cute

Ponies Valentine Card

I cannot remember the last time I got such a cute 'real'

Valentine Card

Thank you K~BEL

"Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."

Luke 6:38

I never decide to give so it will be given back

However, I am So very grateful that God has

Chosen to place people in my life

Who have blessed me so

May your Heart Day

Be Blessed
So You can be a Blessing to someone Else!!

PS
My youngest is in the hospital again
Update HERE

The Week In Photos

Hi Sweet Friends

It's been busy this week

And I didn't have time to do any decorating

So, I thought I'd just share a few photos from the week

This is my oldest son and his middle daughter K~Bel

They went to the father/daughter dance at her school Friday night

They had a great time

They stopped by my house afterward

K~Bel's first words to me as I opened the door

With a HUGE smile on her face were:

"Nana, I had SO MUCH SUGAR"

She cracks me up!!

Well, sugar or not

She is a sweet girl

I did a little coloring this week

Very relaxing

And, I needed some relaxation

After working on my taxes this week

We were up all night on Saturday

103+ fever for Madi

Spent Sunday morning in the UC

Influenza B

Tamiflu, fluids, Ibuprofen and rest in the days ahead

Hoping to get some sleep tonight

Watching the Super Bowl this afternoon

So far, so good

We'll see

Who are YOU rooting for?

Well, that is, If you are a football fan!

See my Header photo?

Well, Yeah!

Ummm...Stress will do that to you

I'm praying you have a great week

Remember

Valentine's Day is not just for Couples

Lots of single folks find this week hard or sad

Please

Be intentional about blessing someone you know

Give an extra Hug

Hand out little pieces of Yourself this week

You will be glad you did!!!!

Blessings to ALL

Full Hearts

Hi Sweet Friends

It's been a busy season around here

Having Madi home has been good

But challenging as well

Trying to balance medications and moods

Lots of restless and sleep deprived nights

But, my heart is full

And I'm thankful for all that my Lord

Is teaching me during this time

Last week I ordered a sweet heart

From Stephanie's Etsy shop

It arrived and is making it's debut in my LR

It's hanging on one side of my entertainment center

I love looking at it

On the other side of the entertainment center

I hung some smaller hearts

That I handmade last year

I just added them to ribbon so I could hang them this year

I love little plant sticks

And have had these two for years

I love hearts so these get two votes for loving

I just added them to a vintage glass bottle

And used red/white candy to hold them

Candy is a fun way to decorate, I say

You get to have a snack now and again

AND, you don't have to find a place to store it

Win...Win

A small heart wreath on the front door

Just a sweet little welcome

I love the two little birds

But just realized that they are facing away from each other

Hmmm...need to change that tomorrow :)

My Heart was FILLED the other day

When I had unexpected guests

They were only in Phoenix for 30 minutes

But my friends from Texas stopped by

On their way to CA

Madi wasn't sure about the 'camera' being used

But at least I got a great photo of my friends

Although we only had a few minutes to share

My Heart was Filled with Love and Joy

For these moments

Thank you Bill and Susan for the HUGS!!!

Susan told me that everybody needs

At least one 20 second hug a day to stay healthy

Well, I don't often get any hugs

LOVED that I got several on Saturday!!!

Another unexpected 'hug' came in the mail today

My blog friend 'DEB' surprised me with

A sweet package filled with Valentine JOY

Thank You Deb

I felt that hug as well

So, I have a full heart

A heart full of Love

And JOY

And, although I didn't take a photo

I made myself a cake last night

(Haven't made a cake in ages)

Now, I'm going to have myself a piece

May you have a blessed weekend ahead