There are thousands of quotes about how to measure the true character of oneself or others. I have to say that this is one of my favorites. It is about True Character. True Character It’s easy to be happy kind good spirited positive when things are going our way. But how a person acts or responds when things are tough often reveals their true character. Recently, my cousin Keith’s wife, Michelle, has been posting uplifting messages on her Facebook page. This ... View the Post
My New Year’s Wish For You
I think as women we are generally pretty hard on ourselves. So here is My New Year’s Wish For You. My New Year’s Wish For You Social media has created an illusion of perfection that can never be achieved by just one person. Yet time and again we expect ourselves to be as perfect as a magazine page or find we compare our lives to those we see in a blog post or an Instagram shot. But we must remember that for every perfect picture of a kitchen there may be someone else behind the scenes ... View the Post
Blessed Are The Peacemakers
As the year draws to a close I can’t help but take a glance back. It was not exactly a peaceful year for our nation or even our world. But how thankful I am to those who are the peacemakers. Those who keep the peace and aid others selflessly. Blessed Are The Peacemakers Blessed Are The Peacemakers Earlier this year I spied this vintage Santa at an estate sale. He instantly reminded me of someone I knew. Can you see the resemblance? This is my brother Craig. He is an amazing ... View the Post
Joy Brought To Me By Tinker The Elf
Every year something happens that is so magical that my belief in the Spirit and joy of Christmas is renewed within my heart. This year that Joy Brought To Me By Tinker The Elf. (He is so named after the magical “tinkling chime sound” he makes when turned over. You can hear him in action HERE.) I found Tinker this past October at an estate sale. He sat on a table along with some other vintage Christmas treasures that I scooped up intending to transform them to put into my holiday Etsy shop. ... View the Post
The Slow Season Hope
It feels like anything but a slow season. Everywhere I turn the media is telling me that there is very little time left until Christmas. I must hurry to get the best deal. I must rush and wrap the presents. I must quickly do my holiday baking. I must dash to decorate every square inch of my home. Perfectly. Instead, I want The Slow Season Hope. I can remember the days when Christmas decorating didn’t begin until the day after Thanksgiving. Now I feel like the odd gal out because I still ... View the Post
2016 DTA Giving Ornaments
Welcome to the 2016 DTA Giving Ornaments. UPDATE: All ornaments have been sold. Thank you! 2016 DTA Giving Ornaments Just as in previous years, a series of 24 limited edition ornaments have been handcrafted for the purpose of giving and 100% of the profits are donated to charity. This year profits will benefit the Salvation Army Angel Tree and the Humane Society. Giving Ornament Colors The ornaments come in a kaleidoscope of colors and feature an abundance of vintage ... View the Post
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