La Mia Vita, La Mia Musa

a Happy Birthday.. and..

are you busy?...like all of us...our weeks are packed now with Christmas programs...shopping..family get together... work..basketball...

But my #2 son turned 13 this past Thursday...

  a Birthday... isn't that what this season is about anyway?

  as I added the candles to his cake... I remembered each year..when he first walked... when he learned to throw that killer curve ball.. oh yeah, when he first began to read! {I had the privilege as a stay at home mommy..to home school my babies for a few years..}.. when he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized....

{my handsome #2 and his bestest friend... #2 is in the green shirt..and bestest friend lost a tooth thanks to those milk duds!looong story..lol...}

 I am still recouping from sleep deprivation..anyone who has a young man and his friends over for a sleepover knows where I'm coming from..lol...

I do want to remember what this season is about... it's not about 'fashion'...or if the house is the envy of all the neighbors for it's  wonderful decorations...or if our outfit will make everyone stop and drool for that Christmas party.... it's about a Birthday of a King.... the gift of peace, salvation and joy He gave us!! 

... I just opened my present from my wonderful sister in law...scratch that...my sister in heart..she thought of me and sent me something to keep my toes warm during this Wisconsin Winter...Thanks Pam!! You have reinforced in me..what it's about...you rock my Vintage Sista!!!...

Blessings Friends...

XO

   

Happy Thanksgiving...

Just wanted to wish everyone a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!! 

 I am thankful for God, my family and YOU! My blog friends... sooo I'm off to brine the turkey..and prep the veggies... Take care.

XO 

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!!
 
 

a passage for thought...

...³ A bruised reed He will not break,
  And smoking flax He will not quench;
  He will bring forth justice for truth.  ....Isaiah 42:3

 
  Just wanted to share... I wanted everyone to know... you're on overload... you feel like just one more thing is going to send you over the edge... It will be okay.. turn to Him..He can give you rest..

..feel like you are stuck between a rock and a hard place?.. There is someone who knows and cares and can help you through.. nope, it's not a promise to win a million dollars.. to cause the way ward child's heart to turn back home.. to make everything perfect.. but He can give rest to your soul and peace to your heart.. He knows what you are going through.. If you would only trust Him.. He will bring forth justice...

Peace Bellas!

A beautiful light that shines brightly...

Yes..Suger Pie Farmhouse is one of the lights that shine brightly in this dark world..

'Aunt Ruthie' is such an amazing lady..You will find wonderful recipes..fashion inspirations..{How about those wonderful sassy aprons! }..tales of Aunt Ruthie and her family's adventures..but most of all sound Spiritual inspiration! Every time I visit, it's as if she wrote that particular post or story for me.. I know she didn't..but God speaks to my heart through her..Thanks Ruthann! You are amazing. I always get a priority check when I visit..and I am soo thankful for that!

Pleeease visit the "Farmhouse" today..you will be so glad you did..

Happy Easter...

 Peace be with you.  A very Happy Easter to everyone.

Happy St. Patricks day!

  A Happy St. Patrick's day to everyone...

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy day... want to find out who St. Patrick was? Visit here...And here..oh yeah here is good too...It's just nice to remember Why we celebrate.. Maewyn Succat did good things..

  Hope you're  wearing green... or I'll have to come and give ya a pinch!lol...

XO

sacred heart amazing..

Look what I found... isn't this amazing?!!

well..another fix for my exvoto facination...

with Wendy's permission I just had to share this awesome bracelet...

I just love the patina of the metal..

the medal in the center is about 1 inch in height..

  Wendy has some of the coolest creations in her etsy shop... Here.....

But I get dibs on this one!!lol

Have a wonderful weekend!! Ciao..

Santos...

...Santo (from the Spanish word meaning "saint") is a traditional New Mexican genre of religious sculpture. The word "santo" is also used to refer to individual works in this genre. Santos are carvings, either in wood or ivory, that depict saints, angels, or other religious figures.....-Wikipedia

  I just got my first Santos... it came with an elaborate hand made outfit that was to make it look like Mary...{Not as beautiful as the one below} I actually took its clothes off! I love how the wood looks...

  I don't know what it is about these statues..figurines... that I like.. At first I thought it was kinda creepy, collecting these relics, but as I thought about what they stand for..the more I love them. How about you?

 

              {found on Historia Antiques}                          This beautiful one's gowns are real silk and it has glass eyes...with joints that articulate..she even has toes!

  

 { found this one one Santos Connection }               This one is of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, 19th century Italy...."This is a rare depiction of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga. I personally cannot identify this saint nor does the previous owner who inherited it from his grandfather. His grandfather collected many santos from Europe. I identified him through research and found out that it is probably Italian. Aloysius died at a young age of 23 after serving in the plague of Milan in 1587. He vowed perpetual virginity throughout his life.
Dark, blotchy and shiny patina and excellent paint retention except for minor chips as shown on the picture. He has glass eyes which is very unique for this type of carving." -the site says...    

Fascinating!

Well..just wanted to share some of my new fascinations! Hope you had a lovely weekend!

XO

 

warmth please...

I'm baAAaaaAAck! lol... Thank you to everyone who prayed for us.. Nana isn't in pain anymore..and that is what matters.. I will miss her..she was the coolest mom-in-heart..as far as I'm concerned!..

Nothing like returning home to -30 degrees f. wind chill... and a wonderful head cold..

 

AAANNNNNddd.... the connector pipe on the potty busted...

  Yeah.. I get a frantic phone call at work..first day back mind you... "Mom.. the pipe has a leak and it's spraying everywhere!..."..Uhh..did you turn the water off?...".."uh..gosh..hold on.."... Well..DH is working..so I race home from work..and get this..

While I'm trying to sop up the water.. a lovely lady from 'Midwest' calls.. see.. I've been trying to acquire those lovely creations of Wendy Addison..You know the ones..glitter to the max!! ..working my wholesale account for the shoppe...she's like "oh my gosh..do I need to let you go?!!".."No..no.. that's okay..".. I muddle through..trying to compose myself..trying to sound professional.. ha! By the time the conversation was over.. she was thinking "who is this crazy lady?!" I'm sure..I'm not crazy!... okay..maybe a little..

disaster contained.. things drying out.. Thank Heaven for HomeDepot!

Warmth please!!.. that's all I can think.. warmth..sunshine.. how about you?.. Let's pray for Spring..shall we?..

Glad to be home..

Thank you Pam!! love ya vintage sis!