November....Love and Hugs are in the Air

I adore the month of November....always have...maybe because it's my birth month and I always eagerly awaited to see what this birthday will hold...simple things I want now, hugs, smiles, a meal with my family...used to I would dream, a dress, a gorgeous cake, surprises..now just lots of love, hugs and kisses......yes, I think my birthday may have a bit to do with it...

Another thing, being in the South...FINALLY it is cool...me and the heat are not good bedfellows...but ahhhh the coolness of November...all the love I couldn't give out, because it was just soooo hot, too hot to hug,  I now do....now, I can hug with abandon...and want to hug everyone!!!   Cuddling under the covers with everyone in the one bed, laughing, talking, reading, naps, telling stories...hugs and kisses....snoring...hehhehee  The cool vapor on the water, the soft cool breeze upon my face...November....

The leaves of early November...fantastic..I adore the yellows and oranges and reds...those deep glorious burgundy reds that catch fire in the late afternoon sun....breathtaking...there is this one gorgeous Japanese maple a few houses down..that is simply..inspiring...it is the most gorgeously perfect maple tree ever!  Such rich firery shades of burgundy, ruby and red...and flashing in the sun, that perfectly awesome, golden sun of late afternoon...my favorite time of day...setting each leaf off as a stunning gem of natures perfection....sigh

Thanksgiving...that time in November when we all HOPE that everyone can get together and hopefully not fight, that the turkey, dressing and gravy comes out just right....and that we can REMEMBER, despite all of the crazy things that happen....that we should be thankful, are thankful...thankful that we are here, breathing, laughing, getting angry, eating way too much...dishes....pumpkin pie......naps.....leftovers..

FAMILY ~ ~ FRIENDS ~ ~ LOVE ~ ~ ANTICIPATION ~ ~ NOVEMBER

Mori Girl....Pink and Roses

Just wanted to share some lovely inspiration photos and lovely Mori Girl items from my shop....I just adore the Mori Girl Style.....Enjoy!!

This Lovely Collage is from Javiercreation...he is fantastic!

This photo is from the Rose Pink Cottage

A Close Up of the Appliques and Pearls that I added!




My Dearest Daughter Rebekah Modeling one of  my Mori Girl Lace Jacket Creations.....

Some Sweet Little Bertha Louise  Mori Girl Bobby Pins!!!

My darlin' Rebekah in Mori Girl Bertha Louise Short Bloomers and layered Mori Girl Lace Tanks....All one of a kind Altered Couture!

Collage by Sylvia Hokke

Romance in Your Day!

Hello everyone....today I would like to encourage you to put some Romance into your life.   We all need a bit of Romance and to me the definition of Romance is simply sharing your love with someone or yourself by recognizing and sharing something beautiful, and being thoughtful and kind to others.

Call a loved one today...buy yourself a few flowers, or some pretty art papers and make a little collage or decoupage a little box...... have a cool and fruity drink........read a wonderful book, or go window shopping on a warm sunny afternoon!  Find that friend you haven't talked with in a long time and send them a pretty little card or sweet little gift.   For your special loved one....give them that special little kiss on the cheek, a hug or a thank you....think of them, smile and do something thoughtful and special just for them!  Romance is a gift we share.......

I love anything that is heart felt....my hubby when he goes to the library and brings home lovely home gardening or decorating books just for me!  My youngest son, when he hugs me and calls me "cutie face".   When my oldest son, when he sees that I need a new watch...goes and picks out one that is exactly the one I love and brings it home with such a smile.  My daughter, when she thinks of ways for the two of us to see each other, through projects or simply a short lunch...and always knowing what I want for Christmas or Birthdays and lets the "Guys" know. (hehehe)  For all of the wonderful hugs and kisses that are my greatest gift and for the Love the Lord Above Gives me each day in sooo many ways! 

Be looking for the Romance and Love, it's there.....take a deep breath, close your eyes, take that moment and think of the beauty of a rose, the softness of a warm breeze in the spring, the twinkling of the Night Time Summer Sky full of lightening bugs....Romance, a will of the spirit,  a mindset, and a sense of thankfulness!  These are my gifts to you dear friends, the encouragement to think of love and beauty, the sharing of ideas and my love to you!  God Bless You Today! 

  

 

 

The lovely collage is by my facebook friend Javier!!!

Anniversary...A Time for Reflection

Yesterday was my hubby Ben's and mine 25th Wedding Anniversary.  So many times you hear the words, where did the time go???  It does seem to go by with lightening speed....I remember that wonderfully perfect June day.  The weather was soft and cool and not too hot or humid...which is an important thing here in the South.   And I wasn't nervous at all....I just kept smiling to myself, I was marrying my best friend...and he still is my best friend...it has been a long and very difficult journey, but we are still together.  At times though hurtful events, seemed to devastate us, the loss of two babies, our youngest being so sick when he was little, our middle child having serious health issues.   I have to look back and know that even though we failed in so many areas...God was faithful and has brought us this far...and we are still together, loving each other and our very, very dear children....I pray for continued blessing on my sweet ones!!! I am a proud Mama....and I thank the sweet Lord above for my dear Husband, Ben and the patience he has had with this very, artistically and creative minded individual, who keeps all of her creative elements....everywhere!!!!  He has been wonderful, living in a definitely feminine space and not minding my roses!!!! and who sacrifices so much for us!!!! I love you honey!!!!

I pray that this post finds you happy and full of love in your life!!!! Know that you have a friend in me here.....God Bless!!!  Much love, hugs, and kisses!!! ~~Angela~~