My life in a nutshell...

Really, the other day I had to go out
on my back deck and
S C R E A M.
(glad we live in the woods)
But I did feel a little better
after that.

I don't even like roller coasters
but for a few months now
I swear I've been on one.

UP UP UP
Wedding planning for my son's
big day next summer.

Just had the cake tasting this week
with him and the bride's mom and sister.
His love was working and she
trusts him with more than her heart.

no that skinny one
with the tater tot boobs
isn't me
(girls in photo are just stand ins)

Another UP UP UP

Getting my son ready for college.
We leave in the morning for A&M WHOOP!BUT................
after getting him settled and before
my love and I return to our
empty nest...

We are going to send two nights
at the Hyatt Resort in Lost Pines.
Celebrating our 36th anniversary!

Sorry, I know I said, "My life in a nutshell," and I usually am a chick of few words but I guess this is kinda like therapy. 36 years and just now taking my baby to college? Yes. His name is Samuel~~asked of the Lord. I had many years of hoping, wishing, and praying before he came. So it seems that my dear hubby and I have had our journey in sections. Many years of just us, then parents, and now looking forward to the next turn.

Still another UP UP UP

My MIL's Kitchen Band at the retirement home. (she's the one in the white shirt on the far right) We practice every Saturday morning. But not tomorrow...remember I'm heading for College Station. These ladies are so sweet. This picture was a couple months ago when they boarded their Horizon Bay bus and traveled to a nearby nursing home to entertain the 'old folks.' We do have fun and music is such a spirit lifter.

WOO-HOO!!!

~Candy~

Remember Me?

Romantic Homes

I feel as though I've been treading water
in order to survive.
As you can see the water has calmed
and I'm ready for a little rest.

Reading through my newest
Romantic Homes,
my decorating soul was
captured by...
Gina Galvin's Peacock Paradise
I skipped to my computer
for a search...
I needed to see more.

On her blog
Peacock Park Design
on the side bar
was the WWC she was in.
I remembered her story
was one I loved.

Now I can't wait to learn more
about her, but first I just had
to share with you.

Hope I haven't been forgotten...

~Candy~

Sending out some love...

...on this day. Here's my wish for you.

"Sometimes I wish
I were six and my
biggest problem was
what dress to wear."

Hope your day is an easy one.

~Candy~

Soaring?

"One cannot consent to
creep when one feels
the impulse to soar."
Helen Keller

Although creep would best describe
my latest creation,
I'm soaring now that she's completed.

I chose a black pillow for the base of this fabric collage of vintage doilies, vintage trim and this vintage print of a girl in a fabulously embellished butterfly dress. Also added were a few sequins and pink glass beads from the last generation of crafters in the family.

I think it would provide a nice pop of color for any shabby chic setting. Whether on a bed, sofa, or chair she would remind those passing by to release their gypsy soul to new possibilities.

She'll be waiting here...

~Candy~

One step closer...

...to my second trip to the Round Top Antique Show in Texas. My introduction to this huge extravaganza was last spring when I just went for the day. That's when I saw miles and miles and miles of tents and I knew I must come back for the fall show. So with two BFFs, we have booked this charming B&B. Knowing that places fill up fast, I was so delighted to stumble onto this little jewel just 15 miles down the road. Oma's Country Cottage had a few open days in between a California lady that comes every year and another group coming the last weekend of the show. And if you are still looking for a place, I do believe there might be a few days open in the middle of the week.

I thought this blue cottage was the
perfect post for
Blue Monday
at Smiling Sally's

Hope your week is off to a good start...

~Candy~

Friday Food for Thought...

painting by Henrie Brown

If you've heard of Magnolia Pearl, you know what a precious lady she is. If you haven't heard of her or don't follow her blog, I would encourage you to stop by every now and then. I just did and her latest post played on the strings of my heart...who is writing on my slate?

Well now that's food for thought.
Another thought I had...
maybe someone else
needs to hear
these words.


~Candy~

Blogging Angels

Here at my place things change... move around... you know, kinda like life.

My outlook on life changes...
moves and morphs...
as my vintage soul explores.

