Happy Thanksgiving!

 Thankful for my family and that I get to spend all day with them!

My Family in Paris last Thanksgiving.

 

Last year we were so lucky to have a very special Thanksgiving in Paris, France and it will be something we will never forget.  This year we are having a traditional Thanksgiving at our house which has not happened in a few years, so as you can imagine, we are very excited! 

Enjoy what you are thankful for today and eats lots of really good turkey and potatoes! 

"Gratitude is the heart's memory." -French Proverb

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The Latest...

....from Mad Dream Design.

 I have been working on these for some time for Jimi's sister and was finally able to finish and give them to her this weekend!  This weekend got me really excited about a certain direction I am going to be taking with my shop to get her started.  I am looking forward to sharing that with you soon!  These are a Sneak Peak:

The Arrow Drop Earrings by Maddie Dierkes of Mad Dream Design

All I have to say is... Simple. Elegant. Classic.

Another little Sneak Peak:

I have found some great inspiration and ideas for my blog from the No Brainer Blog, by Hayley Morgan, at the thetingtwig.com!  If you are a blogger, or are looking to start a blog, this is a great book (so far!), and I highly recommend taking a look at it.  It offers great insight on how to give your blog a cohesive brand or direction through your own voice.  You will start to see a few changes around here, starting in the new year, just because of this book!

Enjoy!

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Being Thankful

Not all those who wander are lost. - J.R.R. Tolkien

My mind loves to wander, but it is not lost. It is exactly where it wants to be. It is in a familiar place, for it is usually somewhere in my heart with my memories and in my dreams. These are all things I know very well, but also wish I knew more.  

If my heart holds all that is dear...it is the center of my thankfulness. In order to be thankful I must go to what is in my heart, respect what is in my heart, live what is in my heart and above all else guard my heart.

I am not talking about playing it safe, or acknowledging the things I am thankful for in a single moment. I am talking about going deeper, taking a leap of faith, and living the thankful life. We were all put her for a reason, a reason that only He knows, a reason that only we can find through Him. We are not in it alone, He has that plan, we have his support. This is something to be thankful for. This gift is one that we will spend our life thinking on, acting on and hoping on. This is the thankful lifestyle.

Living the thankful life is not only a promise to yourself, or a connection, but it is self care and in this you can guard whatever makes your heart warm. Let your mind wander there often, let your mind find what your heart dreams of and let those dreams become truth.

All images can be found on my Pinterest!

Come and play.

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Happy Halloween!

I hope everyone had a fun and safe Halloween. 

This is my favorite time of year - starting with Fall and going all the way through till New Year's Day.  It is exciting, crazy busy, fun and so much family/friend time!

This year I decided to go as Rosie the Riveter.  She is one of my favorite historical icons and with the election only a few days away...I thought it was pretty fitting for this year.  Here are some of my "We Can Do It!" poses. 

My company goes all out with a costume contest, lunch and the Twilight Zone.  Being apart of R&D I get to see the best costumes around! We had a great turn out this year making the competition stiff.  Here is some of the competition...

Jack from Nightmare Before Christmas

Lance Armstrong

Shark Attack

As for Halloween night, our friend's birthday lands on Halloween, so that is where we always see to find ourselves - celebrating.  We get a little dressed up, do a little food, a little candy and just get to hang out with each other since what feels like forever!  Always makes for a fun night.

Zombie in the closet!!

 Happy November!

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