Staying Positive!

Good Sunday Evening

Sweet Friends

I cannot believe it has been 2 weeks since I last posted

I guess that is what having a tiny space

At an antique/gift shop will do to you

It seems as though it's been longer than 2 weeks

I work on items every single day

And drive to the shop at least 3 times a week

I'm trying to Stay Positive

So far, only 1 item has sold

I have added lots of little things for Christmas

My prayer is that this venture will bring JOY

Into my life and not disappointment

I've struggled with tears the last few days

But I'm putting positive thoughts in my head

And holding on to them

The time between my birthday and Christmas

When Mark passed, are tough ones for me

Working HARD at focusing on HIM

The JOY of this season that is now upon us

I do hope to share, in the days ahead

A few Really Great Finds

And hopefully some other good news

Many Blessings to you All

Fall Fun

Hello Sweet Friends

I'm so happy that you decided to stop by
Fall has arrived in Arizona
It's been in the 90's for a couple of weeks
It is so much more tolerable than the months
We have endured with temps over 100-115+

Sometimes I wonder if you ever get tired of me saying
How much I live for My 3 K's
They make my heart sing
And I'm so very grateful for the time I get to spend with them

Lots of crafting took place during fall break
Little K~Baby working so intently on her fall project

K~Bel as well

I love having so many items for them to choose from
Looks like I may need to refill a few glitters

Each of the girls made a fall ornament

They love spending time creating
At the dining room table

They each made a necklace as well
Lots of colorful beads to choose from
And, of course, a K for each

Miss K~Bug
The one who started it all, over 12 years ago
Adore These K's

Praying you are having happy days
Making memories
And loving those around you

Blessings to All

Rainy Day

Good Sunday Afternoon

Sweet Friends

Being awoken this morning with the sound of rain

Was a welcomed surprise

Here in the desert southwest

We get afternoon thunder storms

However, we rarely have full days of steady rain

Yet, today that is what we have had

During, what I thought would be a break in the clouds

My kiddo and I ran to the big box store

Let's just say that

A deluge of rain met us walking out and I got soaked

It was almost Fun

It slowed again which allowed me to get to the grocery store

And is raining now as I type

I did enjoy heading outside for a few shots in the garden

The Mexican Petunias I planted last week are LOVING the rain

One of my pink Vinca soaking it in

And the white Vinca settling nicely around some fall décor

My little scarecrows along the front walk are drenched

But they are enjoying playing in the rain ... just like kids

Since it has been a rainy day

I decided to do a bit of card making

This mess is probably why I don't do it more often

A friend gifted me with some 'new to me' stamps

Reorganizing and finding space is a fun job on a rainy day

My prayer for you is that:

You have been blessed with Joy and Rest this day

And that the week ahead is Beautiful!

Joining:
Let's Add Sprinkles

Where I Create

Hi Sweet Friends

Today I am sharing with

Karen at My Desert Cottage

For her 8th annual

Where Bloggers Create Tour

As you can see from the first photo

My office has a theme

If I cannot live at the beach

I'm just going to bring the beach to the Desert Southwest

The closet door in my home office/craft room

Has been replaced with a ruffled shower curtain

So much nicer than a sliding wood door

What's behind the curtain?? 

Inside I have an 8 block cubbie and my file cabinet

I keep craft paper, tools, ribbon, yarn and many other items

Neatly stored in bins as well as a few important books

Above, on the shelf are my 'old' photo albums

And many boxes of 'older' photos

I have two cabinets with closed doors

And open shelving on either side of my desk

Some decorative items as well as numerous

containers holding smaller items

Using a variety of containers helps add contrast

As well as interest

And, well, just Fun!!

Milk glass and pitchers are great for pens, pencils and markers

Jars a great for buttons, threads, ribbons

As well as sand and shells, why of course!!

An old sewing draw holds

Note pads, mini cards and check boxes

These bins have been great for

Scissors, tapes, punches, etc.

I take these to the dining room table where

They work great for the granddaughters on a craft day

This is where I create, write, pay bills and

Stare out the window at the lizards and quail

While they run up and down the block wall just outside

These are two pieces that I love

The dresser was a long ago purchase at an outlet store

While the hutch on top belongs on my desk

But I like it atop the dresser better

Although the drawers are completely filled

With crafting and wrapping items

The hutch is more of a display area

Many happy pieces that make me smile

Sit here

The area on the opposite wall

Is also filled with fun pieces that bring a smile to my face

Photos, notes, project inspirations

I call this my inspiration wall

Where bits and pieces are kept until a project is started

Boxes and my 40 year old sewing basket

Are also stored below

The opposite cabinet on the left side of my desk

And just in case you think my office is always clean

Well, Not So Much

I work and play at my desk as often as possible

And making a mess is part of the JOY of creating!!

Thank you to Karen

For allowing us to share our creative spaces

And another great link up party!

Blessings to All

Also Sharing At
Kelly's Korner

A Beautiful Mess

Hello Sweet Friends

It's so wonderful to be feeling better

And able to enjoy time with My 3 K's

Today is photo overload

For which I am not sorry

Little Hands

Smiling Faces

Sweet Messes

Yes!

My Youngest K~Baby

Who is NOT a baby anymore

This little Dear

K~Bel heading into 1st grade in 5 weeks

And My Oldest K~Bug

Who got her new glasses yesterday (loves them)

And is heading into 7th grade 

Where have the years gone 

It was a messy but Beautiful Day

SUMMER

It may be HOT

But time with these Sweet Girls

Makes me forget all else

It's a Beautiful Mess of a Life

Blessings to YOU