The Journey Accents was included in another great Etsy treasury of wonderul items. Check it out.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4db99f33b5eb6d91fd9e01d9/golden-sun-light#4db9a0f6b2246d91106d278d
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Cowboy Up Etsy Treasury
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4daef332358e6d913ab22524/cowboy-up#4daf0fa365dd6d910fe19586
Check out this new Etsy trasury featuring TheJourneyAccents. It's a darlin' collection.
Check out this new Etsy trasury featuring TheJourneyAccents. It's a darlin' collection.
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Sunday Morning Thoughts
Another beautiful morning in North East Texas has dawned and I am thankful for the opportunity to experience it. Sight is such a precious gift and I oftentimes take it for granted. I am blessed to see my beautiful granddaughter's smiles, the wonderful greens of spring, the aging faces of my precious parents, my son's handsome manly images, and the smiles of my many friends. So many things I take for granted in this life. Blessings rain down on me constantly. I will make an effort to acknowledge those blessings and to be thankful for those blessings each and every day.
I will be posting new wreaths today and tomorrow. I've been working on some new designs I hope you will enjoy. I wish I could get all the ideas racing around in my mind's eye out and onto wreaths, but I don't seem to be able to work that fast. Please check back soon to see the new listings and visit my shop on Etsy.
Have a wonderful Sunday and remember ~~ No one can make you feel bad without your permission.
I will be posting new wreaths today and tomorrow. I've been working on some new designs I hope you will enjoy. I wish I could get all the ideas racing around in my mind's eye out and onto wreaths, but I don't seem to be able to work that fast. Please check back soon to see the new listings and visit my shop on Etsy.
Have a wonderful Sunday and remember ~~ No one can make you feel bad without your permission.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
A Beautiful Morning
Wow! The sun is so bright this morning. It is a glorious day! After the rain of Friday morning everything is so fresh looking. My yard is so green and seems to be growing as I watch. It's such a beautiful sight. I am going to do some exploring today with a friend. We are going to a very old town in Texas where we may do a little antiquing and possibly....just possibly stop by the pottery outlet (Ok, I confess. I am going to make sure we stop there. No telling what great 'wreath' finds I might make there.) I hope all of you have a wonderful experience today.
Friday, April 15, 2011
A Tribute to My Grandparents
If you have time give this Etsy treasury collection a browse. I compiled this group of Etsy finds as a tribute to my grandparents. All of the items featured remind me of wonderful memories of my childhood.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d295e9f19078eefea71fe7d/a-tribute-to-my-grandparents?index=20
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d295e9f19078eefea71fe7d/a-tribute-to-my-grandparents?index=20
Thursday, April 14, 2011
April Showers
It's 1:15 a.m. and the rain has finally arrived. I also hear hail hitting the windows. There is thunder and wind, a real storm. This storm was predicted to arrive around 5 this afternoon, but has just made it to North East Texas. We need the rain and it is a welcome gift from God. My grass will be so happy, because it was just fertilized and now will the rain, it will be bursting with new bright green growth. There is nothing more refreshing than the new growth of grass.
Easter is only 10 days away and as promised I will post our Easter Dinner menu. In our family everyone brings food to each family gathering. The menu is planned and everyone is given their assignment. This helps the hostess to have a little less cooking and also makes sure we are treated to everyone's specialty food.
