French Bee

Happy Birthday to V! She really, really likes green.

. . . add a little Blood, Sweat and Tears , and there you have it.

Went camping at Shaver Lake last weekend - Reunited with old friends. Enjoyed the great outdoors . . . and the morning sun. A blanket of pinecones all around. . . . missing the crackling fire and the smell of all outdoors.

Can anyone tell me what's wrong with my tomato plant? I think it is diseased. How can I fix it for the next time I plant tomatoes in this pot. I have four pots with the same problem.

Scoot on over to Like a Warm Cup of Coffee for a giveway from Butterfly Genes . It ends Friday. Check out her beautiful tassels!

It's spring and I wanted to share a few pictures from my garden. We are anxiously awaiting our tomatoes and the blueberries are so sweet! I have enjoyed my prolific sweet peas and I celebrated another birthday recently.

This is one of the things I enjoy about visiting Florida. Waking up to a scene like this. You can see there is someone collecting shells in the bottom of the view. Aaah . . . time for morning coffee.

I've made this Cafe Apron in pretty cream and blue combinations of fabrics. There are two pockets in front that are so handy for crafting, volunteering, sewing, and keeping organized while you do your favorite things. If you are interested, click on over to my Etsy shop for details.

Do you love purple?? I've made this Cafe Apron in purplish colors that can be worn below the waist with three very handy pockets. If you are interested, click on over to my Etsy shop for a look see.

I have done #2, 33, 34, 40 and 45 (see below). I'm slowly working on the others. Just for fun mind you - there's no prize. I so wish I had taken the date stamp off of my camera before I took this photo. But I am glad I was there to experience it. Lovely spot in Mexico. I was definitely taking it slow there. Today's our anniversary. My man is taking me out to dinner to celebrate. Ooh la la.

Norway 1. Reread your favorite childhood book. 2. Paint something. 3. Discover a new favorite song. 4. Cry at a good movie. 5. Laugh out loud during an online chat. 6. Call your grandmother. 7. Buy a piece of artwork. 8. Organize your photos. (!) 9. Read a classic. 10. Dance. 11. Discover a new family-favorite recipe. 12. Take a candle-lit bubble bath. 13. ... with your hubby. 14. Rock-a-bye a baby. 15. Send a thank-you card to a veteran. 16. Blog about something you really believe in. 17. Take more pictures. 18. Travel somewhere you've never been. 19. Write a love letter. 20. Tell your children the story of their births. 21. Send a balloon to heaven. 22. Make a charitable donation. 23. Do something green. 24. Tip your newspaper delivery guy. 25. Thank your mother. 26. Make hand prints of your kids or grandkids. 27. Repaint the room you've been meaning to paint for years. 28. Display a photo you took. 29. Buy a nice-smelling hand soap. 30. Buy one...

We love gingerbread men, but my family has just informed me they don't want any more till next Christmas. All the decorations are put away and now it's time for . . . Reorganization, consolidation, and spring cleaning. That certainly sounds good. But, not only does that start me thinking about changing all the accessories in our home, but painting each and every room as well. Oh my. Last year, I adopted a theme word for myself. It was Resolve - meaning a: t o deal with successfully b : to find an answer to c : to make clear or understandable . This year my word will be: Efficient : productive of desired effects ; especially : productive without waste: efficient worker. I've always liked that word. I will try my best to be that. Especially being efficient with my time - is what I want. I will strive to make my minutes count for something lasting and eternal.

Christmas had finally come - Daughter made a gingerbread train . . . Carolers were carolling . . . There was joy throughout the house . . . The Baby Jesus was sleeping . . . All was merry and bright . . . We decked the halls - and the tree . . . Santa came! Ho Ho Ho . . . The best gift ever - a Savior . . .

Santa Claus is coming to town . . . What is on your list?

Happy Thanksgiving!

I was sitting in my car waiting and I took this picture. I think it's vintage architecture. Is that a term? I've also been waiting and waiting to put my new collection of aprons in my Etsy store. That's what I've been doing today, so why don't you click on over and check them out . . .

. . . finally had a chance to take pictures of some of my latest apron creations. I hope you like them. I call them my Indie Collection . I made matching detachable fabric pins for the aprons to suit one's mood or inclination to launder. I will be placing these in my Etsy shop very soon.

I am showing my new "Poolside Party" apron. I know this season may not conjure up images of pool parties, but it's still in the 80's where I live. I will be putting this apron in my Etsy shop if you would like to purchase.