If you have been walking this journey with me for a while, you may know that my escape usually comes in the form of brush and paint. It is with every stroke of the brush that my anxieties melt away as I leave my heart and soul on a once blank piece of paper. I continue working on some Christmas cards which I…
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A peek into my sketchbook…
Gingerbread Gift Box and Healing
I have tried to start this post several times, but to no avail. Tried to find the right words to convey my still aching heart while beginning to embrace the healing that must come. Knowing that moving on does not, can not, mean forgetting. It is events like this that linger in your mind and make you realize how precious…
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cassette tape gift for teen
Guest post for Eat. Sleep. Make When the girls first asked me to be involved in the series I happily said yes, what I didn’t know however, was how difficult it would be to come up with a handmade gift for a teen. One was too kiddie, one too old, one not cool enough…etc. But I hope you will agree…
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The human spirit….
source I have always had a very fragile heart and tragedies affect me deeply. The tragedy in CT has touched me in a way no other has touched my heart before. It is difficult to see past the evil that surrounds this horrific event and yet there is a beautiful sense of compassion and human kindness that unites us when…
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Linky Party 13 Features
The tragic news of last Friday’s fateful events are still fresh in our minds as we struggle to come to terms with what transpired. While our hearts ache, I cannot fathom the pain and anguish the family members of those involved endure. I elected to publish this post – not out of disrespect to what has happened – but in…
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