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a Christian, wife of 39 Years, Mother, grandma of 10, retired R.N., love to vacation,swim, play with Grandkids, drawing,painting, mixed media,Home Arts, inspirational Journaling.

Monday, March 30, 2015

Tea Time Tues. in honor of My three Granddaughters



Just the other day I saw these new dishes at Home Goods.What caught My eye was the purple bird.There were several Spring colors but the purple bird cups were gone so I mixed and matched.

When I want a dessert but have none, I always settle for toast and jam or honey, it always does the trick for Me.Tea,coffee or even cocoa needs nothing more than toast for Me.
 The Tea was from Panera Bread, Honey Ginseng green Tea .....I love it, by Republic of Tea. I can actually say it's now one of My favorites,I can taste and smell the honey in it.So smooth :)

Here's to My try at teaching My 2 year old Granddaughter to have a tea party.

Well it didn't go exactly as I had planned but We both had fun.All the guest were in a circle with cups ect...when I started,Maddie had other plans I suppose.



Princess Sofia getting a bottle. I'm not giving up on Maddie though, by the time I'm done teaching Her she'll be ready to go out with Grammie like Her cousin Reanna has.


This is Brooke 23 today-Happy Birthday Brooke- and I use to play Tea Time with Her too but I have yet to take Her out for a date to Tea. A big hope of Mine. 
Brooke, You can Ord. lemonade or punch if  You rather.   (wink)   ; )

Please join Us for Tea Time Tues ,You can find the hop on My right side bar.Wishing You all a blessed Easter. Hugs to all- Denise

Sunday, March 22, 2015

New Easter ideas

Wonderful artist  :)
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Mason jar gifts for Easter, via one of the Martha Stewart blogs.  Wouldn't the large white bunny one look perfect as a centerpiece?Always looking for something different for each holiday,Easter included. I have a large family,esp. Children so I need it fun for Me but very reasonably priced.I've picked out a few new ideas for Myself that just  might give You some ideas too. How about lambs?For perfect petals, print out the stencils we've provided here and trace onto your decorative papers. If you can print directly onto your craft papers (they measure a standard 8.5" by 11"), print on the backside of your pattern and cut them out directly.
How about filling the glass up with jellybeans and gluing the half plastic egg on top of the pedals for decor.Here's one thing My families never had....balloons for Easter ! I love this .                          My all time favorite Easter decor..."Behold The Lamb.." Image result for easter lamb decorations  I would love to give all artist credit,As I've said before if You see Your art-let Me know......Happy Easter Hunting-Denise

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

The little girl in Us all : )

Afternoon TeaAhh...Spring -Yes !                                  
can you smell them?<3
I'm welcoming Spring today by remembering the little girl I was and how I loved having tea parties with My dolls. I treasure those memories....warm Sun with a blanket in Our backyard, My dolls and stuffed animals and My Mom helping Me prepare. Dolls were big for Me,My favorite toys were dolls.I wanted more than anything to be a wife and Mommy even as a very very little girl.While My Sister was much more interested in the outdoors and playing around in the neighborhood,being the athletic one She was. I do know Delaine, My Sister, treasures that little girl in Her too. As for Me, it was frilly dresses and pretty nighties and playing dolls.I would twirl for My parents and Delaine would just roll Her eyes and go play ball. I was born with a slight disability, but that never mattered to Me. Delaine looked out for Me and helped Me when I was outside.Now that We have grown old,We are still like those little girls.We have not changed very much. Although of course Our priorities have changed since those days. She loves Her Husband and Children as I do My own.She now watches sports with Her Family,I never have.We both cherish those little girls and boy oh boy do We laugh together now about Our growing up Years.
My Sister and Her Husband.
Me and My Hubby.


These are a few of the dolls I own now.I still enjoy them.I reposition them, dust them and yes cuddle the baby dolls. Although I haven't purchased any in Years,I still love these.

Each doll looks like one of My daughters or Granddaughters.
What do You treasure about that tiny girl in You?

Love -Denise
One of my favourite songs that makes me realise God’s always around. — Dancing with God, Verse 1: You dance over me While I am unaware, You sing all around But I never hear the sound, Chorus: Lord, I’m amazed by You Lord, I’m amazed by You Lord, I’m amazed by You How You love me Verse 2: You paint the moring sky With miracles in mind, My hope will always stand, For You hold me in Your hand.