A new listing

I am so pleased to share my newest creation with you.

Children of the World Boutique has recently launched our Asian Fashion Show launch and it is filled with yummy creations from some of the best designers in the boutique world.

The launch lasts two weeks, so many of our designers and our guests will be listing later this week and some will be listing more than one auction!

So stop over and visit us on ebay, you won't regret it.

This two piece set is loaded with dainty details and so fitting with the Sweet Lolita designs.

To see my Amaloli click here

The smell of rain

After many days of sweltering temperatures and failed attempts at rain, we welcomed the tiny drops as they pounded on the rooftops and filled the potholes. I opened the doors and windows to let in the sweet smell of the rain.

I know there are many in the world who would love to see the end of the rain and sunshine again, but today I was glad to see rain.

In days when things are so unpredictable, I take every minute to be greatful for the blessings and today I am greatful for a little rain and a cool breeze.

If only I had SuperPowers

Your Superpower Should Be Invisibility

You are stealth, complex, and creative. You never face problems head on. Instead, you rely on your craftiness to get your way. A mystery to others, you thrive on being a little misunderstood. You happily work behind the scenes... because there's nothing better than a sneak attack! Why you would be a good superhero: You're so sly, no one would notice... not even your best friends Your biggest problem as a superhero: Missing out on all of the glory that visible superheroes get

What Should Your Superpower Be?

Some days I think I would like to be Elastigirl more than any because
keeping up with the kiddies keeps me running in circles.

Memories of yesterday....... Wordless Wednesday

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Aaahhhhh......

If I get this post published it will be a small miracle. I have been trying over the past two days to post with no luck.

Anyway, I have almost finished editing hundreds of photos taken when we went to our family reunion. It was a beautiful drive with the endless pine trees and mountains.

And the occasional winding river...



The fishing was fabulous

We were able to take the canoe out on a local lake and that was so much fun. The water was so pristine and beautiful. The kids had a blast playing in the water and burrying themselves in the sand.

The town we stayed in was so cute. Everything had a rustic western appeal and they named their streets after people. These were a couple of my favorites.

And of course there was the Lunch Counter....

By the time we made it home I had heard "are we there yet" enough times to last me a lifetime.

Glad to be back:)

I will try to post a few more pictures throughout the week.

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Only a few days left

Remember the giveaway for this necklace?

Guess what.....

I have decided to extend the deadline for entry until July 5th.

So in case you missed the first post, you still have a chance. Just sign up for my mailing list.

I will draw the lucky winner's name from my mailing list subscribers on the 5th and announce the winner!

I can't smell the passion bark, mommy.....

I have always had a great interest in essential oils and I have used a wide variety of pure and blended oils, but none (that I can remember) have effected me the way Cassia Bark did the first time I smelled it. I was immediately addicted, I couldn't get enough of that smell.
I searched for a bottle of my own, but couldn't find it locally, so my sister so kindly gave me her bottle.
The smell is a woodsy cinnamon scent. It is very strong and is said to energize the body (I take as much energy as I can get these days), it also can stabilize the mind and encourage the spirit. I put some on a cotton ball and put it in my vaccuum today. I was busily vaccuuming the house when all of the kids came running into the room asking, "What's that smell mommy? What's that smell?" I told them Cassia Bark. Then later this evening, my 3 year old came into the room proclaiming, "I can't smell the Passion Bark, Mommy!"
It has become a family favorite and really does revitalize me when I'm feeling a little blue.

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My iPod Today

On the heels of my last post, I started thinking about the music on my iPod. I haven't shared a whole lot about me as a person on my blog yet, so it was a little hard to determine the music I listen to.

The music one listens to really says a lot about the person or knowing about the person a little really helps determine the type of music they might choose.

Now that Ameila has guessed what's on my iPod, I thought I would share some of the other stuff on it with you.

A little Johnny Cash for my nostalgic side

Social Distortion for the get up and move

Little bit of Trace and Kenny when I'm feelin' a little country

Jack Johnson and John Mayer And I gotta have TheCure

And when I'm feeling bluesy, I just love Joe Bonamassa

Oh, don't let me forget my favorite solo guitarist Robert Linton

So I guess there's a lot about me if you like reading into the music of a person:)

As for other news, I told you my birthday was looming. We spent the weekend out without the kids. This is the first weekend I have spent without ANY of the kids in a very long time. We usually take the two youngest with us always. Can I say woohooty hoot whoooo without sounding too excited;)

I love my kids, but wow, it's nice to sit there after a nice dinner and just chat and to see a movie in the theatre? That is something we rarely ever get to do. So what did we choose to see?? Fantasic Four of course, hee hee.

My blogging withdrawls

I hadn't realized how much I have missed blogging until I started yesterday again. After my blog entry, I kept thinking of the many things I would love to share with you. Is this blogging thing and addiction for me or an obsession? I found myself thinking about it in the night even. I'm sure by now you think I am a wierdo, but really, I go through my day looking at things as if they are bloggable and not bloggable. You would be amazed at how many things I think about blogging, but because of my current mommy status, I rarely find the time to blog. You are in my thoughts though.





I am also feeling like another giveaway. Maybe it's my 30th birthday looming over my head that has brought me to this state of being, but I want to give away something today!

So all you have to do is tell me "What's on my iPod today?"

The first person to tell me one correct answer will win this cute little pillow.