Easter Dinner Menu (dinner meaning lunch to those not living in North East Texas)
Baked Ham
Cornbread Dressing (this is my mother's specialty....so very good)
Corn Casserole (my baby sister's usual contribution to family gatherings)
Green Beans
Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Deviled Eggs (my daughter-in-law's special addition to the meal)
Fresh Fruit Salad with Fruit Dip (this has been a traditional Easter salad for many years at my house)
Purple Hull Peas (a delicacy and staple in the South)
Mashed Potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese (my son's specialty and always requested)
Rolls
Chocolate Pie, Easter Bunny Cake
Tea - Kool-aid - Coke - Dr. Pepper - (and of course my standby) Water
There will be about 17 people here, after we all attend morning church services, for this day of fun, fellowship, and food. We will take a break from eating, egg hunting, talking and laughing to play Easter Bingo (another family tradition we have come to look forward to). In our family Easter Bingo Games everyone plays and everyone wins prizes. It is a lot of fun as there is always a lot of laughing that goes along with the game. The smiles, laughter and love are the most important parts of this and all family gatherings. This year we have a new star. She has just started to walk and I'm sure we will all take the time to admire her new abilities and watch her as she finds her first Easter Eggs. (Of course her Mimi will hide some in plain view especially for her). We are blessed with four precious little girls in our family. I just love being a Mimi to those angels.
The rain is still falling but the wind has quietened down. It's probably the right time to say Goodnight and head to bed.
Remember ~~ No one can ruin your day without your permission.
Easter is only 10 days away and as promised I will post our Easter Dinner menu. In our family everyone brings food to each family gathering. The menu is planned and everyone is given their assignment. This helps the hostess to have a little less cooking and also makes sure we are treated to everyone's specialty food.
Easter Dinner Menu (dinner meaning lunch to those not living in North East Texas)
Baked Ham
Cornbread Dressing (this is my mother's specialty....so very good)
Corn Casserole (my baby sister's usual contribution to family gatherings)
Green Beans
Lettuce and Tomato Salad
Deviled Eggs (my daughter-in-law's special addition to the meal)
Fresh Fruit Salad with Fruit Dip (this has been a traditional Easter salad for many years at my house)
Purple Hull Peas (a delicacy and staple in the South)
Mashed Potatoes
Macaroni and Cheese (my son's specialty and always requested)
Rolls
Chocolate Pie, Easter Bunny Cake
Tea - Kool-aid - Coke - Dr. Pepper - (and of course my standby) Water
There will be about 17 people here, after we all attend morning church services, for this day of fun, fellowship, and food. We will take a break from eating, egg hunting, talking and laughing to play Easter Bingo (another family tradition we have come to look forward to). In our family Easter Bingo Games everyone plays and everyone wins prizes. It is a lot of fun as there is always a lot of laughing that goes along with the game. The smiles, laughter and love are the most important parts of this and all family gatherings. This year we have a new star. She has just started to walk and I'm sure we will all take the time to admire her new abilities and watch her as she finds her first Easter Eggs. (Of course her Mimi will hide some in plain view especially for her). We are blessed with four precious little girls in our family. I just love being a Mimi to those angels.
The rain is still falling but the wind has quietened down. It's probably the right time to say Goodnight and head to bed.
Remember ~~ No one can ruin your day without your permission.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
April Sale section
Just wanted to drop in a note letting everyone know that TheJourneyAccents has an April Sale Section of discounted items plus 5% off all items in the shop with the Coupon Code 5INAPRIL. Check it out. You might find something your home or someone on your gift list can't live without. Thanks in advance.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheJourneyAccents?ref=si_shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheJourneyAccents?ref=si_shop
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
It's Tuesday!
Just a quick note! I'm off to our satalite office today. It's a 2 hour drive from my house, so I will have a lot of 'thinking time'. I love to drive and think. When I'm not in the original thought mood I listen to books on tape (CD), which in my estimation is a great invention.
Have a splendid day and look for the beauty all around you.
Have a splendid day and look for the beauty all around you.
Monday, April 4, 2011
I Ran Out of Weekend!
Monday is here too soon. I need 2 more days of weekend to do everything I had planned. Does that ever happen to you? When it happens I know I've had a productive couple of days. I was as busy as a bee this weekend, but still so much to do. Maybe that's what keeps me going....always so much to do. I do wonder what it would feel like to get everything done ~ to finally have that perfectly organized house and life. Boring! I need something to work towards and to plan for, so it's OK that I never get finished. That gives me a reason to get up and get going every morning. Speaking of getting going ~ time to head off to my 'real' job.
