I’ve been tempted to question the saying “Anything Worth Having is Worth Waiting For” a lot lately!! I still agree with it, but I’d like
Category: Inspirational
Abundance
Hubby and I are trying to be patient as our life is in limbo while we’re unexpectedly waiting for the next steps on our path,
A New Year, A New Season and A New Home!
The new year has begun with an amazing series of events. In the span of two weeks Hubby and I found the perfect home for
Another Summer Season is Coming to an End
This summer has gone by unbelievably quick. There has been a lot going on in the family and all of a sudden, the weather has
Counting My Blessings and Giving Thanks Today!
Counting blessing can be like counting apples on a tree. If you are aware and notice them, they are bountiful and there’s plenty to be
Fantasy Tree Upcycle! Mixed Media Art By Patty Thurlby
By Patty Thurlby at Whimziville. It was really fun to make this wall hanging “Fantasy Tree” with what I think was some kind of vent
Experiencing the Calm After Surviving the Storm
Our lives can be filled with fierce storms and having grown up at the beach, a coastal storm is what I picture when I think
Go Fish! A Whimsical DIY Project by Patty Thurlby
By Patty Thurlby at WhimziVille. I got these drink coasters at a garage sale last fall and found them yesterday tucked in a drawer. The
Dark Chocolate is Good for the Heart and Soul
The month of February is one I look forward to every year. Why? You might ask. Because, I can get my favorite dark chocolate bars
Best Wishes for a Healthy Happy Blessed New Year
Happy New Year to all! This past year has been filled with many challenges for me, but 2018 is already showing the promise of a
Tis the Season for Sharing with Family and Friends
I am especially grateful for the love of family and friends and am looking forward to sharing Christmas Day with several of them, including my
One of My Favorite Places to Spend Time
Browsing a kitchen store is relaxing as well as motivating for me. I can easily lose myself in the isles while being inspired by all
Today It’s One of Those Times to Take a Moment and Breathe
I find a peace at the beach in my hometown unlike no other place, unfortunately I’m not there right now. The closest I can get
The Sun Sets on a Gorgeous Day at the Beach
It’s natural for the sun to set each evening in the West and it’s natural for our lives to go through changes or as I call them,
Where the Columbia River Meets the Pacific Ocean
Welcome to the Hammond Marina near where I grew up on the Northern Oregon Coast and where the mighty Columbia River meets the vast Pacific
Spring Showers Bring Colorful Flowers
It has definitely been one long winter season here in the Pacific Northwest. The National Weather Service in Portland, Oregon is quoted as saying Portland has experienced the most
