some random weekend lovelies...

I was on the lookout for all the loveliness I could find this weekend:)

I finished up some teacher appreciation holiday gifts...

Spent almost an hour getting the dang seeds out of a pomegranate...but it was so worth it.
Aren't they beautiful?
My favorite new breakfast is vanilla greek yogurt with pomegranate seeds and crushed walnuts.  Yum!

My new, very colorful curtains.
I love them.
One day I will photograph the whole room for you...

The kids spent almost the whole weekend in here.
Daddy hooked them up!
He set up very comfy beds with pillows and blankets, a TV that streamed netflix with a que of Christmas movies, and some snacks.
You can't see them but at night the whole patio is decorated in Christmas lights.   They camped out all weekend and it was so cozy and fun!

Driving home from my mother-in-laws birthday celebration yesterday we came upon this peacock!
I had to take a photo from the car.
I have a slight obsession with peacocks and I am inspired to paint one soon!

Little Miss found some lipstick yesterday...and applied it over, and over, and over again ;)

Easiest treat ever...
I am on the hunt for Hershey hugs...the white striped ones...they seem to be out of stock everywhere!

Three more half days of school...and then it's time to celebrate!
I hope you are having a blessed holiday season...and finding lots of your own lovelies...

Linking up here:

Right Now

Here's my "right now" for the week.

If you do one let me know so I can what you are up to.

Here's to a blessed weekend for everyone!

10 more days

I keep meaning to take photos of the art projects I'm doing with the kids at the elementary school, but I never remember!

I am finishing up my custom orders...I only have to finish two more and everything is getting shipped!
It feels good to be (almost) done!  :)

I thought I'd share what my kids are giving their classmates this year for their classroom gift exchange.  It's hard to think of of 18 things that won't break the bank or add to the already huge candy collection.
We edited their pictures in picnik and printed them on labels, put the little bouncy ball in the bag and called it a day:)

I jumped on the Erin Condren bandwagon and I ordered myself an early Christmas present.
I love it too much.
I need to see my lists in person, have them written down, and this book is perfect.
Found here.

Oh, and this cute rack I couldn't resist.
On sale at Pier One.

I can't believe there are only 10 more days until Christmas.
I'm excited.
I can't wait for the Christmas Eve service at Church, and the groggy, magical eyes on Christmas morning.

I hope you are all feeling blessed during this time...
Hugs to all my bloggy friends!

Family weekend at Sea World

We took a mini-vacay this weekend and headed over to The Renaissance Hotel after work on Friday.
There is something very exciting about staying at a hotel (even if it's only for two nights) that makes everyone excited!  Especially when said hotel has a game room, ping pong, and a jacuzzi.  :)

We got up early the next moring and spent the whole day at Sea World.

We had a blast!
And then back to work yesterday...
I'm hoping I'll have some artsy craftsy things to show you soon!  :)

A Prayer for Today

Dear God,

Thank you for his new day, its beauty and its light.

Thank you for my chance to begin again.

Free me from the limitations of yesterday.

Today may I be reborn.

May I become more fully a reflection of Your radiance.

Give me strength and compassion and courage and wisdom.

Show me the light in myself and others.

May I recognize the good that is available everywhere.

May I be, this day, an instrument of love and healing.

Lead me into gentle pastures.

Give me deep peace that I might serve You most deeply.

Amen

prayer written by Marianne Williamson

Photo found here.

I pray you all have a peaceful weekend in the midst of all the hustle and bustle:)
Sending love and prayers to all of my bloggy friends:)

End of the Year etsy sale

I've been immersed in my temporary sub position at the elementary school.
I'm really enjoying myself, but man, I am tired!! ;)

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FYI-
I'm closing up the shop on Friday afternoon...December 9th
Just wanted to let you know in case you were planning on ordering something.
I will have all orders shipped by Dec. 15th at the latest to ensure Christmas arrival.

Also, it's time for an end of the year sale...
The remaining checkbooks are only $10 now...


The remaining quilted list makers are only $15.00 right now..

I'll be closed through the holiday season and then open back up in the New Year 2012!  :)
Thanks for all your etsy support this year.
I can't wait to start making some new items to share with you.
My head is overflowing with new ideas!  Love feeling inspired!  :)
I hope you are having a blessed week friends!

Christmas angel

I wanted something to hang over my Willow Tree nativity set, and so I set out over the weekend to make this.
I love it.  :)

 I made it on an 11 x 14 canvas.

 
The wings are hand embroidered...

 
I love the way the cross came out...

Her wreath of holly...

One of my favorite Christmas songs...

The Willow Tree nativity set is my favorite Christmas decoration, and I'm happy I have something handmade now to hang over it.

There are copies of my Christmas tree angel here if you want one too:)