Thursday, June 26, 2008

One job done, more to go!




Well, we had the carpet cleaned, windows and walls washed. Dust gone, clutter gone! Hope it will stay organized. I'm so terrible with clutter. Clutterbug is my nickname. I love books, magazines,
sewing, and crafts. So my living room and dining room table is often full of my stuff. I hate getting rid of my stuff. I like it out where I can find it. In plain site! I had a hard time parting with some of my magazines. I love Mary Englebriet's Home Companion, Romantic Homes, Country Homes, Martha Stewart, Mary Jane's Farm ( a new favorite), and on and on. I also collect craft and decorating books, I love to decorate with books and wish I had a spare room for a library. Just about every room in my house has a book shelf or two. I'm trying to weed through old books that I no longer want. I may give them to a friend who sells books. Or donate to Goodwill. I really could use a bigger house for all my stuff. I love garage sales, estate sales and second hand shops, gift shops, fabric stores, craft boutiques. I really need a bigger house!!! How did I ever raise four kids in this house?

Whats my style? Fresh country with a touch of Vintage and Victorian. Next time around decorating I'd like to go bright and bold with more arts and crafts!



My two favorite dolls



I think of them as poor little sister in rags, and rich big sister. Which one should be Rapunzul? I always loved that story as a child. I should read it again to refresh my memory.


Spring Cleaned!




Monday, June 2, 2008

Today's poem



Here are a couple of picture of the fish tank at Northridge Pines Assisted Living where I work.
And here is a poem I found in a book I have called "Morning Coffee and Time Alone" by Alice Gray.
Don't take things too seriously.
Live a life of serenity, not a life of regrets.
Remember that a little love goes a long way.
Life's treasures are people...together.
Do ordinary things in an extraordinary way.
Have health and hope and happiness.
Take time to wish upon a star.
And don't ever forget...how very special you are.
Collin McCarty