Elizabeth Bradley Peterson, my Auntie Beth met a goal of hers on Wednesday, March 16th, as she marked her 90th birthday. On Thursday morning heaven gained the newest angel as she passed on peacefully. Elizabeth Bradley Peterson Auntie Beth was my Grandmother Mary’s sister. Their father, Guy Wilbur Bradley, had migrated from North Carolina to California to set up the Bradley Brothers Ice Cream Shop in 1920 on Main Street in Walnut Creek with his brother, Ed. L – R: unknown man, Uncle Ed, ... View the Post
Seeking Happiness
Today marks the last day in a month that is notoriously famous for people making very specific goals. They tend to fall under the categories of health, organization, education, or employment. I’m not really one to make resolutions, but on January 1st I made a promise to myself. I will be Seeking Happiness. I was going to actively seek happiness every day. Now this concept is nothing new. Truth be told a few years ago I tried keeping a gratitude journal. #fail Seeking Happiness But ... View the Post
The Best of 2015
Hello dear friends! A very happy Monday to you. This post is a roundup of The Best of 2015. The Best of 2015 Are you enjoying the fourth day of Christmas? I so enjoy celebrating a traditional (and leisurely) holiday season that culminates with the twelfth day of Christmas on January 6th. There is so much more time to enjoy the good things. I have been cooking up a storm and continuing to try and watch all of the new holiday-themed movies. Lest you think I am now part sloth I have also ... View the Post
Falling in Love at the Shelter
Truly Décor To Adore has some of the best readers /friends on the planet. Your response was just fantastic to the 2015 “There’s No Place Like Home” charitable ornament. Thank you from the bottom of many furry little hearts. This post is about Falling in Love at the Shelter. Falling in Love at the Shelter This past Friday the Boy Scout and I were able to purchase for the North Texas Humane Society wish list: Two large bags of Purina One dog food Two large bags of Purina One cat ... View the Post
2015 There’s No Place Like Home Ornament
Every year I try to create a series of limited edition Christmas ornaments in which a large portion of the proceeds goes to charity. 2015 There’s No Place Like Home Ornament. 2015 There’s No Place Like Home Ornament This year is no exception and the theme for 2015 is “There is no place like home.” For myself, Christmas means home and family. But I know that for some a home is a far off dream. This year's charities are: Boys Town-Saving Children and Healing Families. Boys Town ... View the Post
Sometimes It’s Ok To Quit
Last week I had had enough. Sometimes It’s Ok To Quit. Sometimes It’s Ok To Quit After an entire year of working on this house, countless college classes, and a stream of steady houseguests my darling hubby thought it was time for us to enjoy a weekend getaway. He planned a 3 day trip to San Antonio. Wonderful right? Except that I had TREMENDOUS anxiety to the point of suffering from insomnia the week prior to the trip. The source of my angst was one of my college classes. I had SO looked ... View the Post
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