{Pink Christmas}

I could not help but share these images today. I mean Christmas magazines are already in full force so why hold back on a Christmas spread that I have been looking at since last year to use as inspiration for this year. Last time I was IKEA I spotted a bunch of lighted paper stars like the ones that hang over the bed in the above and think a few white stars would be pretty to include in this years decor. I also love so many of the elements in this scene like the fur, the fresh garlands and wreaths, the pink, and the awesome wrapping papers and trims. I actually recently pulled the bottom picture from Will's blog because I recognized it as being in the same home so I had to include in the post. To see the home not all decorated for the holidays go here.

Well I was planning on hiking the Grand Canyon rim to rim this weekend but my friend was put on the injured list so I just got word that the trip will be put on hold. Now I have high hopes to work on some projects this weekend. It is actually kind of nice to finally have a weekend with nothing on the agenda...therefore I am signing off until next week.

Have a great weekend friends!

Thanksgiving before Christmas

I know, I know we haven't even made it to Thanksgiving yet.  This season I am really attracted to gold. 

Speaking of sharing...I'm looking for a new yummy sweet potato recipe to try out on Thanksgiving Day...so don't hold out on me.  I could certainly google recipes but I want something tried and true.  You can even send the recipe via email and I will forever be grateful.

A lovely day to all!

{beautiful knots}

So my little girl loves to tie everything in knots.  Last night as I sat in my chair she came over & gave me some love as she caressed my face and told me I was the prettiest mom (they learn early).  When I got up I heard a big rrrriiipp as I couldn't move away from my chair very easily because a tie from my dress was connected to the chair.  "It's those darn knots she ties" I thought.  I really did not have any recollection of her tying me up to the chair.  I was a little perturbed but then the below image came into my mind.

It's all made from knots.  Now if only I could guide all of her knot tying energy to help her to make something beautiful.   Hmmm just maybe I will.  Isn't life just like a bunch of knots anyway and if we can learn to make something beautiful from all of them then we'll be just fine, right?  So today I am celebrating all of the knots life gives me.

If you know anybody who has a knot tying problem or just merely wants to learn how to make a beautiful flower...like, say to embellish things for Christmas stuff, then may I suggest going here.