How Cute are These?!

My sister made the cutest tassels!
This first one was orginally a Christmas ornament.



I think it's perfect for Fall, but I'll bet it stays out all year long.

Her second tassel was actually a salt shaker she found at an antique shop. It didn't have a mate {or I would have picked it up!}

Aren't they both precious!

Thanks for the pics, Sis!

I'm linking with Laura over at Along for the Ride for her Saturday Crafty Day.

Sisters...Sisters...

This is for big my sister, today she's one year wiser!

Here's to you, my dear!

Have a super day,

I love you!

My Hero

My Hero

My hero was the quiet type

No marching bands, no media hype.

But through my eyes, it was plain to see

A hero, God sent to me.

With gentle strength and quiet pride

All self concern was set aside.

To reach out to our fellow man

And be there with a helping hand.

Heros are a rarity

A blessing to humanity

With all they give and all they do

I'll hope the thing he always knew

He was my quiet hero...yes daddy, it was you.

                                                                                 anonymous

Today would have been his birthday...

he is greatly missed.

The Last Weekend of Summer

It's been a great summer.

One filled with family and friends.

To celebrate the season, I used some of my favorite shells for a tablescape.

Enjoy!

The table is set for four, but just in case we have a few visitors, we're ready!

The centerpiece was a wreath...with gorgeous shells.

See ya Summer...hello Fall!

I'm linking to Susan's Tablescape Thursday over at Between Naps on the Porch. Be sure to drop by for loads of inspiration!

Just in case you're interested:

dishes - Westerly Basket - Bed Bath & Beyond

glassware - Dollar Store

napkins - vintage

napkin rings - local antique store

placed sterling - Prelude

stored flatware - local antique store and thrifted

seashell wreath - Galveston

centerpiece - thrifted

shells - Galveston and various shell shops

silver pieces - thrifted

pocketwatches - maternal grandfather

flamingos - estate sale

coasters, chargers, small candle holders - Tuesday Morning

tall candle holders - thrifted



Thanks for stopping by to visit.

Welcome Fall!

Welcome Fall...

...glad you're here!

loyality...

I've written about her before, but I just wanted to document once more what a great dog she is. I just love her and her undying love for our family.

She listens to every word we say...

...and loves sitting with her dad.

Guess who sneaks her a bite from the table?

Yep, it's her dad.

She doesn't normally eat with us, but we had a vacant chair and she let us know that she would be on her best behavior IF we'd let her!

Thank you SO much!

A big thank you to Julio over at Beaux Mondes Designs  for his generous give~away!

This was my first give~away win...and WOW, this was the jackpot!

 Two twenty~four issues of my favorite magazines!!

 The first magazine appeared today, what a wonderful treat after a long day at work!

I can't wait to dive into all the glossy pictures and soak up all the inspiration.

Here are a few pictures that caught my eye right away:

Thanks again Julio!

What a lovely way to spend a few spare minutes this evening.

Be sure to drop by his blog, it's full of inspiration as well!