Thursday, February 17, 2011

Piece of Purple

Amongst plenty of lavender
planted
in the
cottage garden plot...
...you can hear the bee buzzing,
"Purple flowers are my passion."
Take passage through the garden gate
please precede along the path
past perfect places for
potting plantsin a pair of
peculiar perches.
Perhaps peering into purple panes
prowling, perceiving, praising
.
Please...even a pillar of pink petals
have permission to pervade
because peace reigns in
purple paradise.
Thanks for participating in my post
and upon your parting I
wish PEACE to all my pals...

~Candy~

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Pink Paisley

"Live to make the child you were,
proud of the person you are."

Taro Gold

Pink Paisley does incredible
photography.


Happy PINK Saturday

~Candy~

Friday, February 11, 2011

I 'HEART' You...


Victoria ~ Feb 1996

My collection of Victoria magazines
have come from my visits to
Glory B's Cottage in Geronimo, TX

Pick a chair...
any chair...
and if you wish to make some
DIY tea
*rrific treats...not one, not two, but three ways
Design*Sponge

Oh fiddle-dee-dee...
just a little love from me!

~Candy~

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

"Basically, when it comes to the garden,
I'm either doing it
or thinking about it.
Gardening is an active process
12 months of the year."
Elizabeth Gerschel
Create your own style
one piece of junk at a time!
Hope for Spring...
Winter is the perfect time to collect
garden goodies so that when
Spring comes we can
play in the dirt.

Sit back and dream along with
OUTDOOR WEDNESDAY
A Southern Daydreamer

~Candy~

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

waitin' for mah sweetheart...

...cause he has the keys to open my heart.
hooking up with
RUBY TUESDAY
at
Work of the Poet

Dee Duncan Folk Art offers some
heart-warming gifts.

"Walk the earth,
stepping beauty into
everything that you do."

Nina Bagley


"When our eyes see our hands
doing the work of our hearts,
the circle of creation is
completed inside us,
the doors of our souls
fly open,
and love steps forth to heal
everything in sight."

Anne Jones


Candy~Hugs & Kisses

Monday, February 7, 2011

Pie in a Jar


greenweddingshoes.com

full instructions are just a click away...


Enjoy! From my heart to yours.

~Candy~

Sunday, February 6, 2011

On a lighter note...


I love the eclectic look of these different
globes grouped together.


The very talented Sally Jean offers so much
that illuminates
and workshops are just a start...
Now who wouldn't love
attending a Chandelier Workshop?
or just reading through her daily posts?
This one is from her
Pretty as a Picture post.

But if pearls are not in your budget...
grab that box from the recycling pile
and make your own.
Now that's a bright idea!

Wishing all a blessed Sunday

~Candy~

Saturday, January 29, 2011

Bits & Pieces

Well I'm back!
Been on a bit of a mental holiday.
Missed you all and looking
forward to visiting
and sharing again.

I found this wonderful
winter project with
old quilts and hankies
and I have several chairs
hanging in the attic that
would be a perfect fit.
Romantic Homes - Sept 2005

Hope I haven't been forgotten...
Enjoy the inspiration
and come back soon.

Blessings
~Candy~

Monday, October 11, 2010

Another year...

I'm staying indoors today
because of the rag weed.
My eyes are itchy, red, & swollen.

But I'm dreaming of running
around with my
girlfriends cause...

it's my birthday.

Hope you stop by and say HI!

~Candy~

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Playing in Switzerland

Here is just a peek of all the adventures we experienced in the green valleys of the Alps. The guys had ridden trottis down the mountain side. These are scooters you stand on while zooming downhill on the switch-back trails...no railings I might add. The day before they had tackled a six mile trek on a dirt (and rocks) trail with large fat tire trottis. They wanted me to experience the thrill too so we set out for the 'family trotti trail.' Taking a lift to the starting point, up, up, up we went over the green tree tops and meadow clearings with Swiss cows and their cow bells.

We were handed a helmet, a scooter, and pointed in the direction of the trail. That's it! Of course, before getting on the lift at the bottom of the mountain we had to sign a paper releasing them of ALL responsibility...we were on our own. This pathway was asphalt, not dirt and rocks, and my son let me know how wimpy this was in comparison. Samuel zoomed to the bottom in plenty of time to capture the photo finish of his old parents. My sweet hubby allowed me to cross the finish line first...what a gentleman. I swear I was going ffaaasssttt! all the while telling myself...stay up, stay up, stay up...be cool...show my son I am cool! I am cool but not sure I convenienced him.
These snow peeks could be seen from our hotel balcony. Taking two different styles of lifts and cable cars we arrived at the top to this restaurant in the round. A rotating structure which gives a 360 degree view while dining. Wonderful!
While up top we went out on the snow and also took a tour of an ice cave craved into the glacier.In Interlaken, Samuel got to hang glide with this fun-lovin' Assuie. Berne gave him an awesome view of the valley from a bird's eye view. What a blast!

That was Switzerland in a nut shell...
but it was so much more than
any pictures can portray.

The land of wonder...

~Candy~