Nothing is sweeter than love, and I know this to be true, especially when I see loving, warm smiles on my children 's faces, and in my minds eye it is as if they were toddlers just a moment ago. Nothing is sweeter than love, when I hear the the sweet voices of my grandchildren calling my name. My heart truly swells with such love for these precious gifts of life. Nothing is sweeter than love, when my husband holds our grandchildren ever so tightly that they wiggle and squeal with utter delight. Since I have been savoring these tender moments in the life of my family, it seems only logical to prepare a sweet dessert table for two, for Valentines Day.                                                   Desserts for the hubby and for me. I have put together two different dessert tables and I just can't decide which one to use, So, please help me choose... First choice, is Silver and Peonies. Second Choice Frosted Heart. Soft and glowing, maybe a little Winter Wonderlandy-maybe.

I have been thinking about Spring and of shopping for a few new things to update my wardrobe. Then, my dear friend, Laura emailed me about how she like Tunics and that got me to thinking about how much I like them and how I have a few myself. It looks like chambray, white and chevron print are in again for Spring 2015. During the Winter months I like to pair them with leggings and boots. When you hear the word "legging," you may cringe. Leggings have changed, they are not the leggings we grew up with or our daughters leggings. Many of them are more like a well fitting slack, for the most part they hold their shape well and are very flattering because they do not become baggy. One of the tricks to wearing a tunic with a legging is the length of the tunic. Make certain the Tunic is long enough to  cover your bottom and is loose, by doing this you create a slimming, flattering look. Never be concerned with sizes, buy the size that is flattering for you. The tunics on this post c

Good Morning and welcome to our Valentine Blog Hop, it has been so enjoyable coming up with some Valentine ideas to decorate our homes and then share them with you. Today our kind hostess is   Melinda from the Refeathered Roost . Melinda has created a charming Valentine retreat around her beautiful outdoor fireplace. Go get cozy with some hot cocoa or tea and pay her a visit. Then if you have time come back because, I have a story to tell you... I could have cried, I could have laughed (I did eventually) or I could just add flowers. What could possibly be the reason? Ironstone-yes, the one and only, traditional, gloriously, beautiful Ironstone. I am late in beginning my collection and I would appreciate any tips or advice on where to truly begin, is it with gravy boats, water pitchers, bowls... Do you know what this shiny white pot is- hint it has a lid that doesn't fit and one handle... So, here is my very first piece of Ironstone, I chose this one- pure white Johnson Brothers pot

Sewing and passion, such a marvelous combination, don't you agree? Mix in some creative writing, passion on Motherhood, wit and one sweet puppy and you have Linda from  Sew What! I am sure many of you know Linda. Be sure to pay her a   visit , she has shared some warm memories, a heartfelt journey on how passion ebbs and flows and where she finds passion today. She has a heart of gold and kindness is woven  through her various projects and posts. Thank you Linda, for joining the Passion, Purpose, Productivity Project where we are growing and inspiring one another throughout each week. So many great conversations from everyone, truly an enlightening gathering of such talented women sharing their thoughts.  I appreciate you and for taking the time to leave your comments, please continue to contribute, we are all gaining inspiration from one another. I am learning from all of you that there is no fancy formula or pesky pressure to live with Passion, it dwells in all of us and we acqui

Just a few days ago I went on a little journey with one of my daughters and grandchildren. We went to Klyde Warren Park in Dallas Texas-it was simply wonderful to be part of such a large group of mankind all blending together in harmony. Bright and colorful food trucks line up along the side of this city park and the food is amazing. We had one of the best grilled cheese sandwiches ever and my daughter and I added tomato slices- YUM!! Besides the beautiful blue skies, marvelous company and harmony all around us. This statement about sauce said it all, but I took it a step further and replaced "EXTRA SAUCE," with   PASSION. Now lets read it- We do not charge for PASSION, Passion is a gift to mankind and WE SHARE IT FREE! Seriously, I was not the only one feeling this passion for life on this sunny day,. Passion was all around us, Mom's and Dad's pressed into the moments of the minute. Engulfed in the activities of the hour. Professionals in skirts and suites walked by

Left over Minky fabric, a heart wreath which needed an overhaul, tulle fabric that did not get used for the craft it was intended for... Hum, a Minky Wreath seemed like the perfect solution for this odd mix of materials. Materials For Minky Heart Wreath~ 1. Wire Form Wreath 2. Minky Fabric 3. Fiberfill 4. Tulle 5. Masking Tape 6. Scissors 7. Tape Measure 8. Hot Glue Gun & Glue Sticks 9.Wooden hearts and flower buttons Start To Finish~ 45 minutes or less Minky Heart Wreath is not fancy or fussy so I decided to hang it on one of the guest rooms headboards, brighten it up just a tad. I feel like this Minky Heart Wreath could be used as a Valentine Wreath, or for a baby shower or even a little girls bedroom. This Minky Heart Wreath reminds me just a little of   Molly's Wreath, Welcome Baby Girl , which was one of my most popular wreaths for 2013, I used tulle for this wreath too. A tutorial is also included for Molly's Wreath.  (My picture taking has improved some, so please do