My rose colored glasses from my youth
have changed into...
just plain reading glasses.

But do they have to be plain?

I don't think so!

Here's me looking at you
and wishing wonderful blessings
to my blogging angels
where ever you are.

This little cracked, chipped & faded angel
is joining
White Wednesday
over at
Faded Charm.

Pop your glasses on and
go check it out...

~Candy~

Pink?

Life has been a bit crazy here,

I'm missing out on posting and visiting.

But I have been gathering
wedding ideas...
I love the romantic shades
in this bouquet.

And also collecting inspiration
to help me finish a pillow project.
I just stumbled onto Angela Lace
a blog
loaded with delicious pinks.

With daughters and grand daughters
she is no stranger to pink!
This cute little covered soap
lacy thingy caught my eye.

and I love the crocheted
pink flowers on
this pillow.

Hope you have time to visit Anglea
and also all the other
Pink Saturday gals.

Wishing a pink cotton-candy
weekend to you all...

~Candy~

I need more time...

Really!!! My heart tugs every time I run past my crafting table. I have two projects developing and hopefully next week I can complete them. For now...it's off to Texas A&M for their New Student Conference. Our only son, our only child will be heading to college in the Fall (end of August). I told a friend the other day that I wondered if it was possible to jump up and down with joy and cry at the same time. Joy for getting him to this point and launching him out into the world and sadness for the end of childhood.

Samuel is an awesome young man and we are proud parents looking forward to this next chapter in his book of life.

GIG'EM AGGIES!

~Candy~

I love blue...

...don't ya think this cookbook
cover is great?

Since I'm knee-deep in
Kitchen Band preparations
I thought I'd post about
that room that's the heart of the home.

cutest kitchen lamps and
I love this country sink.

great back splash inspiration or how about...
HOW-TO stencil for a touch of
Country French blue.
howstuffworks.com
The kettles on for tea so
grab a cup and visit some more

Blue Monday participates at
Smiling Sally

Have a great week....

~Candy~

Pink Poodle Skirt

Taking a moment to play
PINK SATURDAY
How Sweet The Sound

BUT THEN...

Candy's off to Kitchen Band practice this morning. My 93 yr. old MIL is a hoot and she dreams up ukulele shows. I'm her one-woman stage production crew. I put together music, make props, and sew costumes. At the moment we are working on a PATRIOTIC JUBILEE. But in between...

This month at her retirement home
they are celebrating the 1950's.
This week we were twisting and pony dancing
at a rockin' SOCK HOP!

But now it's back to
red, white, & blue...

~Candy~

So why am I happy?

I know I told you in my last post that I was resting, but that's not exactly true. The fabric collage I sold in Huntsville, on my recent visit, lead to another opportunity to send a few more RockCandy Creations to that town. Thanks to Karen who wanted one similar to 'REST' but with a photo of her mom at two years old. She also loved the 'I sing because I'm happy...' quote. Here is what came together after ripping, staining, burning, and stitching.

click on the picture to see it bigger
Then she wanted one similar to
'Wisdom begins in wonder'
her co-worker, Patsy bought...
...but with her picture from kindergarten.
So why am I happy?
Because creating art makes me happy
and having someone else like it too...
well that's just icing on the cake.

~Candy~

REST?

How can one rest when there's
art to be done?

Sold a fabric collage piece (thanks Patsy, a co-worker with my sister) this last weekend while visiting my mother. Went to surprise her for Mother's Day in Huntsville, TX. (see the one I sold on my side bar) This one was almost finished before I left, and today I MADE TIME! to complete...

now I can rest.

10 x 12

Since leopard has become my signature,
here's my new tag design.
I'm wild about it!

Hope you are making pretties
and getting a little rest as well.

~Candy~

Knock...Knock...

Come on in!

Just a few things to share with you...
Pick a pink chair inside or out.
Here's some Mother's Day cards,
just in case you still need one.

And if your sister is being mean,
don't bother Mother...
just handle it yourself!

And have a great Pink Saturday
at How Sweet The Sound and also have a
Happy Mother's Day.

~Candy~