So much to say, so little time....

Gosh with the kids out of school, I have little time to hang out with you guys. I'm sorry for leaving the last post so long. Hey at least it was a happy one, hee hee:)

We spent Father's Day weekend, I spent the entire weekend on a camping trip with my family. It was so much fun to watch the kids enjoying the creek, dirt, and roasting marshmallows!
We ate very well and played the entire time. No technology to disrupt the family bonding.
One of my favorite meals of the weekend was bbq ribs, so I thought I would share the recipe.




Mouth Watering Ribs
Boneless pork ribs (as many as you need to feed your group)
1 12oz. can of Coke
1 bottle of Famous Daves Sweet and Zesty barbeque sauce

In a saucepan or slowcooker, place ribs, can of coke, and half of the bbq sauce. Cook for 1 hour on medium.
Then before the ribs get too soft, remove them from the juices and place them on the bbq grill. Cover them with the remaining bbq sauce and grill until no pink remains. Serve immediatly with a little of that Famous Daves bbq sauce for dipping!

Now I'm getting hugry:)

I also listed this 6 piece set with Persnickety for the Camden Market launch.

You have to go and check out the great listings over there.

And remember the post about a giveaway? For all of my loyal mailing list subscribers, I am giving away one of my favorite necklaces.

That's right, on June 30th I will draw one winning name from my mailing list to win this very unique necklace. So if you're not already a member, then come on and join us.

Laugh Therapy

Laughing is so good for the soul. I try to laugh often, but some days. Well, I'm sure you know. Some days it's a little harder to laugh.

I have this little angel in my life though that won't let a day pass without invoking an uncontrollable laugh from me. She is the first of my children that will laugh on command and it is so cute and innocent that I can't keep a straight face.

What may have started out with me simply saying "laugh honey" always ends in both (or everyone in the room) laughing until tears roll as she throws her head back and cackles with her contagious innocense and theraputic outlook on life.

These are the moments in life to really enjoy!

All wrapped up

I had so much to get caught up on this weekend, it seems like Finish it Friday blended right into Mend it Monday.

I was successful though. I finished two pillows, which I plan to give away on my blog:) I finished one of the two quilts I had started. Two large stack of mending finished. Some of it I had put off for so long, my family didn't even remember they had it. My sweet husband had no idea he had even purchased a pair of pants that he had asked me to alter.

It has been so invigorating to clear some things off of my plate. Now I have room for new fresh ideas, not to mention more room for more fabric!

I also promised more jewels and I have been busy taking more pictures!

This one is for the little girls. It is fully adjustable. $7.00

This one is for mom or dad, also fully adjustable.

$9.00

This one is also $9.00 and of course, free shipping on all of these!
And they also qualify for the Grand Opening buy 3 get the 4th FREE. Mix and match even!

Jewels!

I am so excited to finally be able to share these new jewels with you. Each has been hand crafted by sweet husband. He hand picks each and every item that he uses in every piece of jewelry, so you can be sure it is of excellent quality. All necklaces feature the barbell style closure.

For our Grand Debut into the jewelry comunity, I will be listing many more items over the next few days and we will be offering a blog only special. If you purchase 3 items you will get the 4th of equal or lesser value FREE!!

And shipping is always free when you buy it on my blog!

Each piece listed in this post is $30.00

Update: Reflections SOLD

That's not all, though. If you like these jewels, leave me a comment and join my mailing list, because we will be giving some jewelry away this summer.

Details will be my newsletter.

If you are interested in purchasing any of the items I list on my blog, please email me grahamcrafters@hotmail.com

I accept PayPal.

The Peony

This flower is always in bloom on Memorial Day in my yard, so I always clip a bunch and put them together in a bouquet to place on the headstones of those loved ones who have fallen. Whenever I see this flower it reminds me how lucky I am to have the opportunity to stop and smell these beautiful flowers.

I hope you have had a nice Memorial Weekend. Thanks for stopping by.

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Thanks Snail

Red White and Blue

I'm seeing stars and stripes lately. Everywhere I turn, I am listing with a Patriotic Theme. I just love red white and blue lately.


I asked my sweet husband to make me a red white and blue bracelet. I thought it was so cute that I thought you might want to sport one this July too.

You can get your own here!

The Smell of Purple

Every color brings up a distinct fragrant memory for me. Purple brings visions of Spring Lilacs and Fields of Lavendar. Unfortunately, I didn't have any lavendar blossoms photographed yet.

I'm not sure what this flower is, but I just love them.

Remember this post? I mentioned something you might like. I have this absolute love for photographing anything I can get within my lens. I look at everything in a new light. Everything is more vibrant with details I have never noticed before. The world looks more beautiful and if it's not, I find a way to edit it and make it interesting at least. So rather than bog down this blog with a ton of photos, I have started Where Time Stand Still for my friends and family to keep up with all the photos I keep telling them about.

One last listing for a couple days!

Yay, I think I am actually caught up for a minute! With the auction listing, that is. Now I can get caught up on everything else. I have some tagging to do, and a couple other things I think you will enjoy. If you like seeing my photography blossom as I continue to learn new things, then you will really like what I am working on now, but that is all I can say for now. Until later, I will leave you with a peak at my latest auction. I had the wonderful privelage to guest with a great group called Blossom Leigh Boutique. Check them out if you get a chance.