Take time to check out this great Etsy treasury today. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d98ff575bc96d91cca8a817/open-magnificent-monday-all-day-bnr
Take time to check out this great Etsy treasury today. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d98ff575bc96d91cca8a817/open-magnificent-monday-all-day-bnr
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sunday Afternoon Happenings
Happy Sunday everyone!
I stayed up very late last night catching up with an old friend. It's always nice to reconnect with a friend and find that your friendship really hasn't changed, even though much time might have passed since the last time you saw them. That's the thing real friendship is made of.
I was still able to get up on time this morning and get to church services. I'm glad I did. It's so good to meet together with my church family to worship. I am blessed to have a wonderful church family and I love them all very much.
I've had a busy Sunday afternoon. I am in a creating mood this weekend and I haven't gotten around to the cleaning portion of my weekend. I have several (OK, I cannot lie, especially on Sunday) MANY MANY MANY floral supplies on my dining room table, my dining room floor, and my living room floor. It looks like a floral supply store exploded in my house. I have tried to work neatly, many times, but I must confess, so far, I am a complete failure in that area. If any of you out there have a sure fire solution for this problem..... please share it with me. I need HELP!
I have a couple more wreaths to make today ~ one on the easel is almost finished and one is still in my mind's eye. This should probably take me an hour and a half to 2 hours. After that, I PROMISE MYSELF I'm going to organize and put the floral supplies in their respective bins. Tomorrow I will take them to my storage building where I will place the bins neatly on the shelves until the next time I need to make a wreath. Then the whole messy process begins again. I sometimes wonder if I am capable of creating in a neat, organized environment. I'm not so sure that I am. Anyway, hope springs eternal that I will discover the magic solution. Anyone know a magic cleaning elf that needs a job? I'd give him a good home.
Have a great afternoon and remember ~~ No one can make you feel bad without your permission.
I stayed up very late last night catching up with an old friend. It's always nice to reconnect with a friend and find that your friendship really hasn't changed, even though much time might have passed since the last time you saw them. That's the thing real friendship is made of.
I was still able to get up on time this morning and get to church services. I'm glad I did. It's so good to meet together with my church family to worship. I am blessed to have a wonderful church family and I love them all very much.
I've had a busy Sunday afternoon. I am in a creating mood this weekend and I haven't gotten around to the cleaning portion of my weekend. I have several (OK, I cannot lie, especially on Sunday) MANY MANY MANY floral supplies on my dining room table, my dining room floor, and my living room floor. It looks like a floral supply store exploded in my house. I have tried to work neatly, many times, but I must confess, so far, I am a complete failure in that area. If any of you out there have a sure fire solution for this problem..... please share it with me. I need HELP!
I have a couple more wreaths to make today ~ one on the easel is almost finished and one is still in my mind's eye. This should probably take me an hour and a half to 2 hours. After that, I PROMISE MYSELF I'm going to organize and put the floral supplies in their respective bins. Tomorrow I will take them to my storage building where I will place the bins neatly on the shelves until the next time I need to make a wreath. Then the whole messy process begins again. I sometimes wonder if I am capable of creating in a neat, organized environment. I'm not so sure that I am. Anyway, hope springs eternal that I will discover the magic solution. Anyone know a magic cleaning elf that needs a job? I'd give him a good home.
Have a great afternoon and remember ~~ No one can make you feel bad without your permission.
A New Etsy Treasury
My items were featured in a new Etsy treasury this morning. Take time to check it out. Enjoy!
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d97ed8996178eef941b18f4/open-spectactular-sunday-all-day-bnr
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d97ed8996178eef941b18f4/open-spectactular-sunday-all-day-bnr
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Happy Saturday.
