La Mia Vita, La Mia Musa

mommy&baby...

well...some more 'mommy' time this weekend.. more mini collages on canvas...

  mommy & baby.. just kinda go together like peanut butter & jelly...

 "When you are a mother, you are never really alone in your thoughts. A mother always has to think twice, once for herself and once for her child."-Sophia Loren

 this little one turned out to look like a clown..but..I like him..a little man..

" A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on.." -Carl Sanburg....

 both canvas are trimmed with a little something extra.

 There was a little one just added to our extended family...hmm..maybe I'll send them the 'baby' one..adding unique elements to a baby's space can make it even more special! How about the "Mother" one for the new mommy?..

  “You don't really understand human nature unless you know why a child on a merry-go-round will wave at his parents every time around - and why his parents will always wave back.” - William D. Tammeus

 
 Ciao Bellas!!

go Phills.....

I can't believe it...it's like deja vu...they are in it again!!! We are doing the happy dance at our house..

  Woop..woop!! It's that time again... an American classic... The World Series...

 
We will be watching at our house... how about you? Check out the schedule here...

awareness...

yes, it is time to think about it...I don't like to.. but It's Awareness month..Breast Cancer awareness..

Lost somebody extra special cause of it... We can do this.. we can be empowered! We can overcome..

I have to get my 'base line' mammogram this year... ugh..but I have family that love me and are counting on me.. so..I'll find a way to get it paid for..

detection would have saved her I believe...
Be empowered! Be proactive!

Can't read that address, it's ... www.pinkribbon.org... Thank you to everyone who is making a difference for the fight against this horrible disease... here is my little contribution..

 if you would like me to make you one, just email. 1/2 of the proceeds go to the Susan G Komen foundation...

Ciao My Bellas!!
 
 

whew!! glad that's done with...

been there..done it.. don't want to go back..don't even want the t-shirt!

-please..take the button.. whew.. glad it's over!! It's been through EVERY person in our town now I think... we haven't even had a chance to get the shot..{which doesn't have good results I hear...}... hit me like a @#!! truck last Wed... looking forward to feeling much better.. for EVERYONE!!  Hope everyone gets over this bug quickly..

a tuesday...

it's Tuesday.. first day of school for the boys..

  I have to offer you this fun wooden vintage bin..available now in the shoppe..I have one that I have hanging in my kitchen...

  let your imagination run! wow..you could use it in a baby's room for diapers or other necessities... in the bath for towels and such..

  I never got to share the big puffy paper flowers we made in the studio!! I  have them hanging right over my work table...

  It really makes you smile when you walk in and see these big blooms over head!

Well..that's my Tuesday.. the other gal that started at the agency to alleviate some of the work load up and quit today... Summer is 'over'.. back to schedules and discipline... oh well..only 179 days left till Summer vacation!! Yay!

home...

  ohh.. we are home now from a much needed vacation.

Some special family members flew all the way from PA... to join us on our camping trip..gosh, it felt so good to just relax and enjoy life again..{oh yeah... wonderful DH fixed the camera!! }

 We spent a few days at our homestead before heading up to Peninsula State Park in Door County WI...steaks on the grill... sunsets.. catching up since Jan... the special family members are DH's brother and his wife , my fabulous sister-in-heart.. we haven't seen them since my mom-in-heart passed in Jan. and it feels like it was just yesterday..that incredible feeling of 'Famille' ...OHANA..Famiglia

 one of the joys of living in the country is when a special event happens.. or when you just want to let loose and shoot some off!... booyahh! crack bang.. and boy did we!

lots of pics taken, lots of memories.. I'll share more later..one thing that was stylish AND useful.. my Ballard bags.. I loaded these bags down and they didn't even blink!! I mean, they are sturdy and the leather handles are riveted into the stylish burlap.... waaay strong! lots of treks to and from.. loooove 'em! They come in a rainbow of colors and you can design the logo to say just the right thing...

Ahh.. it's good to be home..but I will have such wonderful memories of this wonderful vacation we had... good to be back Bellas!

Ciao!

she sells sea shells...

Well, only one more week and we will finally be leaving for vacation!! wahoo!!

 How was your vacation? Did you go to the Mountains? Did you go by the sea? Was it a family one? Or did you and your honey get to sneek away?

We will be going to Door County again...it was so much fun last time..we will be joined by DH's brother & sister-in-law..sans pets... it will really be a fun time!

I really miss the beach.. I remember all the shells we collected as a family when we used to live in Savannah Ga.. What is your favorite vacation memory?

Thought I'd share some inspiration as to what to do with all those shells you might have collected on your vacations... What do you think about the ladies?? Fun!

{ All photo's courteous of The New French Decor by Lanlade and Trillard}

Ciao Bellas!

whimsical wednesday...

 ..I so enjoy Summer... the lovely blooms everywhere I turn.. well, if I must be sentenced to an office all day.. I have been determined that my spirit won't be sentenced.. just look what I get to see everyday I go to work! Cupcakes!!

  I know some will look and say..they are just planters! But to me..they look like wonderful pink cupcakes! Honestly, they are the only ones in town that look like this..others have different flowers, ornamental grass.. but yay!! I get to pass by these lovely cupcakes everyday..

  My Muse has been silenced because of the on going economy...our family business is in question..but you know, whimsy must not be silenced! I'm such a weirdie.. I think..ahh.. what would these giant cupcakes taste like?..no strawberry for me.. it would be a real scientific breakthrough if they could make..pink chocolate!!!LOL!!

Happy Wed!

love trains..

We love trains at our house... I think it was such a romantic way to travel!

This past Sat. the boys and I went to the train museum..

We were able to go for a ride... tour actually 'retired' trains..from front to back!

  Would you do it? Would you travel this way again?... I probably would...

  This is a train they call a 'Big Boy' it is HUGE!! #1 stood by the wheels...and it was almost as tall as him...

{ oooh.. pardon my bad hair day! lol}

We are in a vintage Pullman car... it was actually quite cozy..wonderful brass elements.. soft woolen blankets..

 Tickets for the day...$10.00..train ride..$10.00.. enjoying some of Americana history..priceless..

Ciao!!

paper flower fun...

'foof-a-licious' is our new word for these fun paper flowers! Which, by the way are hanging now from the ceiling in the studio...

{taken with my phone..}

now..doesn't that word just describe them?!!! Fun!!

  #1 got into the act... they are addicting.. something about working with the paper and seeing the creation of them...

#2 as well... These make wonderful decorations for birthday parties.. showers.. and like we did... just for fun & inspiration...

Want to add some lovely handmade style to your world.. check them out here.. 

Ciao Bellas!