One of the latest things floating around Facebook land and all things Pinterest is a take on the Blessing Jar. I decided to give it a go this year and see what I could do with it. The concept is very simple---take a jar and over the year place in it notes of things that you are grateful for, memories that you don't want to forget, experiences that are over the top and in general --just every thing that makes you smile. At the end of the year you can take the papers out and relive … [Read more...]
Nov 16, 2012
Coasters Everywhere!
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I have been making coasters like crazy lately! I need to find some people to give them to!!! Any takers out there???? I first saw the idea on Pinterest and decided to give it a go. I have been using the ones I made first for awhile now and they are holding up just fine so I think the process is pretty good and the adjustments I have made to make them a bit better seems to be working. How about a step by step for those of you crafters out there who want to try? Your shopping list … [Read more...]
Oct 25, 2012
Pinning? With Pleasure!
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Yep---I love Pinterest and have gotten sucked into it . I don't spend a ton of time on it but when I first discovered it early on I was pinned hooked. For those of you who are unfamiliar with it it is a great social media website that allows members to share pictures of things that they love. It could be recipes, home DIY projects, crafts, favorite books, clothing and style makers, sayings and quotes, photography---the sky is the limit. The member "pins" images that link to the website … [Read more...]
Aug 14, 2012
Teapot Tuesday Original!
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My teapot is done! My teapot is done!! My teapot is done!! They called to tell me my piece was all fired and ready to pick up so I flew to Market 124 to get it and I was pretty pleased with the results! Not bad for an amateur!!! Now mind you I did not throw the pot--just painted it!!! … [Read more...]
Aug 10, 2012
A Bit About Me–Follow Friday—I’m Back!
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Each week, Hilary at Feeling Beachie lists four statements with a blank for you to fill in on your own blogs. If you want to join the fun and come up with four fill in’s of your own, email them to her at feelingbeachie@gmail.com. If she uses them, you will be a co-host to the hop! This week’s co-host is Susi from Boca Frau (she came up with the last two statements) Help me spread the word about this hop…. So, please tweet, FaceBook share, and add the linky to your … [Read more...]
Aug 9, 2012
Baking and Painting
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Some of you know that we have Chris's brother, Carlton, with us for a couple of weeks. 13 days to be exact according to him. He is a numbers guy. Ask him when his birthday is in the next couple of years and he can tell you what day of the week it falls on. Christmas---same thing. Last night he was reciting all the birthdays and anniversaries in the family. He usually gets them right and if he is off he kind of has a hard time admitting it. :-) I am trying to keep him happy … [Read more...]
Jun 11, 2012
You Don’t Really Know Her
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I love meeting people ! I love meeting online people that I may never ever get to meet in person. It is kind of what I do these days. But more on that later. I first "met" Leslee Horner when I started following her blog Waiting for the Click. She had a great blog and was a fabulous and engaging writer. I honestly am not sure how I first found her but I found myself very excited when she would write a new post. Her words usually carried quite an impact with me and I was grateful I … [Read more...]
May 15, 2012
Teapot Tuesday and More!!!!
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Can you believe I have been doing Teapot Tuesday for over a year now and I have NOT repeated any teapots??? I got 5 for my birthday a couple of weeks ago so I am going to be highlighting them over the next few weeks!!! This is one that my sister, Paula, got me at a local antique shop. I love it! I have no idea how old it is but it has seen some love over the years! I have yet to brew a pot of tea in it but I will! I think it will be very hot in this metal pot! The other … [Read more...]
May 7, 2012
Etsy Love
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Most of you are probably familiar with Etsy---a great website where you can find practically anything that artists and creative folks make. I have shopped on Etsy for a long time now and found so many great things for my home and for gifts. I have gotten to know some really wonderful folks through my contacts there and thought that today I would highlight a few of my favorite shops!!! Click on each highlighted link to visit each shop----these are just a small sampling---there are so many … [Read more...]
Giveaway with an Ulterior Motive
It's time for a giveaway here at It's Just Life but I have to be honest. I have an ulterior motive. I am fully disclosing this up front. You see---the month is almost half over and my comments are not where I would like them to be. If you have followed me for any time you know that I have a Comments for a Cause on my blog and for each legitimate comment during that month on any post (heck--it could be on a post from 2008 for all I care!) I will donate 50 cents to my cause. This month I … [Read more...]