My momentum is in gear this morning and running smoothly so far. A special order 'frog' wreath is done and on my door. I will deliver it tomorrow. Another special order wreath will be next on my agenda. I'm excited about it. It's going to be covered in sunflowers, red geraniums, and possibly tiny red roses. A red gingham ribbon bow will complete the look. (At least that's what I see in my mind's eye. Now to just make that design come out of my fingers and onto the wreath.) I will post pictures a little later today. I'm thinking of a beach themed wreath also today. I have some starfish and driftwood I'm eager to use in a design.
TheJourneyAccents was featured in an Etsy treasury this morning. Take time to check it out as well as the shops featured there. The BNR treasury has a lot of discounts listed today so take a close look.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d967030d58a8eef9900e574/open-splendiferous-saturday-all-day-bnr
Before my momentum dissipates I'm going to go get busy. Check back for pictures.
Happy Saturday.
TheJourneyAccents was featured in an Etsy treasury this morning. Take time to check it out as well as the shops featured there. The BNR treasury has a lot of discounts listed today so take a close look.
http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d967030d58a8eef9900e574/open-splendiferous-saturday-all-day-bnr
Before my momentum dissipates I'm going to go get busy. Check back for pictures.
Happy Saturday.
Friday, April 1, 2011
April 1, 2011
Happy April Fool's Day!
The day started early for me. Up at 4:30 to get dressed and out the door to the donut shop by 5:45. Once a month I get breakfast for everyone at work for the Safety Meeting. It's a monthly ritual and honestly it's a ritual I enjoy.
TheJourneyAccents was featured in an Etsy treasury ~~ take time to check it out. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d95393a34228eef62f81c63/open-fantabulous-friday-all-day-bnr Etsy is full of great artists and craft people (Is that a real term?). I am constantly amazed at the great work they do. If you haven't ever visited Etsy.com, do yourself a favor and take a few minute to browse around. If you can dream it up, you can find it there. I buy a lot (too much, ha ha) there because I like helping homebased artisians, but also I like to know it is original work and I won't see it in my neighbor's house also. The bigbox stores are great, but China has enough of my dollars already. If I can keep more of it going to an individual business, that makes me happy.
I'm so looking forward to the weekend. I am going to plant some flowers tomorrow. (at least that is my plan). I'll post pictures when I get it done. Last year I didn't plant a single plant for the first time in my life. This year I'm going to plant a couple of tomato plants, 2 or 3 hills of yellow squash and some flowers. I can't wait to see it all grow and to eat the tomatoes and squash.
Well, it's off to work I go. Enjoy your day.
Remember ~ No one can make you feel bad unless you give them permission.
The day started early for me. Up at 4:30 to get dressed and out the door to the donut shop by 5:45. Once a month I get breakfast for everyone at work for the Safety Meeting. It's a monthly ritual and honestly it's a ritual I enjoy.
TheJourneyAccents was featured in an Etsy treasury ~~ take time to check it out. http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d95393a34228eef62f81c63/open-fantabulous-friday-all-day-bnr Etsy is full of great artists and craft people (Is that a real term?). I am constantly amazed at the great work they do. If you haven't ever visited Etsy.com, do yourself a favor and take a few minute to browse around. If you can dream it up, you can find it there. I buy a lot (too much, ha ha) there because I like helping homebased artisians, but also I like to know it is original work and I won't see it in my neighbor's house also. The bigbox stores are great, but China has enough of my dollars already. If I can keep more of it going to an individual business, that makes me happy.
I'm so looking forward to the weekend. I am going to plant some flowers tomorrow. (at least that is my plan). I'll post pictures when I get it done. Last year I didn't plant a single plant for the first time in my life. This year I'm going to plant a couple of tomato plants, 2 or 3 hills of yellow squash and some flowers. I can't wait to see it all grow and to eat the tomatoes and squash.
Well, it's off to work I go. Enjoy your day.
Remember ~ No one can make you feel bad unless you give them permission.
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